Who Do You Think You Are?
Celebrities are given the opportunity to research their family trees with surprising and often unexpected results.
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- 2010-2022
- 12 seasons
- TLC
- Documentary
Celebrities are given the opportunity to research their family trees with surprising and often unexpected results.
Season 5 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Cynthia Nixon
Wed, Jul 23, 2014 43 mins
Actress Cynthia Nixon searches for answers in her paternal line, and truth becomes stranger than fiction when a mystery of deceit and murder slowly unfolds in relation her 3x great-grandmother.
Episode 2
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Wed, Jul 30, 2014 43 mins
Award winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson thought he came from a "nice, boring family" until he digs into his ancestry and follows the life of his great-grandfather; a gilded age hustler that trouble seemed to follow at every turn.
Episode 3
Rachel and Kayleen McAdams
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 43 mins
Rachel McAdams and Kayleen McAdams discover an English ancestor surrounded by a privileged world, but forced to separate from those he loved; they connect with relatives uprooted by war, and uncover the harrowing circumstances behind their Canadian roots.
Episode 4
Valerie Bertinelli
Wed, Aug 13, 2014 43 mins
Valerie Bertinelli goes on the hunt to unlock her family's mysteries. She tracks down courageous ancestors who suffered through hardship and tragedy, and discovers a royal lineage dating back centuries that she never dreamed possible.
Episode 5
Kelsey Grammer
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 43 mins
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.
Episode 6
Minnie Driver
Wed, Aug 27, 2014
Minnie Driver wants to find out more about her late father, Ronnie, and his family's background.
Episode 9
Angie Harmon
Sun, Mar 22, 2015 43 mins
Actress Angie Harmon discovers a daring ancestor who gave up his freedom to come to America, fought for his new country's independence, and risked everything at a pivotal point in America's history.
Episode 11
Tony Goldwyn
Sun, Apr 5, 2015 43 mins
Beyond a family of Hollywood legends, actor/director Tony Goldwyn explores his maternal lineage. He is introduced to a heritage of political activism; a couple ahead of their time proudly fighting for abolition, women's rights and westward expansion.
Episode 12
America Ferrera
Sun, Apr 12, 2015 43 mins
America Ferrera searches for a connection to a father she barely knew, and discovers a great grandfather who led multiple revolts against the government and left an enduring mark on Honduran history.
Episode 13
Bill Paxton
Sun, Apr 19, 2015 43 mins
Actor/Director Bill Paxton researches his paternal lineage, uncovering the captivating life of an ancestor who was a war hero in an historic battle and who shaped politics and society during a turbulent era.
