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. Julie Chen
Aired 8 March 2015 • 42 min
Television personality Julie Chen uncovers a dramatic tale when she sets out for rural China to learn more about her maternal grandfather, who died long before she was born.
2. Josh Groban
Aired 15 March 2015 • 42 min
Singer Josh Groban traces his ancestry to Germany and discovers a relative who was a deacon, music teacher and well-known astronomer.
3. Angie Harmon
Aired 22 March 2015 • 42 min
Actress Angie Harmon discovers an ancestor who gave up his freedom to come to America and fought for independence at a pivotal point in history.
4. Sean Hayes
Aired 29 March 2015 • 42 min
Actor/Producer Sean Hayes searches for the cause of his estranged father's troubled past and uncovers a shocking trail of tragedy and crime that reaches back generations.
5. Tony Goldwyn
Aired 5 April 2015 • 42 min
Actor Tony Goldwyn researches his maternal ancestry and discovers a heritage of political activism along with a couple who proudly fought for abolition, women's rights and westward expansion.
6. America Ferrera
Aired 12 April 2015 • 42 min
America Ferrera learns about her great-grandfather's pivotal role in Honduran history, and seeks a connection to the father she hardly knew.
7. Bill Paxton
Aired 19 April 2015 • 42 min
Actor Bill Paxton searches his paternal ancestry and uncovers a war hero from a historic battle who shaped politics in the past.
8. Melissa Etheridge
Aired 26 April 2015 • 42 min
Music artist Melissa Etheridge researches her French roots, discovering a scandalous lawsuit and a relationship entangled with tragedy.