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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
Singer Kelly Clarkson explores her lineage and uncovers an ancestor deeply rooted in American history; she comes face-to-face with her 3x great grandfather's wartime bravery and sacrifice.
Guest stars Kelly Clarkson
Episode 2
Actress Christina Applegate investigates her paternal grandmother - a stranger to her and her father. Uncovering dramatic details along the way, Christina gains insight into the life and hardships of the woman she and her father loved, but never knew.
Guest stars Christina Applegate
Episode 3
Media mogul Chelsea Handler confronts a deep family secret: her Grandfather’s rumored Nazi past. As she dives into her family’s struggle to survive in a desperate time, the details uncovered will finally confirm or deny his affiliation to the dark regime.
Guest stars Chelsea Handler
Episode 4
Actress Zooey Deschanel searches for rumored abolitionists in her father’s Ouaker family background. Her journey takes her around Pennsylvania where she uncovers, and follows, the story of a remarkable ancestor who sacrificed everything for her beliefs.
Guest stars Zooey Deschanel
Episode 5
In memory of his late father, actor Chris O’Donnell investigates the paternal side of his family and finds ancestors on the frontlines of American history. Chris explores a patriotic legacy and a family devotion that extends deeper than he ever imagined.
Guest stars Chris O'Donnell
Episode 6
World famous supermodel Cindy Crawford takes a journey to discover her family origins. With travels to the UK and beyond, she discovers ancestors dating back to the English Civil War, and even finds a connection linking her to early European royalty!
Guest stars Cindy Crawford
Episode 7
Since her parents passed, country singer Trisha Yearwood knows little about her paternal side of the family. Her search for a deeper family connection takes Trisha to England, where she uncovers an ancestor’s history of crime, loss, and perseverance.
Guest stars Trisha Yearwood
Episode 8
In tribute to his late father, actor Jim Parsons explores the ancestors on his paternal side of the family. The journey takes Jim to Louisiana and eventually France, where he discovers generations of his forefathers who made an indelible mark in history.
Guest stars Jim Parsons
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Sarah Jessica ParkerSelf
Lisa KudrowSelf
Brooke ShieldsSelf
Susan SarandonSelf
Matthew BroderickSelf
Spike LeeSelf
Billy PorterSelf
Nick OffermanSelf
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