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Inside the Actors Studio

Season 12 · 20 episodes · Sep 25, 2005

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    Episode 1

    Jodie Foster

    Sep 25, 2005

    James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."

  2. Episode 2

    Elton John

    Oct 16, 2005

  3. Episode 3

    Rosie O'Donnell

  4. Episode 4

    Michael J. Fox

    Oct 30, 2005

    The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.

  5. Episode 5

    The Cast of the Producers

    Dec 11, 2005

    The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.

  6. Episode 6

    Barbara Walters

    Dec 18, 2005

  7. Episode 7

    Queen Latifah

    Jan 8, 2006

  8. Episode 8

    Ralph Fiennes

    Jan 15, 2006

  9. Episode 9

    Martin Lawrence

    Jan 22, 2006

  10. Episode 10

    Liza Minnelli

    Feb 5, 2006

  11. Episode 11

    Dave Chappelle

    Feb 12, 2006

    Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."

  12. Episode 12

    The Casts of Law & Order

    May 7, 2006

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    Episode 13

    Tom Hanks (II)

    May 14, 2006

    Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.

  14. Episode 14

    Don Cheadle

    May 21, 2006

  15. Episode 15

    Tim Allen

    Jun 6, 2006

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    Episode 16

    Dustin Hoffman

    Jun 25, 2006

    A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.

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    Episode 17

    Robert Downey Jr.

    Jul 9, 2006

    It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.

  18. Episode 18

    Hugh Laurie

    Jul 31, 2006

    Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.

  19. Episode 19

    Teri Hatcher

    Sep 18, 2006

    The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.

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    Episode 20

    Al Pacino

    Oct 2, 2006

    One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.