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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Season 10
Episode 1
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara—using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to trace lineages that run from shtetls in Eastern Europe to Jazz Age Harlem. Along the way, Alanis and Ciara reimagine their families and meet the people who laid the groundwork for their success—including one ancestor who was at the center of a song.
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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.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.