12x1 - Jodie Foster

September 25, 2005

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

12x2 - Elton John

October 16, 2005

12x3 - Rosie O'Donnell

12x4 - Michael J. Fox

October 30, 2005

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.

12x5 - The Cast of the Producers

December 11, 2005

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

12x6 - Barbara Walters

December 18, 2005

12x7 - Queen Latifah

January 8, 2006

12x8 - Ralph Fiennes

January 15, 2006

12x9 - Martin Lawrence

January 22, 2006

12x10 - Liza Minnelli

February 5, 2006

12x11 - Dave Chappelle

February 12, 2006

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

12x12 - The Casts of Law & Order

May 7, 2006

12x13 - Tom Hanks (II)

May 14, 2006

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

12x14 - Don Cheadle

May 21, 2006

12x15 - Tim Allen

June 6, 2006

12x16 - Dustin Hoffman

June 25, 2006

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

12x17 - Robert Downey Jr.

July 9, 2006

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.

12x18 - Hugh Laurie

July 31, 2006

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

12x20 - Al Pacino

October 2, 2006

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.