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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

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James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Inside the Actors Studio Season 12 Episode 2 - Elton John
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Elton John

    S12:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Inside the Actors Studio Season 12 Episode 16 - Dustin Hoffman
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Inside the Actors Studio Season 12 Episode 20 - Al Pacino
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Inside the Actors Studio Season 16 Episode 5 - Sean Combs
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Inside the Actors Studio Season 7 Episode 14 - Francis Ford Coppola
    9.3/10(259 votes)

    #5 - Francis Ford Coppola

    S7:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Inside the Actors Studio Season 6 Episode 1 - Billy Joel
    9.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Billy Joel

    S6:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 17 - Vanessa Redgrave
    9.2/10(69 votes)

    #7 - Vanessa Redgrave

    S8:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Inside the Actors Studio Season 10 Episode 13 - Kate Winslet
    9.2/10(51 votes)

    #8 - Kate Winslet

    S10:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Inside the Actors Studio Season 1 Episode 3 - Alec Baldwin
    9.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Alec Baldwin

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Inside the Actors Studio Season 18 Episode 1 - George Clooney
    9.1/10(41 votes)

    #10 - George Clooney

    S18:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Inside the Actors Studio Season 2 Episode 8 - Carol Burnett
    9.0/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Carol Burnett

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Inside the Actors Studio Season 4 Episode 5 - Lauren Bacall
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Lauren Bacall

    S4:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 14 - Hugh Grant
    9.0/10(35 votes)

    #13 - Hugh Grant

    S8:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Inside the Actors Studio Season 11 Episode 20 - The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #14 - The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

    S11:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Inside the Actors Studio Season 11 Episode 24 - Michael J. Fox
    8.9/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Michael J. Fox

    S11:E24

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Inside the Actors Studio Season 6 Episode 5 - Sir Michael Caine
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    #16 - Sir Michael Caine

    S6:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Inside the Actors Studio Season 6 Episode 13 - Sigourney Weaver
    8.7/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Sigourney Weaver

    S6:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 19 - Johnny Depp
    8.7/10(116 votes)

    #18 - Johnny Depp

    S8:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Inside the Actors Studio Season 9 Episode 9 - The Cast of The Simpsons
    8.7/10(110 votes)

    #19 - The Cast of The Simpsons

    S9:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Lipton

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  20. Inside the Actors Studio Season 10 Episode 1 - John Goodman
    8.7/10(58 votes)

    #20 - John Goodman

    S10:E1

    The good-humoured and accomplised actor of both hit movies and television shows, dramatic and comedic, takes to the stage to compare notes on his auspicious vocation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 4 - Diana Ross
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Diana Ross

    S13:E4

    Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 7 - Conan O'Brien
    8.7/10(47 votes)

    #22 - Conan O'Brien

    S15:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Lipton

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  23. Inside the Actors Studio Season 17 Episode 1 - James Franco
    8.7/10(54 votes)

    #23 - James Franco

    S17:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Inside the Actors Studio Season 21 Episode 2 - Bryan Cranston
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Bryan Cranston

    S21:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Inside the Actors Studio Season 3 Episode 11 - Anthony Quinn
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Anthony Quinn

    S3:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dustin Hoffman".