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Preview: Season 5 Episode 5 | 30s
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.
Aired: 02/05/19
Video has closed captioning.
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Michael Strahan | Related to Royalty
Dr. Gates traces the family history of Michael Strahan.
S. Epatha Merkerson | Ancestors Who Endured
Dr. Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson.
Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.
Dr. Gates reveals the family history of Kal Penn, Sheryl Sandberg and Marisa Tomei.
Journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling learn their family histories.
Grandparents and Other Strangers
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Andy Samberg and George R. R. Martin answer family mysteries.
