• Air date: 25 Sep '05 20 episodes
      James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
  • List of Episodes (20)
    • 1. Jodie Foster

      25 Sep '05
      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

      16 Oct '05
    • 3. Rosie O'Donnell

    • 4. Michael J. Fox

      30 Oct '05
      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

      11 Dec '05
      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

      18 Dec '05
    • 7. Queen Latifah

      08 Jan '06
    • 8. Ralph Fiennes

      15 Jan '06
    • 9. Martin Lawrence

      22 Jan '06
    • 10. Liza Minnelli

      05 Feb '06
    • 11. Dave Chappelle

      12 Feb '06
      Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."
    • 12. The Casts of Law & Order

      07 May '06
    • 13. Tom Hanks (II)

      14 May '06
      Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.
    • 14. Don Cheadle

      21 May '06
    • 15. Tim Allen

      06 Jun '06
    • 16. Dustin Hoffman

      25 Jun '06
      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.

      09 Jul '06
      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

      31 Jul '06
      Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.
    • 19. Teri Hatcher

      18 Sep '06
      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

      02 Oct '06
      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.