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Season 9
Episode 7
About the Episode
Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the United States. Telling stories of triumph and tragedy, Gates reveals how his guest’s ancestors tested the limits of luck and familial love as they battled to escape oppression and build a better life for future generations.
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Extras
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Sunny Hostin's traces her lineage back three generations to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.2:36 -
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.0:32 -
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Iliza reacts emotionally to discovering her family's history is tied to the Holocaust.7:51 -
Iliza Schlesinger's Comedic DNA Cousin is Revealed
Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.0:38 -
Bob Odenkirk Learns The He is Descended from Royalty
Bob Odenkirk discovers that his sixth great-grandfather was the Duke of Plune.1:11 -
Ed O'Neill Learns About His Immigrant Ancestor's Harsh Start
Ed O'Neill's maternal ancestors migrated from Ireland escape the Great Potato Famine.7:36 -
The Brick Wall Falls Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.0:32 -
Sammy Hagar Tears Up Over His Mother's Hard Life
Reflecting on his mother's difficult upbringing moves Sammy Hagar to tears.1:13 -
Sammy Hagar Discovers His True Biological Surname
Sammy Hagar's DNA test results show he doesn't genetically belong to the Hagar lineage.7:20 -
Wes Studi's Discovers His Connection to the Trail of Tears
Wes hears the story of his how his ancestor journeyed on the Trail of Tears.7:34
