Upcoming Family History Shows

The Generations Project. BYU Television

Monday nights, 8 p.m.

The Generations Project is a new reality series that helps those who have questions about their family history investigate their own identities by walking in the shoes of their ancestors. As they undertake these journeys, they often uncover the hidden identities in family pasts, and come to see that in many cases the best way to know who you are is to know who you came from.

Faces of America (PBS)

Premieres Wednesday, February 10, 8/9 p.m. ET

What made America? What makes us? These two questions are at the heart of the new PBS series Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Building on the success of his series African American Lives (called by the New York Times "the most exciting and stirring documentary on any subject to appear on television in a long time,") and African American Lives 2, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. again turns to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 12 renowned Americans.

Who do you think you are? (NBC).

Premieres Friday, March 5th 8/7c

NBC's commitment to bringing A-list talent to its 2009-2010 primetime schedule includes a unique and personal glimpse into the lives of favorite celebrities. In each episode of Who Do You Think You Are? a celebrity embarks on a journey of self-discovery and unearths his or her family tree - revealing surprising, inspiring and sometimes tragic stories that are often linked to events in American history. Share intimate moments with the stars as they learn about their past, and how the struggles of their ancestors have shaped today's world. Stars include Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Susan Sarandon. NBC is also partnering with Ancestry.com to create a unique interactive microsite and an opportunity for viewers to trace their own roots.