Episode 1
Julie Chen
42m
Television personality Julie Chen uncovers a dramatic tale when she sets out for rural China to learn more about her maternal grandfather, who died long before she was born.
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Guest stars Julie Chen
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Who Do You Think You Are? is available to stream on Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, and Spectrum On Demand in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, 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.
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Episode 2
Josh Groban
42m
Singer Josh Groban traces his ancestry to Germany and discovers a relative who was a deacon, music teacher and well-known astronomer.
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Guest stars Josh Groban
Episode 3
Angie Harmon
42m
Actress Angie Harmon discovers an ancestor who gave up his freedom to come to America and fought for independence at a pivotal point in history.
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Guest stars Angie Harmon
Episode 4
Sean Hayes
42m
Actor/Producer Sean Hayes searches for the cause of his estranged father's troubled past and uncovers a shocking trail of tragedy and crime that reaches back generations.
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Guest stars Sean Hayes
Episode 5
Tony Goldwyn
42m
Actor Tony Goldwyn researches his maternal ancestry and discovers a heritage of political activism along with a couple who proudly fought for abolition, women's rights and westward expansion.
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Guest stars Tony Goldwyn
Episode 6
America Ferrera
42m
America Ferrera learns about her great-grandfather's pivotal role in Honduran history, and seeks a connection to the father she hardly knew.
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Guest stars America Ferrera
Episode 7
Bill Paxton
42m
Actor Bill Paxton searches his paternal ancestry and uncovers a war hero from a historic battle who shaped politics in the past.
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Guest stars Bill Paxton
Episode 8
Melissa Etheridge
42mfinale
Music artist Melissa Etheridge researches her French roots, discovering a scandalous lawsuit and a relationship entangled with tragedy.
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Guest stars Melissa Etheridge
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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 OffermanSelfCredits
- 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
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