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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader, and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their ancestors’ military service left an indelible mark both on their families and on their country.

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Discover pioneering families of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros.
War Stories
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Watch episode six, "War Stories" with Patricia Arquette, John McCain, Julianne Moore.
Visionaries
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Discover the risk-taking ancestors of Richard Branson, Maya Lin and Frank Gehry.
Tragedy + Time = Comedy
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Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader discover their ancestry in Finding Your Roots.
In Search of Freedom
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Learn about the ancestors of Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
The Stories We Tell
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Discover mysteries behind the family stories of Donna Brazile, Ty Burrell and Kara Walker.
Decoding Our Past Through DNA
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DNA analysis challenges guests’ ideas about their family’s history and their identities.
Ancient Roots
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Trace the histories of Tina Fey, David Sedaris and George Stephanopoulos.
The British Invasion
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Explore the British influence in the lives of Deepak Chopra, Sally Field and Sting.
Our People Our Traditions
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Examine the Jewish heritage of Alan Dershowitz, Carole King and Tony Kushner.
We Come from People
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Trace the roots of Nas, Angela Bassett and Valerie Jarrett into the heart of slavery.
The Melting Pot
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Three chefs cook the food of their ancestors.
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