Season 8 Episode 1

Hidden in the Genes

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels solve family mysteries through DNA detective work, illuminating both history and their own identities.

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Rebecca Hall’s Great-Grandfather’s Success Story
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Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties
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Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow
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Rebecca Hall Discovers Her Ancestors’ Ethnicities
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“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery
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Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family
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Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection

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Finding Your Roots Season Eight

Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families. Meet 21 fascinating new guests who are game-changers in their fields, with family histories that illustrate the power and diversity of the human experience. Tuesdays at 8/7c.

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