Inside the Actors Studio (Season 12)

Jodie Foster (Episode 1)

Air date: 2005-09-25

Runtime: 60 min

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

Elton John (Episode 2) 10.0

Air date: 2005-10-16

Runtime: 60 min

Rosie O'Donnell (Episode 3)

Runtime: 60 min

Michael J. Fox (Episode 4)

Air date: 2005-10-30

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: 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.

The Cast of the Producers (Episode 5)

Air date: 2005-12-11

Runtime: 60 min

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

Barbara Walters (Episode 6)

Air date: 2005-12-18

Runtime: 60 min

Queen Latifah (Episode 7)

Air date: 2006-01-08

Runtime: 60 min

Ralph Fiennes (Episode 8)

Air date: 2006-01-15

Runtime: 60 min

Martin Lawrence (Episode 9)

Air date: 2006-01-22

Runtime: 60 min

Liza Minnelli (Episode 10)

Air date: 2006-02-05

Runtime: 60 min

Dave Chappelle (Episode 11) 2.0

Air date: 2006-02-12

Runtime: 60 min

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

The Casts of Law & Order (Episode 12)

Air date: 2006-05-07

Runtime: 60 min

Tom Hanks (II) (Episode 13)

Air date: 2006-05-14

Runtime: 60 min

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

Don Cheadle (Episode 14)

Air date: 2006-05-21

Runtime: 60 min

Tim Allen (Episode 15)

Air date: 2006-06-06

Runtime: 60 min

Dustin Hoffman (Episode 16) 10.0

Air date: 2006-06-25

Runtime: 60 min

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

Robert Downey Jr. (Episode 17)

Air date: 2006-07-09

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: 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.

Hugh Laurie (Episode 18)

Air date: 2006-07-31

Runtime: 60 min

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

Teri Hatcher (Episode 19)

Air date: 2006-09-18

Runtime: 60 min

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

Al Pacino (Episode 20) 10.0

Air date: 2006-10-02

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: 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.