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DNA cousins with Angela Bassett

DNA cousins with Angela Bassett

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African American Ancestry

African American Ancestry

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Johnny Cash was an Amateur Genealogist

Johnny Cash was an Amateur Genealogist

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A Surprise in DNA

A Surprise in DNA

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Clint Black Learns the Truth About His Great-Grandfather

Clint Black Learns the Truth About His Great-Grandfather

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Revolutionary War Hero

Revolutionary War Hero

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Imprisoned Puritan Great-Grandfather

Imprisoned Puritan Great-Grandfather

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John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal

John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal

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Maria Hinojosa Discovers Her Ancestor Founded a City

Maria Hinojosa Discovers Her Ancestor Founded a City

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John Lithgow’s Family Fled The Dominican Republic

John Lithgow’s Family Fled The Dominican Republic

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Maria Hinojosa’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was a Railway CEO

Maria Hinojosa’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was a Railway CEO

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Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow

Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow

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Finding Your Roots

How Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Impacted His Outlook on Music

Pharrell Williams opens up about how, with the right messaging, people can communicate beyond language with the human soul.
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Far from Home
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Season 9 Episode 4
Far from Home
Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
Secret Lives
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Season 9 Episode 3
Secret Lives
Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.
Salem's Lot
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Season 9 Episode 2
Salem's Lot
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots.
Hidden Kin
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Season 9 Episode 1
Hidden Kin
We explore Edward Norton and Julia Roberts' roots, revealing their hidden connections.
Where Did We Come From?
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Season 8 Episode 10
Where Did We Come From?
Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley trace their ancestral roots.
Watchmen
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Season 8 Episode 9
Watchmen
Regina King and Damon Lindelof discover that they have more in common than meets the eye.
Songs of the Past
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Season 8 Episode 8
Songs of the Past
Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane meet a cast of inspiring ancestors.
Forgotten Journeys
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Season 8 Episode 7
Forgotten Journeys
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace their ancestral paths.
Fighters
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Season 8 Episode 6
Fighters
Terry Crews and Tony Danza find they aren’t the first in their families to beat the odds.
Mexican Roots
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Season 8 Episode 5
Mexican Roots
Mario Lopez and Melissa Villaseñor look at The Mexican-American experience.
Things We Don't Discuss
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Season 8 Episode 4
Things We Don't Discuss
Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn discover the truth about their scandal-plagued ancestors.
Children of Exile
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Season 8 Episode 3
Children of Exile
Retracing the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raúl Esparza.
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