Season 12 Premieres Tuesdays, January 6 - April 14, 2026, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Pharrell Williams and Kasi Lemmons discover their enslaved ancestors.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser who learn their roots.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces LeVar Burton & Wes Studi to families they’ve never known.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Sammy Hagar & Ed O’Neill discover deep family secrets.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk & Iliza Shlesinger.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas and Lena Dunham.
After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep mysteries for three everyday Americans.
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