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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving together stories of migratory farmers, Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, Gates conjures up personal histories of diverse, sometimes conflicting, elements.
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Where Did We Come From?
S8 E10 Length 52:16 Premiere Date 04/19/22

Watchmen
S8 E9 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 04/12/22

Songs of the Past
S8 E8 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 02/22/22

Forgotten Journeys
S8 E7 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 02/15/22

Fighters
S8 E6 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 02/08/22

Mexican Roots
S8 E5 Length 52:16 Premiere Date 02/01/22

Things We Don't Discuss
S8 E4 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 01/25/22

Children of Exile
S8 E3 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 01/04/22

Activist Roots
S8 E2 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 01/11/22

Hidden in the Genes
S8 E1 Length 52:11 Premiere Date 01/04/22

Mexican Roots Preview
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Mario Lopez' Ancestors Came to America… and Left
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Mario Lopez’ Grandfather’s Immigration Story
Clip Length 01:36 Premiere Date 02/01/22

Melissa Villaseñor Discovers Her Relative’s Tragic Ending
Clip Length 01:08 Premiere Date 02/01/22

Melissa Villaseñor Learns Her Great-Grandmother's Lost Story
Clip Length 01:05 Premiere Date 02/01/22

Season 8 Official Preview
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Season 8 Teaser
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Season 8 Sneak Peek
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FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols' Escape from Nazi Germany
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FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols' Famous German Ancestor

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Born to Sing - S10 E1

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, revealing their hidden connections to history and music.

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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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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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Things We Don't Discuss - S8 E4

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