S5 E1 • Cynthia Nixon

Actress Cynthia Nixon searches for answers in her paternal line, and truth becomes stranger than fiction when a mystery of deceit and murder slowly unfolds in relation her 3x great-grandmother.

Première diffusion : 23 juillet 2014

S5 E2 • Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Award winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson thought he came from a "nice, boring family" until he digs into his ancestry and follows the life of his great-grandfather; a gilded age hustler that trouble seemed to follow at every turn.

Première diffusion : 30 juillet 2014

S5 E3 • Rachel McAdams

Rachel and Kayleen McAdams discover an English ancestor surrounded by a privileged world, but forced to separate from those he loved; they connect with relatives uprooted by war, and uncover the harrowing circumstances behind their Canadian roots.

Première diffusion : 6 août 2014

S5 E4 • Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli goes on the hunt to unlock her family’s mysteries. She tracks down courageous ancestors who suffered through hardship and tragedy, and discovers a royal lineage dating back centuries that she never dreamed possible.

Première diffusion : 13 août 2014

S5 E5 • Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer takes a trip into the past to explore his beloved grandmother’s family. He uncovers the story of a woman haunted by demons, and finds a connection to family who risked everything in one of the greatest migrations in American history.

Première diffusion : 20 août 2014

S5 E6 • Julie Chen

Julie Chen never knew her maternal grandfather; he died long before she was born. She only heard was that he was a wealthy playboy with a rags-to-riches story. Julie sets out for rural China to learn more about his life & uncovers a dramatic tale

Première diffusion : 8 mars 2015

S5 E7 • Josh Groban

Josh Groban traces his ancestors' roots to Germany and discovers a relative who was a deacon, music teacher & well known astronomer. But Josh's ancestors' predictions of cataclysmic doom put him in the crosshairs of the church.

Première diffusion : 15 mars 2015

S5 E8 • Angie Harmon

Actress Angie Harmon discovers a daring ancestor who gave up his freedom to come to America, fought for his new country's independence, and risked everything at a pivotal point in America's history.

Première diffusion : 22 mars 2015

S5 E9 • Sean Hayes

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

Première diffusion : 29 mars 2015

S5 E10 • Tony Goldwyn

Beyond a family of Hollywood Legends, actor/director Tony Goldwyn explores his maternal lineage. He is introduced to a heritage of political activism; a couple ahead of their time proudly fighting for abolition, women's rights and westward expansion

Première diffusion : 5 avril 2015

S5 E11 • America Ferrera

America Ferrera searches for a connection to a father she barely knew, and discovers a great grandfather who led multiple revolts against the government and left an enduring mark on Honduran history.

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2015

S5 E12 • Bill Paxton

Actor/Director Bill Paxton researches his paternal lineage, uncovering the captivating life of an ancestor who was a war hero in a historic battle and who shaped politics and society during a turbulent era.

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2015

S5 E13 • Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge digs into her French roots and finds a family shaken by a scandalous lawsuit; a turbulent relationship entangled with tragedy; and an adventuresome ancestor who prospered in colonial America

Première diffusion : 26 avril 2015