Season 12

1. Jodie Foster

September 25, 2005 · 1h

James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."

2. Elton John

October 16, 2005 · 1h

3. Rosie O'Donnell

1h

4. Michael J. Fox

October 30, 2005 · 1h

The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.

5. The Cast of the Producers

December 11, 2005 · 1h

The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.

6. Barbara Walters

December 18, 2005 · 1h

7. Queen Latifah

January 8, 2006 · 1h

8. Ralph Fiennes

January 15, 2006 · 1h

9. Martin Lawrence

January 22, 2006 · 1h

10. Liza Minnelli

February 5, 2006 · 1h

11. Dave Chappelle

February 12, 2006 · 1h

Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."

12. The Casts of Law & Order

May 7, 2006 · 1h

13. Tom Hanks (II)

May 14, 2006 · 1h

Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.

14. Don Cheadle

May 21, 2006 · 1h

15. Tim Allen

June 6, 2006 · 1h

16. Dustin Hoffman

June 25, 2006 · 1h

A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.

17. Robert Downey Jr.

July 9, 2006 · 1h

It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.

18. Hugh Laurie

July 31, 2006 · 1h

Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.

19. Teri Hatcher

September 18, 2006 · 1h

The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.

20. Al Pacino

October 2, 2006 · 1h

One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.