Extras

Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Extended Trailer

Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Out of the Past Preview

Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.
Anchormen Preview

Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.
Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk

Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom.
Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
And Still I Rise Preview

Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?
David Duchovny traces his family journey to New York, separation and reunion.
Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?

I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection
Much to his surprise, actor Richard Kind discovers that he had ancestors in the Holocaust.
I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection

David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Europe and the Middle East.
Chosen Preview

Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery
Tony Gonzalez discovers his ancestors' remarkable reunion after separating during slavery.
Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery

Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide
Joe Manganiello says his maternal great-grandmother survived the Armenian Genocide.
Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide

Family: Lost and Found Preview
Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard
Family: Lost and Found Preview

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.
Rising From the Ashes Preview

The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree
Viola Davis and Prof. Gates discover a surprising secret her grandfather kept to himself.
The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree

Brian Cox's Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI
Brian Cox learns that his grandfather was likely exposed to poison gas in WWI.
Brian Cox's Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI

Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
Far From Home Preview

Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.
Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.
Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.

Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.
Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion

Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.
Secret Lives Preview

Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.
Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves

Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots.