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Finding Your Roots S5E5 — Freedom Tales
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Finding Your Roots•Season 5•Episode 5

Freedom Tales

7.9/10 · 51 votesFeb 5, 201960 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.

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Episode Summary

"Freedom Tales" is episode 5 of Finding Your Roots season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 51 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on February 5, 2019.

Next: E6 · Roots in PoliticsBest of Season 5