The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 13

#1 - Steve Carell, Sienna Miller, Rob Thomas

Season 13 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/13/2015

#2 - 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!

#3 - Michael Keaton, Little Mix

Season 13 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/4/2015

Michael Keaton (Spotlight (2015)); Little Mix perform; guest DJ Stephen Boss.

#4 - Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Mackie

Season 13 - Episode 38 - Aired 10/29/2015

Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton and Anthony Mackie (Our Brand Is Crisis (2015)).

#5 - 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!

#6 - David Spade, Giada De Laurentiis, Brett Eldredge

Season 13 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/2/2015

David Spade; Giada De Laurentiis; and a 9-year-old Idaho boy who was born with half a heart Also: performances by 'iHeartMemphis' and Brett Eldredge.

#7 - One Direction

Season 13 - Episode 52 - Aired 11/18/2015

Interview and outdoor concert performance by One Direction ; martial artist Jesse-Jane McParland.

#8 - Selena Gomez, Taye Diggs

Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/9/2015

#9 - Ricky Gervais, Chris Cornell

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2015

RICKY GERVAIS is back! After earning an Emmy nomination for the Neflix sitcom Derek, the British comedian with a knack for saying exactly what's on his mind (no matter what that may be!) is here for more fun, jokes and games with Ellen, because he can never get enough! Pitch, please… Ricky is just getting started! Then, bringing a Higher Truth to Ellen's stage, Soundgarden frontman and talented rocker CHRIS CORNELL performs Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart from his upcoming album! You'll never forget this Monday on Ellen!

#10 - Andy Samberg, America Ferrera

Season 13 - Episode 67 - Aired 12/11/2015

Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)); America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); "Ellen's 12 Days of Giveaways" bonus day; guest DJ Stephen Boss.

#11 - David Duchovny, Brielle

Season 13 - Episode 107 - Aired 2/22/2016

#12 - President Barack Obama, DNCE

Season 13 - Episode 101 - Aired 2/12/2016

#13 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Shaping Sound Dance Company

Season 13 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/15/2015

2016 Democratic presidential candidate Sen Bernie Sanders Also: a performance by Shaping Sound dance company.

#14 - James Corden, Florence and the Machine

Season 13 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/20/2015

James Corden ("The Late Late Show with James Corden" (2015); Florence Welch. Also: Florence and the Machine perform.

#15 - Olivia Wilde, Aaron Gordon

Season 13 - Episode 119 - Aired 3/10/2016

#16 - Viola Davis, Zachary Levi

Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/24/2015

VIOLA DAVIS is here! The 'How to Get Away with Murder' star returns with details on the show's season premiere! You won't want to miss any clues she might drop.  Then, 'Heroes Reborn' star ZACHARY LEVI comes through to mark the return of television's most popular squad of good people! The revival premieres this week, and he's sharing his superpowers with Ellen! This Thursday, Ellen's getting away with a lot!

#17 - Justin Bieber, Shonda Rhimes

Season 13 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/9/2015

Justin Bieber is interviewed and performs; writer and producer Shonda Rhimes and a performance by 9-year-old hip-hop dancer Aidan Xiong.

#18 - Day 1 of 12 Days, Sylvester Stallone

Season 13 - Episode 55 - Aired 11/23/2015

Sylvester Stallone (Creed (2015)); 3-year-old periodic-table expert Brielle Milla; "Ellen's 12 Days of Giveaways".

#19 - Jennifer Lopez

Season 13 - Episode 74 - Aired 1/5/2016

Jennifer Lopez (Shades of Blue (2016)); guest DJ Stephen Boss.

#20 - Kevin Hart, Kygo featuring Parson James

Season 13 - Episode 79 - Aired 1/12/2016

Kevin Hart (Ride Along 2 (2016)); a performance by Kygo, featuring Parson James.

#21 - Allison Janney, Charlie Puth

Season 13 - Episode 80 - Aired 1/13/2016

Allison Janney (Mom (2013)); guest DJ Stephen Boss Also: a performance by Charlie Puth.

#22 - Sean Hayes, Dierks Bentley, Keke Palmer

Season 13 - Episode 84 - Aired 1/19/2016

Sean Hayes (play, "An Act of God"); Keke Palmer (Grease Live! (2016)) Also: Dierks Bentley performs.

#23 - Mario Lopez, 'Bachelor' Ben Higgins

Season 13 - Episode 88 - Aired 1/26/2016

Mario Lopez (Grease Live! (2016)); Ben Higgins (The Bachelor (2002)); 8-year-old fitness enthusiast Demarjay Smith, aka the "Jamaican Trainer" from the Bronx.

#24 - Jack Black, Olivia Munn, Bob Moses

Season 13 - Episode 89 - Aired 1/27/2016

Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)); Olivia Munn (Zoolander 2 (2016) and Ride Along 2 (2016)); Powerball winners John and Lisa Robinson from Tennessee Also: Bob Moses performs.

#25 - Hilary Duff, Dereck & Beverly Joubert

Season 13 - Episode 91 - Aired 1/29/2016

Hilary Duff (Younger (2015)); Beth Stern (Kitten Bowl (2014)) Also: Cam performs.