Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played…

Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara — using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to trace lineages that run from shtetls in Eastern Europe to Jazz Age Harlem. Along the way, Alanis and Ciara meet the people who laid the groundwork for their success.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of musicians Lizzo and Flea—traveling across the globe to find stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. heads west to map the family trees of Sara Haines and Tracy Letts.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of basketball stars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Lizzie Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj to ancestors whose brave decisions forever reshaped their families.

Exploring the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo.

Rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan learn about ancestors who left the American South in search of better lives in the North.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots.