The Oprah Conversation

Oprah leads intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft. Bringing truth and perspective to a range of topics shaping our world, they reveal gripping stories of human connection.

“The Oprah Conversation” is a timely series that features Oprah leading intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders and masters of their craft. Filmed remotely, Oprah hosts conversations that aim to bring truth and perspective to a range of topics shaping our world, revealing gripping stories of human connection. Guests have included Eddie Murphy, Amanda Gorman, Barack Obama, Dolly Parton and Stevie Wonder, and the series has been previously honored by the Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards and NAACP Image Awards.

Release date

July 30, 2020

Creator

Oprah Winfrey

EPISODE 15

Will Smith

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

Premiere Date: November 5, 2021

EPISODE 14

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.

Premiere Date: April 30, 2021

EPISODE 13

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.

Premiere Date: April 9, 2021

EPISODE 12

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.

Premiere Date: March 26, 2021

EPISODE 11

Barack Obama

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

Premiere Date: November 17, 2020

EPISODE 10

Dolly Parton

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

Premiere Date: November 13, 2020

EPISODE 9

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.

Premiere Date: November 6, 2020

EPISODE 8

Matthew McConaughey

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

Premiere Date: October 28, 2020

EPISODE 7

Caste: Part 2

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

Premiere Date: October 9, 2020

EPISODE 6

Caste: Part 1

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

Premiere Date: October 9, 2020

EPISODE 5

Mariah Carey

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

Premiere Date: September 23, 2020

EPISODE 4

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.

Premiere Date: August 14, 2020

EPISODE 3

How to Be an Antiracist

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

Premiere Date: August 7, 2020

EPISODE 2

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.

Premiere Date: July 30, 2020

EPISODE 1

Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1

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

Premiere Date: July 30, 2020