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S5·E5 Freedom Tales

Core Aired February 5, 2019

Synopsis

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 5 of Finding Your Roots air?

Season 5, Episode 5 ('Freedom Tales') originally aired on February 5, 2019.

How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('Freedom Tales')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Finding Your Roots.

What happens in Finding Your Roots Season 5 Episode 5?

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history....