The BEST episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 19

Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 19!

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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Jake Gyllenhaal
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8.91
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#1 - Jake Gyllenhaal

Season 19 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2013

James Lipton interviews the actor, who reveals the impact of the death of his Brokeback Mountain co-star and friend Heath Ledger in 2008. Gyllenhaal chats about his recent role in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners, his film debut as Billy Crystal's son in City Slickers and his big break in cult classic Donnie Darko. He also reminisces about working with Anne Hathaway on Love & Other Drugs and talks about his relationship with his actress sister Maggie

Tina Fey
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8.33
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#2 - Tina Fey

Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2013

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.

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250th Special
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#3 - 250th Special

Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/29/2013

Bravo Media's Emmy-nominated series Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, reaches a milestone of 250 episodes with a two-hour event on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 pm. Lipton sits down for new interviews with former guests including Actors Studio alumnus Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken, Barbara Walters, Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Ellen Burstyn, and Spike Lee. Notable fans of the show including Katie Couric, Donald Trump and Sugar Ray Leonard share their favorite guests and moments from the past 19 seasons.

Amy Adams
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#4 - Amy Adams

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2014

The Cast of 'Arrested Development'
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#5 - The Cast of 'Arrested Development'

Season 19 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2013

Bravo Media's Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, promises big laughs and riveting revelations when the cast and creator of Netflix’s Arrested Development appear on the show on Thursday, November 7 at 8pm ET/PT. The series has won six Primetime Emmy awards including “Outstanding Comedy Series” in 2004 and Time Magazine included it in its “All-Time 100 TV Shows” list. Lipton, who has a recurring guest role on Arrested Development as Prison Warden Stefan Gentiles, will be joined by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, and creator Mitch Hurwitz. In the episode, series creator Mitch Hurwitz unveils his real-life inspiration behind the Banana Stand and the personal meaning behind the name “Maeby.” Find out the stars' favorite Season 4 moments, which cast member swore off television after many false starts, who moonlights as a teacher, and the genesis of Portia de Rossi’s name.

Bruce and Laura Dern
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#6 - Bruce and Laura Dern

Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/26/2013