The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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  • 2012
  • 20 Seasons
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show is an American daytime television talk show that aired on CBS for a period spanning from 2003 to 2023. The show was hosted by comedian and television personality Ellen DeGeneres, who is renowned for her witty sense of humor, generosity, and kindness. Together with her guests, she entertained audiences with hilarious skits, music, dance, and comedy. One of the most recognizable features of the show was the recurring games segments, such as "Know or Go" and "Hot Hands," in which audience members could win cash prizes by answering questions or completing physical challenges. Ellen also spotlighted unique individuals and their inspiring stories through her "One Million Acts of Good" initiative. The show also featured celebrity guests, be it actors and actresses, musicians, athletes, and public figures. Additionally, a core element of the show was Ellen's endearing interviews with her guests. She would often use humor to lighten the mood and make her guests feel relaxed, leading to some truly memorable moments. Over the years, Ellen had the opportunity to interview some of the most famous celebrities and influential people of our time, including Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and many more. During Ellen's hosting tenure, the show gained a reputation as a fun, positive, and uplifting program. Her incredible wit, charm, and exuberance invited heartfelt conversations with various guests, reflecting both the hard work and relatable conversations that her show was known for. The program served not only as a platform for entertainment but a sanctuary for discussion on current events and issues of our time. The show's co-producers, Stephen Boss and Andy Lassner, added a creative flair to each episode. Stephen choreographed numerous dance routines that Ellen and her guests performed, while Andy helped create exciting segments that maintained the show's upbeat energy. The Ellen DeGeneres Show ran for 19 seasons, ending its final run on CBS in 2023. Over its nearly two-decade run, the show's cast and crew accrued numerous accolades and earned widespread acclaim for their dedicated commitment. The series won over 80 Daytime Emmy Awards and 17 People's Choice Awards. It also earned recognition for its Philanthropic efforts by accepting various grants and donations. Fans of the show appreciated Ellen's willingness to share comedic anecdotes with her guests and audience, with her magnetic personality emanating through the small screen. Indeed, it was this genuine authenticity that made Ellen DeGeneres one of the most beloved and entertaining figures in the entertainment industry. All in all, the Ellen DeGeneres Show became an essential addition to daytime television through its exceptional humor, feel-good moments, heartwarming stories, and incredible production. Even after the final season concluded, the show's legacy remains significant, with Ellen and its team empowering, inspiring, and ultimately enriching the lives of millions of people worldwide.

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Jennifer Aniston; P!nk; Billie Eilish
100. Jennifer Aniston; P!nk; Billie Eilish
May 26, 2022
Jennifer Aniston; Billie Eilish; P!nk chats and performs.
Bruno Mars
99. Bruno Mars
May 25, 2022
Bruno Mars; Ellen surprises The Lucky 13, a group of friends who all met on the show during Season 13 and have stayed in touch throughout the years, been on the show together a handful of times, and continued to give back to the community.
Oprah Winfrey; Mila Kunis
98. Oprah Winfrey; Mila Kunis
May 24, 2022
Oprah Winfrey; Mila Kunis
J Balvin; Howie Mandel; Jennifer Lawrence
97. J Balvin; Howie Mandel; Jennifer Lawrence
May 23, 2022
J Balvin; Howie Mandel; Jennifer Lawrence.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Drew Brees
96. Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Drew Brees
May 20, 2022
Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Drew Brees.
Kerry Washington; Brad Paisley; Michelle Obama
95. Kerry Washington; Brad Paisley; Michelle Obama
May 19, 2022
Kerry Washington; Brad Paisley; former first lady Michelle Obama and Ellen drive around Warner Bros. in a golf cart.
Sean
94. Sean "Diddy" Combs; Luke Bryan; Chrissy Teigen and John Legend; Jess A. Talamantes
May 18, 2022
Sean "Diddy" Combs (CÎROC Vodka Spritz); Luke Bryan ("American Idol"); Chrissy Teigen and John Legend; Burbank, Calif., mayor Jess A. Talamantes.
Justin Timberlake; Keith Urban
93. Justin Timberlake; Keith Urban
May 17, 2022
Justin Timberlake; Keith Urban.
Kate McKinnon
92. Kate McKinnon
May 16, 2022
Kate McKinnon ("Saturday Night Live"); Ellen surprises the family of a U.S. Army first lieutenant who has been deployed for nine months in Kuwait.
Seth Meyers; Jerrod Carmichael; Kym Douglas
91. Seth Meyers; Jerrod Carmichael; Kym Douglas
May 13, 2022
Seth Meyers (book "I'm Not Scared, You're Scared"); Jerrod Carmichael ("Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel"); lifestyle expert Kym Douglas.
Rebel Wilson; John Paul Dejoria; Sophia Grace and Rosie
90. Rebel Wilson; John Paul Dejoria; Sophia Grace and Rosie
May 12, 2022
Rebel Wilson ("Senior Year"); John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of Paul Mitchell; viral stars Sophia Grace and Rosie.
Zac Efron; Bonnie Raitt; Ryan Tedder
89. Zac Efron; Bonnie Raitt; Ryan Tedder
May 11, 2022
Zac Efron ("Firestarter"); Ellen and OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder surprise a nurse who has been on the show five times; Bonnie Raitt performs.
Ellie Kemper; Steve Spangler
88. Ellie Kemper; Steve Spangler
May 10, 2022
Ellie Kemper; science guy Steve Spangler; Ellen welcomes back a man who broke his neck in a football game and became paralyzed, then committed himself to helping and inspiring others.
Diane Keaton
87. Diane Keaton
May 9, 2022
Diane Keaton (book "Saved"); Ellen welcomes back a couple who run a nonprofit that combats food insecurity on south side of Chicago.
Tiffany Haddish; Cynthia Erivo
86. Tiffany Haddish; Cynthia Erivo
May 6, 2022
Cynthia Erivo ("Roar"); a bookstore owner gives away books, gift cards, food and cash to neighbors in need; guest host Tiffany Haddish (movie "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" and book "Layla, the Last Black Unicorn").
Jessica Biel; Behati Prinsloo
85. Jessica Biel; Behati Prinsloo
May 5, 2022
Jessica Biel ("Candy" and brand Kinderfarms); Behati Prinsloo (Tequila brand Calirosa).
Jessica Alba; Alec Benjamin
84. Jessica Alba; Alec Benjamin
May 4, 2022
Summary is not available.
Portia de Rossi; Dove Cameron
83. Portia de Rossi; Dove Cameron
May 3, 2022
Portia de Rossi; Ellen surprises a former guest; Dove Cameron performs.
Serena Williams; Jay Shetty; Indigo Girls
82. Serena Williams; Jay Shetty; Indigo Girls
May 2, 2022
Serena Williams (Serena Ventures); Jay Shetty; Indigo Girls perform.
Sterling K. Brown; Nick & Vanessa Lachey, Stephen
81. Sterling K. Brown; Nick & Vanessa Lachey, Stephen "tWitch" Boss
April 29, 2022
Sterling K. Brown ("This Is Us," "Survivorship Today"); Nick and Vanessa Lachey ("The Ultimatum"); guest host tWitch surprises a high school principal who is a single mother of two and frequently pays out of pocket to provide for her students.
Lily Tomlin
80. Lily Tomlin
April 28, 2022
Lily Tomlin ("Grace and Frankie"); Ellen welcomes a young man and his mother, who offered him $1,800 to stay off social media until he turned 18; dancer Charlize Glass performs.
Rob Lowe; Portugal. The Man
79. Rob Lowe; Portugal. The Man
April 27, 2022
Rob Lowe ("9-1-1: Lone Star"). Performance by Portugal. The Man (they perform their latest single, "What, Me Worry?").
Adam Levine; Bethenny Frankel
78. Adam Levine; Bethenny Frankel
April 26, 2022
Adam Levine (Tequila brand, Calirosa). Bethenny Frankel (Book ,"Business is Personal: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself").
Robin Roberts; Dwyane Wade
77. Robin Roberts; Dwyane Wade
April 25, 2022
Robin Roberts (book "Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams"); Dwyane Wade (baby care company Proudly).
Stephen
76. Stephen "tWitch" Boss; Jenna Dewan; Jordan Davis
April 22, 2022
Jenna Dewan ("Come Dance With Me"); Jordan Davis performs; guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss.
Mario Lopez; Katie Lowes; Tyler Cameron; Simon Pierro
75. Mario Lopez; Katie Lowes; Tyler Cameron; Simon Pierro
April 21, 2022
Katie Lowes ("How We Roll"); Tyler Cameron ("The Real Dirty Dancing"); magician Simon Pierro; guest host Mario Lopez.
Amy Schumer; Tig Notaro
74. Amy Schumer; Tig Notaro
April 20, 2022
Amy Schumer ("Life & Beth"); Tig Notaro (podcasts "Don't Ask Tig" and "Tig and Cheryl: True Story").
Michelle Obama
73. Michelle Obama
April 19, 2022
Former first lady Michelle Obama.
Anthony Anderson; Kaitlyn Dever; MUNA
72. Anthony Anderson; Kaitlyn Dever; MUNA
April 18, 2022
Anthony Anderson ("black-ish"); Kaitlyn Dever ("Dopesick"); MUNA performs.
Mario Lopez; Chrissy Metz; Christina Perri
71. Mario Lopez; Chrissy Metz; Christina Perri
April 15, 2022
Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); Christina Perri performs; guest host Mario Lopez ("Access") surprises a bride-to-be.
Tiffany Haddish; Joe Manganiello; Simone Ashley
70. Tiffany Haddish; Joe Manganiello; Simone Ashley
April 14, 2022
Joe Manganiello ("Metal Lords"); Simone Ashley ("Bridgerton"); guest host Tiffany Haddish ("The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," book "Layla, the Last Black Unicorn").
Kim Kardashian; Charlie Puth
69. Kim Kardashian; Charlie Puth
April 13, 2022
Kim Kardashian; Charlie Puth
Mark Wahlberg; Lucius
68. Mark Wahlberg; Lucius
April 12, 2022
Mark Wahlberg; Lucius
Tracee Ellis Ross; Margaret Qualley; Brian Chesky
67. Tracee Ellis Ross; Margaret Qualley; Brian Chesky
April 11, 2022
Tracee Ellis Ross ("black-ish"); Margaret Qualley ("Maid"); Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb; a memorable guest's daughter pays tribute to her.
Kandi Burruss; Lena Waithe; Jacob Latimore
66. Kandi Burruss; Lena Waithe; Jacob Latimore
April 8, 2022
Kandi Burruss; Lena Waithe; Jacob Latimore
Wanda Sykes; Alicia Keys; Blake Vogt
65. Wanda Sykes; Alicia Keys; Blake Vogt
April 7, 2022
Wanda Sykes; Alicia Keys; Blake Vogt
Gwen Stefani, Bella Heathcote
64. Gwen Stefani, Bella Heathcote
April 6, 2022
Gwen Stefani, Bella Heathcote
Kris Jenner, Jake Wesley Rogers
63. Kris Jenner, Jake Wesley Rogers
April 5, 2022
Kris Jenner, Jake Wesley Rogers
Sarah Silverman; Jon Dorenbos
62. Sarah Silverman; Jon Dorenbos
April 4, 2022
Sarah Silverman ("The Sarah Silverman Podcast"); former NFL player Jon Dorenbos (book "Life Is Magic: My Inspiring Journey From Tragedy to Self-Discovery") performs a magic trick.
Brandi Carlile; Allison Russell
61. Brandi Carlile; Allison Russell
April 1, 2022
Allison Russell performs; guest host Brandi Carlile (book "Broken Horses: A Memoir").
Brené Brown; Sydney Sweeney
60. Brené Brown; Sydney Sweeney
March 31, 2022
Brené Brown ("Atlas of the Heart"); Sydney Sweeney ("Euphoria").
Laura Dern; Ryan Seacrest; Walker Scobell
59. Laura Dern; Ryan Seacrest; Walker Scobell
March 30, 2022
Summary is not available.
Lisa Kudrow; Ronda Rousey; Blue Man Group
58. Lisa Kudrow; Ronda Rousey; Blue Man Group
March 29, 2022
Lisa Kudrow ("Better Nate Than Never"); Ronda Rousey ("WrestleMania"); Blue Man Group ("Creature Feature") performs; dancer Dezi Saenz performs.
David Letterman
57. David Letterman
March 28, 2022
David Letterman; quick-change artist Léa Kyle ("America's Got Talent Las Vegas Live"); Ukrainian dancer Slavik "Vik" Vyacheslav Pustovoytov performs.
Leslie Jones; Samuel L. Jackson; Chloe Kim
56. Leslie Jones; Samuel L. Jackson; Chloe Kim
March 25, 2022
Guest host Leslie Jones; actor Samuel L. Jackson; Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim.
Channing Tatum
55. Channing Tatum
March 24, 2022
Actor Channing Tatum.
Mario López
54. Mario López
March 23, 2022
TV host Mario López; a high school teacher working toward rebuilding his school band after COVID.
Ted Danson; Kiesza
53. Ted Danson; Kiesza
March 22, 2022
Actor Ted Danson; interview and performance by Kiesza; the founder of the Dovetail Project.
Angela Bassett; Dina Shihabi; Alison Sweeney
52. Angela Bassett; Dina Shihabi; Alison Sweeney
March 21, 2022
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Stephen
51. Stephen "tWitch" Boss; John Cho; Tyler James Williams
March 18, 2022
Guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss. actor John Cho (Book, "Troublemaker"). actor Tyler James Williams ("Abbott Elementary").
Julie Bowen; Terry Crews; Pauline Chalamet
50. Julie Bowen; Terry Crews; Pauline Chalamet
March 11, 2022
Guest host Julie Bowen (Podcast, "Quitters"). Terry Crews ("America's Got Talent: Extreme"). Pauline Chalamet ("Sex Lives of College Girls"). Julie welcomes 10-year-old Jayden Frank from Solon, Ohio, who can name countless facts about different light bulbs, explain how they function, and their materials. Jayden has a YouTube channel called "JZ Lights-The Light Kid," where he posts informational videos and shows off his growing collection of over 200 different lights.
Oliver Hudson, Lana Condor, guest host Stephen
49. Oliver Hudson, Lana Condor, guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss
March 10, 2022
Oliver Hudson ("The Cleaning Lady"); Lana Condor ("Moonshot"); a single mom whose passion is animal rescue; guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss.
Jennifer Garner, Javier Bardem
48. Jennifer Garner, Javier Bardem
March 9, 2022
Jennifer Garner and Javier Bardem are spotlighted.
Zach Braff
47. Zach Braff
March 8, 2022
Summary is not available.
Machine Gun Kelly; Mamoudou Athie
46. Machine Gun Kelly; Mamoudou Athie
March 7, 2022
Machine Gun Kelly (album "Mainstream Sellout"); Mamoudou Athie ("Archive 81"); Ellen welcomes a 12-year-old who went viral on TikTok for his cover of "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men.
Ciara; Russell Wilson; La La Anthony
45. Ciara; Russell Wilson; La La Anthony
March 4, 2022
Russell Wilson (children's book "Why Not You?"); La La Anthony; guest host Ciara.
Mickey Guyton; Jimmie Allen; Priscilla Block
44. Mickey Guyton; Jimmie Allen; Priscilla Block
March 3, 2022
Singer Jimmie Allen; Priscilla Block performs; guest host Mickey Guyton welcomes a high school teacher who started a non-profit that provides nutrition for low-income students.
Kevin Nealon; Jacob Elordi
43. Kevin Nealon; Jacob Elordi
March 2, 2022
Kevin Nealon (book "I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame"); Jacob Elordi ("Euphoria"); Ellen welcomes a 7-year-old drummer.
Milo Ventimiglia
42. Milo Ventimiglia
March 1, 2022
Milo Ventimiglia ("This Is Us"); the founder of a fitness boot camp that hires formerly incarcerated individuals.
Colin Farrell; Colman Domingo; Mat Franco
41. Colin Farrell; Colman Domingo; Mat Franco
February 28, 2022
Colin Farrell ("The Batman," "After Yang"); Colman Domingo ("Euphoria," "In Five Speeches"); magician Mat Franco ("Magic Reinvented Nightly" in Las Vegas).
Mario Lopez; Greg Kinnear
40. Mario Lopez; Greg Kinnear
February 25, 2022
Greg Kinnear ("Shining Vale"); guest host Mario López ("Access Hollywood") welcomes a singer who shares vocal lessons on her social media.
Andrew Whitworth; Marlee Matlin; Sylvan Esso
39. Andrew Whitworth; Marlee Matlin; Sylvan Esso
February 24, 2022
Los Angeles Rams player and Super Bowl champion Andrew Whitworth; Marlee Matlin ("CODA"); a TikToker tells how she may have saved a customer's life after dropping off an Instacart order; Sylvan Esso performs.
Tyler Perry, Glennon Doyle, Phillip-Michael Scales
38. Tyler Perry, Glennon Doyle, Phillip-Michael Scales
February 23, 2022
Tyler Perry, Glennon Doyle, Phillip-Michael Scales
Eric Stonestreet
37. Eric Stonestreet
February 22, 2022
Eric Stonestreet
Usher
36. Usher
February 21, 2022
Usher; child presidential expert.
Nicole Ari Parker, guest host Stephen
35. Nicole Ari Parker, guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss
February 18, 2022
Nicole Ari Parker ("And Just Like That ..."); a couple who run a camp to mentor kids and teach them to treat people with respect, love and kindness; guest host Stephen "tWitch" Boss.
Mark Wahlberg
34. Mark Wahlberg
February 17, 2022
Mark Wahlberg ("Uncharted"); Ellen welcomes back a high school principal who created an urban farm with the gift she gave him.
Laverne Cox, Ezra Frech
33. Laverne Cox, Ezra Frech
February 16, 2022
Laverne Cox ("Inventing Anna"). Paralympian Ezra Frech.
Maluma, Pamela Adlon
32. Maluma, Pamela Adlon
February 15, 2022
Tuesday, February 15
Hannah Waddingham; Kat Dennings; Kym Douglas
31. Hannah Waddingham; Kat Dennings; Kym Douglas
February 14, 2022
Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"); Kat Dennings ("Dollface"); beauty and lifestyle expert Kym Douglas.
Owen Wilson; Teddy Swims
30. Owen Wilson; Teddy Swims
February 11, 2022
Owen Wilson ("Marry Me"); Teddy Swims performs.
Kevin Hart
29. Kevin Hart
February 10, 2022
Kevin Hart ("Real Husbands of Hollywood").
Jennifer Lopez
28. Jennifer Lopez
February 9, 2022
Jennifer Lopez ("Marry Me").
Josh Gad; Benson Boon
27. Josh Gad; Benson Boon
February 8, 2022
Josh Gad ("Wolf Like Me"); mentalist Colin Cloud; Benson Boone performs.
Chelsea Handler; Scott Eastwood
26. Chelsea Handler; Scott Eastwood
February 7, 2022
Chelsea Handler; Scott Eastwood ("I Want You Back").
Mario Lopez; Sarah Hyland; Julianna Pena
25. Mario Lopez; Sarah Hyland; Julianna Pena
February 4, 2022
Sarah Hyland (vitamin line Sourse); UFC champion Julianna Pena; guest host Mario Lopez welcomes a part-time Uber driver who went viral for helping a passenger.
Halle Berry; Sylvan Esso
24. Halle Berry; Sylvan Esso
February 3, 2022
Halle Berry ("Moonfall" and "Bruised"); Sylvan Esso performs.
David Spade; Coldplay
23. David Spade; Coldplay
February 2, 2022
David Spade (podcast "Fly on the Wall"); Ellen welcomes the founder of a company that delivers fresh produce; Coldplay performs.
Murray Bartlett
22. Murray Bartlett
February 1, 2022
Murray Bartlett ("The White Lotus"); Ellen welcomes TikTok rappers.
Kristen Bell
21. Kristen Bell
January 31, 2022
Kristen Bell ("The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window"); Ellen welcomes back a 12-year-old who runs his own company and a nonprofit.
Brandi Carlile
20. Brandi Carlile
January 28, 2022
Guest host Brandi Carlile.
Paris Hilton; Vontae Johnson; Lizzy McAlpine
19. Paris Hilton; Vontae Johnson; Lizzy McAlpine
January 27, 2022
Paris Hilton ("Paris in Love"); head coach Vontae Johnson of the Trinity Valley Community College cheerleading team ("Cheer"); Lizzy McAlpine performs.
Ellen's Birthday Show; Courteney Cox; Chris Martin; Coldplay
18. Ellen's Birthday Show; Courteney Cox; Chris Martin; Coldplay
January 26, 2022
Courteney Cox; Chris Martin; Coldplay performs.
Ciara; Tabitha Brown
17. Ciara; Tabitha Brown
January 25, 2022
Ciara; Tabitha Brown (children's show "Tab Time"); Ellen welcomes 14-year-old twin violin prodigies who went viral.
Andrew Garfield; Sherri Shepherd
16. Andrew Garfield; Sherri Shepherd
January 24, 2022
Andrew Garfield ("Tick, Tick... Boom!" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"); Sherri Shepherd ("The Sex Lives of College Girls," podcast "Two Funny Mamas"); Ellen welcomes two college students who filmed themselves rescuing a dog from an avalanche.
Adam Devine; Julianne Hough; Nina Dobrev
15. Adam Devine; Julianne Hough; Nina Dobrev
January 21, 2022
Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev (Fresh Vine Wine); guest host Adam Devine ("The Righteous Gemstones").
Mahershala Ali; Martha Stewart
14. Mahershala Ali; Martha Stewart
January 20, 2022
Mahershala Ali ("Swan Song"); Martha Stewart (website Martha.com); Ellen welcomes freestyle skier Colby Stevenson, who survived a near-fatal car crash, made a comeback, won the World Cup, and hopes to go to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Monica Aldama
13. Monica Aldama
January 19, 2022
Coach Monica Aldama of the Navarro College cheerleading team ("Cheer"); KSDK news anchorwoman and reporter Michelle Li; aerialist Erin Blaire performs.
Steve Harvey; Harry Mack; Charlotte Day Wilson
12. Steve Harvey; Harry Mack; Charlotte Day Wilson
January 18, 2022
Steve Harvey ("Judge Steve Harvey"); freestyle rapper Harry Mack; Charlotte Day Wilson performs.
Heidi Klum; Brandon Leake
11. Heidi Klum; Brandon Leake
January 17, 2022
Heidi Klum; spoken word poet Brandon Leake ("America's Got Talent," book "Unraveling").
Adam Devine; Julie Bowen
10. Adam Devine; Julie Bowen
January 14, 2022
Adam Devine ("The Righteous Gemstones"); actress Julie Bowen.
Christina Ricci
9. Christina Ricci
January 13, 2022
Christina Ricci ("Yellowjackets"); past-life psychic Ainslie MacLeod.
Beth Behrs; Tichina Arnold; Oz Pearlman
8. Beth Behrs; Tichina Arnold; Oz Pearlman
January 12, 2022
Beth Behrs and Tichina Arnold ("The Neighborhood"); mentalist Oz Pearlman.
John Cena; Parquet Courts
7. John Cena; Parquet Courts
January 11, 2022
John Cena ("Peacemaker"); Ellen welcomes a woman who traded her way from a bobby pin to a house; Parquet Courts perform.
Jay Leno; Black Pumas
6. Jay Leno; Black Pumas
January 10, 2022
Jay Leno ("You Bet Your Life"); Black Pumas chat and perform.
Stephen
5. Stephen "tWitch" Boss; Nicole Byer
January 7, 2022
Stephen "tWitch" Boss; Nicole Byer
Penelope Cruz, Demian Chapman
4. Penelope Cruz, Demian Chapman
January 6, 2022
Penélope Cruz, Demian Chapman
Jessica Chastain; Girl Named Tom
3. Jessica Chastain; Girl Named Tom
January 5, 2022
Jessica Chastain; Girl Named Tom
Lily Collins; The War on Drugs, ft. Lucius
2. Lily Collins; The War on Drugs, ft. Lucius
January 4, 2022
Lily Collins; The War on Drugs, ft. Lucius
RuPaul; Jose Andres; Jim and Sasha Allen
1. RuPaul; Jose Andres; Jim and Sasha Allen
January 3, 2022
RuPaul; José Andrés; Jim and Sasha Allen
Description

The Ellen DeGeneres Show is an American daytime television talk show that aired on CBS for a period spanning from 2003 to 2023. The show was hosted by comedian and television personality Ellen DeGeneres, who is renowned for her witty sense of humor, generosity, and kindness. Together with her guests, she entertained audiences with hilarious skits, music, dance, and comedy.

One of the most recognizable features of the show was the recurring games segments, such as "Know or Go" and "Hot Hands," in which audience members could win cash prizes by answering questions or completing physical challenges. Ellen also spotlighted unique individuals and their inspiring stories through her "One Million Acts of Good" initiative. The show also featured celebrity guests, be it actors and actresses, musicians, athletes, and public figures.

Additionally, a core element of the show was Ellen's endearing interviews with her guests. She would often use humor to lighten the mood and make her guests feel relaxed, leading to some truly memorable moments. Over the years, Ellen had the opportunity to interview some of the most famous celebrities and influential people of our time, including Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and many more.

During Ellen's hosting tenure, the show gained a reputation as a fun, positive, and uplifting program. Her incredible wit, charm, and exuberance invited heartfelt conversations with various guests, reflecting both the hard work and relatable conversations that her show was known for. The program served not only as a platform for entertainment but a sanctuary for discussion on current events and issues of our time.

The show's co-producers, Stephen Boss and Andy Lassner, added a creative flair to each episode. Stephen choreographed numerous dance routines that Ellen and her guests performed, while Andy helped create exciting segments that maintained the show's upbeat energy.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show ran for 19 seasons, ending its final run on CBS in 2023. Over its nearly two-decade run, the show's cast and crew accrued numerous accolades and earned widespread acclaim for their dedicated commitment. The series won over 80 Daytime Emmy Awards and 17 People's Choice Awards. It also earned recognition for its Philanthropic efforts by accepting various grants and donations.

Fans of the show appreciated Ellen's willingness to share comedic anecdotes with her guests and audience, with her magnetic personality emanating through the small screen. Indeed, it was this genuine authenticity that made Ellen DeGeneres one of the most beloved and entertaining figures in the entertainment industry.

All in all, the Ellen DeGeneres Show became an essential addition to daytime television through its exceptional humor, feel-good moments, heartwarming stories, and incredible production. Even after the final season concluded, the show's legacy remains significant, with Ellen and its team empowering, inspiring, and ultimately enriching the lives of millions of people worldwide.

  • Premiere Date
    February 22, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (17,302)