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Finding Your Roots•Season 12•Episode 9

Song of the South

5.8/10 · 25 votesApr 7, 2026

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid.

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American Dreams

Great Migrations

Caribbean Roots

The Road We Took

Love & Basketball

Westward Bound

Family Harmonies

Artistic Roots

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Song of the South

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Episode Summary

"Song of the South" is episode 9 of Finding Your Roots season 12. It scored 5.8/10 from 25 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.0). It aired on April 7, 2026.

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