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.

Tue, Sep 26 8:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Wed, Sep 27 12:00 A.M. Rising from the Ashes     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Wed, Sep 27 12:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Thu, Sep 28 2:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Fri, Sep 29 8:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Sat, Sep 30 12:00 A.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Sat, Sep 30 7:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Sun, Oct 1 12:00 A.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Sun, Oct 1 5:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Sun, Oct 1 9:00 P.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Mon, Oct 2 1:00 A.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Mon, Oct 2 9:00 A.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Tue, Oct 3 8:00 P.M. Family: Lost and Found     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Wed, Oct 4 12:00 P.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Thu, Oct 5 1:55 P.M. Family: Lost and Found     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Fri, Oct 6 8:00 P.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Sat, Oct 7 12:00 A.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Sat, Oct 7 7:00 P.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Sun, Oct 8 12:00 A.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Sun, Oct 8 9:00 P.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Mon, Oct 9 1:00 A.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Mon, Oct 9 9:00 A.M. Family: Lost and Found     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez-uncovering close relatives whose names they've never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.

Tue, Oct 10 8:00 P.M. Chosen     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Wed, Oct 11 12:00 A.M. Chosen     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Wed, Oct 11 12:00 P.M. Chosen     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Thu, Oct 12 2:00 P.M. Chosen     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Fri, Oct 13 8:00 P.M. Chosen     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Sat, Oct 14 12:00 A.M. Chosen     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Sat, Oct 14 7:00 P.M. Chosen     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Sun, Oct 15 12:00 A.M. Chosen     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Sun, Oct 15 5:00 P.M. Chosen     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Sun, Oct 15 9:00 P.M. Chosen     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Mon, Oct 16 1:00 A.M. Chosen     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Mon, Oct 16 9:00 A.M. Chosen     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success.

Wed, Oct 18 12:00 P.M. Homecomings     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Thu, Oct 19 2:00 P.M. Homecomings     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Fri, Oct 20 8:00 P.M. Homecomings     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Sat, Oct 21 12:00 A.M. Homecomings     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Sat, Oct 21 7:00 P.M. Homecomings     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Sun, Oct 22 12:00 A.M. Homecomings     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Sun, Oct 22 5:00 P.M. Homecomings     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.

Tue, Oct 24 8:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Wed, Oct 25 12:00 A.M. And Still I Rise     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Wed, Oct 25 12:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Thu, Oct 26 2:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Fri, Oct 27 8:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Sat, Oct 28 12:00 A.M. Rising from the Ashes     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.

Sat, Oct 28 7:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Sun, Oct 29 12:00 A.M. And Still I Rise     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Sun, Oct 29 5:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Sun, Oct 29 9:00 P.M. And Still I Rise     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Mon, Oct 30 1:00 A.M. And Still I Rise     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Mon, Oct 30 9:00 A.M. And Still I Rise     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y.

Tue, Oct 31 8:00 P.M. Anchormen     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive.


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