Is Roots Less Traveled coming back?

Roots Less Traveled is currently between seasons. The show last aired its most recent episode on February 5, 2022, and there is no confirmed return date. As of May 9, 2026, the series remains in hiatus, with no new episodes scheduled.

Roots Less Traveled was a documentary series that premiered on April 4, 2020, on NBC. The series followed pairs of multigenerational family members as they embarked on journeys to uncover their family histories, often in partnership with Ancestry®. Guided by host Faruq Tauheed, participants explored stories of ancestors who had faced significant challenges, such as traveling on the Titanic or settling new lands, aiming to understand how these histories shaped their present lives.

The show featured Faruq Tauheed as the host. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 29 minutes.