Season 8 Teaser

Season 8

About the Episode

A new year means new Finding Your Roots! In our eight season, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will explore fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests including Terry Crews, Mario Lopez, David Chang and more! Mark your calendars for Jan 4 at 8/7c.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 30s

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Extras

That Was What It Was

Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga.

1:06
Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in Grapeland, Texas

A look at life under Jim Crow.

5:01
A Family of Sharecroppers

Brown University President Ruth Simmons grew up in a family of sharecroppers.

1:24
Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in WV and TN

A look at life under Jim Crow.

4:32
Andy Samberg | My Mother's Parents

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Andy Samberg answer some family mysteries.

1:42
Season 8 Sneak Peek

Take a sneak peek at some of the surprising reveals coming up in Season 8.

2:00
Mia Farrow in Maps of Stars

Don't miss Mia Farrow in the Finding Your Roots season three finale!

1:08
The Long Way Home: Lidia Bastianich

Lidia recalls a story her mother told saying good bye to her loved ones.

0:51
The Long Way Home: Azar Nafisi

Azar Nafisi encounters a letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to her father.

0:36
The Pioneers: Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros unravels her family stories in Finding Your Roots.

1:06