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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!

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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
    Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episode 1 - Matthew McConaughey
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Matthew McConaughey

    S20:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episode 2 - The Cast of How I Met Your Mother
    8.6/10(70 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episode 3 - Mariska Hargitay
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Mariska Hargitay

    S20:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episode 4 - Sting
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Sting

    S20:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episode 5 - Neil Patrick Harris
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Neil Patrick Harris

    S20:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episode 6 - Jim Parsons
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Jim Parsons

    S20:E6

    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:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, 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".