No Laughing Matter | Preview
Season 5
Episode 7
About the Episode
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 30s
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Extras
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.0:30 -
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.0:30 -
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.0:30 -
Kristen Bell Learns of Family's Generational Trauma
Kristen learns about her grandfather and great grandfather's generational trauma.5:10 -
Dax Shepard's Ninth Great-Grandfather Journeyed to America
Dax hears about the life of his ninth great-grandfather who immigrated from France to Canada.4:56 -
Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage
Rubén learns about the difficult life of his African ancestor in Panama on his mother's side.4:05 -
The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History
Natalie learns about her maternal third great grandfather, Domingos.3:59 -
Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past
Sean learns of his ancestor who was sent to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.4:07 -
José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers
José discovers his paternal great-great grandmother was abandoned and given to nuns as a baby.4:41
