Finding Your Roots

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

Fri, May 16 8:00 P.M. Far from Home     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Sat, May 17 12:00 A.M. Far from Home     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Sat, May 17 7:00 P.M. Far from Home     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Sun, May 18 5:00 P.M. Far from Home     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Sun, May 18 9:00 P.M. Far from Home     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Mon, May 19 1:00 A.M. Far from Home     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Mon, May 19 9:00 A.M. Far from Home     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Tue, May 20 8:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Wed, May 21 12:00 A.M. Larger Than Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Wed, May 21 12:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Thu, May 22 2:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Fri, May 23 8:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Sat, May 24 12:00 A.M. Larger Than Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Sat, May 24 7:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Sun, May 25 5:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Sun, May 25 9:00 P.M. Larger Than Life     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Mon, May 26 1:00 A.M. Larger Than Life     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Mon, May 26 9:00 A.M. Larger Than Life     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

Tue, May 27 8:00 P.M. Stranger Than Fiction     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove - traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Wed, May 28 12:00 A.M. Stranger Than Fiction     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove - traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Wed, May 28 12:00 P.M. Stranger Than Fiction     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove - traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Thu, May 29 2:00 P.M. Stranger Than Fiction     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove - traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Fri, May 30 8:00 P.M. Stranger Than Fiction     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove - traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Sat, May 31 12:00 A.M. Stranger Than Fiction     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove - traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Tue, Jun 10 8:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Wed, Jun 11 12:00 A.M. Songs of the Past     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Wed, Jun 11 12:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Thu, Jun 12 2:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Fri, Jun 13 8:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Sat, Jun 14 12:00 A.M. Songs of the Past     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Sat, Jun 14 7:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Sun, Jun 15 5:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Sun, Jun 15 9:00 P.M. Songs of the Past     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Mon, Jun 16 1:00 A.M. Songs of the Past     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Mon, Jun 16 9:00 A.M. Songs of the Past     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr.

Wed, Jun 18 12:00 P.M. Born to Sing     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Fri, Jun 20 8:00 P.M. Born to Sing     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Sat, Jun 21 12:00 A.M. Born to Sing     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Sat, Jun 21 7:00 P.M. Born to Sing     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Sun, Jun 22 3:00 A.M. Born to Sing     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Sun, Jun 22 5:00 P.M. Born to Sing     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Sun, Jun 22 9:00 P.M. Viewers Like You     NH World (11.3)

After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep family mysteries for three everyday Americans -- compelling each to reimagine their identity.

Mon, Jun 23 1:00 A.M. Viewers Like You     NH World (11.3)

After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep family mysteries for three everyday Americans -- compelling each to reimagine their identity.

Mon, Jun 23 9:00 A.M. Viewers Like You     NH World (11.3)

After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep family mysteries for three everyday Americans -- compelling each to reimagine their identity.

Tue, Jun 24 8:00 P.M. Secret Lives     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash solve deep family mysteries.

Wed, Jun 25 12:00 P.M. Secret Lives     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash solve deep family mysteries.

Thu, Jun 26 2:00 P.M. Secret Lives     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash solve deep family mysteries.

Fri, Jun 27 8:00 P.M. Secret Lives     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash solve deep family mysteries.


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