Who Do You Think You Are?

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

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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

Season 1 (2010) - (7 Episodes)

Season 2 (2011) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2012) - (12 Episodes)

Season 4 (2013) - (8 Episodes)

Season 5 (2014) - (6 Episodes)

Season 6 (2015) - (8 Episodes)

Season 7 (2015) - (6 Episodes)

Season 8 (2016) - (6 Episodes)

Season 9 (2017) - (8 Episodes)

Season 10 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Season 11 (2018) - (4 Episodes)

Season 12 (2022) - (6 Episodes)

Season 1 (2010)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Sarah Jessica Parker (2010-03-05)

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.
Ep. 2: Emmitt Smith (2010-03-12)

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.
Ep. 3: Lisa Kudrow (2010-03-19)

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.
Ep. 4: Matthew Broderick (2010-03-26)

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.
Ep. 5: Brooke Shields (2010-04-02)

Brooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots.
Ep. 6: Susan Sarandon (2010-04-23)

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.
Ep. 7: Spike Lee (2010-04-30)

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.