A New Leaf - 1 ª Season

College student Nadia needs to choreograph a dance audition for her next big step - graduate school. She wants to dedicate the dance to her mom, and incorporate her African American ancestry, but they need help with the details. Once they unlock the truth about her mom's paternal side, Nadia is able to hear from her ancestors - in their own words.

Stand-up comedian Anthony and his wife Jasmine would like to start a family. But Anthony doesn't know that much of his own family history. He wants information to share with his future children, and to give his comedy a personal point of view. Anthony's search uncovers incredible details about his southern ancestors, which he presents in an all-new comedy routine.

Host Daisy Fuentes pays a visit to Joseph Carnegie, who's about to turn thirty. Joseph hopes to answer a mystery that has puzzled both he and his father for decades; are they related to famous philanthropist and railroad tycoon Andrew Carnegie? People have asked Joseph this question his whole life, but he's never had an answer-until now. Daisy works with Joseph to go deep into the roots of his family tree, and what they learn gives them a chance to present Joseph's dad with a stunning surprise.

Nine-year old Remy and his dad, Steve, are teaming up to create a family tree for Remy's school project. But first, Steve needs to fill in some blanks on his side of the family. Together, they search all the way back to the Mayflower, and learn that they are related to some fascinating people who achieved remarkable things.

In honor of her son's Bar mitzvah-the Jewish coming-of-age ritual-mom Allison decides to put together a book of their family history. But as she digs for information, she realizes how much she doesn't know. Host Daisy Fuentes helps Allison fill gaps on their family tree, and they get ready to reveal everything she's learned to her son, her parents and all her siblings.