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Finding Your Roots S5E7 — No Laughing Matter
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Finding Your Roots•Season 5•Episode 7

No Laughing Matter

7.8/10 · 47 votesFeb 19, 201960 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin.

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Episode Summary

"No Laughing Matter" is episode 7 of Finding Your Roots season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 47 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on February 19, 2019.

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