Season 12

01 American Dreams Episode 16th January 2026 America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots. 02 Great Migrations Episode 213th January 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South, boldly breaking racial barriers. 03 Caribbean Roots Episode 320th January 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean roots of actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo—meeting ancestors who took enormous risks. 04 The Road We Took Episode 427th January 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Lizzie Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj to ancestors whose brave decisions forever reshaped their families. 05 Love & Basketball Episode 53rd February 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of basketball stars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul—uncovering ancestors who had extraordinary talents. 06 Westward Bound Episode 610th February 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts from the American west to surprising places back east. 07 Family Harmonies Episode 717th February 2026 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. 08 Artistic Roots Episode 824th February 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families. 09 Song of the South Episode 97th April 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid. 10 Rags to Riches Episode 1014th April 2026 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.