Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to host another compelling season of *Finding Your Roots*. In this series, celebrated actors, musicians, and public figures embark on deeply personal journeys to uncover their family histories. Using cutting-edge DNA science and traditional genealogical research, Dr. Gates guides his guests through their ancestral pasts, revealing stories of courage, hardship, and love that were previously unknown.
Each guest is presented with a “book of life,” a compilation of their lineage that often contains astonishing revelations and connects their individual story to the larger narrative of human history. This season promises more emotional discoveries and surprising connections that remind us we are all part of a shared American story. Finding Your Roots season 12 starts on January 06, 2026 sign up for a reminder.
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Finding Your Roots is a popular PBS television series hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In each episode, celebrities and public figures discover surprising stories about their ancestors through DNA analysis and historical documents. Season 12 promises even more fascinating journeys into family history, revealing connections to major events and cultures around the world. The show combines genealogy with storytelling, helping guests understand where they come from and how their past shapes who they are today. Viewers can expect emotional moments as secrets are uncovered and mysteries solved. Whether you love history or personal stories, this season will keep you engaged with its unique blend of science and humanity. Season 12 starts on January 06, 2026 sign up for a reminder to catch all-new episodes on PBS.
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the 12th and latest series from the renowned cultural critic and Harvard scholar. In this 10-part series, Professor Gates continues the quest he begun in African American Lives 1 and 2 and Faces of America delving into the genealogy and genetics of an all new group of famous Americans. The series combines history and science in a fascinating exploration of race, family, and identity in today's America. Each hour features a different pair of celebrity guests, who are bound together by an intimate, sometimes hidden link, whether it be as old friends, through long-lost relatives, or even through a common ancestral past.
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