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Finding Your Roots

S01E06 Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal

2012-04-28

A significant number of Americans trace their heritage to a diverse mix of European ethnic backgrounds, often referred to as "mutts," with roots spanning the entire continent. Actors Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal exemplify this blend, showcasing the rich histories of European immigrants in their family trees. We explore their deep connections to early colonial communities and uncover their Eastern European Jewish ancestors, whose migration experiences closely mirror one another. Our journey spans from the Mayflower to Ellis Island, highlighting the centuries of immigration that have contributed to the formation of our melting pot nation.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr.
2012-03-24
 1
The Return
1986-09-19
 2
Like Father, Like Son
1986-09-26
 2
John Lewis and Cory Booker
2012-03-24
 3
Fatal Flaw
1986-10-03
 3
Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada
2012-04-01
 4
Blue Lights
1986-10-17
 4
Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon
2012-04-07
 5
Rick Warren, Angela Buchdahl and Yasir Qadhi
2012-04-14
 5
Best Buddies
1986-10-24
 6
Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal
2012-04-28
 6
Secrets
1986-10-31
 7
Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons
2012-04-29
 7
One for the Road
1986-11-07
 8
Martha Stewart, Margaret Cho and Sanjay Gupta
2012-05-06
 8
Peregrine
1986-11-14
 9
John Legend and Wanda Sykes
2012-05-13
 9
Society's Pet
1986-11-28
 10
Adrian Grenier, Michelle Rodriguez and Linda Chavez
2012-05-20
 10
Fever
1986-12-05
 11
The Gift
1986-12-12
 12
The System
1987-01-09
 13
Appearances
1987-01-16
 14
The Probe
1987-01-30
 15
Dusty
1987-02-06
 16
Barriers
1987-02-13
 17
Grifters
1987-03-13
 18
The Wedding
1987-03-21
 19
Fathers and Sons
1987-03-28
 20
Starscape (1)
1987-04-04
 21
Starscape (2)
1987-04-11
 22
The Test
1987-05-02