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The Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?

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    Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 1 - Sarah Jessica Parker
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    #1 - Sarah Jessica Parker

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 2 - Emmitt Smith
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    #2 - Emmitt Smith

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 3 - Lisa Kudrow
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    #3 - Lisa Kudrow

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 4 - Matthew Broderick
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    #4 - Matthew Broderick

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 5 - Brooke Shields
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    #5 - Brooke Shields

    S1:E5

    Brooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots.

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  6. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 6 - Susan Sarandon
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    #6 - Susan Sarandon

    S1:E6

    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.

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  7. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 1 Episode 7 - Spike Lee
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    #7 - Spike Lee

    S1:E7

    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.

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  8. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 1 - Vanessa Williams
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    #8 - Vanessa Williams

    S2:E1

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

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  9. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 2 - Tim McGraw
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    #9 - Tim McGraw

    S2:E2

    The country music superstar uncovers his father's heritage among the Founding Fathers.

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  10. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 3 - Rosie O'Donnell
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    #10 - Rosie O'Donnell

    S2:E3

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

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  11. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 4 - Kim Cattrall
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    #11 - Kim Cattrall

    S2:E4

    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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  12. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 5 - Lionel Richie
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    #12 - Lionel Richie

    S2:E5

    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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  13. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 6 - Steve Buscemi
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    #13 - Steve Buscemi

    S2:E6

    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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  14. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 7 - Gwyneth Paltrow
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    #14 - Gwyneth Paltrow

    S2:E7

    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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  15. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 Episode 8 - Ashley Judd
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    #15 - Ashley Judd

    S2:E8

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

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  16. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 1 - Martin Sheen
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    #16 - Martin Sheen

    S3:E1

    Actor Martin Sheen traces his family tree, hoping to find his ancestors shared his love of activism; Martin discovers a family secret from the 1700s.

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  17. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 2 - Marisa Tomei
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    #17 - Marisa Tomei

    S3:E2

    Actress Marisa Tomei travels to Italy to uncover the truth about her great-granddather's death.

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  18. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 3 - Blair Underwood
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    #18 - Blair Underwood

    S3:E3

    Actor Blair Underwood utilizes a DNA test to dig deeper into his family's roots, where he discovers the secret of his family's origin.

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  19. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 4 - Reba McEntire
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    #19 - Reba McEntire

    S3:E4

    Country music star Reba McEntire heads to Raleigh, North Carolina as she explores her mother's ancestry.

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  20. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 5 - Jerome Bettis
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    #20 - Jerome Bettis

    S3:E5

    Former professional football player Jerome Bettis travels to Kentucky to learn about his mother's side of the family.

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  21. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 6 - Helen Hunt
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    #21 - Helen Hunt

    S3:E6

    As actress Helen Hunt looks into her paternal family history, she uncovers missing information about her ancestors.

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  22. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 7 - Rita Wilson
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    #22 - Rita Wilson

    S3:E7

    Actress Rita Wilson travels to Greece and Bulgaria to learn more about her late father.

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  23. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 8 - Edie Falco
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    #23 - Edie Falco

    S3:E8

    Actress Edie Falco's journey to learn more about her mother's side of the family leads her to Milwaukee and England.

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  24. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 9 - Rob Lowe
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    #24 - Rob Lowe

    S3:E9

    Actor Rob Lowe examines his family history.

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  25. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 3 Episode 10 - Rashida Jones
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    #25 - Rashida Jones

    S3:E10

    Actress Rashida Jones learns about her family history on her mother's side.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sarah Jessica Parker" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/5/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Emmitt Smith".