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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who raise profound questions about the shape and meaning of their family trees.
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Forever Young - S10 E2

Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser, two actors who found fame when they were young, discover ancestors who paved the way for their success.

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Fathers and Sons - S10 E3

Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, learn about the family they've never known.

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Buried Secrets - S10 E4

Singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal.

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Hold the Laughter - S10 E5

Comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger learn about relatives who took risks and overcame enormous hardships.

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Far and Away - S10 E6

Journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams learn that their ancestors come from very diverse places.

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Born to Sing - S10 E1

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Viewers Like You - S10 E10

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In the Blood - S10 E9

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Secret Lives - S9 E3

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DNA Mysteries - S6 E12

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