The BEST episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? (AU) season 5

Every episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (AU) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? (AU) season 5!

Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past. Taking us to all corners of Australia and the globe are six stories of individuals seeking to find the definitive answer to where they came from. Along the way secrets are uncovered and histories are revealed—from adultery and madness to children born out of wedlock and even the whiff of a right royal scandal—with each individual discovering that their ancestors form an integral part of not only their own identity, but that of the nation. Combining emotional and personal journeys with big-picture history, these inspiring and sometimes challenging stories remind us how Australians have come to be the people that we are today. Considering Australia’s multicultural background, this is a global story, with each celebrity tracing their ancestors around the world. They travel to the places where their forebears would have lived, loved and died, and learn about the hardships and hurdles their ancestors overcame. This is a fascinating chronicle of the social, ethnic and cultural evolution of Australia’s national identity.

Last Updated: 5/14/2024Network: SBSStatus: Continuing
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Don Hany
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8.33
3 votes

#1 - Don Hany

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2013

On the trail of his ancestors, actor Don Hany journeys to the heart of Europe to investigate his controversial Hungarian grandfather, who was caught up in a Cold War flashpoint.

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Adam Hills
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8.00
2 votes

#2 - Adam Hills

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2013

Comedian Adam Hills retraces the desperate journeys of his migrant ancestors, torn apart by war and prejudice as they search for a new life.

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Lex Marinos
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7.67
3 votes

#3 - Lex Marinos

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2013

On the trail of his ancestors, actor Lex Marinos journeys into Australia’s colonial past to investigate an ancestor accused of a terrible crime.

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Asher Keddie
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7.00
2 votes

#4 - Asher Keddie

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2013

Actress Asher Keddie sets out to find the origins of her creative passions, discovering a story from the past with eerie parallels to her own life.

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Rove McManus
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7.00
1 votes

#5 - Rove McManus

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/2013

Entertainer Rove McManus discovers his Great Grandfather’s role in the violent Kimberley frontier, and the astonishing source of his own creative gifts.

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John Howard
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7.00
1 votes

#6 - John Howard

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/2013

Actor John Howard follows his Grandfather’s trail through the horrors of the Great War, finding a promising military career ruined by a single regrettable act.

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Susie Porter
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6.00
1 votes

#7 - Susie Porter

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2013

Actor Susie Porter's family story charts dramatic advances in the field of mental health treatment in Australia.

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Michael Caton
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0.00
0 votes

#8 - Michael Caton

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2013

By retracing his history, iconic actor Michael Caton will uncover a family tragedy and an ancestor’s involvement in one of Australia’s greatest crime sprees.

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