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.

Mon, Jul 14 9:00 A.M. Buried Secrets     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal and celebrating the virtue of accepting one's relatives, whoever they may be.

Tue, Jul 15 8:00 P.M. Hold The Laughter     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Wed, Jul 16 12:30 A.M. Hold The Laughter     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Wed, Jul 16 11:00 A.M. Buried Secrets     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal and celebrating the virtue of accepting one's relatives, whoever they may be.

Wed, Jul 16 12:00 P.M. Hold The Laughter     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Thu, Jul 17 2:00 P.M. Hold The Laughter     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Fri, Jul 18 8:00 P.M. Hold The Laughter     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Sat, Jul 19 12:00 A.M. Hold The Laughter     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Sat, Jul 19 7:00 P.M. Hold The Laughter     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Sun, Jul 20 5:00 P.M. Hold The Laughter     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Sun, Jul 20 9:00 P.M. Buried Secrets     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal and celebrating the virtue of accepting one's relatives, whoever they may be.

Mon, Jul 21 1:00 A.M. Buried Secrets     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal and celebrating the virtue of accepting one's relatives, whoever they may be.

Mon, Jul 21 9:00 A.M. Buried Secrets     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal and celebrating the virtue of accepting one's relatives, whoever they may be.

Tue, Jul 22 8:00 P.M. Far and Away     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Wed, Jul 23 12:30 A.M. Far and Away     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Wed, Jul 23 11:00 A.M. Hold The Laughter     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Wed, Jul 23 12:00 P.M. Far and Away     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Thu, Jul 24 2:00 P.M. Far and Away     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Fri, Jul 25 8:00 P.M. Far and Away     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Sat, Jul 26 12:00 A.M. Far and Away     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Sat, Jul 26 7:00 P.M. Far and Away     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Sun, Jul 27 5:00 P.M. Far and Away     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Sun, Jul 27 9:00 P.M. Far and Away     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Mon, Jul 28 1:00 A.M. Far and Away     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Mon, Jul 28 9:00 A.M. Far and Away     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Tue, Jul 29 8:00 P.M. Mean Streets     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Wed, Jul 30 12:30 A.M. Mean Streets     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Wed, Jul 30 11:00 A.M. Far and Away     NH World (11.3)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.

Wed, Jul 30 12:00 P.M. Mean Streets     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Thu, Jul 31 2:00 P.M. Mean Streets     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Fri, Aug 1 8:00 P.M. Mean Streets     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Sat, Aug 2 12:00 A.M. Mean Streets     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Sat, Aug 2 7:00 P.M. Mean Streets     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Sun, Aug 3 5:00 P.M. Mean Streets     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos -- taking the two New York City natives far from their hometown.

Tue, Aug 5 8:00 P.M. Dreamers One and All     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe & Thailand to reveal they aren't the first in their families who dared to dream big.

Wed, Aug 6 12:00 P.M. Dreamers One and All     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe & Thailand to reveal they aren't the first in their families who dared to dream big.

Thu, Aug 7 2:00 P.M. Dreamers One and All     NHPBS (11.1)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe & Thailand to reveal they aren't the first in their families who dared to dream big.

Fri, Aug 8 8:00 P.M. Dreamers One and All     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe & Thailand to reveal they aren't the first in their families who dared to dream big.

Sat, Aug 9 12:00 A.M. Dreamers One and All     NH Explore (11.2)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe & Thailand to reveal they aren't the first in their families who dared to dream big.

Tue, Aug 19 8:00 P.M. Viewers Like You     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Wed, Aug 20 12:00 A.M. Viewers Like You     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Wed, Aug 20 1:00 A.M. Finding My Roots     NHPBS (11.1)

Cutting-edge DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Wed, Aug 20 12:00 P.M. Viewers Like You     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Aug 21 2:00 P.M. Viewers Like You     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Aug 22 8:00 P.M. Viewers Like You     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Sun, Aug 24 5:00 P.M. Viewers Like You     NHPBS (11.1)

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


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