The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 19, Episode 11: Melissa McCarthy

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel ("Jimmy Kimmel Live"); Ellen welcomes nurses who remained at the hospital, in the wake of Hurricane Ida, in order to care for NICU babies;

45 min

Jennifer Aniston, Principal Sherrie Gahn

She was Ellen’s very first guest, and now she’s here to help kick off her final season - JENNIFER ANISTON is here! The Emmy-winning actress has been one of the world’s most beloved stars between her time on “Friends” and movies like “The Good Girl,” and now she’s here to talk about the upcoming second season of “The Morning Show.” You don’t want to miss her return! Then, Ellen welcomes back Principal Sherrie Gahn, who we first met 10 years ago. She inspired many as she talked about the passion and dedication to her students at Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the years, Ellen has given over $200,000 worth of school supplies and funds to Sherrie and her beloved school, and now she’s here to give an update on how her life has changed since her first appearance on the show, and Ellen even has a couple big surprises in store for this amazing educator!

45 min

Tiffany Haddish, Charli & Dixie D’Amelio, Imagine Dragons

She ready - TIFFANY HADDISH joins Ellen! The award-winning actress, comedian, and frequent guest host on “The Ellen Show” will join Ellen in-studio! She’ll talk about her summer and her new revenge thriller, “The Card Counter.” You’ve seen them on TikTok, and now they’re on the show - CHARLI and DIXIE D’AMELIO are here! They’ll talk about their Hulu reality series, “The D’Amelio Show,” and will later be joined by their parents, Heidi and Marc D’Amelio. Then, rockers IMAGINE DRAGONS will take the stage to perform “Wrecked” from their new album, “Mercury – Act 1.”

45 min

Kim Kardashian West, Volleyball Coach Inoke Tonga

KIM KARDASHIAN WEST visits Ellen! The hard-working entrepreneur, reality TV star, and dedicated mom sits down with Ellen to talk about her kids, famous siblings, and the newest products from her successful shapewear line, Skims. Ellen will also welcome high school volleyball coach Inoke Tonga from Denver, Colorado. He’ll talk about how he was confronted by school staff about his sexuality just before his second year as coach and asked to delete any LGBTQ+ related posts. After he refused, Inoke was fired from his job but flooded with students, former staff, and alumni support. Don’t miss his inspiring chat with Ellen.

45 min

Lori Greiner

Ellen wraps up Season 19 Premiere Week with LORI GREINER! The “Shark Tank” star has been investing in entrepreneurs for the past nine seasons of the hit show and has become a fan favorite. She’s also been dubbed as the “Queen of QVC” thanks to her show “Clever & Unique Creations.” You don’t want to miss her first visit to Ellen! Start your weekend off right with Ellen!

45 min

Common, Julia Haart

Start your week with Ellen and the multi-talented COMMON! The talented entertainer has accomplished one of the most difficult feats - winning an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar in recognition for his work throughout the years in music and the screen. He’ll talk about his new album, “A Beautiful Revolution, Pt. 2” and open up about his relationship with actress Tiffany Haddish! Ellen welcomes JULIA HAART, fashion designer and star of the Netflix docuseries “My Unorthodox Life”. She’ll discuss how she dealt with the transition from growing up as an Orthodox Jew to a new non-religious lifestyle in Manhattan, where she is the CEO of modeling agency Elite World Group.

45 min

Melissa Etheridge, Loni Love, Viral Singer Deshawn Washington

Rock out with MELISSA ETHERIDGE, who will chat with Ellen and then later take the stage to perform “As Cool As You Try,” from her new album “One Way Out”.

45 min

Scott Foley, “America’s Got Talent” Winner Dustin Tavella

The charming and talented SCOTT FOLEY is here! He’s the star of shows including “Scandal,” “Felicity,” and “The Unit.” Now he’s on a new musical comedy-drama called “The Big Leap” and he’ll talk to Ellen all about it! Fresh off his “America’s Got Talent” win, magician DUSTIN TAVELLA visits the show!

45 min

Julianne Moore, Chloe Fineman

The talented JULIANNE MOORE is here! The Oscar winner has impressed audiences with her work in films like “Still Alice”, “The Kids Are All Right”, and “Magnolia”. Now she’s here to talk about the film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen”!

45 min

Guest Host Arsenio Hall

He’s talk show royalty and now he’s here on The Ellen Show stage! ARSENIO HALL is here to guest host for the very first time - you won’t want to miss this!

45 min

Guest Co-Host Mila Kunis with Leslie Jordan, Paralympic Swimmer Morgan Stickney

The talented MILA KUNIS is here to co-host the show with Ellen! She’ll also sit down for an entertaining chat and get in the hot seat to answer some “Burning Questions”!

45 min

Meghan Trainor, Comedian Josh Blue

We’re all about her — MEGHAN TRAINOR! The Grammy winner is best known for her hits like, “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin.” Now she’s heading to the small screen in the new music competition show, “Clash of the Cover Bands”! She’ll talk about the series, being a new mom, and more!

45 min

Diddy, Nacho Figueras

It’s guaranteed to be a good time, because DIDDY is back on the show today! He’s one of the biggest personalities in music, film and fashion, and from his extensive rap career and music producing to his Sean John line, Diddy has truly done it all! The media mogul will talk to Ellen about what new projects he’s working on, his favorite moments being on the show, and his new flavor of Ciroc Vodka!

45 min

Guest Host Arsenio Hall, Joel McHale, Curtis Stone

The one and only Arsenio Hall guest hosts the show! He welcomes the super funny Joel McHale! The actor and comedian is best known for his work on “Community,” “The Soup,” and “Ted.” He’s here to talk to Arsenio about what it’s like playing a superhero in the CW series “Stargirl”!

45 min

Anderson Cooper, Demi Lovato & Andy Go Through a Haunted House, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Aidan Bryant

Breaking news — ANDERSON COOPER joins Ellen! The journalist is plenty busy between being an anchor on CNN and his daddy duties, and today he’ll talk to Ellen about his new book “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty,” which centers on his famous family.

45 min

Leah Remini, Dr. Michael Beckwith

The always enjoyable LEAH REMINI returns! The actress is known for starring in the long-running sitcom “The King of Queens,” and her Emmy-winning work in the docu-series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.” Today she’ll talk to Ellen about the second season of her entertaining game show, “People Puzzler”!

45 min

Brandi Carlile, ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Star Captain Sandy

Multiple Grammy winner BRANDI CARLILE will chat with Ellen about her new album “In These Silent Days,” her family’s Halloween plans, and give Ellen a present she’ll never forget. All aboard fans of “Below Deck Mediterranean” — CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN is here! She’ll talk to Ellen straight from her superyacht and share what we can expect from this season’s much-anticipated reunion.

45 min

Jason Sudeikis, Kane Brown

Get ready for some laughs, because JASON SUDEIKIS is joining Ellen! He’ll talk about the latest season of his beloved Apple TV+ series, “Ted Lasso,” for which he recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series!

45 min

Guest Host tWitch with Adam Lambert

tWitch guest hosts today’s show and welcomes the talented ADAM LAMBERT! The former “American Idol” star, recurring Queen frontman, and accomplished actor will talk to tWitch about his upcoming Las Vegas concerts, and about his show “Clash of the Cover Bands,” which tWitch hosts!

45 min

Jay Shetty, Cheryl Hines

Ellen welcomes the incredible JAY SHETTY! The award-winning storyteller is a monk-turned-purpose coach, whose wise words have inspired people all over the world. He’ll talk about recharging your life and his new Sama Tea line that he and his wife Radhi created to help balance the Mind, Body and Heart.

45 min

Howie Mandel, Father-Daughter App Developers Antoine and Jay Jay

The one and only HOWIE MANDEL returns! He’s appeared on the show over 40 times, and he’s here to reminisce about his visits over the years, and talk about his comedy special, “Howie Mandel & Friends: Don’t Sneeze On Me!”

45 min

Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Alessia Cara

Get ready to roll out the red carpet — CHRIS ‘LUDACRIS’ BRIDGES is here! The rapper and actor will chat with Ellen about his new Netflix show “Karma’s World,” an animated kids series that he created and executive produced with his daughter!

45 min

Guest Host Mario Lopez with Chandra Wilson, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin

MARIO LOPEZ is guest hosting the show and will welcome CHANDRA WILSON! The Emmy-nominated star of “Grey’s Anatomy” has been playing the beloved Dr. Miranda Bailey for over 15 years, and she’s here to talk about the new 18th season of the series!

45 min

Guest Host Mario Lopez with Marlee Matlin

The talented MARIO LOPEZ is here to guest host the show! He’ll welcome Oscar winner MARLEE MATLIN, who will chat about her critically-acclaimed new movie, “CODA.”

45 min

David Duchovny, Liza Koshy, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Singer Peter Rosalita

Kick off your week with DAVID DUCHOVNY! The actor is known for his iconic roles in “The X-Files” and “Californication,” and today he’s here to talk about his music career and his album, “Gestureland.” Then, the wonderful LIZA KOSHY is here for the first time! The YouTuber, actress, and comedian.

45 min

Jason Momoa, DJ D-Nice, Track and Field Couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis

It’s the Hollywood heartthrob with a big heart – JASON MOMOA chats with Ellen! You know him as “Aquaman,” and he’s here to talk about filming the second installment of the blockbuster franchise, his critically-acclaimed new movie “Dune,” and his AppleTV+ series, “See”!

45 min

Gwyneth Paltrow

Ellen welcomes her friend GWYNETH PALTROW to the show! The Oscar winner is known for work on the big and small screen, as well as her entrepreneurial work, thanks to her successful goop brand. Today she’ll talk to Ellen about the new products from goop and the Netflix series, “Sex, Love & goop”!

45 min

Khloé Kardashian, Arlo Parks

She’s always up for a good time — KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN is here! The reality TV star and entrepreneur will chat with Ellen about her famous family, their new Hulu series, and the 5th anniversary of her brand, Good American! Then, the talented ARLO PARKS takes the stage to perform “Hope” from her award-winning debut album, “Collapsed In Sunbeams.”

45 min

Guest Host Tiffany Haddish, Amanda Seyfried, Kenya Moore

Guest host Tiffany Haddish welcomes AMANDA SEYFRIED! The actress is known for her roles in films like “Mean Girls,” “Mamma Mia,”and “Mank.” Now she’s here to talk to Tiffany about her new movie, “A Mouthful of Air.” Then, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star KENYA MOORE is here! The reality TV star will talk to Tiffany competing on the current season of “Dancing with the Stars” and will also take the stage to show off her ballroom skills with her partner Brandon Armstrong!

45 min

Katy Perry Celebrates Her Birthday as Guest Host with Luke Bryan, Michael J. Woodard

45 min

Anya Taylor-Joy

45 min

Lester Holt, “Love on the Spectrum” Star Michael Thomas, Brandi Carlile

45 min

Eva Longoria, Deepak Chopra

45 min

October 29, 2021 Ellen’s Huge Halloween Show with Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Shin Lim

45 min

Jane Lynch, Amber Ruffin, Weightlifter Tamara Walcott

Jane Lynch is heading to the Great White Way in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" alongside actress Beanie Feldstein. She talked about her excitement for the show, and showed Ellen an example of a vocal exercise she does to help her warm up. Jane also chatted about performing in Alaska, and how she's not very outdoorsy.

45 min

Kumail Nanjiani, Anderson East

Join Ellen as she welcomes KUMAIL NANJIANI! The writer, actor, and comedian is known for his roles on “Silicon Valley” and his Oscar-nominated film “The Big Sick.” Now he’s here to chat about the highly-anticipated Marvel film “Eternals,” and play a round of “5 Second Rule!”

45 min

Tracy Morgan, Daniel Ricciardo

The always unpredictable and consistently hilarious TRACY MORGAN is here! The comedian is best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock,” and now he’s here to talk about the fourth season of his hit TBS series, “The Last O.G.” and will have a special moment with Ellen you won’t want to miss! Then put the pedal to the metal because Formula 1 race car driver DANIEL RICCIARDO is here! He’ll talk about his high-adrenaline sport and his hit Netflix docu-series, “Formula 1: Drive to Survive.”

45 min

Jojo Siwa, Mickey Guyton, Dr. Tara Stoinski

For the first time, Ellen welcomes JOJO SIWA! The talented dancer, singer, and YouTuber first rose to fame on reality series “Dance Moms” and has since become one of the biggest stars in the world! She’ll talk to Ellen about her new Peacock show “Siwa’s Dance Pop Revolution,” being a contestant on this season of “Dancing with the Stars,” and later dance with her partner Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy! Then, get on your feet for country star MICKEY GUYTON! The Grammy-nominated singer will chat with Ellen and also take the stage with her song “Different” from her new album, “Remember Her Name.”

45 min

Guest Host Tiffany Haddish with Nicole Scherzinger, Blake Anderson

She’s back and ready to guest host — TIFFANY HADDISH is here! She’ll welcome NICOLE SCHERZINGER, who will talk about the latest season of hit show “The Masked Singer”! Tiffany will also welcome comedian and actor BLAKE ANDERSON! He’s best known for the comedy “Workaholics,” and he’ll talk about the animated show “Freak Brothers,” which Tiffany is also in!

45 min

Salma Hayek; Måneskin

Salma Hayek ("The Eternals," "House of Gucci"); the founder of a company focused on mindfulness and imagination for kids; Måneskin performs.

45 min

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson ("Impeachment: American Crime Story"); Ellen welcomes the 10-year-old boy who gained national attention after sharing an emotional moment with Tom Brady following the Buccaneers game.

45 min

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx (memoir "Act Like You Got Some Sense: and Other Things My Daughters Taught Me"); Ellen welcomes a 71-year-old grandfather who dedicated his retirement to rescuing cats stuck in trees.

45 min

Kathryn Hahn; Candace Parker

Kathryn Hahn ("The Shrink Next Door"); WNBA star Candace Parker; Ellen welcomes a man who organized his neighborhood to clean out a vacant lot and turn it into a garden for their food-desert community.

45 min

Guest Host Stephen "tWitch" Boss; Olivia Munn; Ester Dean

Olivia Munn ("Violet"); Ester Dean ("Clash of the Cover Bands"); guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss welcomes professional dancer Prissy Gardner and the members of Throne Dance Crew from South Central Los Angeles.

45 min

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard; Courtney Barnett

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard (baby line Hello Bello); Courtney Barnett performs.

45 min

Kieran Culkin; Brandon Maxwell; Tig Notaro; Wale

Kieran Culkin ("Succession"); Brandon Maxwell ("Project Runway"); cameo appearance by Tig Notaro; a pancake art demo; Wale performs.

45 min

Sarah Snook; Glennon Doyle

Sarah Snook ("Succession"); Glennon Doyle ("Get Untamed: The Journal").

45 min

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, met unsuspecting vendors on the Warner Bros. lot — all while Ellen was secretly telling her what to do and say. Watch as she becomes one with a crystal, eats a chip and spicy hot sauce like a chipmunk, and sings a made-up kids’ song in this hilarious hidden camera prank!

45 min

Guest Host Yvonne Orji with Hailey Bieber, Gina Yashere

Since Hailey Bieber has helped guest host Yvonne Orji with her relationships, they talked about various scenarios that could possibly raise a red flag when it comes to dating.

45 min

12 Days of Giveaways Begins with Guests Dennis Quaid and Kaitlyn Dever!

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Day 2 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Casey Wilson and Kalen Allen

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Day 3 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Jared Leto!

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Day 4 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Ben Platt!

Ellen and tWitch teamed up to hand out presents that are perfect for both the home and a fantastic vacation, all thanks to Italic, Shark, Levi’s, and Celebrity Cruises! Get special discount codes, and enter for your chance to win these gifts now:

45 min

Day 5 of 12 Days of Giveaways Continues with Peter Sarsgaard, Avril Lavigne

Day 5 of 12 Days is all about fitness! Ellen and tWitch handed out sensational gifts from Oura, Therabody, Bala, Goody, and Meritage Resort & Spa! Get special discount codes, and enter for your chance to win these gifts now

45 min

Day 6 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Wanda Sykes

If you need to laugh today, there’s no doubt you’ll find some joy when Ellen chats with WANDA SYKES! The always candid and unpredictable comedian will talk to Ellen about her family and upcoming stand-up comedy tour!

45 min

Day 7 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Michael Keaton

The fantastic MICHAEL KEATON is here! He’s the star of classic films like “Batman,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Birdman”! The Oscar winner is here to talk about his latest project, the Hulu mini-series “Dopesick,” which has been getting rave reviews! Then, the fun doesn’t stop as Ellen hands out gifts for Day 7 of her 12 Days of Giveaways!

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Day 8 of 12 Days of Giveaways Octavia Spencer, Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, Magician Blake Vogt

She’s one of 12 Days’ biggest fans — OCTAVIA SPENCER returns! The Oscar winner is the star of films like “The Help,” “The Shape of Water,” and “Hidden Figures,” and today she’s here to talk about her new sci-fi thriller “Encounter”! Then, Ellen welcomes MAYA ERSKINE and ANNA KONKLE, the creators and stars of the Hulu comedy, “PEN15”! They’ll talk about their friendship and the current second season of the Emmy-nominated series! And bringing a little magic to the holidays is magician BLAKE VOGT! You don’t want to miss their incredible illusions that will leave you astonished! Start your weekend off right with Day 8 of 12 Days of Giveaways!

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Day 9 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Blake Shelton

Buckle up for Day 9 of 12 Days as Ellen welcomes country music star BLAKE SHELTON! The acclaimed singer-songwriter will chat all about “The Voice,” being a newlywed, and more! He’ll also take the stage to perform his song, “Come Back As A Country Boy”!

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Day 10 of 12 Days of Giveaways Chrissy Teigen

The always entertaining CHRISSY TEIGEN is back! The best-selling author will be here to talk about her latest book, “Cravings: All Together: Recipes to Love: A Cookbook,” as well as help hand out gifts for Day 10 of 12 Days! You don’t want to miss her visit! Ellen will also welcome Zach Skow, who founded the Pawsitive Change Program, which gives incarcerated people a chance to co-own a shelter dog and learn dog-training skills. He’ll share his story and explain how his dogs gave him the strength to turn his life around.

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Day 11 of 12 Days of Giveaways with Rosario Dawson, Ed Sheeran

It’s Day 11 of 12 Days of Giveaways and there’s plenty to celebrate — ROSARIO DAWSON is here! The talented actress and producer has been in hit films like “Men in Black II,” “Rent,” and “Sin City,” and now she’s here to talk about her acclaimed new Hulu series, “Dopesick,” and her documentary “This is Not a War Story.” Then, he’s one of the world’s best-selling music artists — ED SHEERAN returns! The multiple Grammy winner will sit down for a chat with Ellen, then later take the stage to perform his hit song, “Shivers”!

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Day 12 of 12 Days of Giveaways Nicholas Braun, Brené Brown

It’s Ellen's final day of 12 Days of Giveaways! She’s ready to hand out some incredible gifts to the audience so you don’t want to miss her final 12 Days show! Ellen will welcome NICHOLAS BRAUN! The actor stars in one of Ellen’s favorite shows, “Succession,” for which he has received an Emmy nomination. He’ll talk about the current third season of the hit series, and much more! Then, the incomparable BRENÉ BROWN returns! The research professor is also a best-selling author with five #1 New York Times bestsellers, including her popular book, “Dare to Lead.” She’s here to talk about her new book, “Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience.”

45 min

Guest Host tWitch with Zachary Levi, O’Shea Jackson Jr.

It’s a fun Friday when tWitch guest hosts the show, and he’ll welcome the talented ZACHARY LEVI! The actor is best known for his titular roles in TV series “Chuck” and superhero movie “Shazam!,” and he’s here to chat about his new movie, “American Underdog”! Then, tWitch will sit down with O’SHEA JACKSON JR.! The “Straight Outta Compton” star will talk about his holiday plans, a special moment with his idol Kobe Bryant, and his new AppleTV+ series, “Swagger.” And you’ll want to see tWitch surprise Quyionah Wingfield and her daughter, Serenity, the co-founders of Cool Moms Dance Too. They’ll talk about why they started the organization to help families reconnect after experiencing trauma and loss — all through the power of dance. Start your weekend off right with tWitch!

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Ken Jeong, Alison Sweeney, Brett Dennen

The always entertaining KEN JEONG returns! He’s known for his roles in “The Hangover” franchise, “Community,” and as a judge on “The Masked Singer.” Today he’s here to talk about the holiday special of his show, “I Can See Your Voice”! Then, Ellen welcomes back ALISON SWEENEY! The “Days of Our Lives” actress has been one of the most competitive guests to ever come on the show, and this time around she and Ellen are facing off in a round of “Danger Word”! She’ll also sit down to talk to Ellen about her new movie, “Open by Christmas.” Singer/songwriter BRETT DENNEN will take the stage for a performance of “See the World” from his album of the same name. Ellen will also chat with 11-year-old Francisco Cardenas, an impressive guitarist who has been playing the instrument since he was just 4 years old. He’ll then perform Toto’s rock classic, “Hold the Line”!

45 min

Scarlett Johansson and Bono, ‘The Voice’ Contestant Joshua Vacanti

It’s a terrific Tuesday as Ellen welcomes SCARLETT JOHANSSON & BONO! The accomplished actress and rock icon both lend their voices to the animated film “Sing 2,” and they’re here to talk all about it! Then, Ellen will welcome “The Voice” finalist JOSHUA VACANTI! He wowed the panelists with his incredible talent, and thanks to his own coach, John Legend, made it all the way to semi-finals. He’ll talk to Ellen about his experience and take the stage to perform a cover of “Falling” by Harry Styles!

45 min

Aubrey Plaza

The always entertaining AUBREY PLAZA is here! Many have watched her on the small screen in “Parks and Recreation” and “Legion,” but now you can read her very first children’s book, “The Legend of The Christmas Witch.” Be sure to tune in for guaranteed laughs! Then, watch as Ellen gets artistic as pancake artist Jas Rezonable teaches Ellen how to create art using just pancake batter!

45 min

Reese Witherspoon and Matthew McConaughey, Ed Sheeran

It’s a star-studded Thursday as Reese Witherspoon and Matthew McConaughey visit Ellen! The Academy Award winners are back to talk about their new animated film “Sing 2”! And it’s time to get festive as ED SHEERAN performs his new holiday song, “Merry Christmas”! Then, you’ll want to hear about this high-flying story from siblings Antonio, Diego, and Isa Arredondo.

45 min

Guest Host Howie Mandel with Michael Bublé, Pentatonix

Comedian HOWIE MANDEL takes over as guest host and welcomes his friend MICHAEL BUBLÉ! The multiple-Grammy winner will chat about his family, being dubbed the “King of Christmas,” and divulge about the prank Howie pulled on him! A cappella superstars PENTATONIX will then take the stage to perform “I Just Called to Say I Love You” from their holiday album, “Evergreen.” And you’ll want to hear the inspiring story from fourth grade teacher K.D. Meucci, who created an online reading program called Bedtime Stories, in which she goes on Facebook Live and reads books to her students once a week. She’ll talk about how she underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor this past summer, but was still dedicated to read to her students — even from the hospital. Get your weekend started with Howie!

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Guest Host Howie Mandel, Melanie C, Comedian Preacher Lawson

Howie Mandel is back as Ellen’s guest host! Get ready to spice up your life because MELANIE C is here! The talented singer will talk about her solo album, “Melanie C,” the 25th-anniversary edition of the Spice Girls debut album, “Spice25,” and their plans to go back on tour! Then, Howie welcomes his friend and “America’s Got Talent” contestant PREACHER LAWSON! They’ll chat about Howie’s pranks and Preacher hosting America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE!

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Guest Host Leslie Jordan with Cheyenne Jackson, Max Greenfield, Amanda Shires

For the first time, actor and comedian Leslie Jordan will take over as guest host! He’ll welcome his friend Max Greenfield, who will chat about his show “The Neighborhood,” his new children’s book "I Don't Want to Read This Book," and play a fun holiday game with Leslie! Then, the multi-talented Cheyenne Jackson sits down with Leslie! The actor is known for his roles in “American Horror Story,” “Glee,” and “30 Rock.” Grammy winner singer/songwriter Amanda Shires brings the holiday cheer with a performance of her song “Gone for Christmas” featuring The McCrary Sisters!

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Guest Host JoJo Siwa with Meghan Trainor

The multi-talented Jojo Siwa guest hosts the show and welcomes Meghan Trainor. The Grammy winner will chat about motherhood, her holiday album “A Very Trainor Christmas (Deluxe),” and later take the stage for a performance of her song, “Christmas Coupon.” And get ready for an explosive performance from the winners of Jojo’s new series “Siwas Dance Pop Revolution”!

45 min

Guest Host tWitch with Neil Patrick Harris

Guest host tWitch welcomes Neil Patrick Harris. The actor will chat about his holiday plans and the highly anticipated film, “The Matrix Resurrections.” Then, tWitch will sit down with Leon Howard from Atlanta, Georgia. He’ll talk about how he began building wealth for himself by investing and telling his friends about stocks after he was released from prison.

45 min

Guest Host JoJo Siwa with Iman Shumpert

Guest host JoJo Siwa had a rematch against "Dancing with the Stars" winner Iman Shumpert in a game of "Last Dance." But she had a little help — Iman's six-year-old daughter Junie decided to side with JoJo and play against her own dad!

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Guest Host tWitch with J.B. Smoove, EJ Williams

Comedian J.B. Smoove is so good at improv and can basically talk his way out of any situation, so guest host tWitch served up a few different scenarios to see how he'd react to it. Watch his hilarious off-the-cuff reactions in a game called "Smoove Talkin'"!

45 min

Guest Host Brad Paisley with Cary Elwes, Tori Kelly

Buckle up because BRAD PAISLEY is taking over as guest host! The country superstar will welcome the accomplished actor CARY ELWES! Known for his iconic roles in “The Princess Bride” and “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” he’s here to talk about his festive new movie, “A Castle for Christmas”! Then, Brad chats with the super talented TORI KELLY! The singer will chat about her two new Grammy nominations, revisiting her role as an elephant in “Sing 2,” and her children’s book, “The Curly Girl Blues”! And Brad welcomes 11-year-old singer and guitarist Champ Jaxon! He’ll chat about how he got into music, the gigs and music festivals he plays with his band, and even takes the stage to jam out with Brad!

45 min

Guest Host Ciara with Normani

Guest host Ciara has dubbed 2021 as her "Year of Fear," pushing herself to face the things she's most afraid of. The one thing she has yet to conquer is her fear of spiders — until now. Watch as Ciara, Normani, and tWitch take turns holding tarantulas!

45 min

RuPaul; José Andrés; Jim and Sasha Allen

RuPaul ("RuPaul's Drag Race"); an interview and cooking demo with chef José Andrés; Jim and Sasha Allen ("The Voice").

45 min

Lily Collins; The War on Drugs, ft. Lucius

Lily Collins ("Emily in Paris"); science guy Steve Spangler; The War on Drugs, ft. Lucius, performs.

45 min

Jessica Chastain; Girl Named Tom

Jessica Chastain ("The 355"); Ellen welcomes a 7-year-old whose speech has gone viral; "The Voice" season 21 winner Girl Named Tom performs.

45 min

Penélope Cruz, Demian Chapman

Penélope Cruz ("The 355"); shark expert Demian Chapman ("Endangered" campaign).

45 min

Guest Host tWitch with Nicole Byer

Get the weekend started with guest host tWitch! He’ll welcome the very funny NICOLE BYER! The comedian has made us laugh for years with appearances on “Girl Code,” “30 Rock,” “The Good Place,” and “Nailed It” – for which she received an Emmy nomination! Today she’ll talk with tWitch about her new TV series, “Grand Crew”! And then, you won’t want to miss tWitch’s inspiring conversation with Valerie Groth, the founder of Ryan Banks Academy in Chicago. She’ll talk about how she left her job as a social worker to open the school after she lost one of her students, 12-year-old Ryan Banks, to gun violence — and how it’s her mission to give kids the best and most safe education.

45 min

Jay Leno, Black Pumas

.Legendary comedian JAY LENO is here! The former talk show host will chat with Ellen about “You Bet Your Life,” a revival of the classic quiz show of the same name. Ellen will also chat with Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada from Grammy nominees BLACK PUMAS. They will then take the stage with a performance of their song “Know You Better.”

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John Cena, Parquet Courts

You can see him on the big screen and in the ring — JOHN CENA is here! The superstar will talk about his HBO Max series “Peacemaker,” and also answer questions from the Random Question Generator! Then, PARQUET COURTS will take the stage to perform their brand new song, “Watching Strangers Smile.” Ellen will also welcome TikToker Demi Skipper, who went viral with her videos documenting her journey from trading a bobby pin all the way to a house. Over a year-and-a-half and 28 trades later, Demi made her final trade and took ownership of a house in Tennessee. You don’t want to miss this fascinating story!

45 min

Beth Behrs, Mentalist Oz Pearlman

The wonderful BETH BEHRS returns! She’s a frequent visitor to the show and has made memorable appearances over the years. She’ll talk about her favorite moments and play a fun game of “Taste Buds” with her “The Neighborhood” co-star Tichina Arnold! Then, you’ll want to see mentalist OZ PEARLMAN. He’s one of the top mentalists in the country and left Ellen speechless with his visit!

45 min

Christina Ricci, Past-Life Psychic Ainslie MacLeod

The talented CHRISTINA RICCI is here! The actress has been in the business since she was a kid, starring in memorable movies like “Mermaids,” “The Addams Family,” and “Casper.” Now she’s here to talk all about her acclaimed Showtime series, “Yellowjackets”! Then, Ellen welcomes past-life psychic, spiritual teacher and award-winning author, Ainslie MacLeod, who will talk all about his work.

45 min

Guest Host Adam Devine with Julie Bowen, Anders Holm

The hilarious ADAM DEVINE takes over as guest host! The comedian and actor will welcome JULIE BOWEN, who he worked with on “Modern Family.” Adam will also chat with his “Workaholics” co-star and good friend ANDERS HOLM, who will talk about his new Netflix series “Inventing Anna.”

45 min

Heidi Klum, Poet Brandon Leake

The talented and beautiful HEIDI KLUM returns! She’s been one of Ellen’s most frequent guests, and today she’s here to talk about her new song with Snoop Dogg! Then, Ellen will welcome back “America’s Got Talent” winner, poet BRANDON LEAKE! He’ll chat about what he’s been up to since being crowned champion, talk about his book “unraveling,” and later take the stage to perform a moving poem. And to get ready for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics, Ellen welcomed three Olympians to compete in “Ellen’s Gold Medal Challenge”! Find out if gold medalist Tara Lipinski, sled hockey athlete Rico Roman, and figure skater Mariah Bell have what it takes to take first place!

45 min

Steve Harvey, Freestyle Rapper Harry Mack, Charlotte Day Wilson

45 min

“Cheer” Coach Monica Aldama, Aerialist Erin Blaire

45 min

Mahershala Ali, Martha Stewart, Freestyle Skier Colby Stevenson

45 min

Guest Host Adam Devine with Julianne Hough & Nina Dobrev

45 min

Andrew Garfield, Sherri Shepherd

The talented ANDREW GARFIELD is here! The Golden Globe-winning actor is known for playing Spider-Man and his role in “The Social Network.” Now he’s earning rave reviews and Oscar buzz for portraying Broadway composer Jonathan Larson in the movie musical “Tick, Tick... Boom!” and he’s here to tell Ellen all about it! Ellen will also welcome SHERRI SHEPHERD! The actress and comedian will chat about her acclaimed new series “The Sex Lives of College Girls” and her podcast “Two Funny Mamas.”

45 min

Ciara, Tabitha Brown

Get ready to “1, 2 Step” to the show because CIARA is here! The Grammy-nominated singer will talk about what it was like to guest host for Ellen, her family’s recent trip to the White House, and play a fun game of “Drawer Dash”! The wonderful TABITHA BROWN visits Ellen! The actress gained popularity through her entertaining and inspiring TikTok about cooking — and now garners the title of “America’s Mom.” Today she’ll chat about her new children’s show, “Tab Time”! Then, twin violinists Mirko and Valerio from Sicily, Italy are in the studio for a special performance! The talented 14-year-olds first gained popularity with a cover of Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida” that went viral, and Ellen even played the clip on her show back in Season 17! Now they’re in Los Angeles to talk about the sudden fame and then take the stage to perform the song that made them an internet sensation!

45 min

Ellen's Birthday Show; Courteney Cox; Chris Martin; Coldplay

Courteney Cox; Chris Martin; Coldplay performs.

45 min

Paris Hilton; Vontae Johnson; Lizzy McAlpine

Paris Hilton ("Paris in Love"); head coach Vontae Johnson of the Trinity Valley Community College cheerleading team ("Cheer"); Lizzy McAlpine performs.

45 min

Jamie Dornan, Japanese Breakfast

45 min

Kristen Bell

Kick off the week with the one and only KRISTEN BELL! The actress, entrepreneur, and supermom can do it all, and she’s here to talk about her new Netflix series, “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.” Plus, she’ll face off against Ellen in a game of “Danger Word”! Then, Ellen welcomes back kid recycler Ryan Hickman. He was first on the show in Season 14 when he was 7 years old to talk about his Ryan’s Recycling company. Now 12, he’ll give an update on his environmental efforts and his new project to protect marine life.

45 min

Murray Bartlett

Ellen welcomes MURRAY BARTLETT, the breakout star from one of her favorite new shows, “The White Lotus.” The actor is a Screen Actors Guild nominee for his impressive performance and he’s here to talk about the acclaimed series! Then, Ellen will chat with news reporter Tori Yorgey, who recently made headlines herself with a viral video. She was doing a live report in West Virginia when she got hit by a car — but even though she was being knocked down to the ground, she got right back up and continued reporting. She’ll talk about her experience and how she’s completely fine after the accident. And you don’t want to miss rap duo Joey and Braedan, friends who began creating music together in college, and recently one of their TikTok videos went viral with over 16 million views. They’ll talk to Ellen about it and perform their newest song, “Double Jump.”

45 min

David Spade, Chris Martin, Flamingo Estate Owner Richard Christiansen

45 min

Halle Berry, Sylvan Esso

45 min

Guest Host Mario Lopez with Sarah Hyland, UFC Champion Julianna Peña

45 min

Chelsea Handler, Scott Eastwood

Ellen welcomes the always candid, outspoken, and hilarious CHELSEA HANDLER! Nothing is off limits when the comedian and author stops by, and this time around she’ll be chatting about her new boyfriend, Jo Koy, and her “Vaccinated and Horny” tour. Then, Ellen chats with SCOTT EASTWOOD! The actor is known for his roles in “The Longest Ride,” “Suicide Squad,” and “The Fate of the Furious,” and now he’s here to talk about his romantic comedy, “I Want You Back”!

45 min

Josh Gad, Benson Boone, Mentalist Colin Cloud

The talented star of stage and screen, Josh Gad returns! The actor has been in beloved films like “Frozen” and “Beauty and the Beast,” and now he’s on the new Peacock show “Wolf Like Me” and he’s here to talk all about it! Benson Boone perform his debut song, “Ghost Town.” Then world-renowned mentalist Colin Cloud.

45 min

Jennifer Lopez

She’s an international icon and world-renowned superstar… it's Jennifer Lopez! She’s been on the show over 25 times, and they’ll take a look back at some of their most memorable moments, and Jennifer will talk about her new movie, “Marry Me!” It’s always a fun time with J.Lo, and there’s no doubt this visit will leave you “Feelin’ So Good”!

45 min

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart always has a lot of interesting opinions, so Ellen spun a wheel of topics so he could give his thoughts on whatever it landed on in a game called "Thoughts From the Hart." Watch his hilarious takes on being snubbed for the title of People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, being careful around mirrors while on FaceTime, and ghost hunting.

45 min

Owen Wilson, Teddy Swims

The talented OWEN WILSON is here! He’s been entertaining audiences for years with films like “Wedding Crashers,” and “The Royal Tenenbaums,” and now he’s here to talk about his new romantic comedy, “Marry Me,” opposite Jennifer Lopez! Rising soul/R&B artist TEDDY SWIMS will be here to perform his newest song “911” from his EP “Tough Love.” Plus, Ellen gets ready for Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles!

45 min

Kat Dennings, Hannah Waddingham, Kym Douglas

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Ellen! She’ll welcome KAT DENNINGS to the show! The actress spent six seasons on the beloved sitcom “2 Broke Girls'” and is also known for her roles in “Thor,” and “WandaVision.” Now she’s back to talk about the second season of her Hulu series “Dollface.” From the acclaimed series “Ted Lasso,” HANNAH WADDINGHAM returns! The actress will talk about her Emmy Award win, what’s in store for the future of the show, and play a game of “Who’d You Rather?.”

45 min

Maluma, Pamela Adlon

Global superstar MALUMA is on the show! He’s one of the hottest Latin performers with chart-topping songs and hit collaborations with Madonna, The Weeknd, and more. He’s here to talk about his turn as an actor in the new rom-com “Marry Me” alongside Jennifer Lopez! For the first time on the show, comedian PAMELA ADLON is here! The Emmy-winning actress is known for her roles in “Californication,” “Louie,” and “Better Things,” which is in its fifth and final season. Then, Ellen welcomes Robert Thomas, who owned a successful nightclub for five years, but had to change plans once the pandemic hit. Even though he had no expertise in the grocery industry, Robert decided to convert his nightclub into a grocery store to serve his community and became the first Black-owned grocery store in Houston, Texas. He’ll talk to Ellen about his experience and how it has impacted his community.

45 min

Laverne Cox, Paralympian Ezra Frech

LAVERNE COX is here! She’s a groundbreaking actress, the first transgender woman of color to star in a leading role on a mainstream TV show, “Orange Is the New Black,” and an Emmy-winning producer! Laverne will talk with Ellen about her new Netflix series, “Inventing Anna,” and play a fun dance game with tWitch! Then, Ellen welcomed back Ezra Frech, who was first on the show in Season 12 when he was just 9 years old. Back then, he told Ellen that it was his dream to be a Paralympian, and now at 16, he’s back on the show just months after competing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics! He'll talk about his experience in Tokyo and what he's doing now to provide adaptive sport opportunities for people with physical disabilities or visual impairments.

45 min

Mark Wahlberg, Principal Akbar Cook

It’s getting hot in here – MARK WAHLBERG returns! He's the star of “Boogie Nights,” “The Departed,” “Ted,” and the family reality show “Wahlburgers,” and more! Now he’s here to talk about his new movies “Uncharted” and “Father Stu,” and take a look back at all his appearances on Ellen over the years. Ellen will also welcome back Newark, New Jersey principal Akbar Cook, who previously received $100,000 from Ellen in recognition of his incredible work for his school and community. He’ll talk about how he decided to build The Ellen DeGeneres Urban Farm using the generous donation, and how it provides fresh food for the community and residual income for the student workers. You don’t want to miss this inspiring educator!

45 min

Guest Host tWitch with Nicole Ari Parker

Guest host tWitch welcomes actress NICOLE ARI PARKER! You know her from movies like “Boogie Nights” and “Remember the Titans,” and now she’s one of the breakout characters in the new “Sex and the City” revival “And Just Like That…”! She’ll talk about her marriage, parenthood, and what it’s like joining the cast of the beloved TV series. Then, tWitch will chat with Miguel and Kaitlin, a couple who give back to the community through youth basketball. They’ll talk about their basketball camp, their nonprofit organization Hoopers Helpers, and how they’re preparing to become first-time parents!

45 min

Usher, Macey Hensley

Get ready to say “Yeah!” because the one and only USHER is here! The Grammy-winning singer and actor has been one of Ellen’s favorite guests over the past 19 seasons, and today he’s here to look back at some memorable moments, and talk about fatherhood! Then, it’s not Presidents’ Day without resident kid presidential expert MACEY HENSLEY! She first showed Ellen her impressive knowledge when she was just five years old, and now that she’s 12, she’s here to reminisce about her amazing experiences and talk about her new hobby!

45 min

Eric Stonestreet, Kid Reporter Jaden Jefferson

He’s always a great time when he visits Ellen — it’s ERIC STONESTREET! The Emmy-winning actor from “Modern Family” has been scared multiple times on the show, gone through a haunted house with Average Andy and much more. Today he’ll talk about his favorite appearances, and also chat about his new show, “Domino Masters.” Ellen will then welcome the Positive Impact Movement, an acrobatic group who were finalists on Season 16 of “America’s Got Talent.” They’ll talk about their goal to spread positivity through movement, and show off their impressive skills! This just in — kid reporter Jaden Jefferson returns! The 13-year-old previously interviewed Brad Pitt and Oprah during his visits to the show, and now he’s back to talk about what he’s been up to since, and his YouTube channel “Jaden Reports.”

45 min

Tyler Perry, Glennon Doyle, Phillip-Michael Scales

One of the most original, prolific and groundbreaking filmmakers of our time, not to mention one of the funniest, TYLER PERRY is here! He’ll talk about bringing his iconic character back in the new film “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming!” Then, GLENNON DOYLE stops by! The acclaimed author has written three best-selling memoirs, including her latest, “Untamed” — which has sold over two million copies. She’ll talk with Ellen about her latest works, including “Get Untamed: The Journal,” and her podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things.” Soul and Blues artist PHILLIP-MICHAEL SCALES will make his television debut and perform his song “Find A Way.”

45 min

Marlee Matlin, LA Rams Player Andrew Whitworth, Sylvan Esso

Ellen welcomed Los Angeles Rams player and newly crowned Super Bowl champ Andrew Whitworth to the show. He talked about currently being the oldest player in the NFL, and if he has plans to retire. The Offensive Tackle also commented on how his daughter was caught reading in the stands during the big game, and how he felt winning this year’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for his community service efforts off the field.

45 min

Guest Host Mario Lopez with Greg Kinnear

Guest host MARIO LOPEZ welcomes GREG KINNEAR! The actor has been in such beloved films as “As Good As It Gets,” and “Little Miss Sunshine.” Now he’s starring in a new TV series with Courteney Cox called “Shining Vale,” and he’ll tell Mario all about it! Then, Mario welcomes the effervescent Cheryl Porter, a vocal coach and professional singer who has gone viral on social media with her innovative vocal lessons. She’ll talk about her background and even give Mario some singing tips!

45 min

Colin Farrell, Colman Domingo, Mat Franco

45 min

Milo Ventimiglia

The talented MILO VENTIMIGLIA returns! The star of hit shows like “Gilmore Girls” and “Heroes,” he’ll talk to Ellen about the sixth and final season of his beloved series “This Is Us,” and much more! Ellen will also sit down with Coss Marte, the founder of ConBody, a fitness boot camp that hires formerly incarcerated individuals. He’ll share his story of his time in prison, and how that led to him starting a gym to train thousands of people and hire many employees who have come out of the prison system.

45 min

Kevin Nealon, Jacob Elordi

What a Wednesday with KEVIN NEALON! The comedian will talk about going back on the road for his stand-up comedy tour, and his new book, "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame." Then, “Euphoria” actor JACOB ELORDI sits down with Ellen! He’ll talk about his scandalous scenes on the hit HBO series and much more!

45 min

Guest Host Mickey Guyton with Jimmie Allen, Priscilla Block

Talented country music star MICKEY GUYTON takes over as guest host! She’ll welcome her friend and fellow country singer JIMMIE ALLEN, who will talk about his experience on “Dancing with the Stars” and going back on the road for his “Down Home” tour. Plus, he’ll play a fun round of “5 Second Rule” with Mickey! Then, rising country artist PRISCILLA BLOCK will take the stage to perform her song, “Just About Over You.” Mickey will also sit down with inspiring teacher George Caesar from Miami, Florida. He realized the students’ need for healthy food, so he created “Smoothies 4 Students,” a non-profit that provides smoothies and nutritional packages for low-income students. He’ll talk about his work and the goals for his organization.

45 min

Guest Host Ciara with Russell Wilson, La La Anthony

Guest host Ciara surprised Brittanie Richardson, a single mom of 7 kids. She explained how she grew up in the foster care system and is now using her own experience to help children through her work with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Not only did Ciara shock Brittanie by bringing all her kids to the show, but she also received gifts from Russell Wilson and $10,000 from TisBest!

45 min

Machine Gun Kelly, Mamoudou Athie

Singer/rapper MACHINE GUN KELLY joins Ellen! He’ll chat about everything from his recent engagement to getting matching tattoos with Travis Barker. He’ll also play a fun round of “Burning Questions” with Ellen! Ellen will also welcome actor MAMOUDOU ATHIE from one of her favorite new shows, “Archive 81”! Then, 12-year-old Gage Butler visits. He recently went viral on TikTok with an impressive cover of “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men, and after chatting he’ll take the stage to show off his incredible talent!

45 min

Zach Braff, Kid Rapper Sam White

Zach Braff and Ellen faced off in a game of "5 Second Rule"! Find out the things Zach liked about playing a doctor on TV, and what Ellen would say at a nude beach.

45 min

Jennifer Garner, Javier Bardem

45 min

Guest Host tWitch with Oliver Hudson, Lana Condor

Oliver Hudson played a game with guest host tWitch that revealed a few surprising things about "The Cleaning Lady" star. Find out his favorite thing to do to embarrass his kids, and the most embarrassing thing mom Goldie Hawn did to him when he was younger. The actor also chatted about being in a hop-hop dance crew when he was a kid, and how his family has embraced his constant nudity.

45 min

Jennifer Aniston, P!nk, Billie Eilish

David Spade/Machine Gun Kelly/Kym Douglas

Ellen reminisces about fun moments from Season 19, including appearances by David Spade, Machine Gun Kelly, and lifestyle expert Kym Douglas;

45 min

Laura Dern/Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex

Ellen throws it back to exciting moments from Season 19, including appearances by actress Laura Dern and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex;

45 min

Heidi Klum/Michelle Obama/Shin Lim

Ellen presents fun moments from Season 19, including appearances by Heidi Klum, Michellle Obama, and magician Shin Lim;

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