Oprah's Master Class Season 1

All about Oprah! From her childhood to what she is known for today.

In an intimate and surprising interview, Dr. Condoleezza Rice reveals how her background, ideals and vision ultimately gave her a front-row seat to history. Where does she find her sense of strength and conviction to succeed? How does she face a difficult decision? From her childhood in racially charged Birmingham, Alabama, to her years in the Bush administration, the former secretary of state reflects candidly on the lessons she's learned.

For 25 years, Lorne Michaels has been at the helm of Saturday Night Live, the show that changed comedy forever. He reveals the lessons he's learned from the challenges that threatened the show, from angry network executives to the tragic deaths of cast members, and the convictions that keep him going. He reflects on the importance of changing with the times, taking risks and using laughter to demonstrate that despite our differences, we share a common human experience.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear Simon Cowell criticize himself? The infamous judge turns his critical eye on his own life and shares what rejection, failure and, finally, great success have taught him. How did he use his natural sense of rebellion to get ahead? What keeps him moving forward? His surprising advice and perspective on letting go of ego, staying honest and trusting your gut provide life lessons we all can take to heart.

Poet, author and living legend Dr. Maya Angelou explores the mysteries of her creative process, the power of words and how love liberates us all. In this revealing interview, Dr. Angelou opens up like never before as she describes the traumatic events of her childhood and the courage she found to overcome them. This true master offers her greatest hard-won wisdom, abundant advice and the lessons she's still learning at age 82.

An award-winning journalist and news anchor known for asking the questions we all want answered, Diane Sawyer answers the big questions herself in this fascinating and intimate Master Class interview. What fuels her curiosity? Where does she find her passion? She shares the biggest lesson her father gave her and what working in the Nixon White House during his resignation taught her. Plus, she reveals the secret to keeping her marriage fun and how an idea can truly spark lasting change.

Candid, raw and real, Jay-Z charts his unlikely rise from the hard-knock life of the Brooklyn projects to worldwide superstardom and what he's learned along the way. He reflects on his failures, the healing power of hip-hop and how he finally made peace with his father before he passed away. Plus, Jay-Z shares his personal revelations about integrity and why knowing your own truth is the foundation for everything great.