The Oprah Conversation

Season 1

TV-14

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

15 Episodes

Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1
E1
Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1Oprah 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)
E2
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (2)Oprah and Emmanuel dive deeper into their raw, unfiltered discussions about race in response to bold viewer questions.
How to Be an Antiracist
E3
How to Be an AntiracistOprah and best-selling author professor Ibram X. Kendi speak with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.
Bryan Stevenson
E4
Bryan StevensonHis story was told in the movie Just Mercy. The Equal Justice Initiative founder is a pivotal thought leader on racism in America.
Mariah Carey
E5
Mariah CareyIn their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.
Caste (1)
E6
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.
Caste (2)
E7
Caste (2)Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experiences.
Matthew McConaughey
E8
Matthew McConaugheyThe Oscar®-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: “Just keep living.”
Stevie Wonder
E9
Stevie WonderSharing 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
E10
Dolly PartonOne of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.
Barack Obama
E11
Barack ObamaDiscussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.
Amanda Gorman
E12
Amanda GormanOprah 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
E13
Eddie MurphyThe 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
E14
Elliot PageIn his first on-camera interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page describes his life struggles and his message for trans youth.
Will Smith
E15
Will SmithOprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and unique spiritual marriage.