Glenn Close and John Waters are the guests. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unearths the distinguished ancestry of both figures.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg through a journey to connect with the ancestral roots of their families' survival.

In *Finding Family*, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the ancestry of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, illuminating the enduring legacy of the Irish American experience through their familial histories.

In a revealing conversation, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the immigrant histories of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni. He unveils the stories of their ancestors – individuals who journeyed to America in pursuit of a more promisi…

In a journey of profound discovery, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons as they seek out exceptionally rare firsthand narratives of their ancestors who were enslaved.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the surprisingly varied origins of country music stars Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the lineage of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa, charting their ancestors' lives in North America during a period predating the nation's founding.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the paths taken by journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon, examining how they navigated ingrained biases throughout their careers. He draws compelling comparisons between their experiences and those of fa…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the ancestral roots of Broadway luminaries Audra MacDonald and Mandy Patinkin, uncovering the stories of forebears whose hardships ultimately paved the way for their triumphs.

In a revealing conversation, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the difficult histories of comedians Lewis Black and Roy Wood, Jr., examining how personal struggles within their families may have shaped their distinctive comedic perspectives. …