Series Details: Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots

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Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

Upcoming Episodes

Hold The Laughter (Episode #1005)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on WFSU
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU

Far and Away (Episode #1006)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on WFSU
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU

Mean Streets (Episode #1008)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on WFSU
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU