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The Best Episodes of The Oprah Conversation Season 1

Every episode of The Oprah Conversation Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Oprah Conversation Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Oprah Conversation Season 1

Oprah leads intimate discussions with today's foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft. Bringing truth and perspective to a range of topics shaping...

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  1. Background image for Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (1)
    5.0/10(45 votes)

    #1 - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (1)

    S1:E1

    Oprah talks to Emmanuel Acho about his provocative web series, then takes questions about racism from white and Latinx viewers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Part 2
    3.7/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Part 2

    S1:E2

    Oprah and Emmanuel dive deeper into their raw, unfiltered discussions about race in response to bold viewer questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for How to Be an Antiracist
    2.7/10(50 votes)

    #3 - How to Be an Antiracist

    S1:E3

    Oprah and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi talk with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Bryan Stevenson
    4.7/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Bryan Stevenson

    S1:E4

    His story was told in the movie Just Mercy. The Equal Justice Initiative founder is a pivotal thought leader on racism in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Mariah Carey
    4.2/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Mariah Carey

    S1:E5

    In their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Caste (1)
    3.3/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Caste (1)

    S1:E6

    Oprah, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, and a panel of readers discuss the concept that America is built on a caste system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    3.6/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Caste (2)

    S1:E7

    Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experiences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Matthew McConaughey
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #8 - Matthew McConaughey

    S1:E8

    The Oscar®-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: “Just keep living.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Stevie Wonder
    5.9/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Stevie Wonder

    S1:E9

    Sharing his urgent message of love, Stevie opens up about how COVID-19 has touched his life and his hopes for a troubled world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Dolly Parton
    5.8/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Dolly Parton

    S1:E10

    One of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Barack Obama
    5.6/10(67 votes)

    #11 - Barack Obama

    S1:E11

    Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Amanda Gorman
    5.5/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Amanda Gorman

    S1:E12

    Oprah and 23-year-old Gorman discuss the poem she wrote for President Joe Biden's inauguration and the women who've mentored her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Eddie Murphy
    5.2/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Eddie Murphy

    S1:E13

    The iconic comedian joins Oprah for a conversation about Coming 2 America, life during COVID-19, and his plans to return to stand-up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Elliot Page
    6.1/10(62 votes)

    #14 - Elliot Page

    S1:E14

    In his first on-camera interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page describes his life struggles and his message for trans youth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Will Smith
    3.7/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Will Smith

    S1:E15

    Oprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and public marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Oprah Conversation" season 1. It scored 5/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/30/2020. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Part 2".