Finding Your Roots S3E2 — The Irish Factor

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Finding Your Roots•Season 3•Episode 2

The Irish Factor

7.6/10 · 44 votesJan 12, 201660 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Explore the shared Irish ancestry of three powerful social commentators of our times, Bill Maher, Soledad O'Brien, and Bill O'Reilly.

Directed byJosh Gleason

Written byHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Seasons13

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Season 3 Episodes10

The Stories We Tell

The Irish Factor

In Search Of Freedom

Tragedy + Time = Comedy

Visionaries

War Stories

Family Reunions

The Pioneers

The Long Way Home

Maps of Stars

Cast1

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Self - Host

Crew2

Josh Gleason

Director

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Irish Factor" is episode 2 of Finding Your Roots season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 44 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Josh Gleason and written by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., it aired on January 12, 2016.

Next: E3 · In Search Of Freedom Best of Season 3