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Finding Your Roots S8E1 — Hidden in the Genes
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Finding Your Roots•Season 8•Episode 1

Hidden in the Genes

7.9/10 · 49 votesJan 4, 202260 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels solve family mysteries through DNA detective work, illuminating both history and their own identities.

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Episode Summary

"Hidden in the Genes" is episode 1 of Finding Your Roots season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 49 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on January 4, 2022.

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