About this season
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 most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.
Episodes (8)
1. Vanessa Williams
Aired 4 February 2011 • 42 min
Vanessa Williams sets out on a journey to find out if her ancestors were also trailblazers.
2. Tim McGraw
Aired 11 February 2011 • 42 min
The country music superstar uncovers his father's heritage among the Founding Fathers.
3. Rosie O'Donnell
Aired 18 February 2011 • 42 min
The search for her mother's roots takes Rosie to Ireland, and uncovers a new branch of the family.
4. Kim Cattrall
Aired 25 February 2011 • 42 min
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.
5. Lionel Richie
Aired 4 March 2011 • 42 min
Lionel Richie sets out to unlock the mystery of the man his beloved grandmother never spoke about - her father, John Louis Brown.
6. Steve Buscemi
Aired 25 March 2011 • 42 min
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.
7. Gwyneth Paltrow
Aired 1 April 2011 • 42 min
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.
8. Ashley Judd
Aired 8 April 2011 • 42 min
Actress Ashley Judd discovers a connection to the first American settlers while investigating her ancestral past.