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Who Do You Think You Are?

  • TV-PG
  • 2010–2022
  • 12 seasons
  • Documentary, Reality
  • 6.9

From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.

Episodes

8 episodes
  1. 1Kelly Clarkson

    42 minJul 23, 2013

    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.

  2. 2Christina Applegate

    42 minJul 30, 2013

    Actress Christina Applegate investigates her paternal grandmother - a stranger to her and her father. Uncovering dramatic details along the way, Christina gains insight into the life and hardships of the woman she and her father loved, but never knew.

  3. 3Chelsea Handler

    42 minAug 6, 2013

    Media mogul Chelsea Handler confronts a deep family secret: her Grandfather’s rumored Nazi past. As she dives into her family’s struggle to survive in a desperate time, the details uncovered will finally confirm or deny his affiliation to the dark regime.

  4. 4Zooey Deschanel

    42 minAug 13, 2013

    Actress Zooey Deschanel searches for rumored abolitionists in her father’s Ouaker family background. Her journey takes her around Pennsylvania where she uncovers, and follows, the story of a remarkable ancestor who sacrificed everything for her beliefs.

  5. 5Chris O'Donnell

    42 minAug 20, 2013

    In memory of his late father, actor Chris O’Donnell investigates the paternal side of his family and finds ancestors on the frontlines of American history. Chris explores a patriotic legacy and a family devotion that extends deeper than he ever imagined.

  6. 6Cindy Crawford

    42 minAug 27, 2013

    World famous supermodel Cindy Crawford takes a journey to discover her family origins. With travels to the UK and beyond, she discovers ancestors dating back to the English Civil War, and even finds a connection linking her to early European royalty!

  7. 7Trisha Yearwood

    42 minSep 3, 2013

    Since her parents passed, country singer Trisha Yearwood knows little about her paternal side of the family. Her search for a deeper family connection takes Trisha to England, where she uncovers an ancestor’s history of crime, loss, and perseverance.

  8. 8Jim Parsons

    42 minSep 10, 2013

    In tribute to his late father, actor Jim Parsons explores the ancestors on his paternal side of the family. The journey takes Jim to Louisiana and eventually France, where he discovers generations of his forefathers who made an indelible mark in history.

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Series cast

Sarah Jessica ParkerSelf1 episode
Lisa KudrowSelf1 episode
Brooke ShieldsSelf1 episode
Susan SarandonSelf1 episode
Matthew BroderickSelf1 episode
Spike LeeSelf1 episode
Billy PorterSelf1 episode
Nick OffermanSelf1 episode
Allison JanneySelf1 episode
Zachary LeviSelf1 episode
Bradley WhitfordSelf1 episode
Zachary QuintoSelf1 episode
Lea MicheleSelf1 episode
Emmitt SmithSelf1 episode
Vanessa WilliamsSelf1 episode
Tim McGrawSelf1 episode
Rosie O'DonnellSelf1 episode
Kim CattrallSelf1 episode

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