Fathers and Sons -
finding your roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers. With few clues to guide him, Gates introduces them to ancestors they've never known revealing connections to key moments in history.

Duration: 55 minutes and 30 seconds

Episode Number: 1003

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About 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.

Watch Finding Your Roots - Clips, Episodes & Previews

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Extended Trailer

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Tue, Jul 8	8:00 P.M.	Buried Secrets NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 9	1:00 A.M.	Buried Secrets NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 9	12:00 P.M.	Buried Secrets NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 10	2:00 P.M.	Buried Secrets NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jul 11	8:00 P.M.	Buried Secrets NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 12	12:00 A.M.	Buried Secrets NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 12	7:00 P.M.	Buried Secrets NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 13	5:00 P.M.	Buried Secrets NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jul 15	8:00 P.M.	Hold The Laughter NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 16	12:30 A.M.	Hold The Laughter NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 16	12:00 P.M.	Hold The Laughter NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 17	2:00 P.M.	Hold The Laughter NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jul 18	8:00 P.M.	Hold The Laughter NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 19	12:00 A.M.	Hold The Laughter NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 19	7:00 P.M.	Hold The Laughter NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 20	5:00 P.M.	Hold The Laughter NHPBS (11.1)