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The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

Oprah is opening the vault of The Oprah Winfrey Show with 25 years of hand-picked legendary interviews, a-ha moments, ugly cries and unforgettable surprises. A lot has changed since she ended the show, but many of our personal struggles have stayed the same. We’re all still looking to connect, to be seen and to know that we’re not alone. We’re also looking for some joy, some laughs and some much-needed inspiration. As we head into this new decade, what better time to look back and reflect, to take stock of how we’ve grown and to be reminded that we’re all in this together. The Oprah Winfrey Show aired from September 8th, 1986 to May 25, 2011 with 4,561 episodes. The show remains the highest-rated daytime talk show in American television history, averaging between 10 to 20 million viewers a day.
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Episodes

Postpartum Depression

Original Air Date: December 30, 1986 Imagine giving birth and having your joy suddenly turn to anxiety and depression, followed by frightening hallucinations and being committed to a mental hospital, because you are a danger to yourself and to your new baby. Oprah interviews author Carol Dix, Dr. Nana Stotland, and a panel of mothers that had postpartum depression to discuss the causes and treatment of the mental illness. Featured expert Carol Dix passed away in 2021. Want more podcasts from OWN...

Dec 10, 202439 min

Nations Sooth Sayers

Original Air Date: December 26, 1986 No matter how rough the previous year was, the next can be full of unlimited success, happiness, and total joy. Oprah, a panel of self-help experts and audience members discuss how to process your feelings for a better life. Featured experts Dr. Wayne Dyer passed away in 2015, Shaki Gawain passed away in 2018 and Arnold Patent passed away in 2023. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfre...

Dec 03, 202440 min

American Heroes

Original Air Date: December 24, 1986 They are people who often go unnoticed and unappreciated, but always put others before themselves. Oprah interviews a panel of American heroes to discuss their inspirational good deeds. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Nov 26, 202441 min

Oprah Goes to Ethiopia

Original Air Date: December 1, 2005 Oprah travels 7,000 miles to see how a modern-day saint helps thousands of young Ethiopian girls and Nate Berkus has a hope-filled tsunami follow-up. Featured Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Catherine Hamlin passed away in 2020. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Nov 19, 202437 min

A Father Faces the Teen Who Killed His Family

Original Air Date: November 18, 2005 The Little League tragedy that made headlines. Their boy is dead. Their 13-year-old son swung the bat that killed him. A father faces the teen who killed his family. Plus, more families face the people responsible for their loved ones' deaths. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Nov 12, 202437 min

Mary Jo Buttafuoco Finally Tells Her Side of The Story

Original Air Date: November 16, 2005 After 13 years, Mary Jo breaks her silence about Amy, Joey and nearly dying. Why did she stay with Joey for so long? What does she think of Amy Fisher? It was the national obsession, and now Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells all. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Nov 05, 202435 min

The Secret Language of Babies

Original Air Date: November 13, 2006 One woman says she's unlocked the secret language of babies. Then, meet the first real-life bionic woman, and a teen who can see without eyes. And, injured in Iraq, they said she wouldn't survive. Meet the soldier and the doctor who never gave up hope. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Oct 29, 202438 min

Childhood Interrupted

Original Air Date: October 20, 2006 Caring for their sick parents, becoming the head of their household, struggling to raise their younger siblings… Oprah talks with Lisa Ling about children who have taken on the role of parents or caregivers in their families and have had their childhood taken away from them. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly...

Oct 22, 202437 min

Why I Forgave the Man Who Shot Me

Original Air Date: May 30, 2007 Shot in cold blood and left for dead. If this happened to you, could you love the man who did it? From inside prison, her attacker responds. Then, a woman who barely survived the bombing that struck fear around the world and the decision that saved her. Oprah interviews guests that have suffered horrible acts of violence and have forgiven their attackers. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Win...

Oct 15, 202437 min

The Big Idea That Made Millions

Original Air Date: May 4, 2006 Meet the people behind the big ideas that made them millions of dollars, like the creators of Phat Farm, Crayola crayons, Dove Bars and more. They all started small and made it big. Plus, learn about the stay-at-home mom whose chicken recipe won a million dollars. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Oct 08, 202432 min

Mom Burned Alive by Her Husband

Original Air Date: May 3, 2006 How could an ambitious, outgoing woman end up at the center of such a tragic headline? Oprah sits down with Yvette Cade who was set on fire by her husband Roger Hargrave. Then, Yvette has an important message she wants all women to hear. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Oct 01, 202436 min

Why They Beat the Odds

Original Air Date: March 1, 2007 At times homeless and abused an NFL star reveals his past. Then, a woman who lost the loves of her life in a fiery plane crash defines resilience. Jeff Henderson-once drug addict, now chef; Laurie Johnson-lost husband and created lemonade crutches; Rhonda Britten-watched father kill mother-now author. Extraordinary people prove anything is possible! Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey ...

Sep 24, 202439 min

Letters To Oprah

Original Air Date: March 26, 2007 Oprah talks about her spring vacation with best friend Gayle while also getting caught up on the headlines she missed while out of town. Plus, she takes the time to answer questions and requests from viewer e-mails. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Sep 17, 202428 min

Their First Interview Together – Reporter Bob Woodruff and His Wife, Lee

Original Air Date: February 27, 2007 A husband and father at the height of his career, nearly killed on assignment. Now, journalist Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee, tell their incredible love story for the first time since Bob’s near-fatal accident. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Sep 10, 202430 min

The Debt Diet Part 5

Original Air Date: April 7, 2006 In debt? How much should you really be spending on your house, your car, food, clothes? The secret financial formula that breaks it down for everybody and can save you money. Then, $170,000 in debt: the follow-up. Plus, the one thing you can do right now to build wealth. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_O...

Sep 03, 202435 min

The Debt Diet Part 4

Original Air Date: March 24, 2006 Three real families stretched to the limit, drowning in debt. What the credit card companies know, and you don't. Our money experts with the tips you need as Oprah follows up with the families to see how they’re doing. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Aug 27, 202436 min

The Debt Diet Part 3

Original Air Date: March 10, 2006 In Part 3 of her “Debt Diet” series, Dr. Robin Smith visits two couples, the Widlunds and the Bradleys, to help them understand how the emotional issues affect their spending in trying to fill a void. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Aug 20, 202437 min

The Debt Diet Part 2

Original Air Date: February 24, 2006 In Part 2 of her "Debt Diet" series, Oprah revisits the Widlund and Bradley families, who agreed to work with financial experts in order to get their finances and lives in order. The financial experts include Jean Chatzky, author of " Pay It Down! " and Glinda Bridgeforth, author of " Girl, Make Your Money Grow! " Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite O...

Aug 13, 202436 min

Join The Debt Diet

Original Air Date: February 17, 2006 Stretched beyond your limit? Drowning in bills? Oprah has teamed up with three financial experts to come up with a "Debt Diet," a step-by-step plan to get families out of debt. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Aug 06, 202437 min

Women Who Use Sex to Find Love

Original Air Date: February 23, 2006 One woman says she’s had sex with 90 men. Another woman feels the need to hide her promiscuity from everyone. Another woman wants the intimacy that comes with relationships. Women addicted to sex talk to Oprah and psychologist Dr. Robin Smith about their secret sex lives. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/f...

Jul 30, 202439 min

His First TV Interview: Why Comedian Dave Chappelle Walked Away From $50 Million

Original Air Date: February 3, 2006 Dave Chappelle was the hottest comedian in the country until he disappeared. In his first television interview at the time, Dave Chappelle talks to Oprah about his decision to walk off the set of his hit television show and away from $50 million. He also discusses whether he'll return to the show that made him a household name. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of yo...

Jul 23, 202434 min

The Ebersol Family Tragedy-The Lessons They’ve Learned

Original Air Date: February 2, 2006 Oprah talks to Susan Saint James, Dick Ebersol, and their two sons Charlie and Willie, about the plane crash that Dick and Charlie survived but that claimed the lives of three people, including Susan and Dick's youngest son, Teddy. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Jul 16, 202439 min

The Fountain of Youth

Original Air Date: February 5, 1987 Does the fountain of youth really exist? Or are anti-aging regiments just a cash grab? Oprah sits down with renown experts in the medical field to discuss techniques that will make people look and feel better. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Jul 09, 202440 min

When Your Criminal Gets Out

Original Air Date: January 9, 1987 Oprah talks to a three-member panel about the crimes committed against them, how their perpetrators were sentenced to lengthy prison terms and how they feel knowing that the criminals can be out or are already out, in one person's case, much sooner than expected. Adjoa Aiyetoro, an attorney with the ACLU National Prison Project, says nonviolent criminals should not be sentenced to prison and violent criminals should receive shorter sentences since prisons tend ...

Jul 02, 202441 min

Diet Success Stories

Original Air Date: January 8, 1987 Oprah talks to men and women who have lost and kept off dramatic amounts of weight. They discuss what their lives were like before their weight loss as well as what life is like for them now. Oprah also talks to Dr. Judi Hollis, author of "Fat Is A Family Affair," about the need to not only focus on what you're eating but also to focus on the things in your life that may be preventing you from losing weight. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWN...

Jun 25, 202440 min

TOWS Special: "Coming Out" On The Oprah Show: 25 Years Of Unforgettable Guests

Original Air Date: January 25, 2011 Oprah takes a look back at 25 years of gay topics. She updates several guest’s stories and talks about how perceptions of LGBQT+ people have changed over the years. Olympic gold medal winner Greg Louganis talks about his landmark decision to come out. Plus, the world's only openly gay Prince has big news. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows o...

Jun 18, 202440 min

Ellen DeGeneres

Original Air Date: April 30, 1997 Oprah chats with Ellen DeGeneres about her long road to coming out. Ellen also talks about the many reactions she received, both positive and negative, as well as what’s next for her journey. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Jun 11, 202435 min

Jealousy And Envy

Original Air Date: January 7, 1987 Oprah talks to women about how feelings of jealousy and envy have ruined aspects of their lives. Two experts, Betsy Cohen, author of "The Snow White Syndrome: All About Envy," and Jerilyn Ross, associate director of The Roundhouse Square Psychiatric Center in Virginia, weigh in on why people feel jealous or envious and how to stop feeling these things you feel. Jerilyn Ross passed away in 2010. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can a...

Jun 04, 202441 min

Marriage And Money Troubles

Original Air Date: January 5, 1987 Oprah talks to three married couples: William and Cindy Roberts, Joel and Cynthia Mays and Steve and Karen Poulsen about how their respective struggles with money problems lead to arguments which negatively affect their relationships. Olivia Mellan, a psychotherapist who conducts workshops around the country, helps the couples better understand and resolve their money-related marital conflicts. She says money is rarely money, but is really a stand-in for things...

May 28, 202439 min

Jackpot Winners

Original Air Date: January 1, 1987 Oprah interviews a panel of game show, horse race and lottery winners to talk about their strategies on winning big and how it’s changed their lives. The winners also discuss what they do to manage their huge earnings. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

May 21, 202440 min
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