From Executive Producer Lisa Kudrow (“Friends,” “The Comeback”) — in conjunction with her production company Is or Isn’t Entertainment and the U.K.’s Wall to Wall productions, “Who Do You Think You Are?” is an adaptation of the award-winning hit British television documentary series. The seven-episode program will lead celebrities on a journey of self-discovery as they unearth their family trees that reveal surprising, inspiring and even tragic stories that are often linked to crucial events in American history.

In the fourth episode, actor, Matthew Broderick is set on finding out the mystery behind his dad’s side of the family, as he has very little knowledge about this history. His search begins with a visit to his sister, Janet in Jersey City, New Jersey who fills Matthew in on the family details that she seems to know. It amazes me how much more she knew than Matthew did about the family. It really makes you ponder what your immediate family knows about the family that you don’t.

So next, Matthew visits NYC to look at his Grandfather’s military records and what he finds leads him to a battlefield in France. What he finds is quite remarkable and it doesn’t end there as he then heads to Connecticut to find out about his Grandmother’s history and after words to Atlanta to pay respects at his Great Great Grandfather’s grave who apparently fought in Gettysburg.

What Matthew discovers is something to be incredibly proud of, as he comes from a line of war heroes and that is not something to be taken lightly. His history is quite moving and after watching this, Matthew can definitely walk around with pride, appreciation, and respect for those in his family who fought for not only the family but the citizens of this country.

Who Do You Think You Are? premieres March 5th at 8/7c on NBC.