1. Aisha Tyler
Air date: 2016-04-03 · 60 min
Aisha Tyler's journey reveals an ancestor who, as a politician, struggled to keep his illegitimate son a secret. Against all odds, her 2x great-grandfather exemplifies bravery and determination during one of America's most tumultuous eras of racism.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Scott Foley
Air date: 2016-04-10 · 60 min
Tracing his patriotic roots, Scott Foley finds a relative who risked his life for one of America's founding fathers, and an ancestor who suffered unspeakably during one of this nation's darkest times.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Katey Sagal
Air date: 2016-04-17 · 60 min
Katey Sagal has an emotional and insightful meeting with her mother's friend and fellow USO performer. Katey also finds a surprising link to the Amish and uncovers the harrowing story of her relative's daring escape from attackers.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Molly Ringwald
Air date: 2016-04-24 · 60 min
Molly Ringwald explores Swedish royalty, which uncovers her ancestors' harrowing lives, and one brave immigrant who forever changed her family's fate.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Chris Noth
Air date: 2016-05-01 · 60 min
Chris Noth discovers the suffering endured by his ancestors in America, and tracks a relative from Spain to Ireland who eventually became a war hero.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Lea Michele
Air date: 2016-05-01 · 60 min
Lea Michele digs into her Jewish roots and finds a heartbreaking story about her great-grandmother in addition to a family reunited after being separated for decades.
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