Who Do You Think You Are?

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  • 2010
  • 12 Seasons
  • 8.0  (1,212)

Who Do You Think You Are? is a documentary series that is based upon tracking the genealogy of high profile celebrities that airs on the U.S. NBC network station and affiliates. The American show was adapted from the British version that aired on the UK BBC network. The premise of the show each week features a celebrity who embarks upon a journey to various cities and countries, in an effort to trace their family tree.

Lisa Kudrow was the first featured celebrity and an executive producer on the series, as a partnership between Shed Media, Ancestry.com and NBC Entertainment. In each episode, family secrets are revealed and information is discovered about their families which sometimes answers and often shocks the celebrities.

The show's genealogy techniques center around finding historical facts rooted in

surname information. Featured celebrities for Season One included: actor, Matthew Broderick; writer and director, Spike Lee; actress and producer, Sarah Jessica Parker; Oscar winning actress, Susan Sarandon; model and actress, Brooke Shields; and retired American NFL football player, Emmitt Smith.

Season 2 of Who Do You Think You Are? aired in 2011 with eight episodes. The first show featured model, actress and singer, Vanessa Williams, followed by singer, Tim McGraw; comedian and show host, Rosie O'Donnell; actress, Kim Cattrall; singer and songwriter, Lionel Richie; actor and producer, Steve Buscemi; actress Gwyneth Paltrow; and actress, writer and activist, Ashley Judd. Of note is that Ms. Cattrall's episode was an edited version of the original broadcast which aired on the original British series.

When the show was renewed for Season Three, the air dates were scheduled to take place during the television season for 2011-2012. The season will feature the following 12 celebrities: Oscar winning actress, Marisa Tomei; actor and writer, Rob Lowe; chef and show host, Paula Deen; actress, comic book author, singer and screenwriter, Rashida Jones; retired American NFL football halfback, Jerome Bettis; country singer and actress, Reba McEntire; Emmy winning actress, Helen Hunt; Emmy winning actress, Edie Falco; actress and producer, Rita Wilson; comedian, actor and writer, Jason Sudeikis; actor, producer and political activist, Martin Sheen; and actor, Blair Underwood.

Who Do You Think You Are? also inspired similar international series in Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, Israel, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands and Russia. The series ran for three seasons beginning on March 5, 2010 for a total of twenty seven episodes, before NBC canceled the show in 2012.

Who Do You Think You Are? is a series that is currently running and has 12 seasons (85 episodes). The series first aired on March 5, 2010.

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Zachary Quinto
6. Zachary Quinto
August 14, 2022
Actor Zachary Quinto travels to Italy and the Midwest and discovers the story of his great-grandfather, who held a political career in Pittsburgh. Zachary discovers his great-grandfather rose to prominence during a labor dispute at the turn of the last century and is stunned when he discovers a "cosmic" connection to his relative - his use of a phrase that would become synonymous with one of Zachary's screen roles.
Bradley Whitford
5. Bradley Whitford
August 7, 2022
Actor and political activist Bradley Whitford meets with a genealogist to learn about his grandmother's heritage, discovering why his ancestors immigrated to the United States in 1846. His journey takes him to Washington, D.C., where he learns that his 2x great-grandfather, along with his siblings, fought in the Civil War. Bradley partners with a historian to learn if his ancestors survived the brutal warfare.
Zachary Levi
4. Zachary Levi
July 31, 2022
Actor Zachary Levi's journey into his family's past unearths a story of trauma that has been passed down through generations. He learns of a heartbreaking tale involving his 2x great-grandparents and of his 10x great-grandmother's life being in jeopardy as she's accused of witchcraft. Knowing that he wants to start a family of his own, Zac is on a mission to understand his past in order to break the chain of his family's intergenerational trauma.
Allison Janney
3. Allison Janney
July 24, 2022
Award-winning stage, film, and television actress Allison Janney traces her maternal family tree and uncovers a remarkable story that ties her to some of America's first British settlers. She discovers that her 10x great-grandmother, and her 11x great-grandfather, were born in England but died in Massachusetts in the mid-1600s. As she seeks details about their lives, she learns that the family's journey to North America almost ended in tragedy.
Nick Offerman
2. Nick Offerman
July 17, 2022
Stage, film, and television actor Nick Offerman traces his family tree, uncovering ties to the Revolutionary War and the story of his 8x great-grandparents, who ran a successful tavern in 1700s New York.
Billy Porter
1. Billy Porter
July 10, 2022
Billy Porter uncovers the truth about his great-grandfather.
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Who Do You Think You Are? is available for streaming on the TLC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Who Do You Think You Are? on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, TLC, FuboTV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 5, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (1,212)