Finding Your Roots

Ken Burns learns that his Southern ancestors include Confederate soldiers and a slave owner; Anderson Cooper learns that an ancestor on his father's side was killed by one of his slaves; and Anna Deavere Smith learns about her great-grandfather, who was a free black man and former conductor on the Underground Railroad.

All Episodes - Season 2

Episode 1

In Search of our Fathers

Episode 2

Born Champions

Episode 3

Our American Storytellers

Episode 4

Roots of Freedom

Episode 5

The Melting Pot

Episode 6

We Come From People

Episode 7

Our People, Our Traditions

Episode 8

The British Invasion

Episode 9

Ancient Roots

Episode 10

Decoding Our Past Through DNA