About this season
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Episodes (20)
1. Jodie Foster
Aired 25 September 2005 • 60 min
James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."
2. Elton John
10.0Aired 16 October 2005 • 60 min
3. Rosie O'Donnell
4. Michael J. Fox
Aired 30 October 2005 • 60 min
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.
5. The Cast of the Producers
Aired 11 December 2005 • 60 min
The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.
6. Barbara Walters
Aired 18 December 2005 • 60 min
7. Queen Latifah
Aired 8 January 2006 • 60 min
8. Ralph Fiennes
Aired 15 January 2006 • 60 min
9. Martin Lawrence
Aired 22 January 2006 • 60 min
10. Liza Minnelli
Aired 5 February 2006 • 60 min
11. Dave Chappelle
2.0Aired 12 February 2006 • 60 min
Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."
12. The Casts of Law & Order
Aired 7 May 2006 • 60 min
13. Tom Hanks (II)
Aired 14 May 2006 • 60 min
Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.
14. Don Cheadle
Aired 21 May 2006 • 60 min
15. Tim Allen
Aired 6 June 2006 • 60 min
16. Dustin Hoffman
10.0Aired 25 June 2006 • 60 min
A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.
17. Robert Downey Jr.
Aired 9 July 2006 • 60 min
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.
18. Hugh Laurie
Aired 31 July 2006 • 60 min
Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.
19. Teri Hatcher
Aired 18 September 2006 • 60 min
The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.
20. Al Pacino
10.0Aired 2 October 2006 • 60 min
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.