Episodes
- S6 E1 - Hollywood RoyaltyOctober 7, 201952minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Isabella Rossellini, Anjelica Huston and Mia Farrow unearth surprising new revelations about their family histories, taking them generations beyond their famous cinematic forebears.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E2 - Off the FarmOctober 14, 201952minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the humble roots of comedic actors Melissa McCarthy and Eric Stonestreet, retracing the ancestral journeys that laid the groundwork for their success.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E3 - HomecomingsJanuary 6, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors once called home.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E4 - This Land is My LandJanuary 13, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the unexpected family trees of entertainer Queen Latifah and actor Jeffrey Wright, redefining their sense of the black experience — and challenging preconceptions about America’s past.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E5 - Beyond the PaleJanuary 20, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Jewish heritages of actor Jeff Goldblum, radio host Terry Gross, and comedian Marc Maron, uncovering previously unknown stories that show each shares more with their ancestors than a religious tradition.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E6 - Secrets and LiesJanuary 27, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising revelations about their family histories, forever altering how they see themselves.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E7 - Science PioneersFebruary 3, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E.Varmus--three pioneering scientists who’ve made dramatic contributions to our understanding of the world.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E8 - Slave TradeFebruary 10, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove to the unexpected places where their ancestors were scattered by slavery, upending their notions of African American history—and their own family trees.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E9 - Italian RootsFebruary 17, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of talk show-host Jimmy Kimmel and actors Marisa Tomei and John Turturro, introducing them to ancestors who made immense sacrifices to bring their families from Italy to America.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E10 - Criminal KindFebruary 24, 202052minHenry 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.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E11 - Fashion RootsOctober 12, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. steps into the world of fashion and meets three icons of style: Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles, introducing ancestors who were just as audacious as they are.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E12 - DNA MysteriesOctober 19, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA detective work to solve mysteries in the family trees of actor Téa Leoni, and radio host Joe Madison, introducing each of them to parents and grandparents whose names they’ve never heard before.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E13 - War StoriesNovember 9, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader, and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their ancestors’ military service left an indelible mark on their families--and on their country.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E14 - FlightNovember 16, 202052minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Scarlett Johansson and Lupita Nyong’o and chef Lidia Bastianich--three women whose families crisscrossed the globe to escape oppression--and find opportunity.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E15 - Breaking the SilencesJanuary 4, 202152minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who are both black and white, raising profound questions about their family trees.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S6 E16 - Coming to AmericaJanuary 11, 202152minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, news anchor Norah O’Donnell and fashion designer Zac Posen explore their immigrant roots, retracing the journeys of their ancestors who arrived in the United States with a dream.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
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