Genealogy Television Series
There are numerous documentary television series available on genealogy and family tree research. Some of the more popular series research the ancestry and family trees of celebrities, while others research non-celebrities, and some include the results of DNA ethnicity testing and DNA matching. These series can be of interest whether you are a beginner or an expert. The availability of a given series will vary based on your country, streaming provider, etc. The photo shown above reflects the UK version of Who Do You Think You Are?, and was sourced here and edited via Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Genealogy Television Series
Listed below are some television documentaries on genealogy and family tree research. Some of the more popular series research the ancestry and family trees of celebrities, while others research non-celebrities, and some include the results of DNA ethnicity testing and DNA matching. If you know of any other series, please kindly let me know. Click on each toggle to expand it and reveal further details.
DNA Detectives (2015-2017)
Faces of America (2010)
Finding Your Roots (2012-2021)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Genealogy Roadshow (2013-2016)
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The Genetic Detective (2020+)
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Heir Hunters (2007-2017)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
The Human Family Tree (2009)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
A New Leaf (2019)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Roots Less Traveled (2020)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Who Do You Think You Are? (US Version 2010-2018+)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Who Do You Think You Are? (UK Version 2004-2020)
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My Family Secrets Revealed (2019)
Murder, Mystery, and My Family (2018-2020)
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Long Lost Family (2016-2019)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Genealogy Television Dramas
Listed below are some fictional television dramas. Depending on your television entertainment viewing preferences, these fictional dramas might be of interest to genealogists, as family tree research is part of the plot. If you know of any other series or movies, please kindly let me know. Click on each toggle to expand it and reveal further details.
Family Tree (2013)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
A New Leaf (2019)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Roots Less Traveled (2020)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Who Do You Think You Are? (US Version 2010-2018+)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Who Do You Think You Are? (UK Version 2004-2020)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
My Family Secrets Revealed (2019)
Murder, Mystery, and My Family (2018-2020)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Long Lost Family (2016-2019)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Genealogy Instructional Videos
Listed below are some instructional and educational videos about genealogy and family tree research. This video list is personalized, and includes tips, techniques, and practices that I have applied to my own research, or have found helpful, even as reminders and refreshers. If you know of other videos that you found helpful, please kindly let me know. The videos are grouped together by topic. Click on each toggle to expand it and reveal further details.
DNA Detectives (2015-2017)
Faces of America (2010)
Finding Your Roots (2012-2021)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Genealogy Roadshow (2013-2016)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
The Genetic Detective (2020+)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
Heir Hunters (2007-2017)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021
The Human Family Tree (2009)
Summary Updated February 15, 2021