Season 12

01 Jodie Foster Episode 125th September 2005 James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan." 02 Elton John Episode 216th October 2005 03 Michael J. Fox Episode 430th October 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. 04 The Cast of the Producers Episode 511th December 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. 05 Barbara Walters Episode 618th December 2005 06 Queen Latifah Episode 78th January 2006 07 Ralph Fiennes Episode 815th January 2006 08 Martin Lawrence Episode 922nd January 2006 09 Liza Minnelli Episode 105th February 2006 10 Dave Chappelle Episode 1112th February 2006 Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother." 11 The Casts of Law & Order Episode 127th May 2006 12 Tom Hanks (II) Episode 1314th May 2006 Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time. 13 Don Cheadle Episode 1421st May 2006 14 Tim Allen Episode 156th June 2006 15 Dustin Hoffman Episode 1625th June 2006 A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty. 16 Robert Downey Jr. Episode 179th July 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. 17 Hugh Laurie Episode 1831st July 2006 Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama. 18 Teri Hatcher Episode 1918th September 2006 The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions. 19 Al Pacino Episode 202nd October 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.