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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 20

Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 20!

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

Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Matthew McConaughey" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio" season 20. It scored 7.8/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/20/2014. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Cast of How I Met Your Mother".

  • Matthew McConaughey
    7.8/1021 votes

    #1 - Matthew McConaughey

    Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2014

    Matthew McConaughey reflects on his life and career. McConaughey discusses his break into film with 1993's "Dazed and Confused", his decision to play riskier characters, and his preparation for the film "Dallas Buyers Club."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cast of How I Met Your Mother
    8.6/1068 votes

    #2 - The Cast of How I Met Your Mother

    Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mariska Hargitay
    NaN/100 votes

    #3 - Mariska Hargitay

    Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2014

    James Lipton interviews Mariska Hargitay, who discusses growing up as the daughter of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, auditioning for roles, and working with George Clooney and Anthony Edwards on "ER."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sting
    NaN/100 votes

    #4 - Sting

    Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2014

    Lipton sits down with world-renowned musician, actor, author and composer Sting to discuss everything from his time with The Police to his forthcoming Broadway musical The Last Ship,

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    7.5/1010 votes

    #5 - Neil Patrick Harris

    Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2015

    James Lipton interviews Neil Patrick Harris, who casts light on his multidimensional career, how he reinvented himself after starring in TV's "Doogie Howser, M.D." and how he prepared for his role in Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jim Parsons
    7.7/1013 votes

    #6 - Jim Parsons

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2015

    Parsons delves into his Houston theater roots that have stayed with him throughout his career, his consistent connection to his late father which he experiences in his everyday life, and what he deems his perfectly “boring” relationship with partner Todd Spiewak.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A