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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Grandparents and Other Strangers
8.0/10 · 72 votesJan 8, 201960 min
Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Andy Samberg and author George R. R. Martin answer some family mysteries when DNA detective work uncovers new branches of their family trees. The DNA analysis upends family history and reveals new relatives.
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Episode Summary
"Grandparents and Other Strangers" is episode 1 of Finding Your Roots season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 72 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on January 8, 2019.