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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 8

Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 1 - Ben Stiller
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Ben Stiller

    S8:E1

    The world-renouned comedic actor looks back on a life lived constantly in showbusiness, his appearances on various television shows and his breakthrough into the world of movies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 2 - Gene Hackman
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Gene Hackman

    S8:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 3 - Kevin Kline
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Kevin Kline

    S8:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 4 - Bruce Willis
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Bruce Willis

    S8:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 5 - Kevin Costner
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #5 - Kevin Costner

    S8:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 6 - Will Smith
    7.8/10(94 votes)

    #6 - Will Smith

    S8:E6

    The good-natured family-friendly actor and all-round entertainer shows the audience why he is one of the most well-liked people in Hollywood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 7 - Stockard Channing
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Stockard Channing

    S8:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 8 - Debra Winger
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Debra Winger

    S8:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 9 - Sarah Jessica Parker
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Sarah Jessica Parker

    S8:E9

    Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker discusses her career and ambitions, charting a life of performing from stage school to movie success. Presented by James Lipton

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 10 - Sir Ben Kingsley
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Sir Ben Kingsley

    S8:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 11 - Dennis Quaid
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Dennis Quaid

    S8:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 12 - Ethan Hawke
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Ethan Hawke

    S8:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 13 - Richard Gere
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Richard Gere

    S8:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #14 - Hugh Grant

    S8:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 15 - Samuel L. Jackson
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Samuel L. Jackson

    S8:E15

    In opposition to the forecefully assertive and violent on-screen personas he often portrays, this laid-back actor calmly reveals the situations of his early life, his choice to become a performer and his hobbies and interests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 16 - Benicio del Toro
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Benicio del Toro

    S8:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #17 - Vanessa Redgrave

    S8:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 Episode 18 - Billy Bob Thornton
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Billy Bob Thornton

    S8:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #19 - 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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Ben Stiller" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio" season 8. It scored 7.7/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2001. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Gene Hackman".