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TV on DVD:

“Roots: The Next Generations” — The landmark 1977 miniseries “Roots” was followed by a second installment dramatizing the post-emancipation family history of author Alex Haley as his relations live through the two world wars and the civil-rights movement. A four-disc set packs the “Next Generations” miniseries, while the 10-disc “Roots: The Complete Collection” includes both miniseries plus the TV holiday movie “Roots: The Gift.” “Next Generations” DVD set, $59.98; “Complete Collection” DVD set, $119.82. (Warner Bros.)

“CSI: NY: The Complete Third Season” — Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes and the rest of their crime-scene team returns to track down more perpetrators. The six-disc set has all 24 episodes from year three, with commentary and a handful of featurettes. DVD set, $72.99. (Paramount)

“Everybody Hates Chris: The Second Season” — Chris Rock’s childhood continues to get sitcom treatment in the series inspired by the comic’s upbringing in Brooklyn. Season two’s 22 episodes come in a four-disc package, which also has a nice range of behind-the-scenes material. DVD set, $42.99. (Paramount)

“Girlfriends: The Second Season” — Four black women navigate work, friendship and romance in Los Angeles in the long-running sitcom. A three-disc set has all 22 episodes from the second year, plus behind-the-scenes segments. DVD set, $39.99. (Paramount)

“Family Ties: The Second Season” — Michael J. Fox returns as the young Republican son of liberal ex-hippies in the 1980s sitcom. The second year’s 22 episodes are packed in a four-disc set. DVD set, $42.99. (Paramount)

“Robin of Sherwood: Set 2” — The 1980s British TV take on Robin Hood concludes with the final 13 episodes of the series starring Jason Connery and Ray Winstone. The five-disc set also has commentary and a segment on Clannad, the Irish band that provided the show’s musical backdrop. DVD set, $59.99. (Acorn)

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