How I Got Here
BYUtv Running Travel
Know where you come from; know who you are. In this fast-paced travel show, young adults accompany immigrant parents back to their country of origin on a 10-day trip of a lifetime. While enjoying stunning views and local cuisine, these parent-child duos will relive the sacrifice, struggle, and dramatic circumstances that led their families to where they are. Come experience the confidence and connection that comes from tapping into your roots!
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Next Air Time: Mon, Mar 9 2026 12:00 AM GMT+0000
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
10 episodes
E01
Zimbabwe: She Has Arrived
Sun, Oct 2 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Bangane and daughter Fikile travel to Zimbabwe to discover their Ndebele culture.
E02
Italy: Making Peace and Pizza
Sun, Oct 2 2022 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Michael and his dad, John, travel to Italy together for the first time, looking to reconnect.
E03
Zambia: Born for Greatness
Sun, Oct 9 2022 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A mother & son travel to Zambia to explore their heritage and heal a rift from their past.
E04
Serbia: Two Rivers Intertwined
Sun, Oct 16 2022 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Aleksander heads to Serbia with his son, revisiting everything he left behind 30 years ago.
E05
Zimbabwe: Like Time Stood Still
Sun, Oct 23 2022 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A father and daughter explore their roots on a trip to their homeland in Zimbabwe.
E06
Slovakia: My Mom, the Mountain Goat
Sun, Oct 30 2022 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Vivian and Simona wear Kroje, eat kolaches, and connect with their ancestral roots in Slovakia.
E07
Ghana: That Name That You Live
Sun, Nov 6 2022 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Doris takes her daughter, Shetin, to Ghana to learn the truth behind her royal bloodline.
E08
Chile: A Tree and Its Roots
Sun, Nov 13 2022 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Carolina travels back to Chile with her mom, Ines, to meet the strong women in her family.
E09
Israel: Young Man, Walking Up
Sun, Nov 20 2022 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Leo travels to Israel with his mom, Maya, to untangle his Israeli-Japanese heritage.
E10
Mexico: I Belong To This Land
Sun, Nov 27 2022 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Alma and daughter Amanda travel to Mexico to bond through their love of tradition, food and dance.
Season 2
10 episodes
E01
Cuba: Forgive the Past
Mon, Feb 5 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Korea: A Forever Sense of Self
Mon, Feb 12 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
France: Say Their Names
Mon, Feb 26 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Trinidad: That's the Love
Mon, Mar 4 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Kosovo: The Cry of Man Is Singing
Mon, Mar 11 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Vietnam: Pearls of the Dragon
Mon, Mar 18 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Romania: A Secret Departure
Mon, Mar 25 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Northern Ireland: Waves of Trouble
Mon, Apr 1 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Vietnam: The Kite Flies Free
Mon, Apr 8 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
Kenya: Home Is a Feeling
Mon, Apr 15 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 3
4 episodes
E01
Tonga: Tomorrow Is Never Promised
Mon, Feb 16 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Japan: Unmasking The Past
Mon, Feb 23 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Latvia: Newfound Family
Mon, Mar 2 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Thailand: Mom's Home Cooking
Mon, Mar 9 2026 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min