Extras
Season six of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres on October 8th!
Season 6 Preview
Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia.
First Ancestor in the U.S.
Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.
Italian Roots Preview
Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.
Slave Trade Preview
Dr. Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names of her enslaved ancestors.
Take My Breath Away
Dr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving Europe.
Varmus Grandparents
Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army.
Revolutionary War
Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E. Varmus learn their family histories.
Science Pioneers Preview
Sigourney Weaver discovers her ancestor was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army.
Revolutionary War
Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising family histories.
Secrets & Lies Preview
Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
Justina Machado learns her grandfather was sent to prison because of a relationship.
Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
Marc Maron's Relationship with His Grandmother
Marc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life.
Marc Maron's Relationship with His Grandmother
Terry Gross discovers she only exists because of her grandparent's foresight.v
A Family's Foresight to Flee
Jeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to enter the U.S.
Ancestors Coming to America
Terry Gross on Getting Fired From Teaching
Terry Gross's career began in a place she couldn't fit — an 8th-grade classroom.
Terry Gross on Getting Fired From Teaching
Marc Maron's Ancestors Suffering in Europe
Marc Maron discovers an unknown history that may have affected family relationships.
Marc Maron's Ancestors Suffering in Europe
Jeff Goldblum's Mother Taught Him to Stand up for Himelf
Jeff Goldblum shares how his mother taught him to use the element of surprise.