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The Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 8!

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

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"June Brown" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" season 8. It scored 4/10 based on 49 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/10/2011. This episode is rated 2.4 points higher than the second-best, "JK Rowling".

  • June Brown
    4.0/1049 votes

    #1 - June Brown

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2011

    During her search to find out if she is a real EastEnder, June unravels her Jewish heritage, and discovers how momentous historical events shaped her family's destiny, forcing them to migrate across Europe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • JK Rowling
    6.4/1077 votes

    #2 - JK Rowling

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 8/17/2011

    In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sebastian Coe
    4.2/1038 votes

    #3 - Sebastian Coe

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 8/24/2011

    The former Olympic gold medal winner sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were once quite grand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Larry Lamb
    6.1/1038 votes

    #4 - Larry Lamb

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 8/31/2011

    Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Emilia Fox
    8.7/1052 votes

    #5 - Emilia Fox

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2011

    Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alan Carr
    8.5/1044 votes

    #6 - Alan Carr

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2011

    Alan Carr explores his family's football connection and his grandfather's brush with fame.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Robin Gibb
    8.6/1041 votes

    #7 - Robin Gibb

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 9/21/2011

    Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb discovers how his paternal great-grandfather rose from poverty to become a decorated soldier, and heads to Paisley, Renfrewshire, to investigate a mysterious family breakdown.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Richard Madeley
    7.3/1041 votes

    #8 - Richard Madeley

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 9/28/2011

    Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Len Goodman
    3.5/1040 votes

    #9 - Len Goodman

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2011

    Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tracey Emin
    3.0/1045 votes

    #10 - Tracey Emin

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 10/12/2011

    Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A