John Legend and Wanda Sykes join Professor Gates and his 98-year-old friend Margarett Cooper on a journey to uncover the hidden stories of their previously unknown free black ancestors.
1. Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis
Aired: Mar 24, 2012Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis explore their shared passion for jaz...
Aired: Mar 24, 2012Two African-American politicians from distinct eras and backgrounds embark on...
3. Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada
Aired: Apr 1, 2012Professor Gates delves into the family trees of Barbara Walters and Geoffrey ...
4. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick
Aired: Apr 7, 2012Their acting careers are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fas...
5. Angela Buchdahl/Rick Warren/Yasir Qadhi
Aired: Apr 14, 2012The next episode explores America's spiritual heritage, featuring the inspiri...
6. Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal
Aired: Apr 28, 2012American celebrities with European immigrant roots are featured in the next e...
7. Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons
Aired: Apr 29, 2012Three individuals share their personal struggles with marginalization and how...
8. Sanjay Gupta/Margaret Cho/Martha Stewart
Aired: May 6, 2012The next episode explores the experiences of three young individuals, childre...
9. John Legend/Wanda Sykes/Margarett Cooper
Aired: May 13, 2012John Legend and Wanda Sykes join Professor Gates and his 98-year-old friend M...
10. Michelle Rodriguez/Adrian Grenier/Linda Chavez
Aired: May 20, 2012A diverse group of individuals, including Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier,...
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Seasons: 11
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Mystery, Documentary, History, Biography
