August 2, 2015
JK Rowling sets off on a journey to uncover her maternal French roots. She stumbles upon a family mystery, and uncovers a harrowing tale of wartime heroism, then discovers the actions of a brave ancestor.
Episode 3
Alfre Woodard
August 9, 2015
Alfre Woodard investigates the paternal side of her family and explores the origins of her surname.
Episode 5
Bryan Cranston
August 23, 2015
Bryan Cranston's happy childhood shattered when his father abandoned the family when Bryan was just 11. Seeking answers, Bryan explores his paternal roots, finds a troubling pattern of desertion, a man of honor and an aunt he never even knew existed.
Episode 6
Tom Bergeron
August 30, 2015
Television personality Tom Bergeron researches his paternal roots in France and discovers his nine-times great grandmother, Marguerite, who endured upheaval and faced going against her Protestant upbringing in order to survive.