Moving On Up
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch—two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries as they moved from slavery to freedom. Traveling from plantations in the south to cities in the north, Gates uses his detective skills to piece together the lives of women and men who survived unimaginable ordeals—and emerged to forge thriving families.
Episodes
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Moving On Up
S11 E9 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch—two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries as they moved from slavery to freedom. Traveling from plantations in the south to cities in the north, Gates uses his detective skills to piece together the lives of women and men who survived unimaginable ordeals—and emerged to forge thriving families.
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The Butterfly Effect
S11 E8 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Debra Messing & Melanie Lynskey to ancestors who made bold decisions that forever reshaped their family trees. Moving from shtetls in Eastern Europe to a fruit stand in NY City to the wilds of New Zealand, Gates introduces his guests to relatives who took great risks, overcame enormous hardships—and unwittingly transformed the lives of their descendants.
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The Ties That Bind
S11 E7 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard—a married couple who discover that their ancestors had some remarkable similarities. In stories that span continents and centuries, Gates introduces Kristen and Dax to the soldiers, settlers, and criminals who make up their roots, allowing his guests to understand themselves—and their families--as never before.
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Latin Roots
S11 E6 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales uncover their hidden roots in Latin America, revealing secrets that their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal. Traveling from Puerto Rico to Columbia to Brazil, Gates & his guests recover long-lost family stories—meet heroes and villains--and celebrate the virtue of accepting one’s relatives whoever they may be.
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Family Recipes
S11 E5 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of celebrity chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman—two men who have combined culinary skills with profound humanitarian goals. Traveling from small-town Spain to Native American lands in the Dakotas, Gates explores where these qualities came from, revealing that the ancestors of José & Sean have hidden connections to key moments in history—and to food.
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Dreamers One And All
S11 E4 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen—two stars who found fame when they were young & lived much of their lives in the limelight, knowing little about their roots. Gates reveals they aren’t the first people in their families who dared to dream big, tracing lineages from Eastern Europe to Medieval France to rural Thailand.
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Stranger Than Fiction
S11 E3 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove, tracing lineages that run from a plantation in Maryland to a speakeasy in Washington, DC to a village in central China. Along the way, Amy and Rita reimagine themselves as they learn the true stories of the people who laid the groundwork for their success—and inspired their art.
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La Famiglia
S11 E2 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli—two Americans whose roots stretch back to small towns in Calabria, Italy. Joy and Michael’s families lived in these towns for centuries, but their stories were lost on the journey to America. Gates reveals the challenges that their ancestors faced—and overcame—on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Larger Than Life
S11 E1 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played on stage and screen. Moving from a naval base in the Philippines to a small town bakery in Pennsylvania to steamships on the Atlantic Ocean, Lea and Amanda hear stories of relatives who survived wars, murders, and heart-wrenching ordeals.
Extras + Features
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Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician
S11 E1 - 4m 13s
Amanda's third great grandfather, Peter Friesell, was living in Pennsylvania with his wife Lydia and their daughter in 1860. He voluntarily enlisted in the Civil War to fight for the Union to end slavery. He ultimately served as a musician, playing the fife. He risked his life and survived.
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Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry
S11 E1 - 3m 47s
Lea Salonga has relatives who believe her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor, was a German physicist. He arrived to the Philippines in the early 1870s.
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Larger Than Life Preview
S11 E1 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played on stage and screen. Moving from a naval base in the Philippines to a small town bakery in Pennsylvania to steamships on the Atlantic Ocean, Lea and Amanda hear stories of relatives who survived wars, murders, and heart-wrenching ordeals.
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Season 11: Inside Look
S11 - 30s
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty compelling guests deep into their family trees, revealing surprising stories that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.
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Season 11: Extended Trailer
S11 - 3m 13s
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty compelling guests deep into their family trees, revealing surprising stories that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
Moving on Up
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
Exploring the long-lost roots of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch. -
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Finding Your Roots
Moving on Up
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
Exploring the long-lost roots of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch. -
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Finding Your Roots
Moving on Up
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
Exploring the long-lost roots of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch. -
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Finding Your Roots
Moving on Up
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
Exploring the long-lost roots of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Tuesday
Apr 8
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Tuesday
Apr 8
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Saturday
Apr 12
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Monday
Apr 14
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Finding My Roots
Monday
Apr 14
1 Hour
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Tuesday
Apr 15
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Tuesday
Apr 15
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Chosen
Tuesday
Apr 15
1 Hour
Actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the U.S. -
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Finding Your Roots
Chosen
Tuesday
Apr 15
1 Hour
Actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the U.S. -
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Finding Your Roots
Chosen
Wednesday
Apr 16
1 Hour
Actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the U.S. -
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Finding Your Roots
Chosen
Wednesday
Apr 16
1 Hour
Actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the U.S.
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