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

• The Butterfly Effect

  Actresses Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey explore the stories of their ancestors whose bold decisions reshaped their families. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Apr. 07, 2026 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Song of the South

  Exploring the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and musician Rhiannon Giddens. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Apr. 07, 2026 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Apr. 09, 2026 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Apr. 13, 2026 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Rags to Riches

  Mapping the roots of actress Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Apr. 20, 2026 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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