The WORST episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

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

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).

Last Updated: 2/25/2024Network: Ovation TVStatus: Ended
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Ned Beatty
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#1 - Ned Beatty

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/28/2001

Jennifer Jason Leigh
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#2 - Jennifer Jason Leigh

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/11/1999

Kim Basinger
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#3 - Kim Basinger

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/18/1999

Ellen Barkin
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#4 - Ellen Barkin

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/25/1999

Jerry Lewis
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#5 - Jerry Lewis

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/15/1999

Billy Joel
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#6 - Billy Joel

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/1999

Mary Tyler Moore
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#7 - Mary Tyler Moore

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/1999

Geena Davis
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#8 - Geena Davis

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2000

James Woods
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#9 - James Woods

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2000

Philip Seymour Hoffman
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#10 - Philip Seymour Hoffman

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2000

Sigourney Weaver
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#11 - Sigourney Weaver

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/29/2000

Bernadette Peters
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#12 - Bernadette Peters

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2000

Val Kilmer
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#13 - Val Kilmer

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2000

James Caan
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#14 - James Caan

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2000

Gabriel Byrne
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#15 - Gabriel Byrne

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/2000

Ed Harris
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#16 - Ed Harris

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2000

Tim Robbins
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#17 - Tim Robbins

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/1999

Mike Myers
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#18 - Mike Myers

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/4/2001

Interview with Mike Myers, who shot to fame with Wayne's World in 1992 before going on to create the Austin Powers movies and provide the voice of animated ogre Shrek

Michael Douglas
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#19 - Michael Douglas

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/18/2001

Gwyneth Paltrow
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#20 - Gwyneth Paltrow

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/11/2001

Melanie Griffith
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#21 - Melanie Griffith

Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/15/2001

Antonio Banderas
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#22 - Antonio Banderas

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/22/2001

Burt Reynolds
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#23 - Burt Reynolds

Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/6/2001

Roseanne
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#24 - Roseanne

Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/19/2001

Gene Hackman
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#25 - Gene Hackman

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2001