Extras
New Finding Your Roots Episodes Return This Fall
New episodes of Finding Your Roots are back Tuesday, October 13, at 8/7c!
New Finding Your Roots Episodes Return This Fall
Season six of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres on October 8th!
Season 6 Preview
Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Lidia Bastianich discover surprising roots.
Flight Preview
Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles discover surprising roots.
Fashion's Roots Preview
Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, and Soledad O’Brien explore surprising family roots.
Criminal Kind Preview
Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia.
First Ancestor in the U.S.
Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.
Italian Roots Preview
Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.
Slave Trade Preview
Dr. Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names of her enslaved ancestors.
Take My Breath Away
Dr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving Europe.
Varmus Grandparents
Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army.
Revolutionary War
Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E. Varmus learn their family histories.
Science Pioneers Preview
Sigourney Weaver discovers her ancestor was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army.
Revolutionary War
Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising family histories.