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Last aired · S12E10 · April 14, 2026

Rags to Riches

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.

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  1. 10

    S12E10 · April 14, 2026

    Rags to Riches

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.

  2. 09

    S12E09 · April 7, 2026

    Song of the South

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid.

  3. 08

    S12E08 · February 24, 2026

    Artistic Roots9.5

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families.

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