Who Do You Think You Are? USA

Award‑winning actress Allison Janney, known for her work on stage, film and television, embarks on a genealogical journey through extensive research and archival records. In doing so she discovers a connection linking her ancestry to some of the earliest British settlers in America.

The programme is a television episode that centres on Allison Janney, an actress whose work spans stage, film and television and has earned her multiple awards. It presents her as the sole focus of the broadcast, offering viewers a look at her personal quest rather than a scripted drama or fictional narrative. In the episode Janney embarks on a genealogical investigation, following the branches of her own family tree. As she pieces together records and stories from her ancestors, she uncovers a surprising connection that links her lineage directly to some of the earliest British settlers who came to America. The core of the show follows this discovery, highlighting how her personal history intersects with the broader story of early colonial migration. The final segment of the programme ties the newly revealed ancestry to those pioneering individuals, showing how Janney’s family line is woven into the fabric of America’s first British communities. By tracing these roots, the episode provides a concise yet compelling portrait of how an award‑winning performer can find herself linked to a foundational chapter of the nation’s history.