Extras

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages of Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.
Anchored to the Past Preview

Maria’s 11th Great-Grandfather
Maria Hinojosa discovers that she is the 11th great-granddaughter of a conquistador.
Maria’s 11th Great-Grandfather

Maria Hinojosa discovers that her great-great grandfather was an investor in railways.
Learning About Antonio

John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal
John Lithgow learns that he is distant cousins with Clint Eastwood and other celebrities.
John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal

Imprisoned Puritan Great-Grandfather
John Lithgow learns that his great-grandfather was arrested for his religious beliefs.
Imprisoned Puritan Great-Grandfather

Fleeing from the Dominican Republic
John Lithgow finds out that his great great grandfather was on the front line of the war.
Fleeing from the Dominican Republic

Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow
John Lithgow and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. are DNA cousins!
Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow

Johnny Cash was an Amateur Genealogist
Rosanne Cash opens up about how her father, Johnny Cash, was an amateur genealogist.
Johnny Cash was an Amateur Genealogist

DNA cousins with Angela Bassett
Rosanne Cash discovers that she is DNA cousins with Angela Bassett.
DNA cousins with Angela Bassett

Clint Black discovers the truth behind his great-grandfather's immigration.
A Descendant of a Musician

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the backgrounds of musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
Country Roots Preview

Write My Name in the Book of Life Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons.
Write My Name in the Book of Life Preview

Experiencing Slavery So Intimately
Pharrell Williams opens up about the impact of learning about his family tree.