FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Season 11 Premieres Tuesday, January 7 - April 8, 2025, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

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Overview

The acclaimed series returns with Professor Gates exploring the mysteries, surprises and revelations hidden in the family trees of popular figures.

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Write My Name in the Book of Life

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Pharrell Williams and Kasi Lemmons discover their enslaved ancestors.

  • Original2/16/2021
  • FIYO705
Country Roots

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

  • Original2/23/2021
  • FIYO706
Hidden Kin

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Julia Roberts and Edward Norton discover their connections to history.

  • Original1/3/2023
  • FIYO901
Salem's Lot

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels through scenes from America’s past.

  • Original1/10/2023
  • FIYO902

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