Fathers and Sons

Season 10 Episode 3

LeVar Burton & Wes Studi grew up fatherless, haunted by questions about their family trees

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi—two men who grew up without their fathers, haunted by questions about entire branches of their family trees. With only a handful of clues to guide him, Gates uncovers stories his guests have long wanted to hear, introducing them to ancestors whose names they’ve never known-—and revealing their connections to key moments in history.

AIR DATE 1/16/24

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About Finding Your Roots

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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Broadcast Dates

#1006 - Far and Away |
Monday, Jul 28 at 4pm TPT 2
#1008 - Mean Streets |
Tuesday, Jul 29 at 7pm TPT 2
#1008 - Mean Streets |
Wednesday, Jul 30 at 1am TPT 2
#1008 - Mean Streets |
Wednesday, Jul 30 at 2pm TPT 2
#1008 - Mean Streets |
Wednesday, Jul 30 at 11pm TPT 2

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