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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...
  1. Background image for Kelly Clarkson
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    #1 - Kelly Clarkson

    S4:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Christina Applegate

    S4:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Chelsea Handler

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Zooey Deschanel

    S4:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Chris O'Donnell

    S4:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Cindy Crawford

    S4:E6

    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!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Trisha Yearwood

    S4:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Jim Parsons

    S4:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Tom Bergeron

    S7:E6

    Television personality Tom Bergeron researches his paternal roots in France and discovers his nine-times great grandmother, Marguerite, who endured upheaval and faced going against her Protestant upbringing in order to survive.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Jennifer Grey

    S9:E3

    Jennifer Grey discovers much more about the grandfather she thought she knew as she uncovers how he survived adversity to become a beacon of his community; and discovers a great-grandmother whose devastating tragedy stopped her from making it to America.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Jessica Biel

    S9:E5

    Jessica Biel hunts for the truth behind family lore surrounding the death of an ancestor. She also makes two shocking discoveries that shake everything she knows about her heritage to the core.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Regina King
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Regina King

    S11:E3

    Actress Regina King investigates her maternal family tree and uncovers an ancestor who was a passionate civil rights activist in Alabama; a man who came out of slavery, endured horrific violence, but never stopped fighting for his people.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Susan Sarandon
    6.6/10(60 votes)

    #14 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Gwyneth Paltrow
    6.8/10(46 votes)

    #15 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Laverne Cox

    S10:E2

    Actress and activist Laverne Cox pieces together the inspiring life of her African American ancestor, who challenged societal norms and bravely pushed the boundaries just years after Emancipation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Bradley Whitford

    S12:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Paula Deen
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Paula Deen

    S3:E12

    Chef Paula Deen investigates her family history and learns about an event that affected her ancestors during the Civil War.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Jesse Tyler Ferguson

    S5:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Kelsey Grammer
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Kelsey Grammer

    S5:E5

    Kelsey Grammer takes a trip into the past to explore his beloved grandmother’s family. He uncovers the story of a woman haunted by demons, and finds a connection to family who risked everything in one of the greatest migrations in American history.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Bryan Cranston
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Bryan Cranston

    S7:E5

    Bryan Cranston's happy childhood shattered when his father abandoned the family when Bryan was just 11. Seeking answers, Bryan explores his paternal roots, finds a troubling pattern of desertion, a man of honor and an aunt he never even knew existed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Spike Lee
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    #22 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Molly Ringwald
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Julie Bowen
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Julie Bowen

    S9:E2

    Julie Bowen makes a shocking discovery that a beloved relative lead a nefarious organization that triggered a dark chapter of U.S. history; and uncovers another ancestor who risked everything to fight for the lives and freedom of African Americans.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Tony Goldwyn
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Tony Goldwyn

    S6:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Kelly Clarkson" is the worst 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 7/23/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Christina Applegate".