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Inside the Actors Studio - Episode Guide

Season 1

Season 2

Season 4

Season 5

John Hurt

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Nov 29, 1998

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Sean Penn

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Jan 17, 1999

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Season 6

Billy Joel

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Nov 14, 1999

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Tom Hanks

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Dec 12, 1999

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Alan Alda

Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2000

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Season 7

James Caan

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2000

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Spike Lee

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2000

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Ed Harris

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2000

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Ned Beatty

Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2001

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Helen Hunt

Episode: 7x13 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2001

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Roseanne

Episode: 7x19 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2001

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Season 8

Will Smith

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2002

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Hugh Grant

Episode: 8x14 | Airdate: May 12, 2002

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Season 9

Season 10

Jude Law

Episode: 10x05 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2003

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Tom Cruise

Episode: 10x08 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2004

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Diane Lane

Episode: 10x10 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2004

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Jay Leno

Episode: 10x11 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2004

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Season 11

Jamie Foxx

Episode: 11x08 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2004

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Jane Fonda

Episode: 11x18 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2005

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Elton John

Episode: 11x22 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2005

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Season 12

Al Pacino

Episode: 12x04 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2006

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Tim Allen

Episode: 12x13 | Airdate: May 28, 2006

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Season 13

Matt Damon

Episode: 13x03 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2007

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Diana Ross

Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2007

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Chris Rock

Episode: 13x05 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2007

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Episode: 13x09 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2007

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The private actress opens up to host James Lipton as he takes an in-depth look into her life and career. Pfeiffer takes viewers down her long road of successful films from "Scarface" and "Batman Returns" to the musical hit "Hairspray."

Charlie Sheen

Episode: 13x10 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2007

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Infamous bad boy and actor, Sheen, known for his roles in "Platoon," "Wall Street," "Major League" and the television series "Two and a Half Men" opens up to host Lipton, discussing his craft and career.

Billy Crystal - 2nd Visit

Episode: 13x11 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2007

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Host James Lipton proudly welcomes five-time Emmy award winner and Golden Globe nominee Billy Crystal to the stage on Monday, October 8 at 8pm ET/PT. Ten years after his first appearance on Bravo's 13-time Emmy-nominated "Inside The Actors Studio," Lipton catches up with the author, actor and comedian discussing his diverse career in comedy, film and writing. Crystal shares what it was like to win a Tony Award for his one-man show "700 Sundays" and what his least favorite sound is, "anything that comes from the White House."

Anthony Hopkins - 2nd Visit

Episode: 13x12 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2007

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Bravo's 13 time Emmy-nominated series welcomes legendary actor Anthony Hopkins to the stage Monday, October 15 at 10 PM ET/PT. Host James Lipton talks career and craft with the Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor ten years after his first appearance on the Actors Studio stage. With a breathtaking scope of work, Hopkins opens up to the audience about the characters he has played that have charmed, terrified, moved and dazzled us on the silver screen. Hopkins discusses what it was like to play Hannibal Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs" and why he barks like a dog on the set of his films if things get too serious.

Alec Baldwin - 2nd Visit

Episode: 13x13 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2007

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Bravo's 13-time Emmy-nominated series, "Inside the Actors Studio" welcomes Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe-winning actor Alec Baldwin to the stage Monday, October 15, 2007 at 8 PM ET/PT. Baldwin joins host James Lipton for the second time, thirteen years after appearing as the first guest on the Actors Studio stage, to talk about his career that spans over two decades. Baldwin opens up about why he almost didn't take his Academy-Award nominated role in "The Cooler" and what it is like to work on the set of the Emmy-winning series "30 Rock.".

Halle Berry

Episode: 13x14 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2007

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Host James Lipton discusses the successful career of the actress named 11 times as one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" and who in 2007 was named "The All Time Most Beautiful Woman." Berry takes viewers through her diverse portfolio of characters from her role in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever" to her Academy Award-winning performance in "Monsters Ball." Berry gets intimate, revealing what it was like to tape the infamous sex scene in "Monsters Ball," growing up in an abusive home and the excitement of expecting her first child.

John Cusack

Episode: 13x15 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2007

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Host James Lipton gets up close and personal with Golden Globe nominated and renowned actor John Cusack on Bravo's 13- time Emmy-nominated series "Inside The Actors Studio" on Monday, December 3 at 8 PM ET/PT. The usually private actor opens up to Lipton about growing up in Chicago, his friendship with "Entourage" star Jeremy Piven, and why he almost didn't take the role of Lloyd Dobler in the 1989 hit "Say Anything." Cusack, who has a career spanning over two decades, takes the audience on an intimate ride through his history of films, including his role in front of and behind the camera in "High Fidelity" and his upcoming project with Hilary Duff, "War, Inc." Check out James Lipton's blog and get your questions answered at www.BravoTV.com.

Season 14

Season 15

Family Guy

Episode: 15x14 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2009

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Season 16

Bon Jovi

Episode: 16x02 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2009

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Sean Combs

Episode: 16x05 | Airdate: May 25, 2010

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Season 17

Jim Carrey

Episode: 17x02 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2011

Jim Carrey

Bravo starts the year off on a high note as Golden Globe-winner Jim Carrey, one of the most sought-after guests in Inside the Actors Studio history, takes the hot seat on Monday, January 10th at 8pm et/pt. Host James Lipton first invited Carrey 17 years ago to appear on the show and on the night of the memorable taping, told the audience Carrey is worth the "17 years of foreplay."

Leaving no stone unturned, Lipton courses through Carrey's early days as a class clown in school to the janitorial job he had to take in order to support his family. Carrey talks about how he developed his character for Ace Ventura and reveals that his technique was similar to Anthony Hopkins method for creating Hannibal Lector. Carrey traverses his career from In Living Color, The Mask, The Truman Show, and his most recent blockbuster hit, I Love You, Phillip Morris, which was just nominated in the category of "Best Comedy" for the 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Colin Firth

Episode: 17x03 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2011

Colin Firth

Bravo celebrates all things pop culture when recent SAG award winner, Colin Firth, appears on Inside the Actors Studio. Leading up to his anticipated Oscar win for The King's Speech, Firth sits down for an intimate interview on Bravo's Emmy nominated Inside the Actors Studio series on Monday, February 7th at 7pm et/pt. Host James Lipton courses through Firth's early days of playing hooky from school to his career that spans the arenas of theater, film, and television. Firth's memorable film roles include Pride and Prejudice, The English Patient, Love Actually and A Single Man.

Bradley Cooper

Episode: 17x04 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2011

Bradley Cooper

In a series first, Bravo invites former student Bradley Cooper back to his Alma Mater for a milestone episode of Inside the Actors Studio on Monday, March 14 at 7pm et/pt. After 17 successful seasons and over 250 celebrity guests, host James Lipton welcomes the first graduate from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University to join him on the legendary stage for one of the most emotional interviews in the series history.

After consistently being asked who his ideal guest would be, Lipton repeatedly answers, "the night that one of our graduated students has achieved so much that he or she walks out on this stage and takes that chair will be the moment I've waited for since we began the school and the series 17 years ago".

Jennifer Aniston

Episode: 17x06 | Airdate: Jul 11, 2011

Jennifer Aniston

Bravo welcomes Emmy Award-winner and everyone's favorite "friend" Jennifer Aniston on Monday, July 11 at 8pm et/pt. Aniston has brought her talent for both comedic and serious roles to the large and small screen in fare as varied as Friends, which earned her five Emmy nominations and a Lead Actress Emmy, blockbusters such as Bruce Almighty, Office Space, The Breakup and Marley and Me and independent films including The Good Girl. Aniston has repeatedly been named one of People magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World, Woman of the Year by GQ magazine and has won four People's Choice awards as America's favorite television performer. In the interview, Aniston reflects on her career including her early days in the movie Leprechaun up to her current role in the summer movie Horrible Bosses.

Season 18

George Clooney

Episode: 18x01 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2012

George Clooney

Bravo's Emmy nominated Inside the Actors Studio returns for its 18th season with star power as host James Lipton welcomes Golden Globe Award-winning actor George Clooney on Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm et/pt. In the two-hour event, Clooney courses through his life from his early days as Dr. Doug Ross on "ER" to his most recently acclaimed role as Matt King in The Descendants, for which he has just received an Oscar nomination.

A triple threat in the industry, Clooney has moved gracefully through various genres from comedy to drama in roles as varied as ER, Out of Sight, Oh, Brother Where Art Thou, The Perfect Storm, Oceans 11 and Michael Clayton. He garnered critical acclaim for his writing and directing talents with movies Good Night, and Good Luck and Ides of March, in which he also played a principal acting role. Clooney has twice been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, Entertainment Weekly's 50 Smartest People in Hollywood, and one of Time magazine's 50 Most Influential People in the World. He has been nominated for more than 100 awards, winning over 50 of them.

Brad Pitt

Episode: 18x02 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2012

Brad Pitt

The Oscar nominated heartthrob sat down with James Lipton to discuss Moneyball, strippers, and tattoos.

The Cast of 'Glee'

Episode: 18x03 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2012

The Cast of 'Glee'

It is time for fans to unleash their inner gleek as Bravo Media welcomes the cast and co-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.

The Cast of 'Mad Men'

Episode: 18x04 | Airdate: May 14, 2012

The Cast of 'Mad Men'

Bravo Media pulls the curtain back on Madison Avenue as the cast and creator of the smash-hit television series Mad Men embark on the Inside the Actors Studio stage, premiering Monday, May 14th at 7pm et/pt. Currently in its 18th season, host James Lipton is joined by cast members Jon Hamm, January Jones, Vincent Kartheiser, Jared Harris, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Kiernan Shipka, and creator Matt Weiner. From Jon Hamm's troubled youth to the origin of January Jones' name to Kiernan Shipka's secret talents, Lipton leaves no stone unturned as he courses through the lives of each actor.

Liam Neeson

Episode: 18x05 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2012

Liam Neeson

Coming off its 15th Emmy nomination, Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio returns as host James Lipton welcomes Taken 2 star Liam Neeson. Tune in on Tuesday, October 2 at 7 pm et/pt when the Oscar-nominated star will discuss his roles in such memorable films as Schindler's List, The Dark Knight Rises and Kinsey.

Hugh Jackman

Episode: 18x06 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2013

Hugh Jackman

Bravo Media shines the spotlight on multi-talented star, and 2013 Oscar nominee, Hugh Jackman, as he returns to the Inside the Actors Studio stage for a second time, premiering on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM ET/PT. Host James Lipton picks up where they left off nine years ago, recounting the last decade of Jackman's career. Jackman's appeal knows no bounds, as his many recognitions include a Golden Globe award for his performance in Les Miserables, a Special Tony award honoring his work as a performer and humanitarian, and a Primetime Emmy award for his hosting role at the 2004 Emmy Awards. He was recently nominated for an Academy Award for actor in a leading role in the film Les Miserables. Lipton asks Jackman about his roles in such memorable films as Happy Feet, The Prestige, the X-Men franchise, and most recently, Les Miserables. In the episode, Jackman sings his "heart song" from Happy Feet, performs a tap dance number, and shares some of his acting secrets.

Season 19

Tina Fey

Episode: 19x01 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2013

Tina Fey

Inside the Actors Studio welcomes television and film comedy star Tina Fey. As an actress, comedian, writer and producer, Fey is best known for her work on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. Her films include Mean Girls, Baby Mama and the upcoming Admission. Fey's talents have been recognized with seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Writers Guild of America Award. She has appeared twice on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people and was the youngest-ever winner of the award Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

250th Episode

Episode: 19x02 | Airdate: May 29, 2013

250th Episode

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 De Niro, 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.

Jake Gyllenhaal

Episode: 19x03 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2013

Jake Gyllenhaal

Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, brings multi-talented actor Jake Gyllenhaal to the stage on Thursday, September 19 at 8pm ET/PT. The critically-acclaimed performer has won a BAFTA award and been nominated for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild award, and a Golden Globe award. Gyllenhaal has starred in such varied films as Brokeback Mountain, October Sky, Donnie Darko, End of Watch, and his upcoming movie Prisoners.

The Cast of 'Arrested Development'

Episode: 19x04 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2013

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.

Bruce and Laura Dern

Episode: 19x05 | Airdate: Dec 26, 2013

Bruce and Laura Dern

For the first time in its 19-year history, Bravo Media's Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes a father-daughter pairing to the stage with Bruce Dern and Laura Dern.

Fresh off of a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor, Bruce Dern joins James Lipton, along with daughter Laura, to discuss his impressive 50-year career that led him to the life-changing lead role as Woody Grant in Paramount Pictures' Nebraska. In the episode, Lipton delves into both Bruce's and Laura's individual careers, as well as their personal relationship. Viewers will learn what it was like for Laura to grow up with both her father and mother, Diane Ladd, in the industry, and to be the first and only family to each have a star side by side on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bruce Dern reveals what it was like to be the only actor to kill John Wayne in a movie, and why Jack Nicholson is the best on-screen partner he has ever had.

Amy Adams

Episode: 19x06 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2014

Amy Adams

Fresh off of her first Golden Globe win, "Best Actress" Oscar nominee Amy Adams appears on the Emmy Award-Winning series, hosted by James Lipton. After making her mark in the industry with memorable appearances in films such as Junebug, Enchanted, Doubt, and The Fighter, Amy Adams discusses her multifaceted career leading up to her standout performance in Columbia Pictures' American Hustle. Her lead role as a con-artist in the Academy Award nominated film earned Adam's her first Golden Globe win and fifth Academy Award Nomination. Adams has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and six Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Season 20

Matthew McConaughey

Episode: 20x01 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2014

Matthew McConaughey

The Emmy Award-Winning series, hosted by Jams Lipton, welcomes Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee Matthew McConaughey. Well-known for his many leading roles in hit romantic comedies including The Wedding Planner, How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Matthew McConaughey reveals his unorthodox break into acting with his first major role in Dazed & Confused and which film made him a household name in one weekend. Viewers will also learn if his wife, Camila Alves, believes McConaughey upholds his charm off-camera and how he came to the career-defining decision to set out for riskier and more serious characters, including his debut television role in HBO's new series True Detective. In addition, the actor discloses the rigorous homework he conducted for his portrayal of AIDS victim Ron Woodruff in the Focus Features film, Dallas Buyers Club, for which McConaughey won a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award Nomination for "Best Actor".

The Cast of 'How I Met Your Mother'

Episode: 20x02 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2014

The Cast of 'How I Met Your Mother'

It's the gang like you've never seen them before... Bravo Media's Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes the cast of CBS and 20th Century Fox Television's Emmy-Award winning sitcom, How I Met Your Mother. Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, and Cobie Smulders join Lipton to discuss the nine-year history of this beloved comedy just a few days before the How I Met Your Mother hour-long series finale on Monday, March 31 at 8pm ET/PT. Loosely based off the lives of the show's creators, Craig Thomas and Carter Bayes, the series, which has won nine Emmy Awards, enters the lives of five best friends living in New York City as they explore the different places they are at in life and love.

Mariska Hargitay

Episode: 20x03 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2014

Mariska Hargitay

Bravo Media's Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stage. In the episode, Hargitay describes what it was like to grow up as the daughter of one of the most famous Hollywood couples, Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, and how this affected her when auditioning for acting roles. Tune in to hear about her experiences working with George Clooney and Anthony Edwards on NBC's ER, and why she was drawn to her current role as Olivia Benson.

Sting

Episode: 20x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2014

Sting

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes world-renowned musician, actor, author and composer Sting to the stage. Lipton sits down with the singer-songwriter to discuss everything from his time with The Police to his forthcoming Broadway musical The Last Ship, which opens on October 26th at the Neil Simon Theatre. Sting has received sixteen Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award and has earned three Academy Award nominations, along with a membership in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Neil Patrick Harris

Episode: 20x05 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2015

Neil Patrick Harris

Bravo Media's Emmy-winning Inside the Actors Studio rolls out the red carpet for Neil Patrick Harris. Host James Lipton sits down with the award-winning performer just days before his Academy Awards hosting debut, where he discusses his multidimensional career as an actor, comedian, writer, producer and director. In the episode, Harris divulges his secret to reinventing himself after Doogie Howser, M.D. and how he prepared for his remarkable performance as the lead in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The audience sees an intimate side of Harris as he discusses what ultimately led him to his public statement regarding his relationship with now husband David Burtka, who is also present at the taping and relives their recent nuptials in Italy. Additionally, do not miss the opportunity to see Harris showcase his magical talents.

Jim Parsons

Episode: 20x06 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2015

Jim Parsons

Inside the Actors Studio salutes critically-acclaimed actor Jim Parsons in hot pursuit of his new Broadway play, An Act of God. Parsons is best known for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper in CBS's The Big Bang Theory which earned him four Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. He made his Broadway debut in 2011 as Tommy Boatwright in The Normal Heart, and later reprised the role in the 2014 film adaptation for which he received his seventh Emmy Award nomination. Earlier this year, Parsons played the voice of Oh in the Dreamworks Animation movie Home.

Season 21

Sarah Silverman

Episode: 21x01 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2015

Sarah Silverman

The Emmy-winning series hosted by James Lipton, presents 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.

Bryan Cranston

Episode: 21x02 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2015

Bryan Cranston

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes critically acclaimed thespian Bryan Cranston to the stage. Host Lipton sits down with the four-time Emmy-winner in light of his titular role in the new biographical drama film, Trumbo, where Cranston plays Dalton Trumbo, a top Hollywood screenwriter who was blacklisted for political reasons. 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".

Steve Carell

Episode: 21x03 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2015

Steve Carell

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, presents a hilarious and heartwarming episode with Academy Award-nominated actor Steve Carell. On the Actors Studio stage, Carell reflects on his early days in the business, both as a student and teacher of The Second City, followed by his successful segue from the small screen to the silver screen. Carell also discusses his celebrated work in renowned films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Little Miss Sunshine, Crazy Stupid Love, Get Smart and Foxcatcher, along with his unforgettable portrayal of Michael Scott in the comedy series, The Office, which earned him a 2006 Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy nominations. Specifically, Carell opens up about his affinity for portraying "losers", a recurring theme throughout his career, as well as his overall appreciation for the opportunity to work in the rising entertainment industry.

Jeff Daniels

Episode: 21x04 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2016

Jeff Daniels

The Emmy Award-winning series hosted by James Lipton welcomes actor, musician and playwright Jeff Daniels to the Actors Studio stage. The Emmy-winning performer 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. In the episode, Daniels delves into his Midwestern roots, where both he and his wife, Kathleen Treado, talk about The Purple Rose Theater, which they founded in Chelsea, Michigan. Additionally, viewers will learn of Daniels' experiences acting in such films as The Purple Rose of Cairo andTerms of Endearment as well as his time working with Aaron Sorkin on his Emmy-winnning portrayal of Will McAvoy in The Newsroom. Finally, Daniels showcases his musical ambitions with a song inspired by Clint Eastwood.

The Cast of 'The Walking Dead'

Episode: 21x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2016

The Cast of 'The Walking Dead'

Bravo Media's Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by 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. Based on the comic book series of the same name, The Walking Dead follows a group of survivors who have entered a post-apocalyptic world taken over by zombies where humans struggle to adapt and fight for their lives.

Christopher Meloni

Episode: 21x06 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2016

Christopher Meloni

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning series, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes Christopher Meloni to the stage. The Emmy-nominated actor reveals the road that led him to his breakout role as psychotic, bisexual serial killer, Chris Keller, in HBO's Oz and how he felt about the character's demands for an honest portrayal of sexuality. He also discusses his critically-acclaimed 12-season run as Detective Elliot Stabler in NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including his personal and professional relationship with co-star Mariska Hargitay. Meloni is currently starring in WGN America's newest series Underground, which follows a group of slaves who plan a daring escape from a Georgia plantation.

Season 22

Jessica Chastain

Episode: 22x01 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2016

Jessica Chastain

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton welcomes award-winning actress and producer Jessica Chastain to the stage. In light of her titular role in the new film Miss Sloane, currently in theaters, the talented performer discusses her rise to Hollywood stardom from humble beginnings as a shy and anxious adolescent in northern California. The ever endearing Chastain reflects on theater training at Julliard and her career-changing films, such as Salomé, where she starred opposite Al Pacino, who she counts among her biggest influences. Viewers will also learn about Chastain's personal experiences in iconic movies such as A Most Violent Year, which she describes as one of her greatest filmmaking achievements, and Zero Dark Thirty, explaining why it was the worst experience of her life.

Viola Davis

Episode: 22x02 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2017

Viola Davis

Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton welcomes influential thespian Viola Davis to the stage. In anticipation of the revival of Rose Maxson in Fences, the stage and screen actress and producer discusses her greatest performances and achievements. From impoverished beginnings living on welfare to attending Juilliard and ultimately receiving her first Tony for her portrayal of Tonya in King Hedley II, Davis is one of the most celebrated actresses of her generation. Since then, Davis has reached several career milestones including Oscar nominations for her performances in Doubt and The Help. Her groundbreaking Emmy Award win for her portrayal of the iconic Annalise Keating in the television series How to Get Away with Murder marked the first time an African American woman won in the category for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. In the episode, viewers will learn how Davis challenges herself with each character that she embodies, many that escape and counter Hollywood casting stereotypes. Davis also reveals inspirations throughout her career, and how the casting of Cicely Tyson as her mother in How to Get Away with Murder brought her acting dreams full circle.

Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Episode: 22x03 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2017

Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton welcomes iconic performer Cuba Gooding, Jr. to the stage on Thursday. On the heels of his critically-acclaimed titular performance as O.J. Simpson in "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story," the Academy Award-winning actor sits down with host Lipton to delve into his boisterous Hollywood career. From his start as a young break-dancer in Los Angeles to his breakout role as Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire, Gooding animatedly takes the audience on his rollercoaster ride to becoming a successful star. Viewers will experience his charm firsthand as he discusses his most personal experiences working with fellow thespians such as Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro, Sarah Paulson and more. Additionally, Gooding reveals how he managed to convince Ryan Murphy that he was the only person for the role of O.J. Simpson.

The Cast of Girls

Episode: 22x04 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2017

The Cast of Girls

Bravo Media's Emmy Award-winning Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, presents a laugh-out-loud, yet intimate episode with the cast of HBO's critically-acclaimed comedy Girls. Creator, co-executive producer and star, Lena Dunham is joined by fellow cast members Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Allison Williams to appear on Lipton's stage and discuss their most cherished experiences just days before the start of the final season premieres on HBO. Loosely drawn from Dunham's personal life, the Emmy Award-winning series is a comedic look at the raw humiliations and intermittent triumphs of a group of girls in their mid-20's living in New York City.

Scarlett Johansson

Episode: 22x05 | Airdate: Jun 22, 2017

Scarlett Johansson

Known for her critically acclaimed roles in Lost in Translation, for which she won a BAFTA, Girl With a Pearl Earring, and Her, Johansson visits the Actors Studio to delve into her upbringing, how she got her start in the industry, and what life in the limelight has become. Her other roles include the worldwide blockbusters, The Avengers, Iron Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War, in addition to The Horse Whisperer, Ghost World, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Prestige, Lucy and Under the Skin, among others. On stage, Johansson won a Tony Award for her work in A View from the Bridge.

Kristen Wiig

Episode: 22x06 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2017

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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.'

Ted Danson

Episode: 22x07 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2018

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Season 23

Henry Winkler

Episode: 23x01 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2019

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Alec Baldwin interviewing Henry Winkler

David Oyelowo

Episode: 23x02 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2019

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Jane Lynch interviewing David Oyelowo

Willem Dafoe

Episode: 23x03 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2019

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Pedro Pascal (Wonder Woman 1984, The Mandalorian) interviewing four-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe.

Al Pacino

Episode: 23x04 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2019

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Ellen Burstyn interviewing Al Pacino,

Laura Dern

Episode: 23x06 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2019

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