NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - Tom Bergeron
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 8/30/2015
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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#2 - Aisha Tyler
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2016
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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#3 - Jennifer Grey
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2017
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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#4 - Jessica Biel
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2017
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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#5 - Susan Sarandon
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2010
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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#6 - Laverne Cox
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2018
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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#7 - Gwyneth Paltrow
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/1/2011
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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6.7/1073 votesLoading...#8 - Jim Parsons
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2013
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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#9 - Regina King
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2018
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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7.0/1027 votesLoading...#10 - Paula Deen
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/18/2012
Chef Paula Deen investigates her family history and learns about an event that affected her ancestors during the Civil War.
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7.0/1029 votesLoading...#11 - Tony Goldwyn
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/2015
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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#12 - Bryan Cranston
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/2015
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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- 7.1/1042 votesLoading...
#13 - Spike Lee
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2010
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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7.1/1021 votesLoading...#14 - Bradley Whitford
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2022
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- 7.2/1034 votesLoading...
#15 - Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2014
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- 7.2/1033 votesLoading...
#16 - Kelsey Grammer
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2014
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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#17 - Molly Ringwald
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2016
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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#18 - Chris Noth
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2016
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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- 7.3/1028 votesLoading...
#19 - Julie Bowen
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2017
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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- 7.4/1048 votesLoading...
#20 - Ashley Judd
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/8/2011
Actress Ashley Judd discovers a connection to the first American settlers while investigating her ancestral past.
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7.4/1020 votesLoading...#21 - Zachary Quinto
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2022
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- 7.5/1038 votesLoading...
#22 - Rosie O'Donnell
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2011
The search for her mother's roots takes Rosie to Ireland, and uncovers a new branch of the family.
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- 7.5/1032 votesLoading...
#23 - J.K. Rowling
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2015
JK Rowling sets off on a journey to uncover her maternal French roots. She stumbles upon a family mystery, and uncovers a harrowing tale of wartime heroism, then discovers the actions of a brave ancestor.
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- 7.5/1023 votesLoading...
#24 - Alfre Woodard
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2015
Alfre Woodard investigates the paternal side of her family and explores the origins of her surname.
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- 7.5/1022 votesLoading...
#25 - Noah Wyle
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2017
Noah Wyle investigates his maternal family line, discovering an ancestor who was catapulted into one of America's biggest wars, and whose life spiraled out of control from remarkable success to a shocking and tragic end.
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"Tom Bergeron" is the worst rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/30/2015. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Aisha Tyler".