Finding Your RootsTV-show · 2012

Finding Your Roots
Why we love it ❤️

Ever wonder about your own family tree? This show is basically the ultimate deep dive into celebrity ancestry, revealing all the wild twists and turns you never saw coming. It's giving major 'who knew *that* person was related to *that* person' vibes, with some genuinely moving moments as people connect with their past. Prepare for some serious 'OMG, my DNA could tell me *what*?!' moments.

CastHenry Louis Gates, Jr., Derek Jeter, Anderson Cooper, CeCe Moore
DirectorJosh Gleason, Hazel Gurland-Pooler
GenreDocumentary
What is Finding Your Roots about?

Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. hosts this documentary series where he helps notable guests trace their family histories. Utilizing a team of expert genealogists and geneticists, the show reconstructs ancestral paper trails and decodes DNA to reveal long-lost relatives and ancient origins. Guests embark on a personal journey, uncovering surprising connections and deep insights into their heritage. It's a fascinating look at how individual stories weave into the larger tapestry of human history.

Season 12
10 episodes2026
Where can I watch Finding Your Roots?
PBSThirteenWETA+YouTube TV

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