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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

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Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio!

The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
  1. Background image for Clint Eastwood
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Clint Eastwood

    S10:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Tom Cruise
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Tom Cruise

    S10:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

    S11:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Elton John
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Elton John

    S11:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Elton John
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Elton John

    S12:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Dustin Hoffman
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Dustin Hoffman

    S12:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Al Pacino
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Al Pacino

    S12:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for James Lipton
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - James Lipton

    S15:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Josh Brolin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Josh Brolin

    S15:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Ricky Gervais
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Ricky Gervais

    S15:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Anthony LaPaglia
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Anthony LaPaglia

    S15:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Danny DeVito
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Danny DeVito

    S15:E10

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Hilary Swank
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Hilary Swank

    S16:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for James Cameron
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - James Cameron

    S16:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Sean Combs
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Sean Combs

    S16:E5

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Lauren Bacall
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Lauren Bacall

    S4:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Cast of Family Guy
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Cast of Family Guy

    S15:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for The Cast of The Simpsons
    8.7/10(109 votes)

    #18 - The Cast of The Simpsons

    S9:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Diana Ross
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Diana Ross

    S13:E4

    Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Jack Lemmon
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Jack Lemmon

    S4:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Cast of How I Met Your Mother
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #21 - The Cast of How I Met Your Mother

    S20:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Billy Crystal
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Billy Crystal

    S3:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Pierce Brosnan
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Pierce Brosnan

    S9:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Edward Norton
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Edward Norton

    S9:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Billy Crystal (II)
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Billy Crystal (II)

    S13:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Clint Eastwood" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tom Cruise".