The Oprah Conversation

Talk

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.

Episodes

Cast

Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1

1. Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1

30th Jul 2020

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

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (2)

2. Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (2)

30th Jul 2020

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

How to Be an Antiracist

3. How to Be an Antiracist

7th Aug 2020

Oprah and best-selling author professor Ibram X. Kendi speak with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.

Bryan Stevenson

4. Bryan Stevenson

14th Aug 2020

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

Mariah Carey

5. Mariah Carey

23rd Sep 2020

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

Caste (1)

6. Caste (1)

9th Oct 2020

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

Caste (2)

7. Caste (2)

9th Oct 2020

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

Matthew McConaughey

8. Matthew McConaughey

28th Oct 2020

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

Stevie Wonder

9. Stevie Wonder

6th Nov 2020

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

Dolly Parton

10. Dolly Parton

13th Nov 2020

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

Barack Obama

11. Barack Obama

17th Nov 2020

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

Amanda Gorman

12. Amanda Gorman

26th Mar 2021

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

Eddie Murphy

13. Eddie Murphy

9th Apr 2021

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

Elliot Page

14. Elliot Page

30th Apr 2021

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

Will Smith

15. Will Smith

4th Nov 2021

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

First air date

30th Jul 2020

Last air date

4th Nov 2021

Status

Canceled

Type

Talk Show

Original language

en

Networks