Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.
  • 51min
  • Seasons: 10
  • Episodes: 106
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

season 7

serie United States 2012

Episode rating

Season 7
7.9
E1
7.9
E2
7.8
E3
8.0
E4
8.4
E5
7.9
E6
8.0
E7
7.8
E8
7.8
E9
7.7
E10

Cast of season 7

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 710

  • 7.9
    /10

    From the Manor Born
    episode S7.E1 january 2021
    Actress Glenn Close and film director John Waters learn about their brave ancestors who fought to live their lives the way they saw fit for better or worse, but also those who vehemently fought against the notions of freedom and equality.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Against All Odds
    episode S7.E2 january 2021
    Talk show host and TV producer Andy Cohen and journalist Nina Totenberg learn about their Jewish ancestors who fought to survive and prosper against all odds.
  • 7.8
    /10

    No Irish Need Apply
    episode S7.E3 february 2021
    Actress Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan learn about their strong-willed Irish ancestors, the extreme poverty that made them leave Ireland, and the horrific prejudice, persecution and exploitation they faced in 19th century America.
  • 8
    /10

    The shirts off their backs
    episode S7.E4 february 2021
    Actors Christopher Meloni and Tony Shalhoub learn about their ancestors who triumphed in America despite the horrific traumas they suffered in their youth in Italy, French Canada and the Otoman Empire.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Write My Name in the Book of Life
    episode S7.E5 february 2021
    Award-winning music star Pharrell Williams and Hollywood film director and actress Kasi Lemmons learn about their ancestors who suffered during slavery as well as those who had to live with its consequences after it was finally abolished.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Country Roots
    episode S7.E6 february 2021
    Country stars Clint Black and Johnny Cash's daughter Rosanne Cash learn about their Italian roots as well as their ancestors' surprising experiences during the slavery era.
  • 8
    /10

    The New World
    episode S7.E7 april 2021
    The ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist María Hinojosa thrive in North America long before the birth of the U.S.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Laughing on the Inside
    episode S7.E8 april 2021
    Comedians Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr. learn about their ancestors' struggle to survive the racism, violence and injustice of 19th century Europe and America. The Blacks survived the pogroms in Europe, and The Woods slavery in America.
  • 7.8
    /10

    On Broadway
    episode S7.E9 april 2021
    Broadway superstar Audra McDonald learns about her proud ancestors who excelled at their line of work despite racism. The star of film, television and Broadway Mandy Patinkin learns about his Jewish ancestors who perished in Europe.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Anchored to the Past
    episode S7.E10 may 2021
    CNN journalist Don Lemon learns about his ancestors' role in the civil rights movement and the mark the slavery era left on them. Former Fox News journalist Gretchen Carlson learns about her go-getting Swedish ancestors.