Actor/Director Bill Paxton researches his paternal lineage, uncovering the captivating life of an ancestor who was a war hero in an historic battle and who shaped politics and society during a turbulent era.

As Bill Paxton uncovers facts about his ancestor's role in the American Revolution, he also learns a surprising history lesson.

Studying the annals of southwest Virginia, Bill Paxton surmises how his ancestor, Benjamin Sharp, became such a powerful force in government.

Melissa Etheridge's ancestor Charlotte weds the father of her first child, born out of wedlock, and has another child with him...just six months after the legal union.

As Melissa Etheridge learns more about her successful, wealthy ancestors, she asks a historian how a family can go from having it all to having nothing within a matter of generations

Melissa Etheridge digs into her French roots and finds a family shaken by a scandalous lawsuit; a turbulent relationship entangled with tragedy; and an adventuresome ancestor who prospered in colonial America.

This is Life LIVE 4-day event premieres Sunday, April 23 at 10/9c.

Ericka’s journey to her sister and Tanner’s journey to walk culminated in two powerful live moments.

While Ryan was finally ready to come out to his mother, Heather hoped to see her kids’ faces for the first time. Both chose to share their revealing moment live.

Nathalie received the gift of sound, and Monique gave the ultimate gift of forgiveness to a drunk driver who changed her life forever. These stirring moments were captured live on the third episode of This Is Life Live.

In the final episode, we witnessed an incredible act of kindness from a stranger and the revealing bond between two best friends.

After a tragic motorcycle accident left Tanner wheelchair-bound, he was determined to surprise his family by walking to his bride at his wedding. Watch the magical moment filmed live.

When Ericka finally meets her half-sister, Tiffany, she’s worried how to break the news that their shared father has passed away. Watch the emotional reunion filmed live.

After traveling across the world to pursue his passion of baseball, Ryan finally gained the courage come out to his mother. Watch her live reaction.

Heather suffers from Stargardt Disease and is legally blind. With new technology, she can see her children for the first time. Watch the live moment she she lays eyes on her daughter’s face.

Nathalie is a deaf mother of two young girls who dreams of hearing her daughter say “I love you.” Watch the live moment she greets her family after getting a cochlear implant.