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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 21

Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 21!

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

Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Sarah Silverman" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio" season 21. It scored 7.3/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/22/2015. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "Bryan Cranston".

  • Sarah Silverman
    7.3/1010 votes

    #1 - Sarah Silverman

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2015

    A laugh-out-loud episode with iconic stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman. Host James Lipton sits down with the two-time Emmy-winning performer in anticipation of her leading role in the upcoming film, I Smile Back. With a versatile career including film, television, stand-up comedy, and more, Silverman takes the audience from her childhood to the established success she endures today.

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  • Bryan Cranston
    8.7/1013 votes

    #2 - 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."

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  • Steve Carell
    7.9/1011 votes

    #3 - Steve Carell

    Season 21 Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2015

    Host James Lipton interviews Steve Carell, who talks about his early years at the Second City comedy troupe, his segue from the small screen to the silver screen, his films and his affinity for portraying "losers."

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  • Jeff Daniels
    8.5/1014 votes

    #4 - Jeff Daniels

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2016

    Emmy-winning actor, musician and playwright Jeff Daniels discusses his recent role of John Sculley in the critically-acclaimed film, Steve Jobs, and his upcoming Broadway run starring in Blackbird, beginning February 2016.

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  • The Cast of The Walking Dead
    7.9/1016 votes

    #5 - The Cast of The Walking Dead

    Season 21 Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2016

    James Lipton welcomes the cast of AMC’s critically-acclaimed horror drama, The Walking Dead. Cast members Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun and executive producers Robert Kirkman and Scott M. Gimple join Lipton to discuss the history of this renowned series just days before season six continues with its midseason premiere on Sunday, February 14.

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  • Christopher Meloni
    8.4/1010 votes

    #6 - Christopher Meloni

    Season 21 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2016

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