Finding Your Roots

Discover the mysteries behind the family stories of Donna Brazile, Ty Burrell and Kara Walker.

Explore the shared Irish ancestry of three powerful social commentators of our times.

Learn how the ancestors of Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen Ivory Wayans struggled for freedom.

Uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs in the families of three of America's funniest men.

Discover the risk-taking ancestors of Richard Branson, Maya Lin and Frank Gehry.

Uncover how military service binds the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.

Uncover family mysteries about two legends of hip hop through the use of DNA technology.

Discover the pioneering family histories of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros.

Discover the preserved family traditions of Julianna Marguiles, Azar Nafisi and Lidia Bastianich traditions.

Learn how tragic deaths have shaped the families of two Hollywood legends.