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Mandy Moore is given the opportunity to research her family tree.
Actor Josh Duhamel travels to England to investigate the extraordinary life of his twelve times great-grandfather and uncovers a shocking, dark twist of interrogation and torture that rocks his belief system to the core.
Actress Regina King investigates her maternal family tree and uncovers an ancestor who was a passionate civil rights activist in Alabama; a man who came out of slavery, endured horrific violence, but never stopped fighting for his people.
Actor Matthew Morrison explores his roots and is surprised to discover his family's ties to the Revolutionary War; he learns of the bold lengths his ancestor went through to protect his allegiances and the brutality he faced on the battlefield.
Jon Cryer's journey takes him from America to Scotland as he uncovers the dramatic tale of an ancestor who survived a catastrophic battle, endured horrific conditions as a prisoner of war, and was forced to come to America as an indentured servant.
Actress and activist Laverne Cox pieces together the inspiring life of her African American ancestor, who challenged societal norms and bravely pushed the boundaries just years after emancipation.
Megan Mullally explores a shocking pattern of dysfunction in her father's line; she finds her two-times great grandmother was bravely defying societal norms in order to fight for her family's survival, while struggling to hang on to her own sanity.
Actress Hilary Duff uncovers the tale of an ancestor who bravely led an American colony to battle a notorious gang of pirates; she dives centuries-deep into her Scottish roots and is shocked to discover that she descends from a heroic medieval king.
Actress Molly Shannon heads to Ireland in search of her mother's unknown family tree; her desperate ancestors were forced to choose between their faith and survival; a family legacy of bravery; meeting Irish cousins for the first time.
Actress Jean Smart uncovers the curious tale of an unconventional ancestor in colonial Massachusetts, who got her children entangled in her own thievery ring and later faced execution when she was accused of witchcraft.
Courteney Cox traces her maternal line back to ambitious and ruthless relatives who plotted and murdered their way to power in medieval times, and she's shocked to discover that her ancestor is one of Europe's most famous characters.
Julie Bowen makes a shocking discovery that a beloved relative led a nefarious organization that triggered a dark chapter of U.S. history; another ancestor risked everything to fight for the lives and freedom of African Americans.
Jennifer Grey discovers more about her grandfather as she uncovers how he survived adversity to become a beacon of his community, and discovers a great-grandmother whose devastating tragedy stopped her from making it to America.
Noah Wyle investigates his maternal family line, discovering an ancestor who was catapulted into one of America's biggest wars, and whose life spiraled from remarkable success to a tragic end.
Jessica Biel hunts for the truth behind family lore about the death of an ancestor, and also makes two shocking discoveries that shake everything she knows about her heritage.
Motown legend Smokey Robinson tracks down a grandfather tangled in a swirl of controversy, and connects to a relative's familiar struggle with oppression while coming face to face with the gruesome history he knew was inevitable.
Actor John Stamos explores his Greek heritage for the first time and discovers an explosive feud that shattered his grandfather's childhood, and also hears firsthand about his family's enduring strength after meeting a relative he never knew.
Actress Liv Tyler unravels the mystery of her father Steven Tyler's maternal family line, uncovering ancestors who took part in famous American battles.
Aisha Tyler tracks down her great-great-grandfather, whose story had been lost over generations, uncovering an astonishing tale of a prominent ancestor whose efforts to keep his illegitimate son a secret made headlines.
Scott Foley finds a relative who risked his life for one of America's founding fathers, and an ancestor who suffered during one of this nation's darkest times.
Katey Sagal has an emotional and insightful meeting with her mother's friend and fellow USO performer and finds a surprising link to the Amish.
Molly Ringwald explores Swedish royalty, which uncovers her ancestors' harrowing lives, and one brave immigrant who forever changed her family's fate.
Chris Noth tracks family members torn apart by a devastating disaster when he follows his relatives' trail from Spain to Ireland, and finds a man who become a war hero.
Lea Michele unravels secrets of her Jewish roots, discovering a great-grandmother lost without a country.
Actress Ginnifer Goodwin searches her family history in hopes of connecting her father with the grandparents he never knew; she is shocked to uncover lives filled with drug addiction and life-altering consequences.
Actress Alfre Woodard researches her grandfather's roots; discovering a relative who endured a horrifying period in American history, but managed to accomplish an extraordinary feat.
Highlights throughout the season with triumphs, tragedies, delightful discoveries and sobering moments; unveiling outtakes and never-before-seen footage.
Actor Bryan Cranston explores his paternal roots, seeking answers to his father abandoning the family when he was just 11 and finding a troubling pattern of desertion; an honorable man and an aunt who never knew he existed.
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.
Actress Cynthia Nixon discovers a mystery of deceit and murder searching for answers in her paternal line.
Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson looks into his ancestry and discovers his great-grandfather was a hustler who seemed to meet trouble at every turn.
Actress Valerie Bertinelli searches her ancestry to discover courageous ancestors who dealt with hardship and a royal lineage dating back centuries.
Actor Kelsey Grammer explores his grandmother's family; a woman haunted by demons; risking everything for a great migration.
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.
Singer Josh Groban traces his ancestry to Germany and discovers a relative who was a deacon, music teacher and well-known astronomer.
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.
Actor Sean Hayes searches his paternal ancestry for answers to his estranged father's troubled past and discovers a trail of tragedy and crime.
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.
Actress America Ferrera looks into the ancestry of a father she barely knew and discovers a great grandfather who led revolts and left an enduring mark on Honduran history.
Actor Bill Paxton searches his paternal ancestry and uncovers a war hero from a historic battle who shaped politics in the past.
Music artist Melissa Etheridge researches her French roots, discovering a scandalous lawsuit and a relationship entangled with tragedy.
Singer Kelly Clarkson explores her lineage and uncovers an ancestor deeply rooted in American history; she comes face-to-face with her 3x great grandfather's wartime bravery and sacrifice.
Actress Christina Applegate researches her paternal grandmother; she discovers the life and hardships of the woman she and her father never knew.
Media mogul Chelsea Handler confronts her grandfather's rumored Nazi past; details are unearthed that will finally confirm or deny his affiliation.
Actress Zooey Deschanel searches her father's Quaker family background around Pennsylvania; she uncovers the story of an ancestor who sacrificed for her beliefs.
Actor Chris O'Donnell researches his paternal ancestry and links his family to the front lines of American history.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford journeys to discover her family history; she finds ancestors dating back to the English Civil War and a connection to early European royalty.
Singer Trisha Yearwood searches for a family connection; she uncovers her ancestor's history in England.