Series
Who Do You Think You Are?
DocumentaryReality
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 & episodes
S1 · 7 epS2 · 8 epS3 · 12 epS4 · 8 epS5 · 6 epS6 · 8 epS7 · 6 epS8 · 6 epS9 · 8 epS10 · 6 epS11 · 4 epS12 · 6 ep
- 1Sarah Jessica Parker5 Mar 2010 · 42mSarah 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.
- 2Emmitt Smith12 Mar 2010 · 42mEmmitt 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.
- 3Lisa Kudrow19 Mar 2010 · 42mLisa 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.
- 4Matthew Broderick26 Mar 2010 · 42mOn 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.
- 5Brooke Shields2 Apr 2010 · 42mBrooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots.
- 6Susan Sarandon23 Apr 2010 · 42mSusan 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.
- 7Spike Lee30 Apr 2010 · 42mSpike 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.
Details
- Created by
- Alex Graham
- First aired
- 5 Mar 2010
- Last aired
- 14 Aug 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- NBC, TLC
- Episodes
- 85
- Votes
- 27 on TMDB
