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Season 10 Inside Look

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Finding Your Roots Season 12

American Dreams

Season 12 Episode 1
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Great Migrations

Great Migrations

Season 12 Episode 2
52:09
Caribbean Roots

Caribbean Roots

Season 12 Episode 3
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The Road We Took

The Road We Took

Season 12 Episode 4
52:09
Love & Basketball

Love & Basketball

Season 12 Episode 5
52:09
Westward Bound

Westward Bound

Season 12 Episode 6
52:09
Family Harmonies

Family Harmonies

Season 12 Episode 7
52:09
Artistic Roots

Artistic Roots

Season 12 Episode 8
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Chris Paul Discovers His Family's Southern Ties

Chris Paul Discovers His Family's Southern Ties

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Brittney Griner Learns the Origin of a Family Name

Brittney Griner Learns the Origin of a Family Name

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Hasan Minhaj Learns of His Royal Roots

Hasan Minhaj Learns of His Royal Roots

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Finding Your Roots

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Check out the incredible guests who will be joining Henry Louis Gates, Jr. this season to uncover their roots. And for the first time in our show’s 10 season history, three *viewers like you* will be featured on the show. This season is remarkable in many ways, and we will see you in January, only on PBS!
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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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