The BEST episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? season 1

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? season 1!

Well known faces within the British media each embark on individual journeys to answer some questions in regards to their own family history.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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8.60
42 votes

#1 - Amanda Redman

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2004

Actress Amanda Redman explores her roots.

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8.48
42 votes

#2 - Sue Johnston

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2004

Actress Sue Johnston explores her roots.

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Bill Oddie
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7.97
58 votes

#3 - Bill Oddie

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2004

Bill Oddie is the first celebrity to undergo the family tree search, as he endeavours to find out more about his mother, who was institutionalised when he was a child.

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7.94
34 votes

#4 - Ian Hislop

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2004

Ian finds out more about the part his grandfathers played in the wars of the 20th Century.

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7.86
7 votes

#5 - Lesley Garrett

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2004

Lesley explores her family tree in Yorkshire.

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7.67
6 votes

#6 - Vic Reeves

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2004

Was Vic's father a bigamist?

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7.57
7 votes

#7 - Meera Syal

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2004

Meera's exploration takes her to the Punjab.

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7.50
6 votes

#8 - Moira Stuart

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2004

Moira Stuart's family tree exploration takes from the Highlands of Scotland to the West Indies.

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7.50
6 votes

#9 - David Baddiel

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2004

David explores his Jewish roots and discovers some Orthodox Jewish relatives in London.

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7.22
9 votes

#10 - Jeremy Clarkson

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2004

Jeremy is determined to find out if his mother was descended from the Kilner Jar people, and if they were, where all the money had gone.