Season 1

The Oprah ConversationSeason 1

2020
15 Episodes

Episodes

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (1)
S01E01

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (1)

Oprah talks to Emmanuel Acho about his provocative web series, then takes questions about racism from white and Latinx viewers.

30 Jul 202038m
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Part 2
S01E02

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Part 2

Oprah and Emmanuel dive deeper into their raw, unfiltered discussions about race in response to bold viewer questions.

30 Jul 202035m
How to Be an Antiracist
S01E03

How to Be an Antiracist

Oprah and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi talk with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.

07 Aug 202050m
Bryan Stevenson
S01E04

Bryan Stevenson

His story was told in the movie Just Mercy. The Equal Justice Initiative founder is a pivotal thought leader on racism in America.

14 Aug 202041m
Mariah Carey
S01E05

Mariah Carey

In their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.

23 Sept 202079m
Caste (1)
S01E06

Caste (1)

Oprah, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, and a panel of readers discuss the concept that America is built on a caste system.

09 Oct 202049m
Caste (2)
S01E07

Caste (2)

Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experiences.

09 Oct 202055m
Matthew McConaughey
S01E08

Matthew McConaughey

The Oscar®-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: “Just keep living.”

28 Oct 202055m
Stevie Wonder
S01E09

Stevie Wonder

Sharing his urgent message of love, Stevie opens up about how COVID-19 has touched his life and his hopes for a troubled world.

06 Nov 202032m
Dolly Parton
S01E10
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Dolly Parton

One of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.

13 Nov 202039m
Barack Obama
S01E11

Barack Obama

Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.

17 Nov 202076m
Amanda Gorman
S01E12

Amanda Gorman

Oprah and 23-year-old Gorman discuss the poem she wrote for President Joe Biden's inauguration and the women who've mentored her.

26 Mar 202142m
Eddie Murphy
S01E13

Eddie Murphy

The iconic comedian joins Oprah for a conversation about Coming 2 America, life during COVID-19, and his plans to return to stand-up.

09 Apr 202148m
Elliot Page
S01E14

Elliot Page

In his first on-camera interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page describes his life struggles and his message for trans youth.

30 Apr 202148m
Will Smith
S01E15

Will Smith

Oprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and public marriage.

04 Nov 202186m