The Surprising Love Story in Sheryl Lee Ralph's Ancestry

Season 11 Episode 9

Finding Your Roots

About the Episode

Sheryl's discovers her third great grandparents, a mixed race couple, got married in 1837.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 09s

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Extras

Place of Worship

Andy Cohen learns about where his ancestors may have worshipped.

1:04
DNA Cousin

Andy Cohen learns that he is related to Scarlett Johansen.

0:34
Estate Controversy

Nina Totenberg learns about her ancestor's estate.

1:01
Fleeing Europe

Nina Totenberg discovers that her Jewish grandmother escaped Europe.

1:03
No Irish Need Apply Preview

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.

0:33
Fond Memories

Nina Totenberg reflects fondly on memories of her grandmother.

1:09
DNA Cousin with Mia Farrow

Jane Lynch discovers that she is related to Mia Farrow.

0:49
Irish Need Not Apply

Jane Lynch learns about anti-Irish employment ads.

1:09
DNA Cousins with Derek Jeter

Jim Gaffigan discovers he is cousins with Derek Jeter.

0:54
Origins of Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan learns the origins of his last name.

1:35

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