Finding Your Roots S2E8 — The British Invasion

7.6

Finding Your Roots•Season 2•Episode 8

The British Invasion

7.6/10 · 38 votesNov 11, 201460 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 2•matches the season avg

Discussion

Deepak Chopra, Sally Field and Sting’s ancestry demonstrates the extraordinary influence of the British Empire during the 18th and early 19th century.

Directed byHazel Gurland-Pooler

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Seasons13

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Season 2 Episodes10

E1 7.8

In Search of our Fathers

E2 7.5

Born Champions

E3 7.5

Our American Storytellers

Roots of Freedom

The Melting Pot

We Come From People

Our People, Our Traditions

E8 7.6Now viewing

The British Invasion

E9 7.8

Ancient Roots

E10 7.6

Decoding Our Past Through DNA

Cast1

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Self - Host

Crew1

Hazel Gurland-Pooler

Director

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Episode Summary

"The British Invasion" is episode 8 of Finding Your Roots season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 38 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Hazel Gurland-Pooler, it aired on November 11, 2014.

Next: E9 · Ancient Roots Best of Season 2