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Finding Your Roots

6.5201213 seasonsPGTV SeriesDocumentary

Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of genealogists to reconstruct the paper…

ProducersHenry Louis Gates, Jr.·Peter W. Kunhardt

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S13 E1 · Episode 1
Airs Tuesday, January 12, 2027
E1
Episode 1
Jan 12, 2027

Cast

HJHenry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self - Host

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Finding Your Roots — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Finding Your Roots?

Finding Your Roots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Finding Your Roots on Netflix?

No, Finding Your Roots is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Finding Your Roots on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Finding Your Roots is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Finding Your Roots for free?

Finding Your Roots is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.

How many seasons does Finding Your Roots have?

Finding Your Roots has 13 seasons so far. Season 13 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of Finding Your Roots?

The next episode of Finding Your Roots — "Episode 1" (Season 13, Episode 1) — airs on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.

Are all episodes of Finding Your Roots out yet?

Not yet — Season 13 of Finding Your Roots is still airing. The next episode (E1) releases on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.

Are all episodes of Season 13 of Finding Your Roots out yet?

Not yet — 0 of 1 episodes of Season 13 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 1 arrives Tuesday, January 12, 2027, and the season finale is set for Tuesday, January 12, 2027. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 14 of Finding Your Roots?

A Season 14 of Finding Your Roots hasn't been officially confirmed yet.