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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

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

"Elton John" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dustin Hoffman".

  • Elton John
    10.0/10(1)
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    #1 - Elton John

    Season 12 Episode 2

    Aired 10/16/2005

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dustin Hoffman
    10.0/10(1)
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    #2 - Dustin Hoffman

    Season 12 Episode 16

    Aired 6/25/2006

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Al Pacino
    10.0/10(1)
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    #3 - Al Pacino

    Season 12 Episode 20

    Aired 10/2/2006

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sean Combs
    10.0/10(1)
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    #4 - Sean Combs

    Season 16 Episode 5

    Aired 5/25/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Francis Ford Coppola
    9.2/10(251)
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    #5 - Francis Ford Coppola

    Season 7 Episode 14

    Aired 5/6/2001

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vanessa Redgrave
    9.2/10(69)
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    #6 - Vanessa Redgrave

    Season 8 Episode 17

    Aired 8/4/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alec Baldwin
    9.1/10(17)
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    #7 - Alec Baldwin

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 6/12/1994

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lauren Bacall
    9.1/10(36)
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    #8 - Lauren Bacall

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 9/20/1998

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Billy Joel
    9.1/10(16)
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    #9 - Billy Joel

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 11/14/1999

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • George Clooney
    9.1/10(41)
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    #10 - George Clooney

    Season 18 Episode 1

    Aired 1/31/2012

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hugh Grant
    9.0/10(33)
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    #11 - Hugh Grant

    Season 8 Episode 14

    Aired 5/12/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kate Winslet
    8.9/10(51)
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    #12 - Kate Winslet

    Season 10 Episode 13

    Aired 3/14/2004

    The beautifully vivacious, multi-award winning yet down-to-earth English actress, recently a mother at the time of broadcast, visits the studio.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elton John
    8.9/10(19)
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    #13 - Elton John

    Season 11 Episode 22

    Aired 10/16/2005

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael J. Fox
    8.9/10(39)
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    #14 - Michael J. Fox

    Season 11 Episode 24

    Aired 10/30/2005

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sir Michael Caine
    8.7/10(43)
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    #15 - Sir Michael Caine

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 1/9/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sigourney Weaver
    8.7/10(60)
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    #16 - Sigourney Weaver

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 10/29/2000

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Johnny Depp
    8.7/10(117)
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    #17 - Johnny Depp

    Season 8 Episode 19

    Aired 9/8/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cast of The Simpsons
    8.7/10(109)
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    #18 - The Cast of The Simpsons

    Season 9 Episode 9

    Aired 2/9/2003

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: James Lipton

  • The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond
    8.7/10(20)
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    #19 - The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

    Season 11 Episode 20

    Aired 6/19/2005

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Diana Ross
    8.7/10(13)
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    #20 - Diana Ross

    Season 13 Episode 4

    Aired 2/19/2007

    Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Conan O'Brien
    8.7/10(47)
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    #21 - Conan O'Brien

    Season 15 Episode 7

    Aired 1/27/2009

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: James Lipton

  • James Franco
    8.7/10(53)
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    #22 - James Franco

    Season 17 Episode 1

    Aired 12/17/2010

    James Franco, star of 2010's "127 Hours," 2008's "Milk" and the Spider-Man film franchise, chats about his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bryan Cranston
    8.7/10(13)
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    #23 - Bryan Cranston

    Season 21 Episode 2

    Aired 11/25/2015

    Host Lipton sits down with four-time Emmy-winner and critically acclaimed thespian Bryan Cranston in light of his titular role in the new biographical drama film, Trumbo. Through the episode, Cranston intimately recalls his early days and 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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jack Lemmon
    8.6/10(21)
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    #24 - Jack Lemmon

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 10/25/1998

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sharon Stone
    8.6/10(22)
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    #25 - Sharon Stone

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 1/10/1999

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A