The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 17

#1 - Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen, Kevin the Cashier at Michael’s

Season 17 - Episode 58 - Aired 11/27/2019

#2 - Tom Hanks, Black Friday Giveaways with Chrissy Teigen

Season 17 - Episode 57 - Aired 11/26/2019

#3 - Jamie Foxx, Liv Tyler, Dua Lipa

Season 17 - Episode 78 - Aired 1/9/2020

Jamie Foxx ("Just Mercy"); Liv Tyler ("911: Lone Star"); Dua Lipa performs.

#4 - Chadwick Boseman, Cold War Kids

Season 17 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/18/2019

Chadwick Boseman ("21 Bridges"); Cold War Kids perform.

#5 - Day 6 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Clint Eastwood, Sean Hayes

Season 17 - Episode 64 - Aired 12/9/2019

#6 - Day 10 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Blake Shelton

Season 17 - Episode 68 - Aired 12/13/2019

#7 - Kate McKinnon, O'Shea Jackson

Season 17 - Episode 76 - Aired 1/7/2020

Kate McKinnon ("Bombshell"); O'Shea Jackson ("Just Mercy").

#8 - Ellen at home! Matthew Macfadyen, The Avett Brothers, Incredible 2nd Grade Teacher Jordan Waller

Season 17 - Episode 172 - Aired 6/16/2020

For the first time on the show, one of Ellen’s favorite bands was here – The Avett Brothers! They performed “Locked Up” from their album “Closer Than Together.” Ellen then chats with actor Matthew Macfadyen who talks about what it’s like filming luxurious scenes for the Emmy Award-winning series. Ellen also surprises Jordan Waller, a single mom and an inspiring 2nd grade teacher who has spent the majority of her time in quarantine connecting with her students – from playing games with them on video chats, to hand-delivering awards to their homes. Jordan gushed over her “babies,” and Ellen gave her a chance to win money in a game called “Cash at Your Computer,” thanks to Box Tops for Education. This all-new episode was recorded prior to the Black Lives Matter protests.

#9 - Ellen at home! Jennifer Garner, The Killers, New Parents La’Shay & Cameron Crayton

Season 17 - Episode 171 - Aired 6/15/2020

Ellen video chats with La'Shay and Cameron Crayton from Harlem, New York, who recently had their first child. Cameron is a firefighter in Harlem working on the frontlines of the pandemic. Out of the 50 firefighters working in Cameron's firehouse, 10 of them have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Despite having a new baby, Cameron continues working to try and make ends meet, supporting both his family and his co-workers. Rock band The Killers performed their hit “Caution,” from their latest album “Imploding the Mirage.” This all-new episode was recorded prior to the Black Lives Matter protests.

#10 - Chris Martin, Coldplay, Zach Woods

Season 17 - Episode 82 - Aired 1/15/2020

Musician Chris Martin; Zach Woods ("Avenue 5"); Ellen welcomes an Uber driver and the passenger who paid off her college balance so she could return to school; Coldplay performs.

#11 - Steve Harvey, Zoë Kravitz, Ray Romano

Season 17 - Episode 80 - Aired 1/13/2020

Steve Harvey ("Steve"); Zoë Kravitz ("High Fidelity"); "Ellen's Burning Questions" with Ray Romano ("The Irishman").

#12 - Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, guest hosts Eugene & Dan Levy

Season 17 - Episode 79 - Aired 1/10/2020

Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy and guest hosts Eugene and Dan Levy ("Schitt's Creek").

#13 - Awkwafina, Mario Lopez and Dua Lipa

Season 17 - Episode 75 - Aired 1/6/2020

Awkwafina ("The Farewell"); Mario Lopez ("Access Hollywood"); Ellen sends Dua Lipa to "Speak the Lyrics" at World Market in Burbank, Calif.; 13-year-old twins and their 11-year-old sister, from the Netherlands, perform a dance routine.

#14 - Harry Styles, John Boyega

Season 17 - Episode 71 - Aired 12/18/2019

Harry Styles (CD "Fine Line"); John Boyega ("Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker").

#15 - Day 12 of 12 days of giveaways! Kim Kardashian West, Chrissy Teigen

Season 17 - Episode 70 - Aired 12/17/2019

Kim Kardashian West (SKIMS shapewear); Chrissy Teigen helps with Ellen's 12 Days of Giveaways.

#16 - Day 11 of 12 days of giveaways! Adam Sandler, Billy Crudup

Season 17 - Episode 69 - Aired 12/16/2019

#17 - Day 7 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Dwayne Johnson, Chrissy Teigen

Season 17 - Episode 65 - Aired 12/10/2019

#18 - Day 4 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Eddie Murphy, Sean Hayes

Season 17 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/5/2019

Eddie Murphy ("Dolemite Is My Name"); Sean Hayes helps with Ellen's 12 Days of Giveaways.

#19 - Day 3 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks

Season 17 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/4/2019

#20 - Lena Waithe, guest host John Legend

Season 17 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/15/2019

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross; Lena Waithe ("Queen & Slim"); guest host John Legend ("The Voice") performs.

#21 - Day 1 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Rob Lowe, Kym Douglas, Zara Larsson

Season 17 - Episode 59 - Aired 12/2/2019

#22 - 12 Days of Giveaways Preview Show with Victoria Beckham, Foster College Student Angel

Season 17 - Episode 56 - Aired 11/25/2019

#23 - Eric Stonestreet, Kat Dennings, ‘Kevin the Cashier’ at Sprouts

Season 17 - Episode 54 - Aired 11/21/2019

#24 - Brie Larson, Julie Andrews

Season 17 - Episode 53 - Aired 11/20/2019

Brie Larson ("Just Mercy"); Julie Andrews (memoir "Home Work").

#25 - Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, Demi Burnett, Joe Amabile, Krystal Nielson, Nick Viall

Season 17 - Episode 52 - Aired 11/19/2019

Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser ("Mad About You"); "The Bachelor" franchise stars, including Demi Burnett, Joe Amabile, Krystal Nielson and Nick Viall ("The Bachelor Live on Stage") play "Spill the Tea."