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: 7/5/2025Network: 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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10.00
1 votes

#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!

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9.50
2 votes

#3 - 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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9.33
3 votes

#4 - 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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8.75
4 votes

#5 - Selena Gomez, Taye Diggs

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

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8.71
7 votes

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

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

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8.50
4 votes

#7 - 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!

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8.50
4 votes

#8 - Rebel Wilson, Maksim & Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Season 13 - Episode 106 - Aired 2/19/2016

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8.33
3 votes

#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!

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8.33
3 votes

#10 - David Duchovny, Brielle

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

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8.33
6 votes

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

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

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8.27
15 votes

#12 - President Barack Obama, DNCE

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

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8.25
4 votes

#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.

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8.23
13 votes

#14 - Adele

Season 13 - Episode 105 - Aired 2/18/2016

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8.20
5 votes

#15 - 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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#16 - Ellie Kemper, Alessia Cara

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

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8.14
7 votes

#17 - Olivia Wilde, Aaron Gordon

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

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8.14
7 votes

#18 - Ariel Winter, Santigold

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

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8.03
33 votes

#19 - 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!

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8.00
2 votes

#20 - Bradley Cooper, Melissa Benoist, Gary Clark Jr.

Season 13 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/19/2015

Bradley Cooper (Burnt (2015)); Melissa Benoist (Supergirl (2015)) Also: Gary Clark Jr performs.

The Cast of Ghostbusters, Hillary Clinton
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28 votes

#21 - The Cast of Ghostbusters, Hillary Clinton

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

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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

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8.00
6 votes

#23 - Kirsten Dunst, Melissa Rauch

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

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8.00
1 votes

#24 - 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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#25 - Anthony Anderson, Gwen Stefani, Bindi Irwin & Derek Hough

Season 13 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/26/2015