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Finding Your Roots•Season 12•Episode 5

Love & Basketball

5.5/10 · 33 votesFeb 3, 2026

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 12•−0.5 vs season avg

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of basketball stars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul—uncovering ancestors who had extraordinary talents.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Episode Summary

"Love & Basketball" is episode 5 of Finding Your Roots season 12. It scored 5.5/10 from 33 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.0). It aired on February 3, 2026.

Next: E6 · Westward Bound Best of Season 12