Ep 7. Rita Wilson

Who Do You Think You Are? season 3, episode 7 features actress and producer Rita Wilson as she sets out on a journey to discover more about her family history. Wilson's story begins with her curiosity about her great-grandfather, who came to the United States from Greece in the early 1900s. She grew up hearing stories about him, but she knows little about his life before he emigrated.

Throughout the episode, Wilson travels to various locations, starting with the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration in New York City. Here, she learns about the immigration process and identifies the ship that her great-grandfather would have taken from Greece. From there, she heads to a library in New York City where she looks through old newspapers and discovers a tragic family secret.

Next, Wilson travels to Greece, where her great-grandfather was born and raised. She meets with a genealogist who helps her trace her family history back to the early 1800s. Wilson is amazed to learn how much her family has endured over the years, including wars, famine, and disease. She visits the village where her great-grandfather lived and is welcomed by locals who remember his family. She also visits the church where her great-grandfather was baptized.

Wilson's journey takes her to Serbia, the birthplace of her great-grandmother. Here, she learns about the devastating impact of World War I on her family and others in the region. She also explores the countryside where her ancestors once lived, and meets with a historian who helps her piece together her family's story.

As Wilson learns more about her family history, she discovers that several of her relatives died tragically and at a young age. She visits the gravesites of these family members and is moved by the stories of their lives. She also uncovers a family connection to the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle.

At the end of the episode, Wilson returns to the United States and shares her discoveries with her family. She reflects on how much she has learned about herself and her heritage through the journey. This episode of Who Do You Think You Are? provides a fascinating look at family history and the impact it can have on the present.