The BEST episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show
Every episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show!
The Oprah Winfrey Show has featured many celebrities over the years, but that's only one side of it. There's also Oprah's eternal quest to better herself, and to help viewers do the same.
#1 - The Cast of Glee
Season 24 - Episode 105 - Aired 4/7/2010
#2 - Harry Potter Phenom J.K. Rowling
Season 25 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/1/2010
#3 - A No-Holds-Barred Conversation with Expert Iyanla Vanzant
Season 25 - Episode 86 - Aired 2/16/2011
Before Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz, she was blazing the trail at The Oprah Show. And then, it was over. Now, what really happened between Oprah and Iyanla Vanzant.
#4 - Hollywood Legend Shirley MacLaine on Love, Sex and Reincarnation
Season 25 - Episode 99 - Aired 4/11/2011
Shirley MacLaine is here to talk about her 60+ years in showbiz, her favorite leading men and her spirituality. Plus, a look inside her New Mexico home.
#5 - A Special Presentation: Oprah and Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz Death Camp
Season 22 - Episode 125 - Aired 5/24/2006
After making his book, Night a part of her Book Club series, Oprah and it's author Elie Wiesel visit the Auschwitz death camp that he was forced into as a 15 year old child. See how he fought to survive and witness the Holocaust through the eyes of the man who lived it.
#6 - Diane Downs and Ann Rule
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/26/1988
Diane Downs, a sociopath who shot her three children, is interviewed by Oprah.
#9 - Tim McGraw and Alicia Keys
Season 24 - Episode 54 - Aired 11/30/2009
Duet performances by Tim McGraw and Alicia Keys, Andrea Bocelli and Mary J. Blige, and Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson.
#10 - Charla Nash
Season 24 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/11/2009
Charla Nash talks to Oprah in her first interview since being mauled and blinded by a 200-pound chimpanzee; an interview with the hero sergeants from last week's Fort Hood tragedy.
#11 - Vicki Kennedy
Season 24 - Episode 53 - Aired 11/25/2009
Vicki Kennedy discusses her relationship with Ted Kennedy, their treasured time together at the end of his life and his book, "True Compass."
#12 - 2009's Most Extraordinary People
Season 24 - Episode 52 - Aired 11/24/2009
Oprah teams up with People magazine to salute 2009's most extraordinary people including airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, a group of cheerleaders, hard-working mail carriers, and soldiers who recently returned from Iraq.
#13 - Dr. Drew Pinsky
Season 24 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/23/2009
Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses sex addiction and his reality series, "Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew."
#14 - Ray Romano
Season 24 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/20/2009
Oprah talks to actor Ray Romano about his new TV show, "Men of a Certain Age," and actress Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe about her performance in the movie "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire."
#15 - Tim Gunn
Season 24 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/19/2009
Style guru Tim Gunn ("Project Runway") gives men makeovers and tackles some of America's biggest fashion faux pas; fashion guru Carson Kressley hits the streets to give unsuspecting men the truth about their outdated attire.
#16 - Daniel Day-Lewis
Season 24 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/18/2009
Oprah interviews actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, Marion Cotillard and Kate Hudson about their new musical, "Nine."
#17 - Jenna Jameson
Season 24 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/17/2009
Journalist Lisa Ling reports on women, erotica and pornography; former adult film star Jenna Jameson; sex columnist Violet Blue.
#18 - Sarah Palin
Season 24 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/16/2009
Oprah interviews former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin about her first book, "Going Rogue."
#19 - Karaoke Challenge Winner
Season 24 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/13/2009
The winner of the karaoke challenge is announced; author Stephenie Meyer discusses the upcoming movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"; actress Robin Givens responds to former boxer Mike Tyson's interview.
#20 - Karaoke Challenge Finalists
Season 24 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/12/2009
Three finalists sing and compete to be crowned the winner of Oprah's Karaoke Challenge.
#21 - America's New Deadly Obsession
Season 24 - Episode 63 - Aired 1/18/2010
The dangers of texting and driving; families tell how they lost loved ones because of distracted drivers.
#22 - Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Season 24 - Episode 55 - Aired 12/1/2009
Authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn discuss their book, "Half the Sky"; actors George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Demi Moore and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discuss gender equity in developing countries.
#23 - Dr. Mehmet Oz's Answers
Season 23 - Episode 135 - Aired 8/11/2009
#24 - Primetime Special Preview
Season 24 - Episode 56 - Aired 12/11/2009
A sneak preview of Oprah's primetime special, "Christmas at the White House"; fans around the world discuss the premiere of "Michael Jackson's This Is It"; winners from "The Price Is Right," "Deal or No Deal," and Publishers Clearing House.
#25 - Husbands Secret Lives
Season 24 - Episode 57 - Aired 1/8/2010
Oprah talks to three women whose husbands all led secret lives.