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The Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 1 - Courteney Cox
    8.3/10(49 votes)

    #1 - Courteney Cox

    S9:E1

    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 an ancestor who's one of European history's most famous characters

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 2 - Julie Bowen
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Julie Bowen

    S9:E2

    Julie Bowen makes a shocking discovery that a beloved relative lead a nefarious organization that triggered a dark chapter of U.S. history; and uncovers another ancestor who risked everything to fight for the lives and freedom of African Americans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 3 - Jennifer Grey
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Jennifer Grey

    S9:E3

    Jennifer Grey discovers much more about the grandfather she thought she knew 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 4 - Noah Wyle
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Noah Wyle

    S9:E4

    Noah Wyle investigates his maternal family line, discovering an ancestor who was catapulted into one of America's biggest wars, and whose life spiraled out of control from remarkable success to a shocking and tragic end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 5 - Jessica Biel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Jessica Biel

    S9:E5

    Jessica Biel hunts for the truth behind family lore surrounding the death of an ancestor. She also makes two shocking discoveries that shake everything she knows about her heritage to the core.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 6 - Smokey Robinson
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Smokey Robinson

    S9:E6

    Motown legend and icon, 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 7 - John Stamos
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #7 - John Stamos

    S9:E7

    Actor John Stamos explores his Greek heritage for the first time and discovers an explosive feud that shattered his grandfather's childhood. He also meets a relative he never knew and hears firsthand about his family's enduring strength.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Who Do You Think You Are? Season 9 Episode 8 - Liv Tyler
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Liv Tyler

    S9:E8

    Actress Liv Tyler unravels the mystery of her father Steven Tyler’s maternal family line, uncovering ancestors who took part in famous American battles. She also learns the shocking truths that will change the way she sees herself, and her family, forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Courteney Cox" is the best rated episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" season 9. It scored 8.3/10 based on 49 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/5/2017. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Julie Bowen".