Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 1 - Eps 2: Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith is an NFL Hall of Fame running back who, since retirement, has devoted himself to business and giving back to the community. But recently, he decided to embark on a journey inward, tracing his family's past. It was a journey that took him beyond his wildest expectations, discovering not only his African roots, but his connections to slave owners in Virginia.
About Who Do You Think You Are?

Title: Who Do You Think You Are?
First Air Date: 2010-03-05
Last Air Date: 2022-08-14
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.6/10 (from 24 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 12
Total Episodes: 85
Network: NBC TLC
Genres: Documentary, Reality
Production Companies: Is or Isn't Entertainment, Wall to Wall
Synopsis
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.