Episode guide
Finding Your Roots: Season 6
16 episodes · first aired Oct 8, 2019
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- 1 Hollywood Royalty Oct 8, 2019 · 1h Actresses Isabella Rossellini, Anjelica Huston and Mia Farrow explore their family histories, generations beyond their cinematic forebears.
- 2 Off the Farm Oct 15, 2019 · 1h Actors Melissa McCarthy and Eric Stonestreet retrace their ancestral journeys.
- 3 Homecomings Jan 7, 2020 · 1h Sterling K. Brown, Jon Batiste and Sasheer Zamata learn about the unexpected places their ancestors called home.
- 4 This Land is My Land Jan 14, 2020 · 1h The unexpected family trees of Queen Latifah and Jeffrey Wright challenge preconceptions about America's past.
- 5 Beyond the Pale Jan 21, 2020 · 1h Exploring the Jewish heritages of actor Jeff Goldblum, radio host Terry Gross and comic Marc Maron.
- 6 Secrets & Lies Jan 28, 2020 · 1h Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado and Amy Ryan explore their ancestry.
- 7 Science Pioneers Feb 4, 2020 · 1h Tracing the family histories of scientists Harold Varmus, Francis Collins and Shirley Ann Jackson.
- 8 Slave Trade Feb 11, 2020 · 1h Questlove, S. Epatha Merkerson and Ava DuVernay explore the unexpected places where their ancestors were scattered by slavery.
- 9 Italian Roots Feb 18, 2020 · 1h Marisa Tomei, Jimmy Kimmel and John Turturro learn about the sacrifices their ancestors made to bring their families from Italy to America.
- 10 Criminal Kind Feb 25, 2020 · 1h The family histories of Laura Linney, Lisa Ling and Soledad O'Brien reveal tricksters, scoundrels and criminals.
- 11 Fashion's Roots Oct 13, 2020 · 1h Guests: Diane von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, RuPaul. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. steps into the world of fashion and meets three icons of style — Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez…
- 12 DNA Mysteries Oct 20, 2020 · 1h Guests: Téa Leoni, Joe Madison. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA detective work to solve mysteries in the family trees of actor Téa Leoni, and radio host Joe Madison, introducing each of…
- 13 War Stories Nov 10, 2020 · 1h Guests: Kehinde Wiley, Julianne Moore, Bill Hader. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader, and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their…
- 14 Flight Nov 17, 2020 · 1h Guests: Lupita Nyong’o, Lidia Bastianich, Scarlett Johansson. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Scarlett Johansson and Lupita Nyong’o, and chef Lidia Bastianich — three women whose…
- 15 Breaking Silences Jan 5, 2021 · 1h Guests: Gayle King, Jordan Peele, Issa Rae. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them…
- 16 Coming to America Jan 12, 2021 · 1h Guests: Nancy Pelosi, Norah O'Donnell, Zac Posen. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, news anchor Norah O’Donnell and fashion designer Zac Posen explore their…