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 (12)
1. Martin Sheen
Aired 3 February 2012 • 42 min
Actor Martin Sheen traces his family tree, hoping to find his ancestors shared his love of activism; Martin discovers a family secret from the 1700s.
2. Marisa Tomei
Aired 10 February 2012 • 42 min
Actress Marisa Tomei travels to Italy to uncover the truth about her great-granddather's death.
3. Blair Underwood
Aired 24 February 2012 • 42 min
Actor Blair Underwood utilizes a DNA test to dig deeper into his family's roots, where he discovers the secret of his family's origin.
4. Reba McEntire
Aired 2 March 2012 • 42 min
Country music star Reba McEntire heads to Raleigh, North Carolina as she explores her mother's ancestry.
5. Jerome Bettis
Aired 9 March 2012 • 42 min
Former professional football player Jerome Bettis travels to Kentucky to learn about his mother's side of the family.
6. Helen Hunt
Aired 23 March 2012 • 42 min
As actress Helen Hunt looks into her paternal family history, she uncovers missing information about her ancestors.
7. Rita Wilson
Aired 30 March 2012 • 42 min
Actress Rita Wilson travels to Greece and Bulgaria to learn more about her late father.
8. Edie Falco
Aired 6 April 2012 • 42 min
Actress Edie Falco's journey to learn more about her mother's side of the family leads her to Milwaukee and England.
9. Rob Lowe
Aired 27 April 2012 • 42 min
Actor Rob Lowe examines his family history.
10. Rashida Jones
Aired 4 May 2012 • 42 min
Actress Rashida Jones learns about her family history on her mother's side.
11. Jason Sudeikis
Aired 11 May 2012 • 42 min
Actor Jason Sudeikis heads to Chicago to research the life and death of his paternal grandfather and makes a discovery about his great great grandfather in Pennsylvania.
12. Paula Deen
Aired 18 May 2012 • 42 min
Chef Paula Deen investigates her family history and learns about an event that affected her ancestors during the Civil War.