Who Do You Think You Are? (2010)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2010-03-05
Last Air Date: 2022-08-14
Number of Seasons: 12
Number of Episodes: 85
Created By: Alex Graham
Networks: NBC, TLC
Top Cast
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Self
- Lisa Kudrow as Self
- Brooke Shields as Self
- Susan Sarandon as Self
- Matthew Broderick as Self
- Spike Lee as Self
- Billy Porter as Self
- Nick Offerman as Self
- Allison Janney as Self
- Zachary Levi as Self
Seasons
None (2010)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Sarah Jessica Parker
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.
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Ep. 2: Emmitt Smith
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.
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Ep. 3: Lisa Kudrow
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.
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Ep. 4: Matthew Broderick
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.
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Ep. 5: Brooke Shields
Brooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots.
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Ep. 6: Susan Sarandon
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.
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Ep. 7: Spike Lee
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.
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