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.

Last Updated: 4/8/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Ended
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#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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Jennifer Love Hewitt
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#2 - Jennifer Love Hewitt

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/21/2009

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Kevin Hart
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#3 - Kevin Hart

Season 19 - Episode 105 - Aired 2/10/2022

Kevin Hart ("Real Husbands of Hollywood").

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#4 - Teri Hatcher, Paramore, Michael Lynche

Season 7 - Episode 163 - Aired 5/14/2010

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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!

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#6 - Howie Mandel, Loni Love

Season 12 - Episode 176 - Aired 6/5/2015

On Friday, Ellen's sprinkling the world with love… and fairy dust! There's a lot of talent in this country, and HOWIE MANDEL knows how to find it! The "America's Got Talent" host returns to talk about the new season of his popular competition show, which is being called the most extreme series yet. Think explosions! Motorcycles! International phenoms!! Howie will give Ellen the 4-1-1 on everything that's coming. Then, Ellen has sent LONI LOVE on many a hilarious excursion, but this latest adventure may be the most sensational of them all! The comedian is trading the stripper pole for a pair of wings, as she spends the day learning to be a fairy!

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#7 - Jason Segel, Don Henley

Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/1/2015

JASON SEGEL returns, and he's got more nightmares to share with Ellen! The How I Met Your Mother star comes by with word on his latest book, Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic, and perhaps Ellen will have something scary to share in return! Then, Grammy-winning music legend DON HENLEY will perform Take a Picture of This from his upcoming CD, Cass County, and a special request from Ellen! This Thursday, Ellen is getting to the heart of the matter!

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#8 - Eddie Murphy, David Thibault

Season 11 - Episode 75 - Aired 12/23/2013

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#9 - Ellen's Season 12 Premiere

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2014

Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams; a man with ALS; Maroon 5 performs

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#10 - 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!

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#11 - 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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#12 - Paris Hilton/Jill Scott

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2004

The official title of this episode should be shortened to "Paris Hilton/Jill Scott" as Mr. Reiner never appeared in this episode as scheduled.

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#13 - Kevin Costner, Kiesza

Season 12 - Episode 90 - Aired 1/27/2015

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#14 - Simon Cowell, Diana Nyad

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2013

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2 votes

#15 - The Funny & Talented Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting

Season 12 - Episode 79 - Aired 1/12/2015

Kaley Cuoco ("The Wedding Ringer"); 14-year-old John-Robert Rimel performs.

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#16 - Chris Evans & Elizabeth Olsen, Macey Hensley

Season 13 - Episode 146 - Aired 5/2/2016

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#17 - The Incredible Celine Dion

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/11/2013

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4 votes

#18 - Day 5 of 12 Days, Tracee Ellis Ross, Carrie Fisher, The Revivalists

Season 14 - Episode 59 - Aired 11/29/2016

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8.75
4 votes

#19 - Cardi B, Thomas Middleditch, Bazzi

Season 15 - Episode 139 - Aired 4/19/2018

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4 votes

#20 - Jim Parsons, Sean “Diddy” Combs

Season 15 - Episode 171 - Aired 6/5/2018

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#21 - Aaron Paul, Zendaya, Zara Larsson & MNEK

Season 13 - Episode 126 - Aired 3/23/2016

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#22 - Ellen's Birthday Show with Kanye West, Sam Smith, & More!

Season 12 - Episode 92 - Aired 1/29/2015

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6 votes

#23 - Colin Farrell, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Bill Hader

Season 13 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/17/2016

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#24 - Sarah Paulson

Season 15 - Episode 156 - Aired 5/14/2018

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11 votes

#25 - Mila Kunis & Kristen Bell

Season 13 - Episode 150 - Aired 5/6/2016

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