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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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
Who Do You Think You Are? is available to stream on Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, Spectrum On Demand, and YouTube in United States. You can also buy it from Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Sarah Jessica Parker
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Emmitt Smith
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Lisa Kudrow
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Matthew Broderick
Episode 5
Brooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots.
Guest stars Brooke Shields
Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Susan Sarandon
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Spike Lee
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Sarah Jessica ParkerSelf
Lisa KudrowSelf
Brooke ShieldsSelf
Susan SarandonSelf
Matthew BroderickSelf
Spike LeeSelf
Billy PorterSelf
Nick OffermanSelf
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