Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Description

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.

Upcoming Episodes

• Buried Secrets

  Singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots and discover deep family secrets. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Jul. 10, 2025 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Jul. 21, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Fathers and Sons

  Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Jul. 14, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Hold the Laughter

  Actor Bob Odenkirk and comic Iliza Shlesinger explore their family histories and learn about relatives who took great risks to overcome hardships. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2025 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Jul. 21, 2025 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Far and Away

  Journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams learn that their ancestors come from very diverse places. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Jul. 24, 2025 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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