Who Do You Think You Are? Season 4 Episode 1

Ep 1. Kelly Clarkson

  • TV-PG
  • July 23, 2013
  • 42 min
  • 7.9  (41)

Kelly Clarkson, the American Idol winner from Texas, sets out on a journey of self-discovery as she goes on a search for her roots in the first episode of season 4 of the iconic genealogy documentary series "Who Do You Think You Are?" Kelly has always been curious about her ancestry as she grew up in a tight-knit family with little knowledge of her past beyond her great-grandparents.

In this episode, Kelly travels across the United States, from Louisiana to Texas, and onwards to Kentucky, as she delves into the hidden past of her ancestors. Starting with a visit to her maternal great-great-great-grandmother's former plantation, Oak Alley, Kelly becomes emotional as she hears stories of the hardships her ancestors faced. She learns about the brutal reality of slavery and the way in which her ancestors were forced to endure inhumane conditions, building a nation and setting the foundations for the United States.

Kelly's journey then takes her to Texas, where she discovers that her third-great-grandfather was a farmer who fought in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. She is shocked to learn that many of her ancestors owned slaves and that they fought to defend the institution of slavery. This discovery deeply saddens Kelly, but ultimately leads her to confront the racism that has been present in her family for generations.

Kelly's journey takes her to her paternal grandmother's hometown in Kentucky, where she learns that her ancestors fought for the Union army during the Civil War. She gets access to rare Civil War documents that reveal the remarkable story of her third-great-grandfather, who fought in the Colored Troops, a segregated unit that fought for the Union. The documents revealed that this man, named Benjamin, was wounded in battle and taken prisoner of war. He eventually made it back home to reunite with his family.

Throughout the episode, Kelly speaks with genealogy experts, historians, and scholars, who help her connect with her past and understand the lives of her ancestors. She also meets relatives who she never knew existed and learns more about the resilient spirit that runs in her family. Overall, Kelly's journey highlights the often heartbreaking reality of the United States' past, but also the resilience and perseverance of those who came before her. The episode ends with Kelly feeling a deeper connection to her ancestry and a greater appreciation for the struggles her ancestors endured for her to be where she is today.

This episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" is a powerful and emotional journey that highlights the importance of family, resilience, and understanding the past. Kelly's search for her roots is an inspiration to others who are on their own journey of self-discovery.

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  • First Aired
    July 23, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (41)