Who Do You Think You Are?
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Who Do You Think You Are?Celebrities go on an emotional journey to trace their family tree with the help of historians and experts, discovering surprising -- and sometimes shocking -- secrets, mysteries and details about where they came from and who they really are. The well-known stars who explore their ancestry include Matthew Broderick, Spike Lee, Sarah Jessica Parker, Susan Sarandon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe, Alfre Woodard, Kelly Clarkson, Aisha Tyler, Jim Parsons, Mandy Moore, Laverne Cox and many more. Lisa Kudrow serves as an executive producer.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S9, EP6 "Jean Smart"Actress Jean Smart uncovers the curious tale of an unconventional ancestor in colonial Massachusetts, who got her children entangled in her own thievery ring and later faced execution when she was accused of witchcraft.
S9, EP5 "Molly Shannon"Actress Molly Shannon heads to Ireland in search of her mother's unknown family tree; her desperate ancestors were forced to choose between their faith and survival; a family legacy of bravery; meeting Irish cousins for the first time.
S9, EP4 "Hilary Duff"Actress Hilary Duff uncovers the tale of an ancestor who bravely led an American colony to battle a notorious gang of pirates; she dives centuries-deep into her Scottish roots and is shocked to discover that she descends from a heroic medieval king.
S9, EP3 "Megan Mullally"Megan Mullally explores a shocking pattern of dysfunction in her father's line; she finds her two-times great grandmother was bravely defying societal norms in order to fight for her family's survival, while struggling to hang on to her own sanity.
S9, EP2 "Laverne Cox"Actress and activist Laverne Cox pieces together the inspiring life of her African American ancestor, who challenged societal norms and bravely pushed the boundaries just years after emancipation.
S9, EP1 "Jon Cryer"Jon Cryer's journey takes him from America to Scotland as he uncovers the dramatic tale of an ancestor who survived a catastrophic battle, endured horrific conditions as a prisoner of war, and was forced to come to America as an indentured servant.
S8, EP8 "Liv Tyler"Actress Liv Tyler unravels the mystery of her father Steven Tyler's maternal family line, uncovering ancestors who took part in famous American battles.
S8, EP7 "John Stamos"Actor John Stamos explores his Greek heritage for the first time and discovers an explosive feud that shattered his grandfather's childhood, and also hears firsthand about his family's enduring strength after meeting a relative he never knew.
S8, EP6 "Smokey Robinson"Motown legend Smokey Robinson tracks down a grandfather tangled in a swirl of controversy, and connects to a relative's familiar struggle with oppression while coming face to face with the gruesome history he knew was inevitable.
S8, EP5 "Jessica Biel"Jessica Biel hunts for the truth behind family lore about the death of an ancestor, and also makes two shocking discoveries that shake everything she knows about her heritage.
S8, EP4 "Noah Wyle"Noah Wyle investigates his maternal family line, discovering an ancestor who was catapulted into one of America's biggest wars, and whose life spiraled from remarkable success to a tragic end.
S8, EP3 "Jennifer Grey"Jennifer Grey discovers more about her grandfather as she uncovers how he survived adversity to become a beacon of his community, and discovers a great-grandmother whose devastating tragedy stopped her from making it to America.
S8, EP2 "Julie Bowen"Julie Bowen makes a shocking discovery that a beloved relative led a nefarious organization that triggered a dark chapter of U.S. history; another ancestor risked everything to fight for the lives and freedom of African Americans.
S8, EP1 "Courteney Cox"Courteney Cox traces her maternal line back to ambitious and ruthless relatives who plotted and murdered their way to power in medieval times, and she's shocked to discover that her ancestor is one of Europe's most famous characters.
S7, EP6 "Lea Michele"Lea Michele unravels secrets of her Jewish roots, discovering a great-grandmother lost without a country.
S7, EP5 "Chris Noth"Chris Noth tracks family members torn apart by a devastating disaster when he follows his relatives' trail from Spain to Ireland, and finds a man who become a war hero.
S7, EP4 "Molly Ringwald"Molly Ringwald explores Swedish royalty, which uncovers her ancestors' harrowing lives, and one brave immigrant who forever changed her family's fate.
S7, EP3 "Katey Sagal"Katey Sagal has an emotional and insightful meeting with her mother's friend and fellow USO performer and finds a surprising link to the Amish.
S7, EP2 "Scott Foley"Scott Foley finds a relative who risked his life for one of America's founding fathers, and an ancestor who suffered during one of this nation's darkest times.
S7, EP1 "Aisha Tyler"Aisha Tyler tracks down her great-great-grandfather, whose story had been lost over generations, uncovering an astonishing tale of a prominent ancestor whose efforts to keep his illegitimate son a secret made headlines.
S6, EP6 "Tom Bergeron"Television personality Tom Bergeron researches his paternal roots in France and discovers his nine-times great grandmother, Marguerite, who endured upheaval and faced going against her Protestant upbringing in order to survive.
S6, EP5 "Bryan Cranston"Actor Bryan Cranston explores his paternal roots, seeking answers to his father abandoning the family when he was just 11 and finding a troubling pattern of desertion; an honorable man and an aunt who never knew he existed.
S6, EP4 "Into the Archives"Highlights throughout the season with triumphs, tragedies, delightful discoveries and sobering moments; unveiling outtakes and never-before-seen footage.
S6, EP3 "Alfre Woodard"Actress Alfre Woodard researches her grandfather's roots; discovering a relative who endured a horrifying period in American history, but managed to accomplish an extraordinary feat.
S6, EP2 "J.K. Rowling"Author J.K. Rowling stumbles upon a family mystery on a journey to uncover her maternal French roots; a tale of wartime heroism and actions of a brave ancestor.
S6, EP1 "Ginnifer Goodwin"Actress Ginnifer Goodwin searches her family history in hopes of connecting her father with the grandparents he never knew; she is shocked to uncover lives filled with drug addiction and life-altering consequences.
S5, EP13 "Melissa Etheridge"Music artist Melissa Etheridge researches her French roots, discovering a scandalous lawsuit and a relationship entangled with tragedy.
S5, EP12 "Bill Paxton"Actor Bill Paxton searches his paternal ancestry and uncovers a war hero from a historic battle who shaped politics in the past.
S5, EP11 "America Ferrera"Actress America Ferrera looks into the ancestry of a father she barely knew and discovers a great grandfather who led revolts and left an enduring mark on Honduran history.
S5, EP10 "Tony Goldwyn"Actor Tony Goldwyn researches his maternal ancestry and discovers a heritage of political activism along with a couple who proudly fought for abolition, women's rights and westward expansion.
S5, EP9 "Sean Hayes"Actor Sean Hayes searches his paternal ancestry for answers to his estranged father's troubled past and discovers a trail of tragedy and crime.
S5, EP8 "Angie Harmon"Actress Angie Harmon discovers an ancestor who gave up his freedom to come to America and fought for independence at a pivotal point in history.
S5, EP7 "Josh Groban"Singer Josh Groban traces his ancestry to Germany and discovers a relative who was a deacon, music teacher and well-known astronomer.
S5, EP6 "Julie Chen"Television personality Julie Chen uncovers a dramatic tale when she sets out for rural China to learn more about her maternal grandfather, who died long before she was born.
S5, EP5 "Kelsey Grammer"Actor Kelsey Grammer explores his grandmother's family; a woman haunted by demons; risking everything for a great migration.
S5, EP4 "Valerie Bertinelli"Actress Valerie Bertinelli searches her ancestry to discover courageous ancestors who dealt with hardship and a royal lineage dating back centuries.
S5, EP3 "Rachel McAdams"Actress Rachel McAdams finds harrowing circumstances in her Canadian ancestry; connecting with relatives uprooted by war; discovering an English ancestor in a privileged world.
S5, EP2 "Jesse Tyler Ferguson"Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson looks into his ancestry and discovers his great-grandfather was a hustler who seemed to meet trouble at every turn.
S5, EP1 "Cynthia Nixon"Actress Cynthia Nixon discovers a mystery of deceit and murder searching for answers in her paternal line.
S4, EP7 "Trisha Yearwood"Singer Trisha Yearwood searches for a family connection; she uncovers her ancestor's history in England.
S4, EP6 "Cindy Crawford"Supermodel Cindy Crawford journeys to discover her family history; she finds ancestors dating back to the English Civil War and a connection to early European royalty.
S4, EP5 "Chris O'Donnell"Actor Chris O'Donnell researches his paternal ancestry and links his family to the front lines of American history.
S4, EP4 "Zooey Deschanel"Actress Zooey Deschanel searches her father's Quaker family background around Pennsylvania; she uncovers the story of an ancestor who sacrificed for her beliefs.
S4, EP3 "Chelsea Handler"Media mogul Chelsea Handler confronts her grandfather's rumored Nazi past; details are unearthed that will finally confirm or deny his affiliation.
S4, EP2 "Christina Applegate"Actress Christina Applegate researches her paternal grandmother; she discovers the life and hardships of the woman she and her father never knew.
S4, EP1 "Kelly Clarkson"Singer Kelly Clarkson explores her lineage and uncovers an ancestor deeply rooted in American history; she comes face-to-face with her 3x great grandfather's wartime bravery and sacrifice.
Celebrities go on an emotional journey to trace their family tree with the help of historians and experts, discovering surprising -- and sometimes shocking -- secrets, mysteries and details about where they came from and who they really are. The well-known stars who explore their ancestry include Matthew Broderick, Spike Lee, Sarah Jessica Parker, Susan Sarandon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe, Alfre Woodard, Kelly Clarkson, Aisha Tyler, Jim Parsons, Mandy Moore, Laverne Cox and many more. Lisa Kudrow serves as an executive producer.
Original Air Date: Mar 5, 2010
Genres: RealityDocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
6 seasons available on demand (46 episodes)
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