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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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Ciara Discovers Her Ancestors' Hidden Relationship

Ciara Discovers Her Ancestors' Hidden Relationship

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The Mystery of Alanis Morissette's Missing Family Members

The Mystery of Alanis Morissette's Missing Family Members

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Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song

Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song

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Brendan Fraser's Ancestor Attempted Murder!

Brendan Fraser's Ancestor Attempted Murder!

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The Secret Marriage in Valerie Bertinelli's Family History

The Secret Marriage in Valerie Bertinelli's Family History

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Journey From Brazil to Becoming a Baker

Journey From Brazil to Becoming a Baker

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Finding Your Roots

Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves

Niecy Nash is awestruck when she reads a will that bequeaths her 4th Great Grandfather to a plantation owner's daughter -- the first tangible evidence that she's ever seen of her family's history as slaves.
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Season 11 Episode 6
Latin Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.
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Season 11 Episode 5
Family Recipes
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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