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Oprah's Next Chapter Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
46 Episodes 2012 -
Episode 1
Oprah Salutes Superstar Olympians
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 120 mins
Oprah celebrates the Olympics by interviewing A-list athletes Carl Lewis, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Al Joyner, Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton, Shawn Johnson, Greg Louganis, Janet Evans and Mark Spitz.
Episode 2
Rihanna
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 60 mins
Oprah Winfrey conducts a Barbados-based interview with pop star Rihanna, who casts light on her career, family, fame and her relationship with Chris Brown.
Episode 3
Olympic Gold-Medalist Gabrielle Douglas
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 30 mins
Oprah Winfrey interviews Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas in West Des Moines, Iowa. The installment includes a chat with Douglas' mother, plus a visit to the gym where Douglas trained.
Episode 4
Kelsey Grammer
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 60 mins
Oprah Winfrey interviews Kelsey Grammer, who casts light on his 2011 divorce, his battle against addiction, his series "Boss" and the tragedies in his life. Also: a chat with his wife, Kayte Walsh.
Episode 5
Jennifer Hudson
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 60 mins
Oprah Winfrey interviews actress-singer Jennifer Hudson.
Episode 6
Usher
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 60 mins
Oprah Winfrey interviews music artist Usher, who shares insight into his personal life.
Episode 7
Stephen Colbert
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 60 mins
Oprah Winfrey chats with funnyman Stephen Colbert in Charleston, S.C. Colbert addresses his private life, his faux-newsman alter ego, his friendship with Jon Stewart and the tragedies in his life.
Episode 8
Invisible Children's Jason Russell
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 60 mins
Jason Russell, creator of the "Kony 2012" viral video and cofounder of the advocacy group Invisible Children, discusses his March 2012 breakdown.
Episode 9
Fergie
Sun, Oct 21, 2012 60 mins
Singer-songwriter Fergie is the guest.
Episode 10
Bette Midler & Valerie Simpson
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 60 mins
Oprah chats with Bette Midler in New York City, where the singer discusses her career and recent projects. Also: an interview with Valerie Simpson, of the songwriting duo Ashford and Simpson.
Episode 11
Justin Bieber
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 60 mins
Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber discusses his career, the pitfalls of fame and life in the spotlight.
Episode 12
Steven Spielberg, Sally Field and Daniel Day Lewis
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 90 mins
Steven Spielberg; Sally Field; Daniel Day Lewis.
Episode 13
Shonda Rhimes; Kerry Washington
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 60 mins
Oprah visits the set of the TV drama "Scandal" for an interview with series star Kerry Washington and creator Shonda Rhimes.
Episode 14
Jamie Foxx
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. Jamie Foxx is the guest.
Episode 15
David Letterman
Sun, Jan 6, 2013 60 mins
David Letterman is interviewed from the campus of his alma mater, Ball State University in Muncie, Ind.
Episode 16
Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive
Thu, Jan 17, 2013 45 mins
Part 1 of 2. Lance Armstrong addresses the doping scandal in an interview from his hometown of Austin.
Episode 17
Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive
Fri, Jan 18, 2013 45 mins
Conclusion. Lance Armstrong addresses the doping scandal in an interview from his hometown of Austin.
Episode 18
Drew Barrymore
Sun, Jan 20, 2013 60 mins
Drew Barrymore is interviewed from her home in California.
Episode 19
LL Cool J
Sun, Jan 27, 2013 60 mins
LL Cool J discusses his career and personal life.
Episode 20
Cissy Houston
Mon, Jan 28, 2013 60 mins
Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, is interviewed from her New Jersey home.
Episode 21
Beyoncé
Sat, Feb 16, 2013 60 mins
An interview with pop superstar Beyoncé.
Episode 22
Wayans Family
Sun, Mar 3, 2013 60 mins
The Wayans clan discuss love, family and the future of comedy.
Episode 23
Chelsea Handler
Sun, Mar 10, 2013 60 mins
Chelsea Handler discusses her life and career.
Episode 24
John of God
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 60 mins
A visit to Brazil for an interview with John of God, a spiritual healer who uses controversial surgery techniques to treat his patients.
Episode 25
Sonia Sotomayor; Sheryl Sandburg
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 60 mins
Supreme Court associate justice Sonia Sotomayor; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Episode 26
Jane Fonda and Adopted Daughter Mary Williams
Sun, Apr 7, 2013 60 mins
Jane Fonda and her adopted daughter Mary Williams are interviewed.
Episode 27
Roma Downey, Mark Burnett, & Diogo Morgado
Sun, Apr 14, 2013 60 mins
Mark Burnett, Roma Downey and Diogo Morgado ("The Bible").
Episode 28
Jason Collins
Sun, May 5, 2013 90 mins
Oprah interviews NBA player Jason Collins, who is the first openly gay athlete in a major American sport. Included: remarks by Collins' family.
Episode 29
Tyler Perry
Sun, May 26, 2013 60 mins
Tyler Perry discusses his life and career, and shares insight into the creative process behind the 2013 series "Love Thy Neighbor" and "The Haves and the Have Nots."
Episode 30
The Voice
Sun, Jun 2, 2013 60 mins
A visit to the set of the reality-competition series "The Voice" includes interviews with Usher, Shakira, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine.
Episode 31
John Legend and Fiancee Chrissy Teigen
Sun, Jun 9, 2013 60 mins
Musician John Legend discusses his 2013 solo album, as well as his friendship with Kanye West. Also: His fiancée, Chrissy Teigen, addresses rumors about their relationship.
Episode 32
African American Women in Hollywood
Sun, Jun 23, 2013 60 mins
Alfre Woodard; Viola Davis; Phylicia Rashad; Gabrielle Union.
Episode 33
Hugh Jackman
Sun, Jul 28, 2013 60 mins
Hugh Jackman.
Episode 34
Gloria Estefan
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 60 mins
Gloria Estefan discusses her career, her family and the bus accident that injured her in 1990.
Episode 35
The Butler
Sun, Aug 11, 2013 60 mins
Forest Whitaker, David Oyelowo and Lee Daniels ("The Butler").
Episode 36
Lindsay Lohan
Sun, Aug 18, 2013 60 mins
Lindsay Lohan.
Episode 37
Tina Turner
Sun, Aug 25, 2013 60 mins
Tina Turner weighs in on love, retirement and her life in Switzerland.
Episode 38
Robin Thicke
Sun, Oct 13, 2013 60 mins
Singer Robin Thicke discusses marriage and fatherhood, as well as his controversial VMA performance with Miley Cyrus.
Episode 39
Arsenio Hall
Sun, Oct 20, 2013 60 mins
Talk-show host Arsenio Hall discusses family life and his return to late-night TV.
Episode 40
Gay in Hollywood
Sun, Oct 27, 2013 60 mins
A discussion of homosexuality in America, featuring remarks by Wanda Sykes, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Dan Bucatinsky.
Episode 41
Patti LaBelle
Sun, Nov 3, 2013 60 mins
Soul singer Patti LaBelle reflects on her decades-long musical career.
Episode 42
Spike Lee
Sun, Nov 10, 2013 60 mins
Spike Lee discusses his career, his 2013 film "Oldboy" and his controversial social-media post about the verdict in the Trayvon Martin case.
Episode 43
Al Sharpton
Sun, Nov 17, 2013 60 mins
Rev. Al Sharpton discusses race in America, his work as a civil-rights activist and his weight loss.
Episode 44
Kenneth Babyface Edmonds
Sun, Nov 24, 2013 60 mins
R&B singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds discusses the stories behind his biggest hits as well as his public divorce and the effect it had on his children.
Episode 45
Magic Johnson
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 60 mins
Former NBA star Magic Johnson weighs in on his career, his health and his support for his gay son.
Episode 46
Powerhouse Performances With Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael B Jordan
Sun, Dec 8, 2013 60 mins
Idris Elba; Chiwetel Ejiofor; and Michael B. Jordan.