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Finding Your Roots

Dax Shepard's Ninth Great-Grandfather Journeyed to America

Dax hears about the life of his ninth great-grandfather who immigrated from France to Canada, and ultimately settled in Michigan.

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The Ties That Bind
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.
Finding Your Roots Season 11
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.
Dreamers One And All
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.
Stranger Than Fiction
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.
La Famiglia
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.
Larger Than Life
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.
Viewers Like You
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
In the Blood
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
Mean Streets
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
The Brick Wall Falls
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Far and Away
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Sunny Hostin and Jesse Williams discover ancestors from very diverse places.
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