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The Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13!

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A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 3 - Liz Bonnin
    9.3/10(48 votes)

    S13:E3

    Wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin describes herself as 'a mongrel' - the result of her parents' lineages on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Martinique. In Trinidad, she goes in search of the first of her maternal ancestors to arrive on the island from India. Liz then heads to Martinique where her paternal ancestors are said to have owned plantation - and slaves. What she discovers is more complicated than she could have ever imagined.

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  2. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 6 - Ian McKellen
    8.8/10(89 votes)

    S13:E6

    As the 'last of the McKellens', Sir Ian admits to a degree of melancholy as he delves into his family history. But the results pay off richly for one of Britain's greatest actors and civil rights champions. Ian's journey uncovers a theatrical ancestor, a Victorian political activist and a link to an ancient Druidical landmark in the Lake District.

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  3. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 10 - Sophie Raworth
    8.8/10(47 votes)

    S13:E10

    BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth investigates her father's side of the family, and discovers a tragic but inspiring tale of ancestors who risked everything to move to America in search of religious freedom. Closer to home, she explores a family rumour that her great grandfather worked at Kew Gardens, and is astonished to uncover a horticultural heritage stretching back to the 1700s and pineapples.

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  4. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 2 - Amanda Holden
    8.6/10(49 votes)

    S13:E2

    Amanda Holden has always heard stories about a rumoured French ancestry on her mum's side, and her investigation uncovers an extraordinary Napoleonic-era cross-channel romance. On her dad's side, Amanda's grandfather's suicide has always loomed large. But when his story takes Amanda to France once again, she is moved to discover how he helped others through a harrowing tragedy.

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  5. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 8 - Warwick Davis
    8.5/10(70 votes)

    S13:E8

    Actor Warwick Davis owes his big break aged 11 to his paternal grandmother Edith, who heard a radio ad 'looking for short people to appear in Return of the Jedi'. Warwick takes a non-judgemental approach as he researches the family line stretching back from Edith, finding humanity and humour in some uncomfortable stories. On his maternal side, Warwick is equally open-minded when he finds out about his three-times-great-grandfather - a postman who lived a double life.

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  6. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 4 - Cheryl
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S13:E4

    Singer Cheryl traces her roots and discovers a sea-faring ancestor and a family tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 7 - Greg Davies
    7.8/10(70 votes)

    S13:E7

    The comedian investigates his Welsh roots and gets more than he bargained for when he identifies a wayward great-grandfather. His journey uncovers everything from illegitimate children to royal connections.

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  8. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 1 - Danny Dyer
    7.5/10(116 votes)

    S13:E1

    EastEnders actor Danny Dyer hopes that he will 'freak a few people out' with his family history. Danny sets out to discover the history of his tough working-class family in the East End of London, but in the process he unearths an extraordinary lineage stretching back to the Norman conquest.

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  9. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 5 - Ricky Tomlinson
    4.2/10(56 votes)

    S13:E5

    Celebrity genealogy series. Ricky Tomlinson is well-known for playing the archetypal Scouser and it turns out that his Liverpool roots run deep. Ricky discovers that he comes from generations of carters, who transported goods on Liverpool's docks when the city was the British Empire's busiest port. Ricky's rage and sorrow build as he discovers how dangerous conditions were for his ancestors, eerily echoing his own fight for workers' rights in the 1970s.

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  10. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 Episode 9 - Sunetra Sarker
    3.7/10(52 votes)

    S13:E9

    The actress sets out to explore her Bengali heritage. Starting in Kolkata she learns of her great-grandfather's activism in colonial Bengal. She also learns of her family's involvement in Bangladesh's war of independence.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Liz Bonnin" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" season 13. It scored 9.3/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/8/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Ian McKellen".