Roots Less Traveled: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Each episode of Roots Less Traveled follows a new pair of multigenerational family members who bond on a joint quest to learn more about their family history. In partnership with Ancestry®, the series will feature relatives as they set out on an adventure to solve mysteries in their family tree, guided by host Faruq Tauheed. From rumors of ancestors aboard the Titanic to stories of homesteaders forging a new path for future generations, duos will discover the truth behind the tales that have been passed down for generations and reveal the inspiring lives of their ancestors. They will learn how their past has shaped their present and, with a deepened family bond, help them envision their futures together.

Series details

• Title: Roots Less Traveled
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2020-04-04
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: NBC
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 29 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 47827
• IMDb ID: tt12198600
• TVDB ID: 380627

Cast and credited roles

• Faruq Tauheed — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2020-04-04; final listed air date 2020-05-23.
• Season 2: premiered 2021-01-02; final listed air date 2021-02-20.
• Season 3: premiered 2021-10-02; final listed air date 2021-12-11.
• Season 4: premiered 2022-01-01; final listed air date 2022-02-05.

Source and licence

Adapted from Roots Less Traveled on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.