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.

Sat, Oct 26 12:00 A.M. No Irish Need Apply     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.

Sat, Oct 26 7:00 P.M. No Irish Need Apply     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.

Sun, Oct 27 5:00 P.M. No Irish Need Apply     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.

Sun, Oct 27 9:00 P.M. No Irish Need Apply     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.

Mon, Oct 28 1:00 A.M. No Irish Need Apply     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.

Mon, Oct 28 9:00 A.M. No Irish Need Apply     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.

Tue, Oct 29 8:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Wed, Oct 30 12:30 A.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Wed, Oct 30 12:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Wed, Oct 30 5:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Thu, Oct 31 5:00 A.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Thu, Oct 31 2:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Fri, Nov 1 8:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Sat, Nov 2 12:00 A.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Sat, Nov 2 7:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Sun, Nov 3 5:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Sun, Nov 3 9:00 P.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Mon, Nov 4 1:00 A.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Mon, Nov 4 9:00 A.M. The Shirts On Their Backs     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

Wed, Nov 6 12:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Wed, Nov 6 5:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Thu, Nov 7 5:00 A.M. Fathers and Sons     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Thu, Nov 7 2:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Fri, Nov 8 8:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Sat, Nov 9 12:00 A.M. Fathers and Sons     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Sat, Nov 9 7:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Sun, Nov 10 5:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Sun, Nov 10 9:00 P.M. Where Did We Come from?     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and Andre Leon Talley, three guests from diverse backgrounds, as they meet the ancestors who laid the groundwork for their success.

Mon, Nov 11 1:00 A.M. Where Did We Come from?     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and Andre Leon Talley, three guests from diverse backgrounds, as they meet the ancestors who laid the groundwork for their success.

Mon, Nov 11 9:00 A.M. Where Did We Come from?     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and Andre Leon Talley, three guests from diverse backgrounds, as they meet the ancestors who laid the groundwork for their success.

Tue, Nov 12 8:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Wed, Nov 13 12:00 A.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Wed, Nov 13 12:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Wed, Nov 13 5:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Thu, Nov 14 5:00 A.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Thu, Nov 14 2:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Fri, Nov 15 8:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Sat, Nov 16 12:00 A.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Sat, Nov 16 7:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Sun, Nov 17 5:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Sun, Nov 17 9:00 P.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Mon, Nov 18 1:00 A.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Mon, Nov 18 3:04 A.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Mon, Nov 18 9:00 A.M. Write My Name in the Book of Life     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.

Wed, Nov 20 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.

Wed, Nov 20 5:00 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.

Thu, Nov 21 5:00 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.

Thu, Nov 21 2:00 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.

Fri, Nov 22 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, Nov 23 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, Nov 23 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, Nov 24 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, Nov 24 9:00 P.M. Fathers and Sons     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Mon, Nov 25 1:00 A.M. Fathers and Sons     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Mon, Nov 25 9:00 A.M. Fathers and Sons     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers.

Tue, Nov 26 8:00 P.M. Country Roots     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Wed, Nov 27 1:00 A.M. Country Roots     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Wed, Nov 27 12:00 P.M. Country Roots     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Wed, Nov 27 5:00 P.M. Country Roots     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Thu, Nov 28 5:00 A.M. Country Roots     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Fri, Nov 29 8:00 P.M. Country Roots     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Sat, Nov 30 12:00 A.M. Country Roots     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.


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