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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 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.

Season 8 episodes

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Episode 1

Aisha Tyler

42m

Aisha Tyler's journey reveals an ancestor who, as a politician, struggled to keep his illegitimate son a secret. Against all odds, her 2x great-grandfather exemplifies bravery and determination during one of America's most tumultuous eras of racism.

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Guest stars Aisha Tyler

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Episode 2

Scott Foley

42m

Tracing his patriotic roots, Scott Foley finds a relative who risked his life for one of America’s founding fathers, and an ancestor who suffered unspeakably during one of this nation’s darkest times.

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Guest stars Scott Foley

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Episode 3

Katey Sagal

42m

Katey Sagal has an emotional and insightful meeting with her mother's friend and fellow USO performer. Katey also finds a surprising link to the Amish and uncovers the harrowing story of her relative's daring escape from attackers.

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Guest stars Katey Sagal

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Episode 4

Molly Ringwald

42m

Molly Ringwald explores family lore of Swedish royalty, which uncovers her ancestors' harrowing lives and reveals women who suffered through unspeakable tragedies, and one brave immigrant who forever changed her family's fate.

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Guest stars Molly Ringwald

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Episode 5

Chris Noth

42m

Chris Noth discovers the suffering endured by his ancestors in America, and tracks a relative from Spain to Ireland who eventually became a war hero.

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Guest stars Chris Noth

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Episode 6

Lea Michele

42mfinale

Lea Michele digs into her Jewish roots and finds a heartbreaking story about her great-grandmother in addition to a family reunited after being separated for decades.

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Guest stars Lea Michele

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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 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