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FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Season 12 Premieres Tuesdays, January 6 - April 14, 2026, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET.

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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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FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Artistic Roots Henry Louis Gates, Jr., maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families.
  • Airdate Tuesday, February 24, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Original2/24/2026
  • FIYO1208

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Song of the South Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid.
  • Airdate Tuesday, April 7, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Original4/7/2026
  • FIYO1209

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Rags to Riches Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.
  • Airdate Tuesday, April 14, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Original4/14/2026
  • FIYO1210

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FINDING YOUR ROOTS

In The Blood

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas and Lena Dunham.

  • Original4/2/2024
  • FIYO1009

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Viewers Like You

After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep mysteries for three everyday Americans.

  • Original4/9/2024
  • FIYO1010

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Larger Than Life

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.

  • Original1/7/2025
  • FIYO1101

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

La Famiglia

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.

  • Original1/14/2025
  • FIYO1102

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Stranger Than Fiction

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.

  • Original1/21/2025
  • FIYO1103

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Dreamers One and All

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.

  • Original1/28/2025
  • FIYO1104

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Family Recipes

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.

  • Original2/4/2025
  • FIYO1105

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Latin Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.

  • Original2/11/2025
  • FIYO1106

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The Ties That Bind

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.

  • Original2/18/2025
  • FIYO1107

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

The Butterfly Effect

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of actors Debra Messing & Melanie Lynskey.

  • Original2/25/2025
  • FIYO1108

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Moving On Up

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph & historian Lonnie Bunch.

  • Original4/1/2025
  • FIYO1109
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