Lee Daniels - Contact Info, Agent, Manager

Filmography

132 titles

Projects in Development (15 titles)	Budget
Anna in the Tropics Writer (screenplay development) Writer (screenplay development) See fewer
Color of Evil Producer Producer See fewer
Demon House Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
East of Hope (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Iced Director, Producer Director, Producer See fewer
Mason Dixon (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Our Family (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Stealth Director, Producer Director, Producer See fewer
Superbitch Producer, Writer Producer, Writer See fewer
Terms of Endearment Director, Producer Director, Producer See fewer
The Queen Director (rumored), Producer Director (rumored), Producer See fewer
Untitled Lee Daniels Action Thriller Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
Untitled Teddy Pendergrass Biopic Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Victory (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Waiting to Exhale (TV Series) - Producer Producer See fewer

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Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
BlackBox: Saturation of the Implication Grateful Acknowledgment Grateful Acknowledgment See fewer	$1.2MM	Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (17 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) Director (directed by), Producer (produced by) (p.g.a.) Director (directed by), Producer (produced by) (p.g.a.) See fewer				$1.2MM
Concrete Cowboy (2020) Producer Producer See fewer
Above Suspicion (2019) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer				$25K
Pimp (2018) Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Alone: The Only Thing to Fear Is Yourself (2016) Grateful Acknowledgment Grateful Acknowledgment See fewer	$300K
Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) Director (directed by), Producer (produced by) Director (directed by), Producer (produced by) See fewer	$30MM	$25MM	$117MM	$177MM
The Paperboy (2012) Bartender (uncredited), Director, Producer, Writer (screenplay by) Bartender (uncredited), Director, Producer, Writer (screenplay by) See fewer	$12MM	$103K	$693K	$3.8MM
Precious (2009) Director, Producer Director, Producer See fewer	$10MM	$1.9MM	$48MM	$64MM
Tennessee (2008) Producer Producer See fewer	$4MM	$9K	$16K	$16K
Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet (2008) Thanks Thanks See fewer
Shadowboxer (2005) Man in Steam Room, Director, Producer Man in Steam Room, Director, Producer See fewer		$103K	$371K	$520K
Agnes and His Brothers (2004) Henry Preminger Henry Preminger See fewer		$2K	$3K	$1.5MM
The Woodsman (2004) Producer Producer See fewer		$54K	$1.6MM	$4.7MM
Grand Theft Parsons (2003) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer				$7K
Monster's Ball (2001) Producer Producer See fewer	$4MM	$111K	$31MM	$45MM
A Little Off Mark (1986) (Short) - Steve, Mark's best friend Steve, Mark's best friend See fewer
Purple Rain (1984) Casting Assistant Casting Assistant See fewer	$7MM	$7.8MM	$70MM	$70MM

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Past Television (11 titles)	Episodes
The Wonder Years (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (20 episodes, 2021) Executive Producer (20 episodes, 2021) See fewer Bill's New Gig (Apr 20, 2022) Season 1, Episode 20 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	20
Our Kind of People (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (12 episodes, 2021) Executive Producer (12 episodes, 2021) See fewer Kiss It Up to God (Jan 25, 2022) Season 1, Episode 12 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
The Ms. Pat Show (2021) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (10 episodes, 2021) Executive Producer (10 episodes, 2021) See fewer Don't Eat That S**t (Aug 12, 2021) Season 1, Episode 10 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Empire Spin-Off (2021– ) (TV Series) - Producer Producer See fewer
Empire (2015–2020) (TV Series) - Writer (created by) (102 episodes, 2015), Executive Producer (80 episodes, 2015), Director (3 episodes, 2015), Writer (2 episodes, 2015), Lee Daniels (1 episode, 2015) Writer (created by) (102 episodes, 2015), Executive Producer (80 episodes, 2015), Director (3 episodes, 2015), Writer (2 episodes, 2015), Lee Daniels (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Home Is on the Way (Apr 21, 2020) Season 6, Episode 18 - Executive Producer, Writer (created by) Executive Producer, Writer (created by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	102
Good People (2020) (TV Movie) - Director, Executive Producer, Writer Director, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer
BoJack Horseman (2019) (TV Series) - Flea Daniels (1 episode, 2019) Flea Daniels (1 episode, 2019) See fewer The New Client (Oct 25, 2019) Season 6, Episode 2 - Flea Daniels (voice) Flea Daniels (voice) See fewer	1
Star (2016–2019) (TV Series) - Writer (created by) (48 episodes, 2016), Executive Producer (47 episodes, 2016), Director (3 episodes, 2016), Writer (2 episodes, 2016), Video Director (1 episode, 2017) Writer (created by) (48 episodes, 2016), Executive Producer (47 episodes, 2016), Director (3 episodes, 2016), Writer (2 episodes, 2016), Video Director (1 episode, 2017) See fewer When the Levee Breaks (May 8, 2019) Season 3, Episode 18 - Executive Producer, Writer (created by) Executive Producer, Writer (created by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	48
Culture Clash (2018) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Sammy (TV Mini-series) - Director (2 episodes) Director (2 episodes) See fewer Episode #1.2 Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer Episode #1.1 Season 1, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer	2
The Spook Who Sat by the Door (TV Series) - Executive Producer (1 episode) Executive Producer (1 episode) See fewer Episode #1.1 Season 1, Episode 1 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer	1

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Self (81 titles)
Janet Jackson. (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Part 1 (Jan 28, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Hidden in the Genes (Jan 4, 2022) Season 8, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2015–2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2015) Self - Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Amy Adams/Lee Daniels/girl in red/Ande (Sep 20, 2021) Season 9, Episode 1 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Kelly Ripa/Lee Daniels/Echosmith/Kate Pierson (Mar 2, 2015) Season 2, Episode 84 - Self Self See fewer
Entertainment Tonight (2008–2021) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Creator, Empire / Self - Exec Producer, Empire (10 episodes, 2008) Self / Self - Creator, Empire / Self - Exec Producer, Empire (10 episodes, 2008) See fewer Celebrating Juneteenth (Jun 18, 2021) Season 40, Episode 239 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Dorians Film Toast 2021 (2021) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Drew Barrymore Show (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Lee Daniels/Design by Drew: Tiny House Edition (Apr 7, 2021) Season 1, Episode 135 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Hollywood Unscripted (2021) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Lee Daniels (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) (Mar 5, 2021) Season 1, Episode 48 - Self Self See fewer
The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer 27-02-2021 (Feb 27, 2021) Season 2, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Made in Hollywood (2013–2021) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2013) Self (2 episodes, 2013) See fewer The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run/The Croods: A New Age/The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Feb 27, 2021) Season 16, Episode 22 - Self Self See fewer Episode #8.39 (Aug 17, 2013) Season 8, Episode 39 - Self Self See fewer
IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Feb 25, 2021) Season 3, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
CBS This Morning (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode dated 19 February 2021 (Feb 19, 2021) Self Self See fewer
The ReidOut (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode dated 19 February 2021 (Feb 19, 2021) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Good Morning America (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode dated 17 February 2021 (Feb 17, 2021) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Critics Choice 3rd Annual Celebration of Black Cinema (2021) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode dated 6 February 2021 (Feb 6, 2021) Self Self See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning (2017–2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2017) Self - Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Episode #43.5 (Jan 31, 2021) Season 43, Episode 5 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode dated 8 January 2017 (Jan 8, 2017) Self Self See fewer
29th Annual Trumpet awards (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Celebrity Page (2020) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2020) Self (2 episodes, 2020) See fewer Episode #7.172 (Apr 28, 2020) Season 7, Episode 172 - Self Self See fewer Episode #7.167 (Apr 21, 2020) Season 7, Episode 167 - Self Self See fewer
A Tribute to Andre Harrell: Mr Champagne & Bubbles (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
No Filter with Naomi (2020) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2020) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Lee Daniels (Apr 11, 2020) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Lifesaving Conversations (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Lee Daniels (2020) Self Self See fewer
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019) Self Self See fewer
Extra with Billy Bush (2016–2019) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2016) Self (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer Episode #25.202 (Apr 25, 2019) Season 25, Episode 202 - Self Self See fewer Episode #23.87 (Dec 14, 2016) Season 23, Episode 87 - Self Self See fewer
On Creativity with Paula Wallace (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Fashion - Carolina Herrera (Feb 22, 2019) Season 2, Episode 5 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Breaking Big (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Lee Daniels (Aug 10, 2018) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
Popcorn with Peter Travers (2017) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Lee Daniels talks 'Empire', 'Star' and family (Oct 11, 2017) Season 10, Episode 73 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Chew (2017) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer The Chew... On Trend! (Sep 27, 2017) Season 7, Episode 17 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Access Daily (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode dated 19 September 2017 (Sep 19, 2017) Self Self See fewer
WTF with Marc Maron (2017) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Lee Daniels (Sep 18, 2017) Season 1, Episode 847 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief (2017) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Wendy Williams Show (2010–2017) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Lee Daniels, Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady & Ryan Destiny (Mar 15, 2017) Season 9, Episode 115 - Self Self See fewer Episode dated 24 March 2010 (Mar 24, 2010) Self Self See fewer
The Daily Show (2010–2017) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Lee Daniels (Mar 13, 2017) Season 22, Episode 76 - Self Self See fewer Lee Daniels (Feb 11, 2010) Season 15, Episode 24 - Self Self See fewer
E! Live from the Red Carpet (2014–2017) (TV Series) - Self - After Party / Self (2 episodes, 2014) Self - After Party / Self (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer The 2017 Academy Awards (Feb 26, 2017) Self - After Party Self - After Party See fewer The 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards (Jan 18, 2014) Self Self See fewer
ABFF Honors (2017) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Fox and Friends (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode dated 26 January 2017 (Jan 26, 2017) Self Self See fewer
Larry King Now (2013–2017) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2013) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2013) See fewer Lee Daniels (Jan 11, 2017) Season 5, Episode 68 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Forest Whitaker & Lee Daniels (Aug 13, 2013) Season 2, Episode 18 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Harry (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer "America's Got Talent" Magician Mat Franco Performs a Magic Trick!/"Empire" Creator Lee Daniels/Superfoods with Joy Bauer (Jan 2, 2017) Season 1, Episode 79 - Self Self See fewer
Mariah's World (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Mimi's Anniversary (Jan 1, 2017) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Mark Wahlberg/Lee Daniels/Miranda Lambert (Dec 13, 2016) Season 2, Episode 60 - Self Self See fewer
The Real (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Evelyn Lozada/Lee Daniels (Dec 6, 2016) Season 3, Episode 60 - Self Self See fewer
Talk Stoop (2015–2016) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2015) Self (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Fall Preview (Oct 8, 2016) Season 10, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer Family Ties (Mar 28, 2015) Season 8, Episode 18 - Self Self See fewer
BET Honors (2016) (TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer
Essence Ninth Annual Black Women in Hollywood (2016) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 47th NAACP Image Awards (2016) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) Self Self See fewer
Carolina Herrera Refined Irreverence (2016) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
The View (2015) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2015) Self (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Lee Daniels (Sep 22, 2015) Season 19, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer Guest Co-Hostesses Stacy London, Cristela Alonzo & Raven-Symone/Kenneth Branagh/Lee Daniels (Mar 4, 2015) Season 18, Episode 112 - Self Self See fewer
Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter (2015) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Drama Showrunners (Aug 30, 2015) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
The Insider (2015) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2015) Self (4 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode dated 17 April 2015 (Apr 17, 2015) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (1 episode, 2015) Self - Panelist (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Mars 2024 (Feb 25, 2015) Season 1, Episode 18 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer
Liberatum Inspiring Creativity (2014) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
28 Men of Change (2014) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Arsenio Hall Show (2014) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Episode #1.71 (Jan 6, 2014) Season 1, Episode 71 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Hollywood Reporter Roundtables (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer The Directors (Dec 23, 2013) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Oprah Prime (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Lee Daniels' the Butler (Aug 11, 2013) Season 2, Episode 36 - Self Self See fewer
The Butler: An American Story (2013) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Charlie Rose (2006–2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2006) Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2006) See fewer Episode dated 7 August 2013 (Aug 7, 2013) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Fatherhood 101 (2013) Self Self See fewer
Dann Firestorm: I Am Film (2013) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Mar 15, 2013) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Cinema 3 (2010–2013) (TV Series) - Self - Interviewee / Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self - Interviewee / Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 14 March 2013 (Mar 14, 2013) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer Episode dated 6 February 2010 (Feb 6, 2010) Self Self See fewer
Iconoclasts (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Lenny Kravitz and Lee Daniels (Oct 9, 2010) Season 5, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
A Precious Ensemble (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
From Push to Precious (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Oprah & Tyler: A Project of Passion (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Rencontres de cinéma (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 7 March 2010 (Mar 7, 2010) Self Self See fewer
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer
25th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
Moving Pictures Live! (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Awards Season (Mar 2010) Season 2, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
41st NAACP Image Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Oprah Winfrey Show (2009–2010) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2009) Self (2 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 26 February 2010 (Feb 26, 2010) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 18 September 2009 (Sep 18, 2009) Self Self See fewer
Xposé (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #4.112 (Feb 22, 2010) Season 4, Episode 112 - Self Self See fewer
The Black List: Volume Three (2010) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Self - Audience Member Self - Audience Member See fewer
15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Dec 17, 2009) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Stockholms 20th International Film Festival (2009) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Mo'Nique Show (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 17 November 2009 (Nov 17, 2009) Self Self See fewer
My Big Break (2009) Self Self See fewer
Media City (2008) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2008) Self (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Lee Daniels in Conversation with Monty Ross (Feb 24, 2008) Season 4, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Indie Sex: Censored (2007) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Claim the Sky: We Shall Overcome Self (Interviewee) Self (Interviewee) See fewer

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Archive Footage (7 titles)
Celebrity Page (2015–2020) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2015) Self (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode #7.191 (May 25, 2020) Season 7, Episode 191 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Episode dated 23 September 2015 (Sep 23, 2015) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The Oscars (2018) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter (archive footage) Self - Presenter (archive footage) See fewer
Behind the Scenes (2017) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Hollywood Today Live (2016–2017) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2016) Self (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer Dr. Travis Stork/Olivia Taylor Dudley/Cornelius Smith Jr. (Jan 25, 2017) Season 2, Episode 98 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer KaDee Strickland/JR Bourne/Petri Hawkins Byrd (Dec 19, 2016) Season 2, Episode 71 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Entertainment Tonight (2015–2016) (TV Series) - Self (14 episodes, 2015) Self (14 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode #35.178 (May 18, 2016) Season 35, Episode 178 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Inside Edition (2015) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Episode #26.121 (Mar 2, 2015) Season 26, Episode 121 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Live from Studio Five (2010) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.106 (Feb 17, 2010) Season 1, Episode 106 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Episode #1.76 (Jan 6, 2010) Season 1, Episode 76 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer