Finding Your Roots American Dreams (Season 12, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

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Finding Your Roots

American Dreams (Season 12, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers America Ferrera and Darren Criss' immigrant ancestors.

Producer

Kimberly N. Morgan (producer)

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Updated Jan 6, 2026

Release date

Jan 6, 2026 (United States)

Awards

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 nominations

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3 cast members

Name	Known for
Darren Criss Self Self See fewer	Glee (2009)
America Ferrera Self Self See fewer	Barbie (I) (2023)
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	12 Years a Slave (2013)

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