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Season 7 – Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Educator Henry Louis Gates Jr. has hosted several PBS series that examine U.S. history. In "Finding Your Roots," the Harvard professor continues his quest to "get into the DNA of American culture." In each episode, celebrities view ancestral histories, sometimes learn of connections to famous/infamous people, discover secrets, and share the emotional experience with viewers. Analyzing genetic code, DNA diagnosticians trace bloodlines and occasionally debunk long-held beliefs.
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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — Season 7

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Henry Louis Gates

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Andy Cohen

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John Lithgow

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Pharrell Williams

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Glenn Close

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Tony Shalhoub

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2021 To the Manor Born Actress Glenn Close and filmmaker John Waters discover their privileged lineages. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2021 Against All Odds Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg learn about their ancestors who had to fight to survive. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2021 No Irish Need Apply Exploring the Irish American experience through the families of actress Jane Lynch and comic Jim Gaffigan. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2021 The Shirts on Their Backs The immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, whose ancestors came to America to build a better life. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 16, 2021 Write My Name in the Book of Life Musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 23, 2021 Country Roots The diverse backgrounds of country musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 13, 2021 The New World The ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa thrive in North America long before the birth of the U.S. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 20, 2021 Anchored to the Past Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 27, 2021 On Broadway Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. Details Episode 10 Aired May 4, 2021 Laughing on the Inside Comics Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr. learn about the hardships in their family trees which may have contributed to their ability to find humor in adversity. Details

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — Season 7

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Season Info

Director
Jesse Sweet, Hazel Gurland
Executive Producer
Peter W. Kunhardt, Henry Louis Gates
Screenwriter
Henry Louis Gates
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 19, 2021