Episode Data

Inside the Actors Studio

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Season 0

• _{Sunday, August 14th, 1994}

  33: Paul Newman - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, August 14th, 1994}

  34: Paul Newman - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, August 14th, 1994}

  35: Paul Newman - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, August 14th, 1994}

  36: Paul Newman - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, December 7th, 1997}

  3: Inside the Actors Studio: A 50 Year Celebration

  The Actors Studio, founded in 1947, gained attention as Brando, James Dean, Tennessee Williams and other early members practiced their new "method" and emerged with a naturalistic style of acting previously unseen in movies.

• _{Sunday, November 29th, 1998}

  4: Robert De Niro - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, November 29th, 1998}

  5: Robert De Niro - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, November 29th, 1998}

  6: Robert De Niro - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, November 29th, 1998}

  7: Robert De Niro - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, January 17th, 1999}

  41: Sean Penn - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, January 17th, 1999}

  42: Sean Penn - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, January 17th, 1999}

  43: Sean Penn - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, January 17th, 1999}

  44: Sean Penn - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, January 17th, 1999}

  45: Sean Penn - Deleted Scenes #5

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  9: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  10: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  11: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  12: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  13: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #5

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  14: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #6

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  15: Robin Williams - Deleted Scenes #7

• _{Sunday, October 14th, 2001}

  2: The 100th Episode - A Celebration

  Will the real James Lipton please stand up? For the first time on television James Lipton appears on stage with his comedic nemesis Will Ferrell, who regularly delivers a devilishly, dead-on parody of Lipton on the venerable late night comedy series "Saturday Night Live." Lipton marks a milestone of his own celebrating his 100th guest, Gene Hackman. While Ferrell's faux Actors Studio guests have included Charles Nelson Reilly, and "Saved by the Bell's" "Screech," Lipton has interviewed 100 of our greatest actors including Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Kevin Spacey, Paul Newman, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jack Lemmon, Anthony Hopkins and many others. All are featured in the special retrospective hour -- with a few surprises thrown in -- followed by a one-hour interview with Gene Hackman.

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  22: Clint Eastwood - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  23: Clint Eastwood - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  24: Clint Eastwood - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  25: Clint Eastwood - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  26: Clint Eastwood - Deleted Scenes #5

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  27: Clint Eastwood - Deleted Scenes #6

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  46: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  47: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  48: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  49: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  50: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #5

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  51: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #6

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  52: Russell Crowe - Deleted Scenes #7

• _{Sunday, January 30th, 2005}

  28: Robert Redford - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, January 30th, 2005}

  29: Robert Redford - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, January 30th, 2005}

  30: Robert Redford - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, January 30th, 2005}

  31: Robert Redford - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, January 30th, 2005}

  32: Robert Redford - Deleted Scenes #5

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  16: Dave Chappelle - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  17: Dave Chappelle - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  18: Dave Chappelle - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  19: Dave Chappelle - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  20: Dave Chappelle - Deleted Scenes #5

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  21: Dave Chappelle - Deleted Scenes #6

• _{Monday, October 2nd, 2006}

  37: Al Pacino - Deleted Scenes #1

• _{Monday, October 2nd, 2006}

  38: Al Pacino - Deleted Scenes #2

• _{Monday, October 2nd, 2006}

  39: Al Pacino - Deleted Scenes #3

• _{Monday, October 2nd, 2006}

  40: Al Pacino - Deleted Scenes #4

• _{Wednesday, March 14th, 2007}

  53: DVD Introduction

  Paul Newman and Robert Redford's introduction to the Icons DVD set

• _{Monday, September 22nd, 2008}

  1: Brooke Shields

  Veteran actress Brooke Shields shares her story of growing up in the spotlight with host James Lipton, from her breakout in 1978's "Pretty Baby" to her latest role as the dynamic film executive Wendy Healy in "Lipstick Jungle."

• _{Monday, November 10th, 2008}

  8: 200th Episode - Hosted by Dave Chapelle

  In the 200th episode, comedian Dave Chappelle interviews host James Lipton. Also, highlights and favorite guests from classic interviews.

• _{Wednesday, May 29th, 2013}

  54: 250th Episode

  Former guests return, including Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken, and Barbara Walters.

• _{Monday, December 5th, 2022}

  55: Treat Williams

  Alec Baldwin interviews guest, Treat Williams. Treat Williams recounts his incredible stage and screen career, from his Broadway debut as Danny Zuko in Grease to his iconic film roles in Hair and Prince of the City.

Season 1

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  8: Arthur Miller

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  10: Estelle Parsons

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  12: Sydney Pollack

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  13: Mary Stuart Masterson

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  14: Olympia Dukakis

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  15: William Goldman

• _{Sunday, June 12th, 1994}

  1: Paul Newman

• _{Sunday, August 14th, 1994}

  2: Alec Baldwin

• _{Sunday, September 11th, 1994}

  3: Stephen Sondheim

• _{Sunday, October 16th, 1994}

  4: Sidney Lumet

• _{Sunday, November 13th, 1994}

  5: Shelley Winters

• _{Wednesday, May 3rd, 1995}

  6: Sally Field

• _{Wednesday, May 10th, 1995}

  7: Dennis Hopper

• _{Sunday, July 9th, 1995}

  11: Neil Simon

• _{Friday, November 22nd, 1996}

  9: Arthur Penn

Season 2

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  11: Stanley Donen

• _{Wednesday, January 17th, 1996}

  2: Faye Dunaway

• _{Friday, January 26th, 1996}

  4: Glenn Close

• _{Wednesday, January 31st, 1996}

  5: Holly Hunter

• _{Sunday, May 5th, 1996}

  3: Matthew Broderick

• _{Wednesday, June 12th, 1996}

  7: Jessica Lange

• _{Wednesday, June 19th, 1996}

  8: Carol Burnett

• _{Wednesday, September 25th, 1996}

  10: Gene Wilder

• _{Wednesday, October 23rd, 1996}

  9: Christopher Walken

• _{Friday, November 1st, 1996}

  12: Martin Landau

• _{Wednesday, December 25th, 1996}

  6: Ellen Burstyn

• _{Wednesday, March 12th, 1997}

  1: Lee Grant

Season 3

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  1: Mark Rydell

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  2: Christopher Reeve

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  4: Angelica Huston

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  5: Norman Jewison

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  6: Matt Dillon

• _{not specified}

  7: Tommy Lee Jones

• _{not specified}

  9: Julia Roberts

• _{not specified}

  10: Meg Ryan

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  11: Anthony Quinn

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  12: Willem Dafoe

• _{Tuesday, January 30th, 1996}

  13: Billy Crystal

• _{Sunday, May 18th, 1997}

  8: Mike Nichols

• _{Sunday, September 21st, 1997}

  3: Nathan Lane

Season 4

• _{Sunday, August 9th, 1998}

  1: Harvey Keitel

• _{Sunday, August 23rd, 1998}

  2: Shirley MacLaine

• _{Sunday, September 6th, 1998}

  3: Eli Wallach

• _{Sunday, September 13th, 1998}

  4: Anne Jackson

• _{Sunday, September 20th, 1998}

  5: Lauren Bacall

• _{Sunday, September 27th, 1998}

  6: Martin Short

• _{Sunday, October 4th, 1998}

  7: Sir Anthony Hopkins

• _{Sunday, October 11th, 1998}

  8: Danny Glover

  The popular and influential African-American actor speaks candidly about his style, his potrayal of famous figures, his charity work and his San Francisco heritage.

• _{Sunday, October 18th, 1998}

  9: Whoopi Goldberg

• _{Sunday, October 25th, 1998}

  10: Jack Lemmon

• _{Sunday, November 1st, 1998}

  11: Gary Sinise

• _{Sunday, November 8th, 1998}

  12: Kathy Bates

• _{Sunday, November 15th, 1998}

  13: Susan Sarandon

Season 5

• _{Sunday, November 22nd, 1998}

  1: Meryl Streep

• _{Sunday, November 29th, 1998}

  2: John Hurt

• _{Sunday, December 6th, 1998}

  3: Laurence Fishburne

• _{Sunday, December 13th, 1998}

  4: Donald Sutherland

• _{Sunday, January 3rd, 1999}

  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."

• _{Sunday, January 10th, 1999}

  6: Sharon Stone

• _{Sunday, January 17th, 1999}

  7: Sean Penn

  Actor Sean Penn is profiled and interviewed about his career.

• _{Sunday, January 31st, 1999}

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 14th, 1999}

  9: Steven Spielberg

• _{Sunday, July 11th, 1999}

  11: Jennifer Jason Leigh

• _{Sunday, July 18th, 1999}

  12: Kim Basinger

• _{Sunday, July 25th, 1999}

  13: Ellen Barkin

• _{Sunday, August 8th, 1999}

  14: Peter Falk

  Actor Peter Falk returns to his alma mater, the New School for Social Research in New York City, to discuss his multiple Emmy Awards for TV's “Columbo” and his film career, including roles in “Murder, Inc.” and “Pocketful of Miracles.”

• _{Sunday, August 15th, 1999}

  15: Jerry Lewis

• _{Monday, December 6th, 1999}

  10: Tim Robbins

• _{Sunday, December 12th, 1999}

  19: Tom Hanks

Season 6

• _{Sunday, November 14th, 1999}

  1: Billy Joel

• _{Sunday, November 21st, 1999}

  2: Mary Tyler Moore

• _{Sunday, December 5th, 1999}

  3: Sylvester Stallone

  Actor/Director Sylvester Stallone is interviewed on his career.

• _{Sunday, December 12th, 1999}

  4: Tom Hanks

• _{Sunday, January 9th, 2000}

  5: Sir Michael Caine

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

• _{Sunday, April 9th, 2000}

  6: Geena Davis

• _{Sunday, April 30th, 2000}

  7: James Woods

• _{Sunday, May 7th, 2000}

  8: Andy Garcia

• _{Sunday, June 4th, 2000}

  10: Philip Seymour Hoffman

• _{Sunday, July 2nd, 2000}

  9: Kevin Spacey

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

• _{Sunday, August 6th, 2000}

  11: Alan Alda

• _{Sunday, August 20th, 2000}

  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.

• _{Sunday, October 29th, 2000}

  13: Sigourney Weaver

Season 7

• _{Sunday, November 12th, 2000}

  1: Bernadette Peters

• _{Sunday, November 12th, 2000}

  2: Val Kilmer

• _{Sunday, November 19th, 2000}

  3: James Caan

• _{Sunday, December 3rd, 2000}

  4: Richard Dreyfuss

• _{Sunday, December 10th, 2000}

  5: Gabriel Byrne

• _{Sunday, December 17th, 2000}

  6: Spike Lee

• _{Sunday, December 17th, 2000}

  7: Ed Harris

• _{Sunday, January 14th, 2001}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 28th, 2001}

  9: Ned Beatty

• _{Sunday, February 4th, 2001}

  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

• _{Sunday, February 18th, 2001}

  11: Michael Douglas

• _{Sunday, March 11th, 2001}

  12: Gwyneth Paltrow

• _{Sunday, April 15th, 2001}

  13: Helen Hunt

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

• _{Sunday, May 6th, 2001}

  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.

• _{Sunday, June 10th, 2001}

  15: Robin Williams

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

• _{Sunday, July 15th, 2001}

  16: Melanie Griffith

• _{Sunday, July 22nd, 2001}

  17: Antonio Banderas

• _{Monday, August 6th, 2001}

  18: Burt Reynolds

• _{Sunday, August 19th, 2001}

  19: Roseanne

Season 8

• _{Sunday, September 30th, 2001}

  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.

• _{Sunday, October 14th, 2001}

  2: Gene Hackman

• _{Sunday, October 21st, 2001}

  3: Kevin Kline

• _{Sunday, October 28th, 2001}

  4: Bruce Willis

• _{Sunday, November 25th, 2001}

  5: Kevin Costner

• _{Sunday, January 13th, 2002}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 27th, 2002}

  7: Stockard Channing

• _{Sunday, February 17th, 2002}

  8: Debra Winger

• _{Sunday, March 3rd, 2002}

  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

• _{Sunday, March 17th, 2002}

  10: Sir Ben Kingsley

• _{Sunday, April 7th, 2002}

  11: Dennis Quaid

• _{Sunday, April 21st, 2002}

  12: Ethan Hawke

• _{Sunday, May 5th, 2002}

  13: Richard Gere

• _{Sunday, May 12th, 2002}

  14: Hugh Grant

• _{Sunday, June 2nd, 2002}

  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.

• _{Sunday, June 30th, 2002}

  16: Benicio del Toro

• _{Sunday, August 4th, 2002}

  17: Vanessa Redgrave

• _{Sunday, August 18th, 2002}

  18: Billy Bob Thornton

• _{Sunday, September 8th, 2002}

  19: Johnny Depp

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

Season 9

• _{Sunday, October 6th, 2002}

  1: Sissy Spacek

• _{Sunday, October 27th, 2002}

  2: Juliette Binoche

• _{Sunday, November 10th, 2002}

  3: Jeanne Moreau

• _{Sunday, November 17th, 2002}

  4: Pierce Brosnan

• _{Sunday, December 8th, 2002}

  5: Sir Ian McKellen

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

• _{Sunday, December 15th, 2002}

  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.

• _{Sunday, December 22nd, 2002}

  7: Julianne Moore

• _{Sunday, January 12th, 2003}

  8: Edward Norton

• _{Sunday, February 9th, 2003}

  9: The Cast of The Simpsons

  This will be Julie Kavner's first interview with the other Simpsons cast.

• _{Sunday, February 16th, 2003}

  10: Nicolas Cage

• _{Sunday, March 2nd, 2003}

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 9th, 2003}

  12: Renée 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.

• _{Sunday, April 13th, 2003}

  13: John Travolta

  Actor John Travolta is interviewed on his career.

• _{Sunday, May 4th, 2003}

  14: Jeremy Irons

• _{Sunday, May 11th, 2003}

  15: Joanne Woodward

• _{Sunday, May 18th, 2003}

  16: Martin Sheen

• _{Sunday, July 20th, 2003}

  17: Jeff Bridges

Season 10

• _{Sunday, September 14th, 2003}

  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.

• _{Sunday, October 5th, 2003}

  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.

• _{Sunday, November 16th, 2003}

  3: The Cast of Will & Grace

• _{Sunday, December 14th, 2003}

  4: Cate Blanchett

• _{Sunday, December 21st, 2003}

  5: Jude Law

• _{Sunday, December 28th, 2003}

  6: Naomi Watts

• _{Sunday, January 4th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 11th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 18th, 2004}

  9: Charlize Theron

• _{Sunday, February 8th, 2004}

  10: Diane Lane

• _{Sunday, February 15th, 2004}

  11: Jay Leno

• _{Sunday, March 7th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 14th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 21st, 2004}

  14: Barbra Streisand

• _{Sunday, June 6th, 2004}

  15: Bette Midler

• _{Sunday, June 20th, 2004}

  16: 10th Anniversary Special

  Inside the Actor's Studio, 10th Anniversary

Season 11

• _{Sunday, October 10th, 2004}

  1: Jennifer Lopez

• _{Sunday, October 17th, 2004}

  2: James Gandolfini

  James Lipton chats to The Sopranos star James Gandolfini, who talks about his rise to fame and his roots on the Broadway stage

• _{Sunday, October 24th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, October 31st, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, November 7th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, November 14th, 2004}

  6: Mark Wahlberg

• _{Sunday, November 21st, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, November 28th, 2004}

  8: Jamie Foxx

  James Lipton interviews Jamie Foxx.

• _{Sunday, December 5th, 2004}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 2nd, 2005}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 9th, 2005}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 23rd, 2005}

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 30th, 2005}

  13: Robert Redford

• _{Sunday, February 6th, 2005}

  14: Colin Farrell

  James Lipton interviews Colin Farrell about his acting career.

• _{Sunday, February 13th, 2005}

  15: Val Kilmer (II)

• _{Sunday, February 20th, 2005}

  16: Owen Wilson

• _{Sunday, April 10th, 2005}

  17: David Duchovny

• _{Sunday, April 24th, 2005}

  18: Jane Fonda

• _{Sunday, June 5th, 2005}

  19: Angelina Jolie

• _{Sunday, June 19th, 2005}

  20: Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

• _{Sunday, September 25th, 2005}

  21: Jodie Foster

• _{Sunday, October 16th, 2005}

  22: Sir Elton John

• _{Sunday, October 23rd, 2005}

  23: Rosie O'Donnell

• _{Sunday, October 30th, 2005}

  24: Michael J Fox

Season 12

• _{Sunday, September 25th, 2005}

  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."

• _{Sunday, October 16th, 2005}

  2: Elton John

• _{Sunday, October 23rd, 2005}

  3: Rosie O'Donnell

• _{Sunday, October 30th, 2005}

  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.

• _{Sunday, December 11th, 2005}

  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.

• _{Sunday, December 18th, 2005}

  6: Barbara Walters

• _{Sunday, January 8th, 2006}

  7: Queen Latifah

• _{Sunday, January 15th, 2006}

  8: Ralph Fiennes

• _{Sunday, January 22nd, 2006}

  9: Martin Lawrence

• _{Sunday, February 5th, 2006}

  10: Liza Minnelli

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2006}

  11: Dave Chappelle

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

• _{Sunday, May 7th, 2006}

  12: The Casts of Law & Order

• _{Sunday, May 14th, 2006}

  13: Tom Hanks (II)

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

• _{Sunday, May 21st, 2006}

  14: Don Cheadle

• _{Tuesday, June 6th, 2006}

  15: Tim Allen

• _{Sunday, June 25th, 2006}

  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.

• _{Sunday, July 9th, 2006}

  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.

• _{Monday, July 31st, 2006}

  18: Hugh Laurie

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

• _{Monday, September 18th, 2006}

  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.

• _{Monday, October 2nd, 2006}

  20: Al Pacino

  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.

Season 13

• _{Monday, December 11th, 2006}

  1: Forest Whitaker

  Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.

• _{Monday, December 18th, 2006}

  2: Eddie Murphy

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

• _{Monday, January 8th, 2007}

  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.

• _{Monday, February 19th, 2007}

  4: Diana Ross

  Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.

• _{Monday, March 12th, 2007}

  5: Chris Rock

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

• _{Monday, March 19th, 2007}

  6: Mark Ruffalo

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

• _{Monday, June 4th, 2007}

  7: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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

• _{Monday, June 11th, 2007}

  8: Kyra Sedgwick

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

• _{Monday, August 6th, 2007}

  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.

• _{Monday, September 17th, 2007}

  10: Charlie Sheen

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

• _{Monday, October 8th, 2007}

  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.

• _{Monday, October 15th, 2007}

  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.

• _{Monday, October 22nd, 2007}

  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.

• _{Monday, October 29th, 2007}

  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.

• _{Monday, December 3rd, 2007}

  15: John Cusack

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

Season 14

• _{Monday, May 19th, 2008}

  1: Sarah Jessica Parker (II)

• _{Monday, June 16th, 2008}

  2: Mike Myers (II)

• _{Monday, September 22nd, 2008}

  3: Brooke Shields

• _{Monday, October 13th, 2008}

  4: Christian Slater

• _{Monday, January 19th, 2009}

  6: Ricky Gervais

Season 15

• _{Monday, November 3rd, 2008}

  1: Goldie Hawn

• _{Monday, November 10th, 2008}

  2: James Lipton

  In the 200th episode, comedian Dave Chappelle interviews host James Lipton. Also, highlights and favorite guests from classic interviews.

• _{Monday, December 1st, 2008}

  3: Daniel Radcliffe

  Daniel Radcliffe, star of the "Harry Potter" film franchise, charts his career journey in a chat with host James Lipton.

• _{Monday, January 5th, 2009}

  4: Josh Brolin

  The career journey of Josh Brolin, star of "W." (2008), "No Country for Old Men" (2007) and "The Goonies" (1985), is chronicled.

• _{Monday, January 12th, 2009}

  5: Laura Linney

  Laura Linney---three-time Emmy winner and three-time Oscar nominee (for 2007's "The Savages," 2004's "Kinsey" and 2000's "You Can Count on Me")---shares perspective on her life and career in a discourse with host James Lipton.

• _{Monday, January 19th, 2009}

  6: Ricky Gervais

  English comic actor Ricky Gervais, star of the U.K. version of "The Office" and cable TV's "Extras," recaps his life and career journey in a chat with host James Lipton.

• _{Monday, January 26th, 2009}

  7: Conan O'Brien

  James Lipton interviews late-night talk-show host Conan O'Brien. The onetime writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons" gives humorous expression to his life experiences and career journey.

• _{Monday, February 2nd, 2009}

  8: Anthony LaPaglia

• _{Monday, May 4th, 2009}

  9: Denis Leary

  James Lipton interviews Irish-American comedian Denis Leary, who first became known for his acerbic stand-up routines before carving out an acting career

• _{Monday, May 11th, 2009}

  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

• _{Monday, July 27th, 2009}

  11: Judd Apatow

  James Lipton interviews Judd Apatow, producer and director of films including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Funny People, about his sometimes difficult path to success

• _{Monday, August 31st, 2009}

  12: Mickey Rourke

• _{Monday, September 7th, 2009}

  13: Jason Bateman

  James Lipton interviews Jason Bateman, star of critically acclaimed sitcom Arrested Development, about his life and career, including his time as a child star

• _{Monday, September 14th, 2009}

  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.

• _{Monday, September 14th, 2009}

  16: 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.

• _{Monday, September 21st, 2009}

  15: Amy Poehler

• _{Monday, September 21st, 2009}

  17: Amy Poehler

Season 16

• _{Monday, November 9th, 2009}

  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.'

• _{Monday, November 16th, 2009}

  2: Bon Jovi

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

• _{Monday, December 21st, 2009}

  3: Kate Hudson

• _{Monday, March 1st, 2010}

  4: James Cameron

• _{Tuesday, May 25th, 2010}

  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

• _{Tuesday, September 28th, 2010}

  6: Betty White

  An interview with actress, comedienne, author and former game-show hostess Betty White, who is best known for her role as Rose Nylund in long-running US comedy The Golden Girls

Season 17

• _{Tuesday, December 7th, 2010}

  1: James Franco

  James Lipton chats to actor James Franco, who won a Golden Globe for his performance in the title role of the biopic James Dean, before finding success in the Spider-Man films and Danny Boyle's 127 Hours

• _{Monday, January 10th, 2011}

  2: Jim Carrey

  James Lipton interviews Jim Carrey, who rose to fame as the star of comedies including The Mask and Dumb & Dumber but has since become known for more serious roles

• _{Monday, February 7th, 2011}

  3: Colin Firth

• _{Monday, March 14th, 2011}

  4: Bradley Cooper

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

• _{Tuesday, June 7th, 2011}

  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.

• _{Wednesday, July 6th, 2011}

  6: Jennifer Aniston

  James Lipton interviews former Friends actress Jennifer Aniston, who has starred in the films Bruce Almighty, The Break-Up and Just Go with It

• _{Tuesday, January 31st, 2012}

  7: George Clooney

• _{Friday, February 10th, 2012}

  8: Brad Pitt

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

Season 18

• _{Tuesday, January 31st, 2012}

  1: George Clooney

  James Lipton interviews George Clooney, who found fame on TV medical drama ER before embarking on a highly successful film career and winning an Oscar for his role in Syriana

• _{Friday, February 10th, 2012}

  2: Brad Pitt

  James Lipton interviews Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who has received Oscar nominations for his roles in Moneyball, Twelve Monkeys and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

• _{Monday, February 13th, 2012}

  3: Hugh Jackman (II)

• _{Monday, April 9th, 2012}

  4: 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.

• _{Monday, May 14th, 2012}

  5: Cast of Mad Men

  James Lipton interviews Mad Men stars Jon Hamm, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, January Jones, Vincent Kartheiser and Jared Harris, as well as the show's creator Matthew Weiner

• _{Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012}

  6: Liam Neeson

  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. The actor discusses his path to Hollywood success, as well as opening up about his personal life including his marriage to actress Natasha Richardson

Season 19

• _{Tuesday, March 19th, 2013}

  1: 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.

• _{Wednesday, May 29th, 2013}

  2: 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.

• _{Thursday, September 19th, 2013}

  3: Jake Gyllenhaal

  James Lipton interviews the actor, who reveals the impact of the death of his Brokeback Mountain co-star and friend Heath Ledger in 2008. Gyllenhaal chats about his recent role in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners, his film debut as Billy Crystal's son in City Slickers and his big break in cult classic Donnie Darko. He also reminisces about working with Anne Hathaway on Love & Other Drugs and talks about his relationship with his actress sister Maggie

• _{Thursday, November 7th, 2013}

  4: The Cast of 'Arrested Development'

  Bravo Media's Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, promises big laughs and riveting revelations when the cast and creator of Netflix’s Arrested Development appear on the show on Thursday, November 7 at 8pm ET/PT. The series has won six Primetime Emmy awards including “Outstanding Comedy Series” in 2004 and Time Magazine included it in its “All-Time 100 TV Shows” list. Lipton, who has a recurring guest role on Arrested Development as Prison Warden Stefan Gentiles, will be joined by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, and creator Mitch Hurwitz. In the episode, series creator Mitch Hurwitz unveils his real-life inspiration behind the Banana Stand and the personal meaning behind the name “Maeby.” Find out the stars' favorite Season 4 moments, which cast member swore off television after many false starts, who moonlights as a teacher, and the genesis of Portia de Rossi’s name.

• _{Thursday, December 26th, 2013}

  5: Bruce and Laura Dern

• _{Wednesday, February 19th, 2014}

  6: Amy Adams

Season 20

• _{Thursday, February 20th, 2014}

  1: Matthew McConaughey

• _{Thursday, March 27th, 2014}

  2: The Cast of 'How I Met Your Mother'

• _{Monday, September 22nd, 2014}

  3: Mariska Hargitay

• _{Thursday, October 23rd, 2014}

  4: Sting

  Sting's new Broadway musical The Last Ship, featuring music from the latest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee's 2013 album of the same name, is set to open on October 26th, but before the Police singer makes his debut as a Great White Way composer, he'll sit down with James Lipton for an interview on Inside the Actors Studio.

• _{Thursday, February 12th, 2015}

  5: Neil Patrick Harris

• _{Thursday, June 18th, 2015}

  6: Jim Parsons

Season 21

• _{Thursday, October 22nd, 2015}

  1: Sarah Silverman

• _{Wednesday, November 25th, 2015}

  2: Bryan Cranston

  Through the episode, Cranston intimately recalls his early days, including a defining moment in his childhood when he went from an outgoing and happy youth to a recluse after his father left his family. He 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."

• _{Thursday, December 17th, 2015}

  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."

• _{Thursday, January 7th, 2016}

  4: Jeff Daniels

  Interviewed: Jeff Daniels.

• _{Thursday, February 11th, 2016}

  5: The Walking Dead Cast

  Cast members of "The Walking Dead" are interviewed.

• _{Thursday, March 31st, 2016}

  6: Christopher Meloni

  James Lipton interviews Christopher Meloni, who talks about his roles in "Oz" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

Season 22

• _{Wednesday, December 21st, 2016}

  1: Jessica Chastain

• _{Thursday, January 5th, 2017}

  2: Viola Davis

• _{Thursday, February 2nd, 2017}

  3: Cuba Gooding Jr.

• _{Thursday, February 9th, 2017}

  4: Cast of Girls

• _{Thursday, June 22nd, 2017}

  5: Scarlett Johansson

• _{Thursday, December 21st, 2017}

  6: Kristen Wiig

  In anticipation of her upcoming film Downsizing, Wiig discusses her Hollywood beginning at The Groundlings improv troupe which led to her breakout role as series regular on Saturday Night Live, where she earned five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. From the small screen to the big screen, Wiig expanded her repertoire to include both comedic and dramatic roles in films such as Mother!, The Martian, Skeleton Twins, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Despicable Me 2, Welcome To Me, Ghostbusters, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, and the upcoming Where’d You Go, Bernadette. In the episode, Wiig recounts her journey to writing, producing and starring in the Oscar nominated film, Bridesmaids, and how she created many of her iconic characters in Saturday Night Live including the ‘Aunt Linda’ and ‘Sue the Surprise Lady.’

• _{Thursday, January 11th, 2018}

  7: Ted Danson

Season 23

• _{Sunday, October 13th, 2019}

  1: Henry Winkler

  Alec Baldwin interviews guest, Henry Winkler. Emmy® winner, Henry Winkler, recounts his incredible career from his persona of “Fonzie” on Happy Days to his award-winning part on HBO’s Barry.

• _{Sunday, October 20th, 2019}

  2: David Oyelowo

  Jane Lynch interviews David Oyelowo. From his acclaimed portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma” to starring alongside Tom Cruise in “Jack Reacher” Oyelowo shares how he went from the London stage to be one of Hollywood’s most sought after stars

• _{Sunday, October 27th, 2019}

  3: Willem Dafoe

  Pedro Pascal interviews Willem Dafoe. 4-time Academy Award® nominee, Willem Dafoe details the experience of being a young actor on Oliver Stone’s set of “Platoon” and what it was like to be courted by Martin Scorsese for “The Last Temptation of Christ.”

• _{Sunday, November 3rd, 2019}

  4: Al Pacino

  Ellen Burstyn interviews Al Pacino. Oscar® winner Al Pacino shares stories from his celebrated career from studying acting with Lee Strasberg, to his iconic role in The Godfather, and his extensive stage, film, and television work.

• _{Sunday, November 10th, 2019}

  5: Alfre Woodard

  LaTanya Richardson Jackson interviews guest Alfre Woodard. Alfre Woodard reflects on her training as an actor which led her to a prolific television career as well as critically acclaimed performances in Cross Creek, Passion Fish, and Miss Evers’ Boys.

• _{Sunday, November 17th, 2019}

  6: Laura Dern

  Greta Gerwig interviews Laura Dern. Emmy® winner Laura Dern recounts her impressive film and television career from her collaborations with David Lynch, to working with her mother Diane Ladd in Rambling Rose, to playing Renata in HBO’s Big Little Lies.

• _{Sunday, December 1st, 2019}

  7: James Burrows

  Kelsey Grammer (Cheers, Frasier) interviewing the incomparable television director James Burrows (Cheers, Will & Grace). Burrows has directed Grammer many times over the years, most notably in over 200 episodes of Cheers and in 32 episodes of Frasier during the height of “Must See TV.”

• _{Sunday, December 15th, 2019}

  8: Lupita Nyong'o

  Uzo Aduba interviews guest Lupita Nyong'o.