Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Laura Linney and journalists Lisa Ling and Soledad O’Brien—telling them stories of tricksters, scoundrels and outright criminals, who nevertheless laid the groundwork for their success.

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Discover the surprising ancestral stories of 27 fascinating guests in season six of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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FEATURED GUESTS

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.

Marisa Tomei

Season 6, Episode 9 | Season 5, Episode 4

Questlove

Season 6, Episode 8 | Season 4, Episode 9

Laura Linney

Season 6, Episode 10 | Season 5, Episode 8

Kal Penn

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Episode Guide

Finding Your Roots Season Six

Discover the surprising ancestral stories of 27 fascinating guests, including Jeffrey Wright, Sigourney Weaver, Melissa McCarthy, Sterling K. Brown, Jordan Peele, Nancy Pelosi, Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell, Queen Latifah, Jon Batiste, Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Jeff Goldblum, Anjelica Huston, Isabella Rossellini, Terry Gross, Eric Stonestreet and more in season six of Finding Your Roots.

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