Finding Your Roots S5E6 — Roots in Politics

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Finding Your Roots•Season 5•Episode 6

Roots in Politics

7.2/10 · 38 votesFeb 12, 201960 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 5•−0.6 vs season avg

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the diverse family histories of politicians Paul Ryan, Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio. They each see a shared vision of the great American melting pot reflected in their ancestors’ stories.

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Seasons13

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

Season 5 Episodes10

E1 8.0

Grandparents and Other Strangers

E2 7.9

Mystery Men

E3 8.0

Reporting on the Reporters

E4 7.9

Dreaming of a New Land

Freedom Tales

Roots in Politics

No Laughing Matter

Hard Times

The Eye of the Beholder

E10 7.8

All in the Family

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Roots in Politics" is episode 6 of Finding Your Roots season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 38 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on February 12, 2019.

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