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TV series

Who Do You Think You Are?

2010TV-PG12 seasons6.9 / 10

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

Vanessa Williams

42m

Vanessa Williams sets out on a journey to find out if her ancestors were also trailblazers.

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Guest stars Vanessa Williams

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Episode 3

Rosie O'Donnell

42m

The search for her mother's roots takes Rosie to Ireland, and uncovers a new branch of the family.

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Guest stars Rosie O'Donnell

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Episode 4

Kim Cattrall

42m

Kim Cattrall travels to her native England to discover what happened to her grandfather, who abandoned his family to poverty when Kim's mother was only eight years old.

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Guest stars Kim Cattrall

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Episode 5

Lionel Richie

42m

Lionel Richie sets out to unlock the mystery of the man his beloved grandmother never spoke about - her father, John Louis Brown.

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Guest stars Lionel Richie

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Episode 6

Steve Buscemi

42m

Steve Buscemi seeks a compelling story on his mother's side of the family, and finds it in his great-great-grandfather Ralph B. Montgomery.

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Guest stars Steve Buscemi

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Episode 7

Gwyneth Paltrow

42m

Gwyneth Paltrow's exploration of both sides of her family shows her the importance of teaching her kids that where they come from is important.

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Guest stars Gwyneth Paltrow

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Episode 8

Ashley Judd

42mfinale

Actress Ashley Judd discovers a connection to the first American settlers while investigating her ancestral past.

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Guest stars Ashley Judd

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about Who Do You Think You Are?

Cast

Sarah Jessica ParkerSelf
Lisa KudrowSelf
Brooke ShieldsSelf
Susan SarandonSelf
Matthew BroderickSelf
Spike LeeSelf
Billy PorterSelf
Nick OffermanSelf

Credits

Created by
Alex Graham

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
85
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • NBCUnited States
  • TLCUnited States
  • Is or Isn't Entertainment
  • Wall to WallUnited Kingdom

Themes

ancestrycelebritygenealogytravel