Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, director Jordan Peele and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who are both black and white, raising profound questions about their family trees.
Premieres Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and Andre Leon Talley, three guests from diverse backgrounds, as they meet the ancestors who laid the groundwork for their success.
Premieres Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides Regina King and Damon Lindelof, the creative forces behind a visionary television series, as they discover that they have more in common than meets the eye.
Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane as they meet a cast of inspiring ancestors hidden in the branches of their family trees.
Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb 19 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Henry Louis, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America.