Season 8
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres in January 2022! Tune in for all-new episodes as Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests.

Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley trace their ancestral roots.
Where Did We Come From?

Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane meet a cast of inspiring ancestors.
Songs of the Past

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace their ancestral paths.
Forgotten Journeys

Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn discover the truth about their scandal-plagued ancestors.
Things We Don't Discuss

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family history of Rebecca Hall & Lee Daniels