Jodie Foster

S12 E01 • Sunday, Sep 25, 2005 • Sep 25 • 1h

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

Elton John

S12 E02 • Sunday, Oct 16, 2005 • Oct 16 • 1h

Rosie O'Donnell

S12 E03 • Unknown • Unknown • 1h

Unreleased

Michael J. Fox

S12 E04 • Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 • Oct 30 • 1h

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.

The Cast of the Producers

S12 E05 • Sunday, Dec 11, 2005 • Dec 11 • 1h

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

Barbara Walters

S12 E06 • Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 • Dec 18 • 1h

Queen Latifah

S12 E07 • Sunday, Jan 8, 2006 • Jan 8 • 1h

Ralph Fiennes

S12 E08 • Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 • Jan 15 • 1h

Martin Lawrence

S12 E09 • Sunday, Jan 22, 2006 • Jan 22 • 1h

Liza Minnelli

S12 E10 • Sunday, Feb 5, 2006 • Feb 5 • 1h

Dave Chappelle

S12 E11 • Sunday, Feb 12, 2006 • Feb 12 • 1h

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

The Casts of Law & Order

S12 E12 • Sunday, May 7, 2006 • May 7 • 1h

Tom Hanks (II)

S12 E13 • Sunday, May 14, 2006 • May 14 • 1h

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

Don Cheadle

S12 E14 • Sunday, May 21, 2006 • May 21 • 1h

Tim Allen

S12 E15 • Tuesday, Jun 6, 2006 • Jun 6 • 1h

Dustin Hoffman

S12 E16 • Sunday, Jun 25, 2006 • Jun 25 • 1h

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

Robert Downey Jr.

S12 E17 • Sunday, Jul 9, 2006 • Jul 9 • 1h

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.

Hugh Laurie

S12 E18 • Monday, Jul 31, 2006 • Jul 31 • 1h

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

Teri Hatcher

S12 E19 • Monday, Sep 18, 2006 • Sep 18 • 1h

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

Al Pacino

S12 E20 • Monday, Oct 2, 2006 • Oct 2 • 1h

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.