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.

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#1 - Harry Potter Phenom J.K. Rowling

Season 25 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/1/2010

She’s the “Beatles” of bestsellers, the first self-made billionaire author in history – selling more than 400 million books and captivating readers in 69 languages and 200 countries. Today Oprah is on location in Scotland with J.K. Rowling, the billionaire mom behind the “Harry Potter” empire as she takes on the harsh critics, and opens up about depression, her biggest regrets, and the love of her life. Find out how her epic failure became a billion dollar success story, and why she turned down an offer from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Join us for a fascinating hour, on today’s Oprah!

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#2 - 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.

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#3 - 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.

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#4 - The Cast of Glee

Season 24 - Episode 105 - Aired 4/7/2010

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#5 - 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.

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#6 - 1988-02-04

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/4/1988

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#7 - AM Chicago

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1984

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#8 - Actress Denise Richards and Mrs. Ted Haggard: Surviving a Public Scandal

Season 24 - Episode 69 - Aired 1/26/2010

Actress Denise Richards discusses her divorce from actor Charlie Sheen and his most-recent arrest; Gayle Haggard, wife of former preacher Ted Haggard, discusses her new book, "Why I Stayed."

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#9 - Marriage Around the World

Season 24 - Episode 60 - Aired 1/13/2010

We're going around the globe to discover what marriage means to people around the world! Plus, author Elizabeth Gilbert on her new book Committed.

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#10 - Rosie O'Donnell: Life After the Breakup and Her New Love

Season 24 - Episode 68 - Aired 1/25/2010

Comic Rosie O'Donnell discusses the breakup of her 12-year relationship, her new girlfriend and her new documentary, "A Family Is a Family Is a Family."

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#11 - Fridays Live with Sarah Palin and Her Daughter Bristol

Season 24 - Episode 67 - Aired 1/22/2010

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin discusses her multiyear deal with Fox News to serve as an on-air contributor and show host; Bristol Palin discusses teen pregnancy prevention.

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#12 - Intervention: The Man Eating Himself to Death

Season 24 - Episode 66 - Aired 1/21/2010

Guests share their stories of addiction and how they were saved by interventions from their families.

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#13 - Just Back From Haiti -- Wyclef Jean's Devastating Eyewitness Account

Season 24 - Episode 65 - Aired 1/20/2010

Singers Wyclef Jean, Rihanna and Maxwell discuss the relief efforts in Haiti and lend their voices to the cause; Dr. Sanjay Gupta provides an update from the ravaged island nation.

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#14 - "Big Breaks" With Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle

Season 24 - Episode 64 - Aired 1/19/2010

Susan Boyle performs and discusses how she is handling her newfound fame; Adam Lambert performs and discusses what is is like to become a celebrity overnight.

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#15 - 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.

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#16 - James Cameron and Lady Gaga

Season 24 - Episode 62 - Aired 1/15/2010

Oprah talks to director James Cameron about his film "Avatar"; Lady Gaga performs and discusses her newfound fame

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#17 - Oprah's Favorite New Gadget

Season 23 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/24/2008

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#18 - Are You Rude Take The Test!

Season 23 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/15/2008

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#19 - Nate Berkus and Patti Stanger

Season 24 - Episode 61 - Aired 1/14/2010

All new: Nate Berkus and "Millionaire Matchmaker" Patti Stanger help a single woman make a love connection; then Nate and Paula Deen with a boy grieving over the loss of his twin brother.

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#20 - Fridays Live: Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, Matt Lauer, Lionel Richie

Season 24 - Episode 82 - Aired 2/12/2010

Oprah discusses the Super Bowl ad that featured her with David Letterman and Jay Leno; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, his wife and baby boy; Lionel Richie performs love songs.

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#21 - Food 101 with Michael Pollan

Season 24 - Episode 70 - Aired 1/27/2010

Author Michael Pollan, Chipotle Mexican Grill founder Steve Ells and actress Alicia Silverstone discuss the documentary "Food, Inc."

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#22 - Jay Leno: The Tonight Show Fiasco

Season 24 - Episode 71 - Aired 1/28/2010

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#23 - Happy Birthday, Oprah!

Season 24 - Episode 72 - Aired 1/29/2010

All New! In honor of Oprah's birthday, the audience is full of people of all ages who are celebrating their birthdays with her; Oprah talks to Jason Reitman, director of the Golden Globe-winning film "Up in the Air."

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#24 - Undercover Boss

Season 24 - Episode 73 - Aired 2/1/2010

Larry O'Donnell, president of Waste Management, and Joe DePinto, president of 7-Eleven, discuss their experiences on the show "Undercover Boss."

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#25 - The Children of Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapper Speak Out

Season 24 - Episode 74 - Aired 2/2/2010

Oprah talks to the children of Wanda Barzee, who took part in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping.