Inside the Actors Studio Episode Rating Graph
Aug 1994 - Jan 2018
Aug 1994 - Jan 2018
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Browse episode ratings trends for Inside the Actors Studio. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Inside the Actors Studio's 284 episodes.
S13 Ep13
10.0
22nd Oct 2007
James Lipton talks to Alec Baldwin about his career since his original 1994 appearance on the show, and his recent foray into television.
S13 Ep1
10.0
11th Dec 2006
Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.
S10 Ep2
10.0
5th Oct 2003
The writer, director and long-running acclaimed actor draws on over five decades of professional experience in a thrilling dissertation of his successes.
S13 Ep12
9.5
15th Oct 2007
Acclaimed actor and proud owner of a knighthood, Sir Anthony Hopkins returns to talk to James Lipton about his continually successful career on screen and stage.
S12 Ep11
9.3
12th Feb 2006
Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."
S5 Ep7
9.2
17th Jan 1999
Actor Sean Penn is profiled and interviewed about his career.
S13 Ep2
9.0
18th Dec 2006
The comedic actor discusses his huge successes, his big break and his ever-aspirational outlook on life.
S6 Ep12
9.0
20th Aug 2000
The versatile leading man fills the host and the studio audience in on his unusual entrance to acting and the details of his illustrious film career.
S6 Ep9
8.8
2nd Jul 2000
The well-established actor discusses his rise from underdog to premiere Hollywood and stage star.
S21 Ep2
8.8
25th Nov 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."
S11 Ep4
8.7
31st Oct 2004
New York comedian George Carlin fields questions about his long-running standup career, his many dislikes and the nature of life in this frank and revealing interview session.
S22 Ep1
8.7
21st Dec 2016
James Lipton interviews Jessica Chastain, who traces her rise to Hollywood stardom from humble beginnings. She also discusses her theater training at Julliard and her career-altering films, such as "Salomé," "A Most Violent Year" and "Zero Dark Thirty."
S16 Ep2
8.7
16th Nov 2009
James Lipton interviews the band, Bon Jovi. Among other things, they talk about other band names that were discussed.
S10 Ep8
8.7
11th Jan 2004
The constantly popular actor enthusiastically responds to James Liptons questions, including those dealing with his various relationships over the years and his choice to become a Scientologist.
S8 Ep6
8.7
13th Jan 2002
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.
S20 Ep2
8.6
27th Mar 2014
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.
S16 Ep1
8.5
9th Nov 2009
Actress Hilary Swank becomes the third youngest woman ever to win two Oscars for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.'
S13 Ep10
8.5
17th Sep 2007
James Lipton talks to Charlie Sheen about his various film and TV roles.
S13 Ep9
4.3
6th Aug 2007
James Lipton looks back at Pfeiffer's career. She returns to the screen after a 5 year absence with a role in the remake of Hairspray, and delves into the execution of her other well-loved characters.
S8 Ep9
5.5
3rd Mar 2002
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
S14 Ep3
6.0
22nd Sep 2008
A conversation with Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn, who retraces her career journey and discusses her books, her tattoo and her mother's death. Highlighted films include "The Sugarland Express" (1974) and "The First Wives Club" (1996).
S19 Ep6
6.0
26th Dec 2013
Bruce Dern and Laura Dern's individual careers, their personal relationship, and details about their lives and accomplishments.
S20 Ep1
6.0
20th Feb 2014
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."
S13 Ep11
6.5
8th Oct 2007
Actor/comedian Billy Crystal makes a second visit to the show to talk with James Lipton about his work in films.
S10 Ep7
7.0
4th Jan 2004
The hugely popular Australian actor discusses his sudden rise to A-list status, his unusual upbringing and his often tempestuous, misunderstood relationship with the press.
S11 Ep8
7.0
28th Nov 2004
James Lipton interviews Jamie Foxx.
S17 Ep4
7.0
14th Mar 2011
Bradley Cooper, star of The Hangover, Limitless and the big-screen adaptation of The A-Team, discusses his life and career.
S19 Ep2
7.0
19th Mar 2013
Comic and actress Tina Fey discusses her comedy roots in Chicago, being a writer for 'Saturday Night Live,' hosting the Golden Globe Awards, and impersonating Sarah Palin.
S5 Ep5
7.2
3rd Jan 1999
Actor-director Ron Howard talks about growing up on television as Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days." Also: his approach as a director on films like "Splash," "Night Shift," "Parenthood" and "Apollo 13."
S17 Ep5
7.4
7th Jun 2011
James Lipton set aside a special hour-long broadcast of 'Inside the Actors Studio for the adult castmembers from 'Modern Family.' To keep things interesting -- and a little confusing if you were trying to watch this while multitasking -- Lipton decided to interview both the actors and the characters they play on television.
S12 Ep13
7.5
14th May 2006
Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.
S13 Ep3
7.5
8th Jan 2007
The writer/actor and all-around nice guy discusses how he slowly but surely rose to fame with persistance and support from friends and family, becoming one of the best-paid and most admired performers in the business.
S13 Ep5
7.5
12th Mar 2007
Robert Lipton interviews comedian/actor Chris Rock about his career and background.
S11 Ep11
7.7
9th Jan 2005
The beautiful and talented actress mentions her Californian upbringing, Cuba heritage and incredible success as the leading lady in many blockbuster films, plus her love of rock music.
S20 Ep5
7.7
12th Feb 2015
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."
S12 Ep17
7.8
9th Jul 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.
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The first episode of Inside the Actors Studio aired on August 14, 1994.
The last episode of Inside the Actors Studio aired on January 11, 2018.
There are 284 episodes of Inside the Actors Studio.
There are 22 seasons of Inside the Actors Studio.
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Inside the Actors Studio has ended.