Oprah Behind The Scenes

Season 1

TV-PG
For the first and last time, The Oprah Winfrey Show opens its doors to invite viewers behind the scenes for the making of the farewell season. See what happens off-camera as the staff, guests and Oprah herself reveal a side the public has never seen of one of television's most popular and enduring series. Get an inside look at the passion, the pressure and the people that dedicate their lives to producing one of the most beloved shows in television history.

28 Episodes

  • Planning Season 25
    E1
    Planning Season 25The stakes are high as Oprah and the staff plan the top-secret Season 25 premiere. As the producers raise the bar higher than ever before, will they finally bite off more than they can chew? Plus, Oprah reminisces about the history of her show and reveals intimate backstage moments before she takes the stage for her final season premiere.
  • Technical Difficulties
    E2
    Technical DifficultiesCountry stars Wynonna and Naomi Judd return for their 18th appearance, and producers enlist their help to plot a secret surprise for Oprah—one they hope won't backfire. Then, senior producer Jack and his team hit roadblocks as they produce a follow-up to the landmark 1987 town hall episode on AIDS in Williamson, West Virginia.
  • Liza Minnelli & 30 Year Old Virgin
    E3
    Liza Minnelli & 30 Year Old VirginLiza Minnelli; Oprah confronts her producing team over a topic regarding virgins.
  • Yosemite National Park
    E4
    Yosemite National ParkThe show heads to Yosemite National Park.
  • Yosemite National Park II
    E5
    Yosemite National Park II
  • Kathryn Jackson
    E6
    Kathryn Jackson
  • Oprahs Favorite Things
    E7
    Oprahs Favorite ThingsOprah selects her 'Ultimate Favorite Things' for her final season, and former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman returns to the 'Oprah' show.
  • Favorite Things Farewell
    E8
    Favorite Things FarewellOprah and her team unwrap the secrets behind their last-ever episode of "Oprah’s Favorite Things." With twice the products, twice the sets and twice the audience, there are double the number of things that can go wrong—and producers are sent scrambling when Oprah makes a last-minute product addition. Then, a performance by the Black Eyed Peas may go up in smoke thanks to a snow globe malfunction.
  • George W. Bush
    E9
    George W. BushAs producers travel to Kennebunkport, Maine, for a visit to the Bush family estate and an historic interview with President George W. Bush and his parents, Oprah has her own aha! moment about Hurricane Katrina. Meanwhile, producer Bridgette gets a huge opportunity—but an unexpected turn of events lands her in the hospital, putting at risk her chance to have crucial planning meetings with Oprah.
  • The Color Purple
    E10
    The Color PurpleDuring a reunion of The Color Purple cast, Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg set the record straight on a long-rumored feud.
  • Teen Heartthrobs
    E11
    Teen HeartthrobsOprah is surprised by a secret crush from her past when the team produces a show about teen heartthrobs. Plus, a surprise serenade from the Backstreet Boys for one show guest may fall flat when technical difficulties hit. Meanwhile, Oprah and producers disagree when Suze Orman lowers one of her famous "smackdowns" during a taping with "Octomom" Nadya Suleman.
  • Oprah's Australia Trip Part 1
    E12
    Oprah's Australia Trip Part 1Oprah and team head Down Under to Australia, where her producers face some of their biggest challenges yet with huge crowds, even bigger expectations and the added pressure of working in a foreign country.
  • Oprah's Australia Trip Part 2
    E13
    Oprah's Australia Trip Part 2Hugh Jackman's headline-making entrance goes wrong, bringing Oprah's show at the Sydney Opera House to a halt. Plus, Oprah, Gayle and 302 viewers attempt to break a world record.
  • Happy Birthday, Oprah
    E14
    Happy Birthday, OprahIt's Oprah's birthday, and the team has surprises in store for her from special guests Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. Meanwhile, Oprah and her producers must deal with a show that appears to have missed the mark.
  • Michelle Obama
    E15
    Michelle ObamaOprah and the staff welcome first lady Michelle Obama. Then, Harpo takes on a challenge to go vegan for one week.
  • Snowmageddon
    E16
    SnowmageddonOprah and the team face the biggest blizzard Chicago has seen in 25 years, with two shows hanging in the balance and superstar guest Jennifer Hudson gone missing.
  • Diana Ross
    E17
    Diana RossEmotions run high as Oprah welcomes Diana Ross and her family to the studio and clears the air with former protégée Iyanla Vanzant.
  • The View
    E18
    The View
  • Last After Oscar Show
    E19
    Last After Oscar Show
  • Chris Rock
    E20
    Chris RockOprah and the crew are all laughs as they welcome back frequent guest Chris Rock. Then, the producers raise the bar yet again with a talented kids extravaganza.
  • Tina Fey and Gayle
    E21
    Tina Fey and Gayle
  • Taking the Stage
    E22
    Taking the StageOprah welcomes Kirstie Alley as she looks back on some of her biggest bloops and blunders. Then, rock legends Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar and more take over The Oprah Show's stage.
  • James Frey
    E23
    James FreyHistory is made as Oprah and her team welcome President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. ?Then, Oprah travels to New York City for an emotional one-on-one interview with author James Frey.
  • Sarah Ferguson
    E24
    Sarah Ferguson
  • Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks
    E25
    Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks
  • Surprise of Oprah´s Life
    E26
    Surprise of Oprah´s LifeThe Surprise of Oprah's Life! Go backstage as dozens of celebrities and 13,000 fans turn out to surprise Oprah in a surprise farewell tribute!
  • So Long, Farewell
    E27
    So Long, FarewellOprah and the team try to keep their emotions in check as they all prepare for the final episode.
  • Until We Meet Again
    E28
    Until We Meet AgainIt's the end of an era. After 25 years, Oprah tapes the final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Go inside the emotional farewell.

Cast of Season 1

  • Todd TuckerProducer

 

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