Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow
Season 7
Episode 7
About the Episode
Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals that he and John Lithgow are DNA cousins.
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Extras
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Things We Don't Discuss Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the ancestral roots of Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn.0:32 -
Brittany Packnett Cunningham Meets Her Great-Grandparents
Brittany Packnett Cunningham learns the identity of her great-grandparents.0:55 -
Anita Hill Learns Her Great-Great Grandparents’ Identities
Anita Hill meets her great-great grandparents who were listed in the 1870 census.1:22 -
Anita Hill Unpacks Her Optimism and Humble Beginnings
Anita Hill says she was always optimistic about her future because of her mother’s spirit.1:17 -
Anita Hill Wins “The Genealogical Jackpot”
A rare census finding leads to the revelation of Anita Hill's great-great-grandfather.1:13 -
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham Yearns to Know Her Grandfather
Brittany Packnett Cunningham says she yearns to learn the identity of her grandfather.1:16 -
Season 8 Teaser
A new year means new Finding Your Roots! Mark your calendars for Jan 4 at 8/7c.0:30 -
Activist Roots Preview
Dr. Gates explores the ancestral roots of Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill.0:32 -
Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties
Lee Daniels discovers surprising familial ties between his biological grandparents.1:23
