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The Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 Episode 1 - Aisha Tyler
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Aisha Tyler

    S8:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 Episode 2 - Scott Foley
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Scott Foley

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 Episode 3 - Katey Sagal
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Katey Sagal

    S8:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 Episode 4 - Molly Ringwald
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Molly Ringwald

    S8:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 Episode 5 - Chris Noth
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Chris Noth

    S8:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 Episode 6 - Lea Michele
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Lea Michele

    S8:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Aisha Tyler" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" season 8. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/2016. This episode is rated 7.9 points higher than the second-best, "Scott Foley".