For the past decade, “Finding Your Roots” has brought hundreds of lost family histories to light. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the familial backgrounds of celebrities with the help of DNA experts, genealogists and the latest technology. Watch as these celebrities find their roots and make life-changing discoveries along the way.
What to Expect in Season 10
This January, join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he uncovers the family origins of 18 celebrity guests throughout ten new episodes. In celebration of the 10th anniversary season, three lucky fans were also chosen to be a part of the series and investigate their own family backgrounds. You can find these special guests amongst celebrities like LeVar Burton from “Star Trek,” Jesse Williams from “Grey’s Anatomy,” Ed O’Neill from “Modern Family” and many more. Check out this quick look at what you can expect in Season 10:
Here are a few details on future episodes to look forward to:
- Episode 1: Born to Sing – Join host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he discovers musicians Ciara and Alanis Morisette’s lost connections to music.
- Episode 2: Forever Young – Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brandon Fraser take a look into their pasts.
- Episode 3: Fathers and Sons – Wes Studi and LeVar Burton resolve unanswered questions about their fathers.
- Episode 4: Buried Secrets – Singer Sammy Hagar and Actor Ed O’Neill delve into their hidden histories.
- Episode 5: Hold the Laughter – Comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger discover their drama-filled pasts.
When/How to Watch the New Season
- Tune in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Season 10
- You can watch live on KAMU or our online livestream. After each episode debuts, you can also stream it for a limited time on PBS.org or the PBS App.
Past Seasons Highlights
In anticipation of the new season, rewatch some of the best episodes from past seasons. Throughout the show’s history, hundreds of findings have been made in celebrity family trees. Here are some of the best ones:
S2 Ep. 1 Author Stephen King uncovers his absent father’s cryptic past.
S5 Ep. 1 “Game of Thrones” creator George R. R. Martin unearths answers to an old family mystery.
S6 Ep. 2 Actors Eric Stonestreet and Melissa McCarthy attribute their success to the ancestors who paved the way.
S6 Ep. 11 Fashion icon RuPaul discovers his ancestors were just as iconic as he is.
S9 Ep. 5 Viola Davis discovers how her ancestors shaped who she is today.
These memorable episodes and more are available for streaming through KAMU Passport.
