The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 13

#1 - 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!

#2 - 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!

#3 - 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!

#4 - Chris Evans & Elizabeth Olsen, Macey Hensley

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

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

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

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

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

#7 - Mila Kunis & Kristen Bell

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

#8 - 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!

#9 - Oprah Winfrey, 5 Seconds of Summer

Season 13 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/23/2015

There’s almost nothing that OPRAH WINFREY cannot do, which makes her an amazing and inspiring guest to have on our show! The media mogul and all-around wonderful woman returns to talk about the upcoming season premiere of “Oprah’s Master Class,” which features Ellen! If there’s anyone who should be guiding future leaders, it’s Oprah, and Ellen enjoys all the fun moments they have together! Plus, Ellen is spending as much time as possible with 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER! The superstar pop group will perform “She’s Kinda Hot” from their latest album, “Sounds Good Feels Good,” which hits the streets today! On Friday, Ellen sounds great, feels great, and looks great too!

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

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

#11 - Ryan Gosling

Season 13 - Episode 155 - Aired 5/13/2016

#12 - Julia Roberts, Brielle

Season 13 - Episode 144 - Aired 4/28/2016

#13 - Ellie Kemper, Alessia Cara

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

#14 - Nick Jonas

Season 13 - Episode 151 - Aired 5/9/2016

#15 - Olivia Wilde, Aaron Gordon

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

#16 - Ariel Winter, Santigold

Season 13 - Episode 124 - Aired 3/21/2016

#17 - 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!

#18 - Dakota Johnson, Leona Lewis

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/18/2015

Earlier this year, she steamed up the big screen in the film adaptation of 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' now she's taking on an equally tantalizing project with the biographic tale of mobster Whitey Bulger… DAKOTA JOHNSON is here with a preview of her new movie, 'Black Mass'! Plus, singer LEONA LEWIS only gets 'Better in Time' and her 'Bleeding Love' continues to runneth over! The talented artist will take the stage to perform her new song 'Thunder' from her upcoming CD, 'I Am'! On Friday, Ellen is roaring with excitement!

#19 - Portia de Rossi, Courtney 'Dytto' Kelly, Duran Duran and Janelle Monae

Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2015

#20 - 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.

#21 - 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 .

#22 - 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".

#23 - Kirsten Dunst, Melissa Rauch

Season 13 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/14/2016

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

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

#25 - The Cast of Ghostbusters, Hillary Clinton

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