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Inside the Actors Studio is a talk TV series that premiered on Bravo on August 14, 1994. It has 24 seasons and 303 episodes so far. The latest episode, Season 23 Episode 8, aired on December 15, 2019.

James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.

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303 episodes · 24 seasons

Season 1

1994 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

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  1. E15

    15. William Goldman

    Finale Air date TBA
  2. E14

    14. Olympia Dukakis

    Air date TBA
  3. E13

    13. Mary Stuart Masterson

    Air date TBA
  4. E12

    12. Sydney Pollack

    Air date TBA
  5. E11

    11. Neil Simon

  6. E10

    10. Estelle Parsons

    Air date TBA
  7. E9

    9. Arthur Penn

    Air date TBA
  8. E8

    8. Arthur Miller

    Air date TBA
  9. E7

    7. Dennis Hopper

    Air date TBA
  10. E6

    6. Sally Field

    Air date TBA
  11. E5

    5. Shelley Winters

  12. E4

    4. Sidney Lumet

  13. E3

    3. Alec Baldwin

  14. E2

    2. Stephen Sondheim

  15. E1

    1. Paul Newman

Season 2

1995 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

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  1. E12

    12. Martin Landau

  2. E11

    11. Stanley Donen

  3. E10

    10. Gene Wilder

  4. E9

    9. Christopher Walken

  5. E8

    8. Carol Burnett

  6. E7

    7. Jessica Lange

  7. E6

    6. Ellen Burstyn

  8. E5

    5. Holly Hunter

  9. E4

    4. Glenn Close

  10. E3

    3. Matthew Broderick

  11. E2

    2. Faye Dunaway

  12. E1

    1. Lee Grant

Season 3

13 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago

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    13. Billy Crystal

  2. E12

    12. Willem Dafoe

    Air date TBA
  3. E11

    11. Anthony Quinn

  4. E10

    10. Meg Ryan

    Air date TBA
  5. E9

    9. Julia Roberts

    Air date TBA
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    8. Mike Nichols

    Air date TBA
  7. E7

    7. Tommy Lee Jones

    Air date TBA
  8. E6

    6. Matt Dillon

    Air date TBA
  9. E5

    5. Christopher Reeve

    Air date TBA
  10. E4

    4. Anjelica Huston

    Air date TBA
  11. E3

    3. Nathan Lane

    Air date TBA
  12. E2

    2. Norman Jewison

    Air date TBA
  13. E1

    1. Mark Rydell

    Air date TBA

Season 4

1998 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Susan Sarandon

    Finale
  2. E12

    12. Kathy Bates

  3. E11

    11. Gary Sinise

  4. E10

    10. Jack Lemmon

  5. E9

    9. Whoopi Goldberg

  6. E8

    8. Danny Glover

    Danny Glover speaks about his style, his portrayal of famous figures, his charity work and his San Francisco heritage.

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    7. Sir Anthony Hopkins

  8. E6

    6. Martin Short

  9. E5

    5. Lauren Bacall

  10. E4

    4. Anne Jackson

  11. E3

    3. Eli Wallach

  12. E2

    2. Shirley MacLaine

  13. E1

    1. Harvey Keitel

Season 5

1998 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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    19. Tom Hanks

    Finale
  2. E17

    17. Episode 17

  3. E16

    16. Episode 16

  4. E15

    15. Jerry Lewis

  5. E14

    14. Peter Falk

  6. E13

    13. Ellen Barkin

  7. E12

    12. Kim Basinger

  8. E11

    11. Jennifer Jason Leigh

  9. E10

    10. Tim Robbins

    Air date TBA
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    9. Steven Spielberg

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    8. Robert De Niro

    In this no-holds-barred meeting, the veteran Hollywood actor talks in depth about his career which spans blockbluster films across several decades.

  12. E7

    7. Sean Penn

    Actor Sean Penn is profiled and interviewed about his career.

  13. E6

    6. Sharon Stone

  14. E5

    5. Ron Howard

    Actor-director Ron Howard talks about growing up on television as Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days." Also: his approach as a director on films like "Splash," "Night Shift," "Parenthood" and "Apollo 13."

  15. E4

    4. Donald Sutherland

  16. E3

    3. Laurence Fishburne

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    2. John Hurt

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    1. Meryl Streep

Season 6

1999 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Sigourney Weaver

    Finale
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    12. Harrison Ford

    The versatile leading man fills the host and the studio audience in on his unusual entrance to acting and the details of his illustrious film career.

  3. E11

    11. Alan Alda

  4. E10

    10. Philip Seymour Hoffman

  5. E9

    9. Kevin Spacey

    The well-established actor discusses his rise from underdog to premiere Hollywood and stage star.

  6. E8

    8. Andy Garcia

  7. E7

    7. James Woods

  8. E6

    6. Geena Davis

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    5. Sir Michael Caine

    The world-renouned British actor talks in length about his roots and his subsequent illustrious career.

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    4. Tom Hanks

  11. E3

    3. Sylvester Stallone

    Actor/Director Sylvester Stallone is interviewed on his career.

  12. E2

    2. Mary Tyler Moore

  13. E1

    1. Billy Joel

Season 7

2000 · 19 episodes · Last episode: 25 years ago

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  1. E19

    19. Roseanne

    Finale
  2. E18

    18. Burt Reynolds

  3. E17

    17. Antonio Banderas

  4. E16

    16. Melanie Griffith

  5. E15

    15. Robin Williams

    The enduringly popular, quick-witted comic turned actor takes the chair in this hilarious episode.

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    14. Francis Ford Coppola

    One of the all-time great directors takes the stage to compare notes on his signature directing style, his relationship with his actors and the support of his family and the importance of all these factors on his work.

  7. E13

    13. Helen Hunt

    The gifted female lead actress talks about her well-steeped dramatic heritage and steady rise to success.

  8. E12

    12. Gwyneth Paltrow

  9. E11

    11. Michael Douglas

  10. E10

    10. Mike Myers

    Interview with Mike Myers, who shot to fame with Wayne's World in 1992 before going on to create the Austin Powers movies and provide the voice of animated ogre Shrek

  11. E9

    9. Ned Beatty

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    8. Ben Affleck

    The charismatic character actor discusses his on-screen personas, his writing career, his relationship with fellow actor Matt Damon and all points in-between.

  13. E7

    7. Ed Harris

  14. E6

    6. Spike Lee

  15. E5

    5. Gabriel Byrne

  16. E4

    4. Richard Dreyfuss

  17. E3

    3. James Caan

  18. E2

    2. Val Kilmer

    Air date TBA
  19. E1

    1. Bernadette Peters

Season 8

2001 · 19 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago

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  1. E19

    19. Johnny Depp

    Finale

    The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.

  2. E18

    18. Billy Bob Thornton

  3. E17

    17. Vanessa Redgrave

  4. E16

    16. Benicio del Toro

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    15. Samuel L. Jackson

    In opposition to the forecefully assertive and violent on-screen personas he often portrays, this laid-back actor calmly reveals the situations of his early life, his choice to become a performer and his hobbies and interests.

  6. E14

    14. Hugh Grant

  7. E13

    13. Richard Gere

  8. E12

    12. Ethan Hawke

  9. E11

    11. Dennis Quaid

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    10. Sir Ben Kingsley

  11. E9

    9. Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker discusses her career and ambitions, charting a life of performing from stage school to movie success. Presented by James Lipton

  12. E8

    8. Debra Winger

  13. E7

    7. Stockard Channing

  14. E6

    6. Will Smith

    The good-natured family-friendly actor and all-round entertainer shows the audience why he is one of the most well-liked people in Hollywood.

  15. E5

    5. Kevin Costner

  16. E4

    4. Bruce Willis

  17. E3

    3. Kevin Kline

  18. E2

    2. Gene Hackman

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    1. Ben Stiller

    The world-renouned comedic actor looks back on a life lived constantly in showbusiness, his appearances on various television shows and his breakthrough into the world of movies.

Season 9

2002 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago

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    17. Jeff Bridges

    Finale
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    16. Martin Sheen

  3. E15

    15. Joanne Woodward

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    14. Jeremy Irons

  5. E13

    13. John Travolta

    Actor John Travolta is interviewed on his career.

  6. E12

    12. Renee Zellweger

    In her short but illustrious career this actress has demonstrated remarkable skill and committment to her film roles and picked up numerous awards, which she discusses at length.

  7. E11

    11. Drew Barrymore

    The charming actress discusses the challenges of being a child actor, her teenage struggle with drugs and her transformation into a venerable leading lady.

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    10. Nicolas Cage

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    9. The Cast of The Simpsons

  10. E8

    8. Edward Norton

  11. E7

    7. Julianne Moore

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    6. Martin Scorsese

    Vaunted director Martin Scorsese looks back at the highlights of his well-loved works, discusses his choice to become a filmmaker and his continued passion for celluloid.

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    5. Sir Ian McKellen

    The legendary Shakesperian thespian talks frankly about his upbringing, mutitude of roles and the difficulties caused by his homosexuality.

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    4. Pierce Brosnan

  15. E3

    3. Jeanne Moreau

  16. E2

    2. Juliette Binoche

  17. E1

    1. Sissy Spacek

Season 10

2003 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 22 years ago

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  1. E17

    17. Episode 17

    Finale
  2. E16

    16. 10th Anniversary Special

    Inside the Actor's Studio, 10th Anniversary

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    15. Bette Midler

  4. E14

    14. Barbra Streisand

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    13. Kate Winslet

    The beautifully vivacious, multi-award winning yet down-to-earth English actress, recently a mother at the time of broadcast, visits the studio.

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    12. Hugh Jackman

    The talented Australian takes to the chair to chronicle his fast rise to fame in a variety of different films, as well as touching on his unusual upbringing.

  7. E11

    11. Jay Leno

  8. E10

    10. Diane Lane

  9. E9

    9. Charlize Theron

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    8. Tom Cruise

    The constantly popular actor enthusiastically responds to James Liptons questions, including those dealing with his various relationships over the years and his choice to become a Scientologist.

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    7. Russell Crowe

    The hugely popular Australian actor discusses his sudden rise to A-list status, his unusual upbringing and his often tempestuous, misunderstood relationship with the press.

  12. E6

    6. Naomi Watts

  13. E5

    5. Jude Law

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    4. Cate Blanchett

  15. E3

    3. The Cast of Will & Grace

  16. E2

    2. Clint Eastwood

    The writer, director and long-running acclaimed actor draws on over five decades of professional experience in a thrilling dissertation of his successes.

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    1. John Goodman

    The good-humoured and accomplised actor of both hit movies and television shows, dramatic and comedic, takes to the stage to compare notes on his auspicious vocation.

Season 11

2004 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

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  1. E24

    24. Michael J. Fox

    Finale
  2. E23

    23. Rosie O'Donnell

  3. E22

    22. Elton John

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    21. Jodie Foster

  5. E20

    20. The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

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    19. Angelina Jolie

    The hugely successful actress takes the chair and answers the questions about her career, love and life with candour and charm.

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    18. Jane Fonda

  8. E17

    17. David Duchovny

    James Lipton interviews David Duchovny about his acting career.

  9. E16

    16. Owen Wilson

  10. E15

    15. Val Kimer

  11. E14

    14. Colin Farrell

  12. E13

    13. Robert Redford

  13. E12

    12. Kiefer Sutherland

    Son of esteemed actor Donald Sutherland, Keifer discusses how his life is steeped in acting tradition and his own recognition came as both a television and film star.

  14. E11

    11. Cameron Diaz

    The beautiful and talented actress mentions her Californian upbringing, Cuba heritage and incredible success as the leading lady in many blockbuster films, plus her love of rock music.

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    10. Morgan Freeman

    The versatile, highly-skilled, softly spoken veteran takes the time to describe his life, his surprise at his success and his intentions to keep acting for as long as posslble.

  16. E9

    9. Salma Hayek

    The beautiful and talented actress enlightens the audience about her struggles to become a leading lady and how much she intends to make the most of her accomplishments.

  17. E8

    8. Jamie Foxx

    James Lipton interviews Jamie Foxx.

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    7. Natalie Portman

    The former Harvard graduate and runaway success story takes the chair and discusses her mixed roots, her response to being cast in so many successful films and her plans for the future.

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    6. Mark Wahlberg

  20. E5

    5. Jennifer Connelly

    The former child actor turned A-list actress discusses her many awards for both her roles and her looks, and her beginnings in New York state.

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    4. George Carlin

    New York comedian George Carlin fields questions about his long-running standup career, his many dislikes and the nature of life in this frank and revealing interview session.

  22. E3

    3. William H. Macy

    The prolific award-winning character actor discusses his unique approach to his roles, the variety of them and the implications of his portrayals now his has a family.

  23. E2

    2. James Gandolfini

  24. E1

    1. Jennifer Lopez

Season 12

2005 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

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    20. Al Pacino

    Finale

    One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.

  2. E19

    19. Teri Hatcher

    The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.

  3. E18

    18. Hugh Laurie

    Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.

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    17. Robert Downey Jr.

    It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.

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    16. Dustin Hoffman

    A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.

  6. E15

    15. Tim Allen

  7. E14

    14. Don Cheadle

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    13. Tom Hanks (II)

    Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.

  9. E12

    12. The Casts of Law & Order

  10. E11

    11. Dave Chappelle

    Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."

  11. E10

    10. Liza Minnelli

  12. E9

    9. Martin Lawrence

  13. E8

    8. Ralph Fiennes

  14. E7

    7. Queen Latifah

  15. E6

    6. Barbara Walters

  16. E5

    5. The Cast of the Producers

    The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.

  17. E4

    4. Michael J. Fox

    The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.

  18. E3

    3. Rosie O'Donnell

    Air date TBA
  19. E2

    2. Elton John

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    1. Jodie Foster

    James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."

Season 13

2006 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

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  1. E15

    15. John Cusack

    Finale

    The coolly charismatic actor recounts events from his interesting 25-year career, including his penchant for delivering soulful monologues in the rain.

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    14. Halle Berry

    This actress, often voted high on "most beautiful people" lists, discusses her difficult upbringing and her perserverance to get into showbizness despite opposition.

  3. E13

    13. Alec Baldwin (II)

    James Lipton talks to Alec Baldwin about his career since his original 1994 appearance on the show, and his recent foray into television.

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    12. Sir Anthony Hopkins (II)

    Acclaimed actor and proud owner of a knighthood, Sir Anthony Hopkins returns to talk to James Lipton about his continually successful career on screen and stage.

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    11. Billy Crystal (II)

    Actor/comedian Billy Crystal makes a second visit to the show to talk with James Lipton about his work in films.

  6. E10

    10. Charlie Sheen

    James Lipton talks to Charlie Sheen about his various film and TV roles.

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    9. Michelle Pfeiffer

    James Lipton looks back at Pfeiffer's career. She returns to the screen after a 5 year absence with a role in the remake of Hairspray, and delves into the execution of her other well-loved characters.

  8. E8

    8. Kyra Sedgwick

    Actress Kyra Sedgwick is interviewed about her career and movie & TV roles.

  9. E7

    7. Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    James Lipton interviews Julia-Louis Dreyfus about her various acting roles.

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    6. Mark Ruffalo

    Host Robert Linton talks to Mark Ruffalo about his various roles.

  11. E5

    5. Chris Rock

    Robert Lipton interviews comedian/actor Chris Rock about his career and background.

  12. E4

    4. Diana Ross

    Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.

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    3. Matt Damon

    The writer/actor and all-around nice guy discusses how he slowly but surely rose to fame with persistance and support from friends and family, becoming one of the best-paid and most admired performers in the business.

  14. E2

    2. Eddie Murphy

    The comedic actor discusses his huge successes, his big break and his ever-aspirational outlook on life.

  15. E1

    1. Forest Whitaker

    Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.

Season 14

2008 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

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    4. Christian Slater

    Finale
  2. E3

    3. Brooke Shields

    A conversation with Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn, who retraces her career journey and discusses her books, her tattoo and her mother's death. Highlighted films include "The Sugarland Express" (1974) and "The First Wives Club" (1996).

  3. E2

    2. Mike Myers

  4. E1

    1. Sarah Jessica Parker

Season 15

2008 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago

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  1. E15

    15. Amy Poehler

    Finale
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    14. The Cast of Family Guy

    Seth MacFarlane and company discuss the tempestuous tenure of one of the most loved risque animated shows on television, as well as recounting how they came to work together in the first place.

  3. E13

    13. Jason Bateman

  4. E12

    12. Mickey Rourke

  5. E11

    11. Judd Apatow

  6. E10

    10. Danny DeVito

    James Lipton interviews Danny DeVito, who became one of cinema's most popular comic actors with roles in films including Romancing the Stone, Twins and Ruthless People

  7. E9

    9. Denis Leary

  8. E8

    8. Anthony LaPaglia

  9. E7

    7. Conan O'Brien

  10. E6

    6. Ricky Gervais

  11. E5

    5. Laura Linney

  12. E4

    4. Josh Brolin

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    3. Daniel Radcliffe

  14. E2

    2. James Lipton

  15. E1

    1. Goldie Hawn

Season 16

2009 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago

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    6. Betty White

    Finale
  2. E5

    5. Sean Combs

    James Lipton interviews hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who discusses his turbulent upbringing, exuberant public persona and the death of rapper and close friend Notorious BIG

  3. E4

    4. James Cameron

  4. E3

    3. Kate Hudson

  5. E2

    2. Bon Jovi

    James Lipton interviews the band, Bon Jovi. Among other things, they talk about other band names that were discussed.

  6. E1

    1. Hilary Swank

    Actress Hilary Swank becomes the third youngest woman ever to win two Oscars for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.'

Season 17

2010 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago

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  1. E8

    8. Brad Pitt

    Finale

    Brad Pitt casts light on his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.

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    7. George Clooney

  3. E6

    6. Jennifer Aniston

  4. E5

    5. Cast of Modern Family

    James Lipton set aside a special hour-long broadcast of 'Inside the Actors Studio for the adult castmembers from 'Modern Family.' To keep things interesting -- and a little confusing if you were trying to watch this while multitasking -- Lipton decided to interview both the actors and the characters they play on television.

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    4. Bradley Cooper

    Bradley Cooper, star of The Hangover, Limitless and the big-screen adaptation of The A-Team, discusses his life and career.

  6. E3

    3. Colin Firth

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    2. Jim Carrey

  8. E1

    1. James Franco

    James Franco, star of 2010's "127 Hours," 2008's "Milk" and the Spider-Man film franchise, chats about his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.

Season 18

2012 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago

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    6. Liam Neeson

    Finale

    An insight into the life and career of Liam Neeson, the Northern Ireland-born star of Schindler's List, Michael Collins, Taken and Batman Begins.

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    5. Jennifer Aniston

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    4. Cast of Mad Men

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    3. Cast of Glee

    It is time for fans to unleash their inner gleek as Bravo Media welcomes the cast and creator of the hit television series, "Glee," to the "Inside the Actors Studio" stage, premiering on Monday, April 9th at 8pm et/pt. Currently in its 18th season, host James Lipton is joined by cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and co-creator Ryan Murphy. From Chris Colfer's never-before-seen audition tape to Lea Michele's first big break on Broadway to Cory Monteith's troubled past, no stone is left unturned as they give viewers an inside look into their fascinating careers and reveal behind-the-scene stories from the set of the hit series.

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    2. Brad Pitt

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    1. George Clooney

Season 19

2013 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Jim Parsons

    Finale

    Actor Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") talks about his life and career.

  2. E12

    12. Sting

    Musician Sting discusses his life and career, from his time with the rock band The Police to the score he wrote for the Broadway musical "The Last Ship."

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    11. Mariska Hargitay

    Actress Mariska Hargitay discusses her role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and what it was like to grow up as the daughter of actors Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay.

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    10. Robin Williams

    Commemorating the life and career of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams.

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    9. How I Met Your Mother

    The cast of "How I Met Your Mother" discusses the series.

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    8. Matthew McConaughey

    The actor discusses the unconventional start to his career and his various roles, including his part "Dallas Buyers Club," which earned him a Golden Globe Award.

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    7. Amy Adams

    Actress Amy Adams discusses her career, including her leading role in "American Hustle," which earned her a Golden Globe.

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    6. Bruce Dern and Laura Dern

    Bruce Dern and Laura Dern's individual careers, their personal relationship, and details about their lives and accomplishments.

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    5. Cast and Creator of Arrested Development

    Cast members and the creator of "Arrested Development" reunite.

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    4. Jake Gyllenhaal

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    3. 250th Special

    Bravo Media's Emmy-nominated series Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, reaches a milestone of 250 episodes with a two-hour event on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 pm. Lipton sits down for new interviews with former guests including Actors Studio alumnus Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken, Barbara Walters, Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Ellen Burstyn, and Spike Lee. Notable fans of the show including Katie Couric, Donald Trump and Sugar Ray Leonard share their favorite guests and moments from the past 19 seasons.

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    2. Tina Fey

    Comic and actress Tina Fey discusses her comedy roots in Chicago, being a writer for 'Saturday Night Live,' hosting the Golden Globe Awards, and impersonating Sarah Palin.

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    1. Hugh Jackman

    Hugh Jackman's second appearance on Inside the Actor'S Studio

Season 20

2014 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    6. Jim Parsons

    Finale

    Parsons delves into his Houston theater roots that have stayed with him throughout his career, his consistent connection to his late father which he experiences in his everyday life, and what he deems his perfectly “boring” relationship with partner Todd Spiewak.

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    5. Neil Patrick Harris

    James Lipton interviews Neil Patrick Harris, who casts light on his multidimensional career, how he reinvented himself after starring in TV's "Doogie Howser, M.D." and how he prepared for his role in Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

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    4. Sting

    Lipton sits down with world-renowned musician, actor, author and composer Sting to discuss everything from his time with The Police to his forthcoming Broadway musical The Last Ship,

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    3. Mariska Hargitay

    James Lipton interviews Mariska Hargitay, who discusses growing up as the daughter of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, auditioning for roles, and working with George Clooney and Anthony Edwards on "ER."

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    2. The Cast of How I Met Your Mother

    James Lipton interviews the cast of TV's "How I Met Your Mother," including Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders.

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    1. Matthew McConaughey

    Matthew McConaughey reflects on his life and career. McConaughey discusses his break into film with 1993's "Dazed and Confused", his decision to play riskier characters, and his preparation for the film "Dallas Buyers Club."

Season 21

2015 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    6. Christopher Meloni

    Finale
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    5. The Cast of The Walking Dead

    James Lipton welcomes the cast of AMC’s critically-acclaimed horror drama, The Walking Dead. Cast members Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun and executive producers Robert Kirkman and Scott M. Gimple join Lipton to discuss the history of this renowned series just days before season six continues with its midseason premiere on Sunday, February 14.

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    4. Jeff Daniels

    Emmy-winning actor, musician and playwright Jeff Daniels discusses his recent role of John Sculley in the critically-acclaimed film, Steve Jobs, and his upcoming Broadway run starring in Blackbird, beginning February 2016.

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    3. Steve Carell

    Host James Lipton interviews Steve Carell, who talks about his early years at the Second City comedy troupe, his segue from the small screen to the silver screen, his films and his affinity for portraying "losers."

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    2. Bryan Cranston

    Host Lipton sits down with four-time Emmy-winner and critically acclaimed thespian Bryan Cranston in light of his titular role in the new biographical drama film, Trumbo. Through the episode, Cranston intimately recalls his early days and carefully navigates some of his most well-known roles and the challenges that came along with them, including how he shaped his quirky paternal character, Hal, in Malcom in the Middle, and how he drew inspiration from his own broken father when creating his vision for the iconic character of Walter White. Viewers will also be heartened to learn of the actor’s powerful thoughts while shooting one of the most pivotal scenes from Breaking Bad, as well as what Cranston believes to be Walter’s ultimate "truth."

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    1. Sarah Silverman

    A laugh-out-loud episode with iconic stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman. Host James Lipton sits down with the two-time Emmy-winning performer in anticipation of her leading role in the upcoming film, I Smile Back. With a versatile career including film, television, stand-up comedy, and more, Silverman takes the audience from her childhood to the established success she endures today.

Season 22

2016 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    16. Episode 16

  2. E15

    15. Episode 15

  3. E14

    14. Episode 14

  4. E13

    13. Episode 13

  5. E12

    12. Episode 12

  6. E11

    11. Episode 11

  7. E10

    10. Episode 10

  8. E9

    9. Episode 9

  9. E8

    8. Episode 8

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    7. Ted Danson

    Finale
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    6. Kristen Wiig

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    5. Scarlett Johansson

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    4. The Cast of Girls

  14. E3

    3. Cuba Gooding Jr.

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    2. Viola Davis

  16. E1

    1. Jessica Chastain

    James Lipton interviews Jessica Chastain, who traces her rise to Hollywood stardom from humble beginnings. She also discusses her theater training at Julliard and her career-altering films, such as "Salomé," "A Most Violent Year" and "Zero Dark Thirty."

Season 23

2019 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    8. Episode 8

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    7. Episode 7

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    6. Episode 6

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    5. Episode 5

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    4. Episode 4

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    3. Episode 3

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    2. Episode 2

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    1. Episode 1

Inside the Actors Studio Season 24 release dates →

Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.

Cast & crew

  • Anthony Hopkins

    Anthony Hopkins

    Self

  • Edward Norton

    Edward Norton

    Self

  • Alec Baldwin

    Alec Baldwin

    Self

  • Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Self

  • Mike Myers

    Mike Myers

    Self

  • Lauren Bacall

    Lauren Bacall

    Self

  • Anne Jackson

    Anne Jackson

    Self

  • Shirley MacLaine

    Shirley MacLaine

    Self

  • Harvey Keitel

    Harvey Keitel

    Self

  • Eli Wallach

    Eli Wallach

    Self

  • Danny Glover

    Danny Glover

    Self

  • Whoopi Goldberg

    Whoopi Goldberg

    Self

  • Gary Sinise

    Gary Sinise

    Self

  • Jack Lemmon

    Jack Lemmon

    Self

  • Kathy Bates

    Kathy Bates

    Self

  • Susan Sarandon

    Susan Sarandon

    Self

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