Episodes (10)

The Stories We Tell
S03E01 · The Stories We Tell

Jan 05, 2016

Dr. Gates explores the mysteries buried in the family stories of his guests, Democratic strategist Donna Brazile, actor and comedian Ty Burrell and artist Kara Walker, using both the records left behind and DNA.

The Irish Factor
S03E02 · The Irish Factor

Jan 12, 2016

Explore the shared Irish ancestry of journalist and anchor Soledad O'Brien, Fox News host Bill O'Reilly and comedian, political commentator and TV host Bill Maher, and how they have been deeply influenced by their Irish roots.

In Search of Freedom
S03E03 · In Search of Freedom

Jan 19, 2016

How ancestors of comedienne Maya Rudolph, TV producer Shonda Rhimes and comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans struggled for freedom, and how each of these cultural trailblazers gain a new understanding of how they fit into this proud trajectory.

Tragedy + Time = Comedy
S03E04 · Tragedy + Time = Comedy

Jan 26, 2016

Three of America's funniest men, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, TV producer Norman Lear and comedian Bill Hader, uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs in their families and learn how comedy truly has its place in all aspects of life.

Visionaries
S03E05 · Visionaries

Feb 02, 2016

Discover how the ancestors of business mogul Richard Branson and architects Maya Lin and Frank Gehry took audacious risks to create opportunities, and how their luck, ingenuity and chutzpah was passed on to these three visionaries.

War Stories
S03E06 · War Stories

Feb 09, 2016

Senator John McCain and Oscar winning actresses Julianne Moore and Patricia Arquette sit down with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to look at the military service in their families.

Family Reunions
S03E07 · Family Reunions

Feb 16, 2016

Uncover family mysteries about two legends of hip hop, Sean Combs and LL Cool J, through the use of DNA technology that reveals information that shakes their very foundations.

The Pioneers
S03E08 · The Pioneers

Feb 23, 2016

Discover how comedian Neil Patrick Harris, feminist icon Gloria Steinem and author Sandra Cisneros are connected to pioneers who broke new ground and paved the way for their modern day descendants to continue shaping our culture.

The Long Way Home
S03E09 · The Long Way Home

Mar 01, 2016

Discover how actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and chef Lidia Bastianich are bound together by their ancestors' singular and deeply human desire to preserve their most cherished traditions.

Maps of the Stars
S03E10 · Maps of the Stars

Mar 08, 2016

Actor Dustin Hoffman and actress Mia Farrow, who last shared the screen together in 1969, also share a history of tragic deaths in their families that played major roles in the shaping of their parents.

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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 3 (2016) is released on Jan 05, 2016 and the latest season 9 of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is released in 2023. Watch Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is directed by Hazel Gurland,Sabin Streeter,Jesse Sweet,Josh Gleason and created by Henry Louis Gates Jr. with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and CeCe Moore.

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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.(English), Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.(French), Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.(Hindi), ファインディング・ユア・ルーツ

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United States

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English

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Ark Media, Kunhardt Films, McGee Media

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