Finding Your Roots Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2012 · PBS · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Your Roots
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Finding Your Roots have?
Finding Your Roots has 12 seasons and 126 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on March 24, 2012 to April 14, 2026.
Is Finding Your Roots renewed, ended, or canceled?
Finding Your Roots is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Finding Your Roots?
It takes 50h 0m (3000 minutes) to watch the complete run of Finding Your Roots. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 25 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.
Where can you stream or watch Finding Your Roots?
Finding Your Roots is available for streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Finding Your Roots?
Finding Your Roots has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Finding Your Roots?
The primary ensemble cast includes Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self - Host (age 76), CeCe Moore as Self - Genetic Genealogy Expert (age 57), Derek Jeter as Self (age 52), Anderson Cooper as Self (age 59).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Self - Host | 76 |
| CeCe Moore | Self - Genetic Genealogy Expert | 57 |
| Derek Jeter | Self | 52 |
| Anderson Cooper | Self | 59 |
| Tom Colicchio | Self | 64 |
| Angela Bassett | Self | 68 |
| Valerie Jarrett | Self | 69 |
| Alan Dershowitz | Self | 88 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Finding Your Roots are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.