The BEST episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 13

Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 13!

For over 12 years and more than 100 episodes, James Lipton has sat down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews. Lipton's studious research and enlightened curiosity has inspired his guests to open up and confess their deepest thoughts about the art of acting. The series premiered with Paul Newman, an Actors Studio alumnus and former president (1982–1994).

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10.00

1 votes

#1 - Forest Whitaker

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/11/2006

Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.

10.00

3 votes

#2 - Alec Baldwin (II)

Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/22/2007

James Lipton talks to Alec Baldwin about his career since his original 1994 appearance on the show, and his recent foray into television.

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9.03

60 votes

#3 - Sir Anthony Hopkins (II)

Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/15/2007

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.

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8.97

59 votes

#4 - Halle Berry

Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/29/2007

This actress, often voted high on "most beautiful people" lists, discusses her difficult upbringing and her perserverance to get into showbizness despite opposition.

8.81

32 votes

#5 - Matt Damon

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/8/2007

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.

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8.50

2 votes

#6 - Charlie Sheen

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/17/2007

James Lipton talks to Charlie Sheen about his various film and TV roles.

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8.09

32 votes

#7 - Eddie Murphy

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/18/2006

The comedic actor discusses his huge successes, his big break and his ever-aspirational outlook on life.

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8.00

28 votes

#8 - John Cusack

Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/3/2007

The coolly charismatic actor recounts events from his interesting 25-year career, including his penchant for delivering soulful monologues in the rain.

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7.90

30 votes

#9 - Billy Crystal (II)

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/8/2007

Actor/comedian Billy Crystal makes a second visit to the show to talk with James Lipton about his work in films.

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7.65

31 votes

#10 - Michelle Pfeiffer

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2007

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.