Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

2010Documentary, RealityTV-PG12 Seasons85 Episodes

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.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

7 Episodes • 2010

Season 2

Season 2

8 Episodes • 2011

Season 3

Season 3

12 Episodes • 2012

Season 4

Season 4

8 Episodes • 2013

Season 5

Season 5

6 Episodes • 2014

Season 6

Season 6

8 Episodes • 2015

Season 7

Season 7

6 Episodes • 2015

S8

Season 8

6 Episodes • 2016

S9

Season 9

8 Episodes • 2017

S10

Season 10

6 Episodes • 2018

Season 11

Season 11

4 Episodes • 2018

S12

Season 12

6 Episodes • 2022

Episodes - Season 1

E1

1. Sarah Jessica Parker

42m

Sarah Jessica Parker is a celebrated icon in film and television as well as fashion, who recently served as a producer and reprised her Emmy Award-winning role as Carrie Bradshaw for the screen adaptation of the hit HBO series "Sex and the City." The actress took an emotional journey from coast to coast in search of her family's roots, crossing paths with the California Gold Rush and the Salem Witch Trials.

E2

2. Emmitt Smith

42m

Emmitt Smith is an NFL Hall of Fame running back who, since retirement, has devoted himself to business and giving back to the community. But recently, he decided to embark on a journey inward, tracing his family's past. It was a journey that took him beyond his wildest expectations, discovering not only his African roots, but his connections to slave owners in Virginia.

E3

3. Lisa Kudrow

42m

Lisa Kudrow journeys to the small Jewish town of Ilya where she discovers how her great-grandmother died in the Holocaust. Yet, Lisa finds hope when she uncovers a 60-year old family mystery.

E4

4. Matthew Broderick

42m

On his journey to learn more about his paternal roots, Matthew Broderick discovers the heroic story of his grandfather during World War I and finds the final resting place of his great-great-grandfather who fought in the Civil War.

E5

5. Brooke Shields

42m

Brooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots.

E6

6. Susan Sarandon

42m

Susan leads an emotionally charged search for her family roots. Starting with her estranged grandmother Anita who abandoned Susan's mother in early childhood, Susan's journey takes her all the way to Tuscany, Italy. Back in America, Susan discovers a surprising connection to her grandmother.

E7

7. Spike Lee

42m

Spike begins his journey in Atlanta, Georgia, where his grandmother Zimmie worked in the segregated Southern systems for many years. Here, Spike follows the trail of his ancestors dating back to the Civil War and discovers a shocking family connection.

Created by: Alex Graham

Available on: NBC, TLC

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