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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Season 1 Episode 9: John Legend/Wanda Sykes/Margarett Cooper

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.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis

1. Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis

Aired: Mar 24, 2012

Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis explore their shared passion for jaz...

Episode 2 Cory Booker and John Lewis

2. Cory Booker and John Lewis

Aired: Mar 24, 2012

Two African-American politicians from distinct eras and backgrounds embark on...

Episode 3 Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada

3. Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada

Aired: Apr 1, 2012

Professor Gates delves into the family trees of Barbara Walters and Geoffrey ...

Episode 4 Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

4. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

Aired: Apr 7, 2012

Their acting careers are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fas...

Episode 5 Angela Buchdahl/Rick Warren/Yasir Qadhi

5. Angela Buchdahl/Rick Warren/Yasir Qadhi

Aired: Apr 14, 2012

The next episode explores America's spiritual heritage, featuring the inspiri...

Episode 6 Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal

6. Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal

Aired: Apr 28, 2012

American celebrities with European immigrant roots are featured in the next e...

Episode 7 Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons

7. Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons

Aired: Apr 29, 2012

Three individuals share their personal struggles with marginalization and how...

Episode 8 Sanjay Gupta/Margaret Cho/Martha Stewart

8. Sanjay Gupta/Margaret Cho/Martha Stewart

Aired: May 6, 2012

The next episode explores the experiences of three young individuals, childre...

Episode 9 John Legend/Wanda Sykes/Margarett Cooper

9. John Legend/Wanda Sykes/Margarett Cooper

Aired: May 13, 2012

John Legend and Wanda Sykes join Professor Gates and his 98-year-old friend M...

Episode 10 Michelle Rodriguez/Adrian Grenier/Linda Chavez

10. Michelle Rodriguez/Adrian Grenier/Linda Chavez

Aired: May 20, 2012

A diverse group of individuals, including Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier,...

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Guest Starring

Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)

Appearances

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Margarett Cooper

Margarett Cooper

Info about Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Seasons: 11

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Mystery, Documentary, History, Biography

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