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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!

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.

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  1. 8.7/10(52 votes)

    #1 - Emilia Fox

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    S8:E5

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

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  2. 8.6/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Robin Gibb

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    S8:E7

    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.

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  3. 8.5/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Alan Carr

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

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  4. 7.3/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Richard Madeley

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

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  5. 6.4/10(77 votes)

    #5 - JK Rowling

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

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  6. 6.1/10(39 votes)

    #6 - Larry Lamb

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    S8:E4

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

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  8. 4.2/10(53 votes)

    #7 - June Brown

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    S8:E1

    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.

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  9. 4.2/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Sebastian Coe

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    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.

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  10. 3.5/10(40 votes)

    #9 - Len Goodman

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    S8:E9

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

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  11. 3.0/10(46 votes)

    #10 - Tracey Emin

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    S8:E10

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

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Emilia Fox" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" season 8. It scored 8.7/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/7/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Robin Gibb".