Who Do You Think You Are? is making a big move. NBC just announced the TV show will be returning to their network for its 11th season.
Executive produced by Lisa Kudrow, the docuseries follows celebrities as they explore and learn more about their family history. Guest stars have included Sarah Jessica Parker, Lionel Richie, Kelly Clarkson, America Ferrera, and Laverne Cox.
Who Do You Think You Are? initially premiered on NBC but has been running on TLC since 2013. NBC has ordered 13 episodes for season 11. You can read more info below:
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – May 6, 2019 – The Emmy Award-winning documentary series “Who Do You Think You Are?” returns to celebrate all new journeys of self-discovery, connection and diversity on NBC with 13 episodes. A new group of celebrities will celebrate culture and set sail on their mission to connect with their personal history.
From executive producers Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky and Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, the series returns to NBC at a time when ancestral and genealogical exploration is enjoying unprecedented popularity. Cutting-edge research tools and billions of digitized records from Ancestry will provide remarkable insights into the star’s background and illustrate the cultural mosaic that connects us all together.
“Dan and I could not possibly be happier to be back at NBC where we get to work with Paul Telegdy, George Cheeks and Meredith Ahr. It honestly feels like we’re back home,” said executive producer Lisa Kudrow.
“Now, more than ever, people are looking to connect with their ancestry to uncover a deeper understanding of who they are,” said Meredith Ahr, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment. “We’re excited to once again travel around the world with some of our favorite celebrities as they get answers and surprises about family members who came before them.”
Each week a different celebrity will go on a poignant search to trace their family tree with the help of historians and experts, unlocking past mysteries and unbelievable real-life stories across the world and through time.
“Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky, along with our team at Shed Media, have made ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ not only a great television show but a genre-defining brand. We are thrilled to come back home to NBC. It couldn’t be a more perfect fit,” said Mike Darnell, President, Warner Bros. Unscripted and Alternative Television.
“Who Do You Think You Are” will be produced by Shed Media and Is or Isn’t Entertainment. Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Pam Healey and Stephanie Schwam will executive produce.”
What do you think? Have you seen Who Do You Think You Are? Will you watch the upcoming season on NBC?
Yaaaaaay!! I googled asking when WDYTYA would be returning! This is such a great show! But when will it be back on????
This is ********. You can not cancel a show and then demand the new network give it back.
When will the next season begin on NBC, looking forward to watching again and wh are the seasons guest?
Yes I will most definitely watch this show.
I really enjoy this show. Can’t wait to get a listing of upcoming episodes.
Yes, I will watch and record every program. Haven’t missed one yet!
Yes. Definitely will watch
Yes! Can’t wait.
I will be watching the Show
They should pre-screen celebrities ancestry, and find the interesting ones. Every episode is either my ancestors were slaves, or farmers, or somehow effected by antisemitism.
BORING!!!
This applies to the PBS Finding Your Roots also.
Well that was American history and maybe you shouldn’t watch it. Everything aint for everybody.
I will definitely watch, if someone will tell me when it is on!
I will be watching the show because I done business with Ancestry in the past and I did find that fantastic with the results that I got back for my family tree. How wonderful it is to go back so many years in the past.
It gets even more fun and challenging when you start with genetically identified 4th cousins and work your way back to why we are connected.
Have seen all the episodes of Who do you think you are and will continue to watch
Liked that show and glad to hear it’s making a comeback.
Will be watching. Loved the show.