For the first time ever, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. becomes the guest on his own show! Watch as groundbreaking DNA research uncovers deep family mysteries for both him and Laurence Fishburne in an unforgettable episode of Finding Your Roots. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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BIG NEWS: our #FindingYourRoots Season 12 Trailer has arrived❗️Gear up to witness never-before-seen cousin reveals, deeply heartfelt connections and shocking ancestral stories. This season is unforgettable and we can’t wait for you to see it. 📺: Finding Your Roots premieres January 6, 2026 at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Ancestry is something that most people are super interested in. Dr. Henry Louis "Skip" Gates, has been helping people discover their family history for years. He has had over 200 guests on his show "Finding Your Roots," | Tom Joyner

Henry Louis Gates Jr. explains how Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas' family came to be in the United States through his notorious family tree. | Ancestry

Calling ALL #FindingYourRoots fans! For the first time in our show’s history, we are looking for one of YOU to join our season 10 lineup! We want to hear about your family’s genealogical mystery that needs help solving. Go to findingyourrootscasting.com to learn more about how you can enter to be a guest on Finding Your Roots! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham and #AnitaHill join me on the next episode of #FindingYourRoots! These two trailblazers made profound sacrifices for social justice and now they have the chance to discover the ancestors who made sacrifices for them. Watch next Tuesday, January 11 at 8/7c on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

“Black Americans created a world on the other side of the color-line”. Join some friends and me as we dive deeper into the conversation of how Black America was made. #MakingBlackAmericaPBS premieres October 4 at 9/8c, only on PBS. Learn more about the series at pbs.org/makingblackamerica. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.