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Finding Your Roots S8E8 — Songs of the Past
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Finding Your Roots•Season 8•Episode 8

Songs of the Past

7.8/10 · 45 votesFeb 22, 202260 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane as they meet a cast of inspiring ancestors hidden in the branches of their family trees.

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Episode Summary

"Songs of the Past" is episode 8 of Finding Your Roots season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 45 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 22, 2022.

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