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Season 8 Episode 4

About the Episode

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. works with Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn, two guests whose family trees were obscured by scandals, to discover the truth about their ancestors.

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Extras

Revolutionary War

Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army.

1:01
Take My Breath Away

Dr. Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names of her enslaved ancestors.

1:41
Freeing Slaves in 1804

Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestors freed their slaves in 1804.

1:19
Revolutionary War

Sigourney Weaver discovers her ancestor was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army.

1:15
Justina Machado African Ancestry

Justina Machado discovers her African ancestry.

0:56
Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past

Justina Machado learns her grandfather was sent to prison because of a relationship.

1:32
A Bad Lot

A London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A Bad Lot."

0:47
Italian Roots Preview

Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.

0:30
Slave Trade Preview

Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.

0:30
Marc Maron's Relationship with His Grandmother

Marc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life.

0:50