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Unraveling the Willis Family Mystery

Unraveling the Willis Family Mystery

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Megan Robertson's Search for Her Great-Grandfather's Roots

Megan Robertson's Search for Her Great-Grandfather's Roots

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Terrie Morrow's Quest to Unveil Her Great-Grandfather's Origins

Terrie Morrow's Quest to Unveil Her Great-Grandfather's Origins

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Megan Robertson and the Mystery of Green's Real Father

Megan Robertson and the Mystery of Green's Real Father

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Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician

Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician

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Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry

Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry

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Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story

Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story

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The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History

The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History

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Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China

Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China

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Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

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Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History

Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History

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The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

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Finding Your Roots

Michael Douglas Unravels His Family's Secret Past

Join Michael Douglas on a riveting quest into his family's hidden history. From escaping the Russian army to uncovering a legacy of survival and secrecy, dive into the Douglas family's untold stories and ancestral secrets.
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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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