Seth Rudetsky's Back to School

You may know Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith from “Cheers,” but she’s been performing basically her entire life. And performing was all she wanted to do—which is why she spent most of her high school years smoking weed and longing for Broadway. This is the final episode of the first season of Seth Rudetsky’s Back to School. We’ll be back soon with Season 2!

Don’t mess with Jason Alexander. He’s been studying martial arts since he was a kid, and has had to use it a few times as an adult. Here, he also talks about the perks and pitfalls of becoming a professional actor at just 14.

The first time Bob the Drag Queen did drag, it was for Spirit Week. But it was another student’s drag that inspired him to come out. Plus, he talks about his childhood dream of becoming a wrestling announcer and tells the story of a karmic fistfight.

When Oscar winner Allison Janney was in high school, she was on her way to becoming a professional ice skater. Then, a freak accident forced her to change course. Plus, she admits to less wholesome teenage pastimes like cheating, shoplifting, and playing spin-the-bottle.

Rosie O’Donnell always knew she’d be famous, but she never thought she’d come out. On this episode, she talks about the difficulty of growing up without a mom and the people that helped her through it.

Before Sean Hayes was winning Emmy awards, he was winning the Golden Crutch award for being the clumsiest person in his high school drama department. Hear how he earned the title, plus how he coped with getting hazed, on this week’s episode.

When Michael Urie was a teenager he thought he'd grow up to be a Texas high school drama teacher. Find out how he dominated Speech and Debate, came into his sexuality, and became a star!

Did you know Vanessa Williams accidentally grew marijuana in her mother's greenhouse? Find out how in this week's episode. Plus, hear what it was like for her to be grounded from 9th-11th grade and to be one of the only black kids in her high school.

Ever wonder what “the real Aaron Samuels” wrote in Tina Fey’s yearbook? On this debut episode, Seth sits down with the comedy legend to discuss her star turn as Van Helsing in her high school production of "Dracula," how she ended up putting a hole in her friend’s dashboard, and all the drama that inspired "Mean Girls."

Seth Rudetsky is stuck in high school—and who can blame him? We all have that ex-best friend, failed test, or first kiss fiasco we just can't let go. And celebrities are no different! Join Seth Rudetsky as he and his famous guests go deep on the humiliations and triumphs of high school. Season 1 features stars like Tina Fey, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Jason Alexander, Rosie O'Donnell, Allison Janney, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.