Becoming American explores the many journeys to becoming American that defined the “Century of Immigration” (1820s – 1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power.

Stephen Colbert relates stories within his own family about their ancestry in Canada.

Stephen Colbert talks about traditions and customs he's kept alive in his own family over the generations.

Stephen Colbert talks about what it means to be Irish in America, the legacy of British colonialism, and a surprising discovery about his wife's heritage.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Stephen Colbert discuss why it's important to know where you come from, and the place of the Colbert family in the context of American history.

Stephen Colbert is the host and executive producer of The Colbert Report, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series on Comedy Central. His show is touted by The New York Times as “one of the best television shows of the year” and praised by Entertainment Weekly as “the best show of the year.”