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Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled

Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled

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Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.

Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.

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Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion

Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion

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A man with his hand placed on his chin looks at another man sitting across from him at a round table, with a large photobook placed in front of him.

Brian Cox's Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI

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The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree

The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree

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Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves

Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves

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Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery

Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery

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Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide

Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide

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Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?

Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?

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I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection

I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection

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Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk

Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk

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Ciara's Deep Southern Roots

Ciara's Deep Southern Roots

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Finding Your Roots

Claire Danes Discovers Her Great-Grandfather’s WWI Sacrifice

Claire Danes and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncover the story of her great-grandfather's heroic sacrifice in World War I and the story of her grandmother's journey to see his grave in France.
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Latin Roots
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Season 11 Episode 6
Latin Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.
Family Recipes
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Season 11 Episode 5
Family Recipes
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.
Dreamers One And All
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Season 11 Episode 4
Dreamers One And All
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.
Stranger Than Fiction
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Season 11 Episode 3
Stranger Than Fiction
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.
La Famiglia
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Season 11 Episode 2
La Famiglia
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.
Larger Than Life
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Season 11 Episode 1
Larger Than Life
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.
Viewers Like You
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Season 10 Episode 10
Viewers Like You
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
In the Blood
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Season 10 Episode 9
In the Blood
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
Mean Streets
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Season 10 Episode 8
Mean Streets
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
The Brick Wall Falls
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Season 10 Episode 7
The Brick Wall Falls
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Far and Away
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Season 10 Episode 6
Far and Away
Sunny Hostin and Jesse Williams discover ancestors from very diverse places.
Hold the Laughter
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Season 10 Episode 5
Hold the Laughter
Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger—two very funny people whose family trees brim with drama
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