The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show!
A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents, hosted by comedienne Ellen DeGeneres. The Ellen Degeneres Show is filmed at Warner Brothers Studios, 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA.
#1 - Taylor Swift
Season 8 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/11/2011
TAYLOR SWIFT is back! The country music superstar is always so sweet and so much fun when she swings by to visit Ellen -- and today she'll give the world premiere performance of her song "The Story of Us." No one will be able to take their eyes off the screen when sexy JON HAMM stops by! He's not just good looking, he's got a great sense of humor, and he's putting it to use in the new comedy, "Bridesmaids." The last time NENE LEAKES was here, she had a lot of strong words for her "Celebrity Apprentice" co-star, Star Jones, who was happy to return the favor last week! Now NeNe is back to update Ellen on everything that's happened since -- and what we can expect in the finale!
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#5 - Chelsea Clinton, Matt Bomer, The Band Perry
Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/8/2015
CHELSEA CLINTON stops by! She's not only an accomplished journalist, new mom and American political royalty, she's also an author with a new book, 'It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going,' hitting shelves now! Ellen will hear all about Chelsea's adventures in motherhood, and how she feels about her own mother's historic run for President… hopefully, she'll also weigh in on Hillary's Whip/Nae Nae dance! Then, he's as hot as ever and he's taking a turn toward the dark side in 'American Horror Story: Hotel'… MATT BOMER is here, and everyone knows Ellen loves finding ways to put his handsomeness to use! Plus, country trio THE BAND PERRY performs their new song 'Live Forever' from their upcoming album! On Thursday, Ellen's informed, inspired, and going strong!
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Ellen's Favorite Moments
Season 12 - Episode 178 - Aired 6/9/2015
This Tuesday, Ellen's having second helpings of season highlights! Season 12 has been filled with countless hilarious, touching, spontaneous and artistic moments, and Ellen has enjoyed every second of them! Today, she's selected some of her favorites to share with fans! Tune-in to find out which ones she chose.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Kids Ellen Loves!
Season 12 - Episode 177 - Aired 6/8/2015
This Monday, Ellen's a fountain of youth! Ellen loves kids, and there have been more than a few showstoppers this year that she can't stop watching! From the hip hop moves of LUCKY ACES to the piano tunes of HARMONY ZHU, see some of our host's favorite youngsters doing their thing and doing it well. There will be more from the young and unusually sophisticated MACEY HENSLEY and NOAH RITTER, plus interviews with KAI LANGER and TAYT ANDERSEN… and of course, HEAVEN KING will dance!
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#14 - Nathan Lane, Trai Byers, Rita Ora
Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/5/2015
NATHAN LANE is here to tell stories about Naughty Mabel, his brand new children's book! The Broadway veteran and star of films like The Birdcage and The Producers returns to play catch-up with Ellen… and any other game she may devise! Then, it's one of the most scandalous, buzzed-about shows on television, and he's among the titans leading the Empire! Actor TRAI BYERS comes by! Plus, RITA ORA performs her chart-topping hit, Body on Me, which has reached over 32 million views on YouTube! And if that's not enough, French train hero and Oregon Army National Guardsman ALEK SKARLATOS will take the stage with his Dancing with the Stars partner LINDSAY ARNOLD to show off their moves! Ellen's feeling naughty and nice this Monday!
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Adam Levine, Maroon 5
Season 18 - Episode 132 - Aired 4/29/2021
#25 - Farrah Fawcett/Andy Richter
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2004
Former "10" star and legendary actress FARRAH FAWCETT visits to talk about her new film, "The Cookout." Ellen checks out the inventions of the three finalists in the "Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Contest." Also, funnyman ANDY RICHTER chats about his new hit Wednesday night FOX sitcom "Quintuplets."
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