Finding Your Roots

Guided by the incomparable Henry Louis Gates Jr., Finding Your Roots transforms dusty archival records into immediate, emotional revelation. This isn't dry genealogy; it is a weekly detective story where the mystery is identity itself. Each episode peels back layers of history, exposing long-buried secrets that challenge how guests—ranging from Hollywood icons to political heavyweights—see themselves. The suspense here is quiet but profound, relying on the shock of a DNA match or the tragedy found in a 19th-century ledger. With a high-stakes weekly schedule delivering constant historical twists, the emotional payoff is relentless. To ensure you don't lose your place in this unfolding lineage, setting a reminder for the next episode is the smartest way to honor the past.