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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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The Road We Took
6.3/10 · 34 votesJan 27, 2026
Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 12•+0.3 vs season avg
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Lizzie Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj to ancestors whose brave decisions forever reshaped their families.
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"The Road We Took" is episode 4 of Finding Your Roots season 12. It scored 6.3/10 from 34 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.0). It aired on January 27, 2026.