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Podcast · 37 episodes

The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

by Oprah · English

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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Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy's Sister and Mass Murderer Jim Jones' Son Speak OutThe episode revisits two notorious crimes through family testimony: the 1978 Jonestown mass murder-suicide led by Jim Jones, and the 1978–1994 serial killings by John Wayne Gacy.17 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Bob Greene's Best Life DietOprah re-releases a classic episode introducing fitness super coach Bob Greene’s “Best Life Diet,” framed as ending weight struggle through progressive behavior change, confronting denial, and…10 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Kidnapped as a Child: Why I Didn't ReturnTodd Biket recounts his 1974 kidnapping and 18-month captivity by Terry Roy Holman, arguing that victims often can’t run and shouldn’t be judged for not escaping; the episode also discusses national…3 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
The Person Who Changed My LifeA “classic episodes” compilation where viewers and celebrities answer “who is the one person that changed your life,” emphasizing how small words/actions from teachers, mentors, and loved ones can…24 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
What's Your Achilles' Heel?Guests discuss “Achilles’ heel” patterns—behavioral and intention-based flaws—like over-talking, people-pleasing, needing to be right, and letting others’ negativity affect you.17 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Messages from Dying MothersThree stories about preparing for death and preserving family bonds—(1) a dying British mother’s plea to keep her twins together with a new “mom,” (2) a U.S.10 Feb 2026 · 40 min · 18 chapters
Faces of AutismThe episode “Faces of Autism” revisits classic Oprah Winfrey Show segments to raise awareness and compassion for autism, citing CDC statistics (about 1 in 150 children; one diagnosis every 20…3 Feb 2026 · 40 min · 19 chapters
Do You Believe?Whether psychic mediums can contact “the other side,” and what that contact looks like; includes readings about death, survival of consciousness, and use of psychic impressions in criminal cases.27 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
What Five Words Describe Your Marriage?The episode uses a “five words” exercise to diagnose a marriage/relationship’s current emotional reality and frame it as a “spiritual partnership” focused on soul growth, not religion or romantic…20 Jan 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
Addiction: Why Can't They Stop?Addiction and the question “Why can’t they stop?”—using first-person accounts and brain-science research to explain how drug cues trigger craving fast, why willpower alone often fails, and how…13 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
"A New Earth" Phenomenon: An Hour That Can Change Your Life”Oprah revisits Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth, presenting it as an invitation to connect with authentic self/spirit and live from the present moment by quieting the mind, checking the ego, and accepting…6 Jan 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
Special: This Is The Year to Get Richer!Oprah’s “This Is The Year to Get Richer!” money special focused on rejecting excuses and using a step-by-step plan (increase income, spend less than you make, invest automatically, protect savings…30 Dec 2025 · 42 min · 21 chapters
People Who GossipThe episode “People Who Gossip” explores why people gossip, how it spreads, and the personal fallout—ranging from reputational harm to damaged marriages—plus how to stop or redirect it.23 Dec 2025 · 44 min · 18 chapters
Special: Stop Being a Doormat“Stop Being a Doormat” is a classic Oprah Winfrey Show episode/podcast about the “disease to please”—how women are socialized to say yes, buy love, overextend, and avoid conflict, and how to learn to…16 Dec 2025 · 40 min · 17 chapters
Special: A Mother's Controversial ConfessionA “classic vault” discussion sparked by Ayelet Waldman’s New York Times confession that she loves her husband more than her children, arguing children shouldn’t replace a couple’s romantic bond; the…9 Dec 2025 · 44 min · 15 chapters
A Special Report: The Little Boy Oprah Couldn't ForgetOprah’s “vault” special report on child slavery in Ghana’s Lake Volta fishing industry, following former child slave “Mark” (from a New York Times photo) and other rescued boys, plus how rescues and…2 Dec 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Special: What to Feed Your HeartClassic Oprah episode featuring Dr. Dean Ornish on preventing and reversing heart disease through lifestyle—especially a low-fat, high-fiber, plant-forward diet; stress/emotion management; smoking…25 Nov 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
The Honeymoon Cruise Ship Mystery: The Bride Speaks OutThe disappearance of newlywed George Smith IV on a Royal Caribbean honeymoon cruise after Jennifer Hagel-Smith was found unconscious; competing theories of accident vs murder, plus disputes over…18 Nov 2025 · 45 min · 15 chapters
How Happy Are YouA live audience happiness test (“How Happy Are You”) and discussion of what creates real happiness—perspective, appreciation, optimism, self-acceptance, and purpose—plus experiments like laughter…11 Nov 2025 · 42 min · 20 chapters
The Seven Levels of MarriageOprah revisits “The Seven Levels of Marriage,” explaining seven predictable stages couples move through and how to strengthen relationships by expecting friction, not assuming marriage should stay…4 Nov 2025 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Special: De-Stressing Your LifeDe-stressing life using Martha Beck’s “stress-free living” tools, focused on changing family task/nurturance balance, prioritizing life goals over to-do lists, and addressing deeper emotional drivers…28 Oct 2025 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Special: Choose Your Life“Choose Your Life” is a compilation episode about living intentionally—choosing dreams over money/title, and making changes through sacrifice, courage, and present-moment joy.21 Oct 2025 · 35 min · 10 chapters
Special: How to Connect with Your ChildrenHow parents can reconnect with children through attentive presence, less criticism, and simple daily rituals; kids mainly want to feel seen and heard.14 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Special: How to Have More Time For YourselfKathy Peel, author of *Be Your Best*7 Oct 2025 · 31 min