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The Worst Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?!

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...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Sarah Jessica Parker" 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 3/5/2010. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Emmitt Smith".

  • Sarah Jessica Parker
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    #1 - Sarah Jessica Parker

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2010

    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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  • Emmitt Smith
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    #2 - Emmitt Smith

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2010

    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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  • Lisa Kudrow
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    #3 - Lisa Kudrow

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2010

    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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  • Matthew Broderick
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    #4 - Matthew Broderick

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2010

    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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  • Brooke Shields
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    #5 - Brooke Shields

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2010

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

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  • Susan Sarandon
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    #6 - 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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  • Spike Lee
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    #7 - 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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  • Vanessa Williams
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    #8 - Vanessa Williams

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/4/2011

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

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  • Tim McGraw
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    #9 - Tim McGraw

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2011

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

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  • Rosie O'Donnell
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    #10 - 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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  • Kim Cattrall
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    #11 - Kim Cattrall

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/25/2011

    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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  • Lionel Richie
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    #12 - Lionel Richie

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/4/2011

    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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  • Steve Buscemi
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    #13 - Steve Buscemi

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2011

    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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  • Gwyneth Paltrow
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    #14 - 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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  • Ashley Judd
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    #15 - 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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  • Martin Sheen
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    #16 - Martin Sheen

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2012

    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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  • Marisa Tomei
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    #17 - Marisa Tomei

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/10/2012

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

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  • Blair Underwood
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    #18 - Blair Underwood

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/2012

    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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  • Reba McEntire
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    #19 - Reba McEntire

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/2/2012

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

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  • Jerome Bettis
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    #20 - Jerome Bettis

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2012

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

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  • Helen Hunt
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    #21 - Helen Hunt

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2012

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

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  • Rita Wilson
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    #22 - Rita Wilson

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/30/2012

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

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  • Edie Falco
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    #23 - Edie Falco

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2012

    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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  • Rob Lowe
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    #24 - Rob Lowe

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/27/2012

    Actor Rob Lowe examines his family history.

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  • Rashida Jones
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    #25 - Rashida Jones

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/4/2012

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

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