The BEST episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? (US) season 6

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (US) season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? (US) season 6!

Celebrities trace their family trees with the help of historians and experts.

Last Updated: 12/19/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
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8.11
27 votes

#1 - J.K. Rowling

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2015

JK Rowling sets off on a journey to uncover her maternal French roots. She stumbles upon a family mystery, and uncovers a harrowing tale of wartime heroism, then discovers the actions of a brave ancestor.

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7.88
25 votes

#2 - Tom Bergeron

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/30/2015

Television personality Tom Bergeron researches his paternal roots in France and discovers his nine-times great grandmother, Marguerite, who endured upheaval and faced going against her Protestant upbringing in order to survive.

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7.79
29 votes

#3 - Alfre Woodard

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2015

Alfre Woodard goes on a journey searching for her grandfather's roots, and finds a relative who endured one of the most horrifying periods in American history, but accomplished an extraordinary feat.

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7.57
28 votes

#4 - Into the Archives

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/16/2015

This special episode digs into its archives and features highlights throughout the seasons including triumphs and tragedies, delightful discoveries and sobering moments. It also unveils outtakes and never-before-seen footage from the "Who Do" vault.

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7.55
22 votes

#5 - Ginnifer Goodwin

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/26/2015

In the Season 7 premiere, Ginnifer Goodwin hopes to connect her father with the grandparents he never knew, and uncovers a dark side of her family tree that includes instability and drug addiction.

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7.43
21 votes

#6 - Bryan Cranston

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/2015

Bryan Cranston's happy childhood shattered when his father abandoned the family when Bryan was just 11. Seeking answers, Bryan explores his paternal roots, finds a troubling pattern of desertion, a man of honor and an aunt he never even knew existed.

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