The Oprah Conversation
A new remotely-shot series in which Winfrey leads timely and intimate discussions with today's foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft.
Main Cast
Oprah Winfreyas Host
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1
Aired: Jul 31, 2020Oprah talks to Emmanuel Acho about his provocative web series, then takes questions about racism from white and Latinx viewers.
- Episode 2: Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 2
Aired: Jul 31, 2020Oprah and Emmanuel dive deeper into their raw, unfiltered discussions about race in response to bold viewer questions.
- Episode 3: How to Be an Antiracist
Aired: Aug 7, 2020Oprah and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi talk with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.
- Episode 4: Bryan Stevenson
Aired: Aug 14, 2020His story was told in the movie Just Mercy. The Equal Justice Initiative founder is a pivotal thought leader on racism in America.
- Episode 5: Mariah Carey
Aired: Sep 24, 2020In their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.
- Episode 6: Caste: Part 1
Aired: Oct 8, 2020Oprah, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, and a panel of readers discuss the concept that America is built on a caste system.
- Episode 7: Caste: Part 2
Aired: Oct 8, 2020Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experience.
- Episode 8: Matthew McConaughey
Aired: Oct 28, 2020The Oscar-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: "Just keep living."
- Episode 9: Stevie Wonder
Aired: Nov 6, 2020Sharing his urgent message of love, Stevie opens up about how COVID-19 has touched his life and his hopes for a troubled world.
- Episode 10: Dolly Parton
Aired: Nov 13, 2020One of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.
- Episode 11: President Barack Obama
Aired: Nov 17, 2020Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.
- Episode 12: Amanda Gorman
Aired: Mar 26, 2021Oprah and 23-year-old Gorman discuss the poem she wrote for President Joe Biden's inauguration and the women who've mentored her.
- Episode 13: Eddie Murphy
Aired: Apr 9, 2021The iconic comedian joins Oprah for a conversation about Coming 2 America, life during COVID-19, and his plans to return to stand-up.
- Episode 14: Elliot Page
Aired: Apr 30, 2021In his first on-camera interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page describes his life struggles and his message for trans youth.
- Episode 15: Will Smith
Aired: Nov 5, 2021Oprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and unique spiritual marriage.