Episodes
- S5 E1 - Grandparents and Other StrangersJanuary 7, 201952minHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Andy Samberg and author George R. R. Martin answer family mysteries when DNA detective work uncovers branches of their family trees. The DNA analysis upends family history and reveals new relatives.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E2 - Mystery MenJanuary 14, 201952minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Felicity Huffman and Michael K. Williams discover a wealth of hidden family history. Both grew up knowing little about their biological fathers, and seeing their lost ancestry restored proves empowering.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E3 - Reporting on the ReportersJanuary 21, 201952minHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling that the stories within their own family trees are every bit as compelling as the news stories they have been covering for the world.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E4 - Dreaming of a New LandJanuary 28, 201952minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores with Marisa Tomei, Sheryl Sandberg and Kal Penn the tremendous challenges faced by their immigrant forebears. From Italy, Russia and India, their histories show success could take generations to achieve.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E5 - Freedom TalesFebruary 4, 201952minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E6 - Roots in PoliticsFebruary 11, 201952minHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the diverse family histories of politicians Paul Ryan, Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio. They each see a shared vision of the great American melting pot reflected in their ancestors’ stories.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E7 - No Laughing MatterFebruary 18, 201952minHenry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals news of an unexpected DNA cousin.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E8 - Hard TimesFebruary 25, 201952minHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family stories of filmmaker Michael Moore and actors Laura Linney and Chloë Sevigny—three people whose distant ancestors overcame great hardships in ways that resonate with their lives today.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E9 - The Eye of the BeholderApril 1, 201952minHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares the family histories of director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, iconoclastic performance artist Marina Abramović and painter Kehinde Wiley. These visionary artists find their identities challenged—and affirmed.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
- S5 E10 - All in the FamilyApril 8, 201952minThe family stories of actor Ty Burrell, radio host Joe Madison and political strategist Valerie Jarrett. Also a look at how a summer camp for children is using genetic genealogy to help people better understand their burgeoning identities.Subscribe to PBS Living or PBS Documentaries or purchase
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- Audio languages
- English English Dialogue Boost: Medium English Dialogue Boost: High
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Producers
- Hazel Gurland-PoolerCeCe MooreHannah OlsonPrisca PointdujourNatalia WarcholElizabeth Woller Wilson
- Studio
- PBS
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