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Who Do You Think You Are?

6.92010TV-PG12 seasonsEnglish

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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Created by

Alex Graham

Season 1

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.

42 minMar 5, 2010

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.

42 minMar 12, 2010

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.

42 minMar 19, 2010

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.

42 minMar 26, 2010

5.Brooke Shields

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

42 minApr 2, 2010

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.

42 minApr 23, 2010

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.

42 minApr 30, 2010

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.

Information

Released
Mar 5, 2010
Episode length
42m
Seasons
12
Episodes
85
Status
Ended

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
TV-PG
Created by
Alex Graham

Networks

Network
NBC
Network
TLC

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