The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 13

Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 13!

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: 9/28/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Ended
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#1 - Steve Carell, Sienna Miller, Rob Thomas

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

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9.50
2 votes

#2 - 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)).

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9.50
2 votes

#3 - Michael Keaton, Little Mix

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

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

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9.00
1 votes

#4 - 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.

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9.00
3 votes

#5 - One Direction

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

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

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8.75
4 votes

#6 - Selena Gomez, Taye Diggs

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

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8.50
2 votes

#7 - Zac Efron, Lauren Cohan

Season 13 - Episode 85 - Aired 1/20/2016

Zac Efron (Dirty Grandpa (2016)); Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead (2010) and The Boy (2016)); a teen hero.

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8.33
3 votes

#8 - 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.

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8.33
6 votes

#9 - Sylvester Stallone, Gabrielle Reece, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer

Season 13 - Episode 135 - Aired 4/13/2016

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8.25
4 votes

#10 - 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.

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8.20
5 votes

#11 - 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.

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8.17
6 votes

#12 - Ellie Kemper, Alessia Cara

Season 13 - Episode 140 - Aired 4/21/2016

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8.00
3 votes

#13 - 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".

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8.00
2 votes

#14 - Sarah Silverman, Morris Chestnut, Of Monsters and Men

Season 13 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/21/2015

Sarah Silverman (I Smile Back (2015)); Morris Chestnut (Rosewood (2015)). Also: Of Monsters and Men perform.

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1 votes

#15 - Jennifer Lopez

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

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

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8.00
1 votes

#16 - 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.

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8.00
1 votes

#17 - 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.

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8.00
3 votes

#18 - 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.

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8.00
1 votes

#19 - 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.

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8.00
2 votes

#20 - 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.

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1 votes

#21 - 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.

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8.00
6 votes

#22 - Eric Stonestreet, Jerrod Carmichael, Fitz and The Tantrums

Season 13 - Episode 134 - Aired 4/12/2016

The Cast of Ghostbusters, Hillary Clinton
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8.00
28 votes

#23 - The Cast of Ghostbusters, Hillary Clinton

Season 13 - Episode 163 - Aired 5/25/2016

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8.00
1 votes

#24 - Diane Keaton, Justin Bieber

Season 13 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/13/2015

Diane Keaton (Love the Coopers (2015)); Justin Bieber performs in an outdoor concert .

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8.00
3 votes

#25 - 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.