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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...

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    #1 - Vanessa Williams

    S2:E1

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

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    #2 - Tim McGraw

    S2:E2

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

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    #3 - 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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    #4 - 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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    #5 - 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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    #6 - 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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    #7 - 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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    #8 - Ashley Judd

    S2:E8

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

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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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    #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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    #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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    #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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  14. 6.5/10(60 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 6.6/10(72 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 6.9/10(28 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. 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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  18. 6.9/10(13 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. 6.9/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Bradley Whitford

    S12:E5

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  20. 7.0/10(27 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. 7.0/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Jesse Tyler Ferguson

    S5:E2

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  22. 7.0/10(32 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. 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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  24. 7.1/10(23 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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"Vanessa Williams" 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 2/4/2011. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tim McGraw".