Finding Your Roots Season 11: Premiere date, time, episode schedule, guests and where to watch

Season 11 of Finding Your Roots, a popular genealogy show, debuts January 7, 2025, on PBS. This season explores new family histories.

Premiere Date, Time and Where to Watch

Season 11 begins on Tuesday, January 7, from 8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT on PBS. Viewers can watch on PBS apps or the THIRTEEN Explore platform.

Episode Schedule

Episodes premiere weekly every Tuesday from January 7 through February 28, except for the final two episodes airing on April 1 and April 8.


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Guests

Through 10 episodes, 19 celebrities will share connections that enrich their understanding of family and identity. This season will feature celebrities, such as Amanda Seyfried, Lea Salonga, Kristen Bell, Laurence Fishburne, Melanie Lynskey, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chrissy Teigen.

Trailer

In the trailer, Amanda Seyfried reacts to learning about an ancestor, who died tragically in 1905. Her discovery highlights how her relatives lived dramatic lives comparable to her movie roles.

Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers a mystery in his family history, described as an emotional and significant revelation for him.

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Previous seasons revealed notable connections among celebrities. Examples include Larry David and Bernie Sanders being relatives, as well as Julia Roberts and Edward Norton sharing family ties. These connections emphasize the surprises DNA can uncover.

FAQs

When does Finding Your Roots Season 11 premiere?
Season 11 starts January 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on PBS and streams on PBS and THIRTEEN Explore apps.

Which celebrities appear in Season 11?
Guests include Amanda Seyfried, Lea Salonga, Kristen Bell, Laurence Fishburne, Melanie Lynskey, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chrissy Teigen.