Inside Dish with Rachael Ray - Season 1

Rachael Ray travels to Montecito, California to have lunch at the home of Dennis Franz, the star of NYPD Blue. Dennis talks about his career on the hit show and Dennis' daughter, Tricia, shows how to make baked crab cakes.

Rachael Ray travels to Clarksdale, Mississippi to visit Morgan Freeman. He tells Rachael about how he became and actor and the "inside dish" about his childhood and growing up in Mississippi.

Rachael Ray takes a trip into Beverly Hills for lunch with Brett Ratner at Mr. Chow's. Brett talks about his career and directing music videos for artists such as Russell Simmons and working on the Rush Hour movies with Jackie Chan.

Rachael Ray travels to the home of Cheech Marin in Malibu, California. Cheech takes Rachael on a tour of his home and tells her about his collection of Chicano art. In the kitchen, they make a banana blossom salad.

Rachael Ray travels to Westlake Village, California to visit actress Mariel Hemingway. They eat a home-cooked meal with Mariel's daughters and their friends and talk about Mariel's successes.

In Sherman Oaks, California, Rachael Ray meets Mekhi Phifer, the star of E.R., for dinner at his favorite restaurant, Spazio.

Raven-Symoné shows Rachael Ray and the viewers how to make Baked Ziti and special salad with her specially made dressing. Raven shares information about herself. She even introduces her best friend Joelle, which makes an appearance at the end of show.

Rachael Ray travels to Northvale, New Jersey for lunch with Jill Hennessy, the star of Crossing Jordan. Jill talks about struggling early on as a young actress and she and Paolo, her husband, talk about the many joys of parenting.

First, Rachael Ray visits rock 'n roll chef Jamie Laurita and learns what it's like to cook on the road for famous musicians. Later, Rachael meets up with Joe Perry, guitarist for Aerosmith, who tells her about how he balances his stardom with being a father and tells her about his own brand of hot sauce.

Rachael Ray meets up with Aisha Tyler at her favorite restaurant, Grace. Rachael and Aisha talk about her political interests and her husband.

Rachael Ray spends an evening with Adam Carolla at Amalfi. Adam talks about the various shows he stars in and describes his involvement in the operation of the establishment.

Rachael travels to Las Vegas for dinner with magicians Penn & Teller at the Voodoo Cafe at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Rachael treks up into the Hollywood Hills to the home of model and television personality Daisy Fuentes. Daisy whips up her favorite Cuban dish, Picadillo, while she and Rachael chat.

Rachael Ray travels to Chicago for a visit with Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick. Rick owns Piece Brewery and Pizzeria. Rachael gets a tour of the restaurant, a demonstration of how its beer is brewed, and learns how to make one of its specialties, chocolate tiramisu pizza.

At the trendy Frankie's on Melrose on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, Rachael Ray meets Tony Danza for lunch. Together they eat some of Tony's favorite dishes and talk about his talk show.

Rachael visits the home of actress Ming-Na, star of "E.R." and the voice of Disney's "Mulan." Ming-Na shows Rachael how she makes two traditional Chinese dishes, lion's mane and steamed fish.

Rachael Ray is a guest at Fred and Mary's annual Independence Day Party. Rachael sits down with Fred to talk about his love of baseball and his successful acting career.

Rachael Ray meets Ryan Seacreast at Katana Sushi and Robata Bar in Los Angeles. They talk about his job as host of American Idol then Ryan takes Rachael behind the sushi bar to show her how his favorites are prepared.

Rachael Ray travels down to Miami, Florida to have dinner with Gloria Estefan. Gloria gives Rachael a tour of her nightclub, Bongo's Cuban Cafe, and the two sit down to talk about Gloria's career and her recovery from a near fatal accident several years ago.

Rachael visits Otto, Mario Batali's New York restaurant. Mario talks about his work on Sex and the City and his new one man show on Broadway.