The BEST episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 21

Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 21!

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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Bryan Cranston
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8.82
11 votes

#1 - Bryan Cranston

Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/25/2015

Through the episode, Cranston intimately recalls his early days, including a defining moment in his childhood when he went from an outgoing and happy youth to a recluse after his father left his family. He 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."

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Sarah Silverman
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8.40
10 votes

#2 - Sarah Silverman

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2015

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Jeff Daniels
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8.25
8 votes

#3 - Jeff Daniels

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2016

Interviewed: Jeff Daniels.

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The Walking Dead Cast
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8.06
16 votes

#4 - The Walking Dead Cast

Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2016

Cast members of "The Walking Dead" are interviewed.

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Steve Carell
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8.00
1 votes

#5 - Steve Carell

Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2015

Host James Lipton interviews Steve Carell, who talks about his early years at the Second City comedy troupe, his segue from the small screen to the silver screen, his films and his affinity for portraying "losers."

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Christopher Meloni
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7.78
9 votes

#6 - Christopher Meloni

Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2016

James Lipton interviews Christopher Meloni, who talks about his roles in "Oz" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."