The Oprah Winfrey Show - Season 24 Episode Guides (2009)

Accused of Molesting Her: Oscar Winner Mo'Nique's Brother Comes Forward__________________________________________Oscar® winner Mo'Nique has called him a monster.

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Sir Elton John, Russell Crowe

Season 24, Episode 112 - Air Date: 4/16/2010

Fridays Live: Sir Elton John and Oscar Winner Russell Crowe_______________________________________ Sir Elton John is gracing our stage.

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Gavin de Becker

Season 24, Episode 111 - Air Date: 4/15/2010

"Stay Alive" Expert Gavin de Becker Unveils New Tool to Keep You Safe_______________________________________ Gavin de Becker has saved countless lives.

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Richard Branson

Season 24, Episode 110 - Air Date: 4/14/2010

Oprah's Million-Dollar Announcement and Billionaire Richard BransonOne person will walk away with $1 million—find out who!

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Mary J. Blige Malaak Rock

Season 24, Episode 109 - Air Date: 4/13/2010

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The Most Dangerous Child Sex Offenders in America

Season 24, Episode 108 - Air Date: 10/3/2011

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Fridays Live Kenny Chesney

Season 24, Episode 107 - Air Date: 9/26/2011

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Sex Therapy with Dr. Laura Berman

Season 24, Episode 106 - Air Date: 9/19/2011

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The Cast of Glee

Season 24, Episode 105 - Air Date: 4/7/2010

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Funny People

Season 24, Episode 104 - Air Date: 9/5/2011

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Humdinger Follow-ups

Season 24, Episode 103 - Air Date: 8/29/2011

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Janet Jackson Tyler Perry

Season 24, Episode 102 - Air Date: 8/22/2011

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The Diane Schuler Story

Season 24, Episode 101 - Air Date: 8/15/2011

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Celebs Dig Up Their Family Secrets

Season 24, Episode 99 - Air Date: 8/1/2011

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After Oscar Party

Season 24, Episode 98 - Air Date: 7/25/2011

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The Sole Survivor of the NFL Boating Tragedy

Season 24, Episode 96 - Air Date: 3/4/2010

The three families are back for an update on their finances. Top experts have been called in to cut the spending out.

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Beauty Around the World with Jessica Simpson

Season 24, Episode 95 - Air Date: 3/3/2010

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Roger Ebert Speaks for the First Time; Morgan Freeman & Colin Firth

Season 24, Episode 94 - Air Date: 3/2/2010

Film critic Roger Ebert discusses his battle with throat cancer and the new technology that is giving him his voice back; Oscar nominees Morgan Freeman and Colin Firth; fashion designer turned filmmaker Tom Ford.

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Jerry Seinfeld: "The Marriage Ref"

Season 24, Episode 93 - Air Date: 3/1/2010

Comic Jerry Seinfeld discusses his new show, "The Marriage Ref."

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Oprah Cleans Out Her Closet, Plus Jimmy Fallon

Season 24, Episode 92 - Air Date: 2/26/2010

All new! Oprah talks about the 150 items from her closet that are going up for auction. Guests include comic Jimmy Fallon and director Lee Daniels; comic Ali Wentworth gets skating, curling and skeleton lessons from Olympic athletes.

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Kirstie Alley: Inside Her Big, Big Life

Season 24, Episode 91 - Air Date: 2/25/2010

Actress Kirstie Alley discusses her new reality show and weight struggles.

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Former Aide to John Edwards Andrew Young and His Wife Cheri

Season 24, Episode 90 - Air Date: 2/24/2010

Former political aide Andrew Young and his wife, Cheri, discuss the John Edwards sex scandal.

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The Family of Amanda Knox Speaks Out

Season 24, Episode 89 - Air Date: 2/23/2010

The parents of convicted killer Amanda Knox discuss her 26-year prison sentence and how she is holding up behind bars.

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That's Incredible!

Season 24, Episode 88 - Air Date: 2/22/2010

Incredible guests include a violinist with fast fingers, a speed portrait painter, the world's tallest teenager and humans who fly.

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Fridays Live: Matt Lauer, Director Lee Daniels and Lady Antebellum

Season 24, Episode 87 - Air Date: 2/19/2010

Journalist Matt Lauer provides an update from the Vancouver Winter Olympics; director Lee Daniels ("Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire"); Lady Antebellum performs.

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Reunited After 42 Years

Season 24, Episode 86 - Air Date: 2/18/2010

A woman reunites with the daughter she gave up for adoption 42 years ago; investigator Troy Dunn ("The Locator").

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Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy's Sister

Season 24, Episode 85 - Air Date: 2/17/2010

Oprah talks to the son of mass murderer Jim Jones and the sister of serial killer John Wayne Gacy.

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Makeunders: How'd You Get That Way?

Season 24, Episode 84 - Air Date: 2/16/2010

Style guru Carson Kressley helps viewers tone down their over-the-top looks; designer Nate Berkus transforms a cluttered den.

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Raped by His Mother - A Victim Comes Forward

Season 24, Episode 83 - Air Date: 2/15/2010

A man tells how he was sexually abused by his mother as a child.

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Fridays Live: Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, Matt Lauer, Lionel Richie

Season 24, Episode 82 - Air Date: 2/12/2010

Oprah discusses the Super Bowl ad that featured her with David Letterman and Jay Leno; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, his wife and baby boy; Lionel Richie performs love songs.

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The High School Quarterback Who Became a Lesbian

Season 24, Episode 81 - Air Date: 2/11/2010

Transsexual filmmaker Kimberly Reed discusses her struggle with gender identity and her new documentary, "Prodigal Sons.

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Celine Dion's Showstopping Surprise

Season 24, Episode 80 - Air Date: 2/10/2010

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Lisa Ling Goes Inside the World of a Modern Geisha

Season 24, Episode 79 - Air Date: 2/9/2010

All New! Lisa Ling goes inside the secret world of a modern geisha and real-life nunnery.

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Oprah and a No-Holds-Barred Conversation with Child Molesters

Season 24, Episode 78 - Air Date: 2/8/2010

All New! Oprah sits down for an honest conversation with four convicted child molesters.

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Fridays Live with Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Music Superstar Pink

Season 24, Episode 77 - Air Date: 2/5/2010

Singer Pink performs; actor Dwayne Johnson reveals his opinions about this year's Super Bowl; author Cristina Ferrare provides game-day recipes.

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America's Silent Killer

Season 24, Episode 76 - Air Date: 2/4/2010

Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the warning signs, risk factors, prevention and reversal of diabetes; fitness guru Bob Greene puts a group of women through diabetes boot camp.

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Stars of Reality TV: Fantasia's Comeback and Ruby's Revelations

Season 24, Episode 75 - Air Date: 2/3/2010

Singer Fantasia Barrino performs and discusses her career; reality TV star Ruby Gettinger discusses her weight loss revelations.

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The Children of Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapper Speak Out

Season 24, Episode 74 - Air Date: 2/2/2010

Oprah talks to the children of Wanda Barzee, who took part in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping.

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Undercover Boss

Season 24, Episode 73 - Air Date: 2/1/2010

Larry O'Donnell, president of Waste Management, and Joe DePinto, president of 7-Eleven, discuss their experiences on the show "Undercover Boss.

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Happy Birthday, Oprah!

Season 24, Episode 72 - Air Date: 1/29/2010

All New! In honor of Oprah's birthday, the audience is full of people of all ages who are celebrating their birthdays with her; Oprah talks to Jason Reitman, director of the Golden Globe-winning film "Up in the Air.

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Jay Leno: The Tonight Show Fiasco

Season 24, Episode 71 - Air Date: 1/28/2010

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Food 101 with Michael Pollan

Season 24, Episode 70 - Air Date: 1/27/2010

Author Michael Pollan, Chipotle Mexican Grill founder Steve Ells and actress Alicia Silverstone discuss the documentary "Food, Inc.

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Actress Denise Richards and Mrs. Ted Haggard: Surviving a Public Scandal

Season 24, Episode 69 - Air Date: 1/26/2010

Actress Denise Richards discusses her divorce from actor Charlie Sheen and his most-recent arrest; Gayle Haggard, wife of former preacher Ted Haggard, discusses her new book, "Why I Stayed.

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Rosie O'Donnell: Life After the Breakup and Her New Love

Season 24, Episode 68 - Air Date: 1/25/2010

Comic Rosie O'Donnell discusses the breakup of her 12-year relationship, her new girlfriend and her new documentary, "A Family Is a Family Is a Family.

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Fridays Live with Sarah Palin and Her Daughter Bristol

Season 24, Episode 67 - Air Date: 1/22/2010

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin discusses her multiyear deal with Fox News to serve as an on-air contributor and show host; Bristol Palin discusses teen pregnancy prevention.

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Intervention: The Man Eating Himself to Death

Season 24, Episode 66 - Air Date: 1/21/2010

Guests share their stories of addiction and how they were saved by interventions from their families.

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Just Back From Haiti -- Wyclef Jean's Devastating Eyewitness Account

Season 24, Episode 65 - Air Date: 1/20/2010

Singers Wyclef Jean, Rihanna and Maxwell discuss the relief efforts in Haiti and lend their voices to the cause; Dr.

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"Big Breaks" With Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle

Season 24, Episode 64 - Air Date: 1/19/2010

Susan Boyle performs and discusses how she is handling her newfound fame; Adam Lambert performs and discusses what is is like to become a celebrity overnight.

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America's New Deadly Obsession

Season 24, Episode 63 - Air Date: 1/18/2010

The dangers of texting and driving; families tell how they lost loved ones because of distracted drivers.

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James Cameron and Lady Gaga

Season 24, Episode 62 - Air Date: 1/15/2010

Oprah talks to director James Cameron about his film "Avatar"; Lady Gaga performs and discusses her newfound fame

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Nate Berkus and Patti Stanger

Season 24, Episode 61 - Air Date: 1/14/2010

All new: Nate Berkus and "Millionaire Matchmaker" Patti Stanger help a single woman make a love connection; then Nate and Paula Deen with a boy grieving over the loss of his twin brother.

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Marriage Around the World

Season 24, Episode 60 - Air Date: 1/13/2010

We're going around the globe to discover what marriage means to people around the world! Plus, author Elizabeth Gilbert on her new book Committed.

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Rita Wilson

Season 24, Episode 59 - Air Date: 1/12/2010

All new: Actress/producer Rita Wilson, wife of actor Tom Hanks, helps viewers of all ages find their style and give women some age-defying makeovers.

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Peter Walsh

Season 24, Episode 58 - Air Date: 1/11/2010

All New! "Get Your Life in Order" expert Peter Walsh challenges a family to go seven days without phones, computers and television.

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Husbands Secret Lives

Season 24, Episode 57 - Air Date: 1/8/2010

Oprah talks to three women whose husbands all led secret lives.

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Primetime Special Preview

Season 24, Episode 56 - Air Date: 12/11/2009

A sneak preview of Oprah's primetime special, "Christmas at the White House"; fans around the world discuss the premiere of "Michael Jackson's This Is It"; winners from "The Price Is Right," "Deal or No Deal," and Publishers Clearing House.

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Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Season 24, Episode 55 - Air Date: 12/1/2009

Authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn discuss their book, "Half the Sky"; actors George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Demi Moore and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discuss gender equity in developing countries.

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Tim McGraw and Alicia Keys

Season 24, Episode 54 - Air Date: 11/30/2009

Duet performances by Tim McGraw and Alicia Keys, Andrea Bocelli and Mary J. Blige, and Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson.

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Vicki Kennedy

Season 24, Episode 53 - Air Date: 11/25/2009

Vicki Kennedy discusses her relationship with Ted Kennedy, their treasured time together at the end of his life and his book, "True Compass.

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2009's Most Extraordinary People

Season 24, Episode 52 - Air Date: 11/24/2009

Oprah teams up with People magazine to salute 2009's most extraordinary people including airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, a group of cheerleaders, hard-working mail carriers, and soldiers who recently returned from Iraq.

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Dr. Drew Pinsky

Season 24, Episode 51 - Air Date: 11/23/2009

Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses sex addiction and his reality series, "Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew."

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Ray Romano

Season 24, Episode 50 - Air Date: 11/20/2009

Oprah talks to actor Ray Romano about his new TV show, "Men of a Certain Age," and actress Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe about her performance in the movie "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire.

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Tim Gunn

Season 24, Episode 49 - Air Date: 11/19/2009

Style guru Tim Gunn ("Project Runway") gives men makeovers and tackles some of America's biggest fashion faux pas; fashion guru Carson Kressley hits the streets to give unsuspecting men the truth about their outdated attire.

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Daniel Day-Lewis

Season 24, Episode 48 - Air Date: 11/18/2009

Oprah interviews actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, Marion Cotillard and Kate Hudson about their new musical, "Nine.

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Jenna Jameson

Season 24, Episode 47 - Air Date: 11/17/2009

Journalist Lisa Ling reports on women, erotica and pornography; former adult film star Jenna Jameson; sex columnist Violet Blue.

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Sarah Palin

Season 24, Episode 46 - Air Date: 11/16/2009

Oprah interviews former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin about her first book, "Going Rogue."

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Karaoke Challenge Winner

Season 24, Episode 45 - Air Date: 11/13/2009

The winner of the karaoke challenge is announced; author Stephenie Meyer discusses the upcoming movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"; actress Robin Givens responds to former boxer Mike Tyson's interview.

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Karaoke Challenge Finalists

Season 24, Episode 44 - Air Date: 11/12/2009

Three finalists sing and compete to be crowned the winner of Oprah's Karaoke Challenge.

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Charla Nash

Season 24, Episode 43 - Air Date: 11/11/2009

Charla Nash talks to Oprah in her first interview since being mauled and blinded by a 200-pound chimpanzee; an interview with the hero sergeants from last week's Fort Hood tragedy.

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Eric Wrinkles

Season 24, Episode 42 - Air Date: 11/10/2009

Oprah talks to prisoner Eric Wrinkles, who currently sits on Indiana's death row.

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Ellen DeGeneres

Season 24, Episode 41 - Air Date: 11/9/2009

Actress Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia DeRossi.

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Mo'Nique

Season 24, Episode 40 - Air Date: 11/6/2009

Oprah reveals the results of the karaoke contest; actress Mo'Nique ("Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire"); journalist Anderson Cooper discusses the book "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan.

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Karaoke Singers

Season 24, Episode 39 - Air Date: 11/5/2009

Karaoke singers perform live in front of a panel of judges.

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Alexandra Wentworth

Season 24, Episode 38 - Air Date: 11/4/2009

Comic Alexandra Wentworth and actress Hilary Swank help four women shake up their routines and conquer their fears.

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Kirstie Alley

Season 24, Episode 37 - Air Date: 11/3/2009

Oprah returns to her first job as a news anchor; actress Kirstie Alley, financial adviser Suze Orman and singer Martina McBride go back to their first jobs.

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Fashion Gurus

Season 24, Episode 36 - Air Date: 11/2/2009

Fashion gurus demonstrate how the right shoe, handbag and accessories can flatter any body type; three different ways to wear a simple black dress; updates on the bra intervention.

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Lisa Niemi

Season 24, Episode 35 - Air Date: 10/30/2009

Patrick Swayze was an actor, dancer, singer and songwriter beloved for his unforgettable roles—and moves—in movies like Dirty Dancing and Ghost.

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Reality TV Stars

Season 24, Episode 34 - Air Date: 10/29/2009

Oprah interviews reality TV stars Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, Randy Jackson and Adam Lambert.

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Michael Jackson's This Is It

Season 24, Episode 33 - Air Date: 10/28/2009

Fans around the world discuss the premiere of "Michael Jackson's This Is It"; winners from "The Price Is Right," "Deal or No Deal," and Publishers Clearing House.

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Drunk Driving

Season 24, Episode 32 - Air Date: 10/27/2009

Oprah speaks to families affected by drunken driving.

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Biggest State Fair in America

Season 24, Episode 31 - Air Date: 10/26/2009

Oprah and her travelling companions visit the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas; the group visits a local cowboy hat and boot store, and visits the "king" of deep fried foods; Oprah challenges fair-goers on the midway.

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Wanda Sykes

Season 24, Episode 30 - Air Date: 10/23/2009

She's outspoken, outrageous and so opinionated. One of the funniest women in America, Emmy winner Wanda Sykes is raring to go!

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Favorite New Jeans

Season 24, Episode 29 - Air Date: 10/22/2009

Oprah's found her new favorite jeans for real bodies! Plus, the best job, vegan chef and gadgets. Then, the real story behind the best surprise Oprah ever had.

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Happiest People

Season 24, Episode 28 - Air Date: 10/21/2009

Oprah speaks to "the happiest people on Earth" and sees how others around the world live.

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Sex As a Deadly Weapon

Season 24, Episode 27 - Air Date: 10/20/2009

Five women discuss how they fell victim to a man convicted of using sex as a deadly weapon.

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Nate Berkus

Season 24, Episode 26 - Air Date: 10/19/2009

Interior designer Nate Berkus takes over for a stay-at-home mom and gives a viewer a makeover.

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Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield

Season 24, Episode 25 - Air Date: 10/16/2009

Boxing rivals Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield meet for the first time since their infamous match 12 years ago.

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Incest

Season 24, Episode 24 - Air Date: 10/15/2009

Viewers discuss surviving incest.

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Taylor Swift

Season 24, Episode 23 - Air Date: 10/14/2009

Taylor Swift performs.

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Jaycee Dugard

Season 24, Episode 22 - Air Date: 10/13/2009

Police officer Allison Jacobs and police official Lisa Campbell discuss how they helped find kidnapped woman Jaycee Dugard.

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Mike Tyson

Season 24, Episode 21 - Air Date: 10/12/2009

Oprah speaks with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

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Michael Bublé and Chris Rock

Season 24, Episode 20 - Air Date: 10/9/2009

Oprah and comic Chris Rock discuss topics from the past week; Michael Bublé performs.

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Hoarders

Season 24, Episode 19 - Air Date: 10/8/2009

Hoarders expose their secret lives.

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Inside the Home of the Florida Massacre

Season 24, Episode 18 - Air Date: 10/7/2009

Ashley Markham discusses the murders of her parents, Byrd and Melanie Billings.

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The 7-Year-Old Schizophrenic

Season 24, Episode 17 - Air Date: 10/6/2009

Oprah goes inside the home of a 7-year-old schizophrenic.

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Don't Stop Believing!

Season 24, Episode 16 - Air Date: 10/5/2009

Arnel Pineda, lead singer of the music group Journey; college freshman Khadijah Williams tells how she went from homeless to Harvard.

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Fascinating Families

Season 24, Episode 15 - Air Date: 10/2/2009

Oprah looks back on some of the most fascinating families she has featured on her show.

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Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Season 24, Episode 14 - Air Date: 10/1/2009

Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn discuss changing the world by empowering girls living in poverty.

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Chris Rock

Season 24, Episode 13 - Air Date: 9/30/2009

Comic Chris Rock discusses his documentary "Good Hair."

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Dr. Mehmet Oz

Season 24, Episode 12 - Air Date: 9/29/2009

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds an intervention for a mother and son addicted to prescription pain medication.

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Most Famous People in the World

Season 24, Episode 11 - Air Date: 9/28/2009

Chinese talk-show host Chen Lu Yu; Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai; Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras.

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Jay Leno and Harry Connick Jr

Season 24, Episode 10 - Air Date: 9/25/2009

Talk-show host Jay Leno discusses the debut of his new prime-time show; Harry Connick Jr. performs.

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Jay-Z & Barbra Streisand

Season 24, Episode 9 - Air Date: 9/24/2009

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Mackenzie Phillips

Season 24, Episode 8 - Air Date: 9/23/2009

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Face Transplant

Season 24, Episode 7 - Air Date: 9/22/2009

Oprah interviews a 10-year-old girl with mermaid syndrome and a woman who is America's first face-transplant recipient.

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Mad Men

Season 24, Episode 6 - Air Date: 9/21/2009

Oprah goes back in time to the 1960s with actors January Jones and Jon Hamm ("Mad Men").

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Mariah Carey

Season 24, Episode 5 - Air Date: 9/18/2009

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Dr. Phil

Season 24, Episode 4 - Air Date: 9/17/2009

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Oprah Remembers Michael Jackson

Season 24, Episode 3 - Air Date: 9/16/2009

See their historic worldwide interview from Neverland Ranch. Then, Oprah speaks about where she was and how she felt when she heard the tragic news

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Oprah and Whitney, Part 2

Season 24, Episode 2 - Air Date: 9/15/2009

It's the most powerful interview Oprah's ever done. One-on-one with Whitney Houston—and no topic is off-limits!

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Oprah and Whitney

Season 24, Episode 1 - Air Date: 9/14/2009

It's the most powerful interview Oprah's ever done. One-on-one with Whitney Houston—and no topic is off-limits!

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