The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 18

#1 - Adam Levine, Maroon 5

Season 18 - Episode 132 - Aired 4/29/2021

#2 - Wanda Sykes, Macey Hensley Calls Voters with Khloé Kardashian

Season 18 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/3/2020

It’s Election Day, and there's no better way to get out the vote than by pairing up Ellen’s favorite kid presidential expert Macey Hensley to call potential voters with one of the biggest reality TV stars in the world, Khloé Kardashian! Plus, 10-year-old Macey also celebrated her 20th appearance on the show!

#3 - Lily Tomlin, Kid Magician Aidan McCann

Season 18 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/6/2020

Ellen welcomes the iconic LILY TOMLIN! She’s been making us laugh for years, thanks to her unforgettable characters on “Laugh-In,” starring in classic films like “Nine to Five,” and of course, “Grace and Frankie,” her hilarious Netflix series with Jane Fonda. She’s here to talk about her upcoming film “Radium Girls,” which she executive produced. The movie stars Joey King, and centers around a group of factory workers in the 1920s who advocate for safer work conditions. One of Ellen’s favorite magicians, AIDAN McCANN returns! The 11-year-old is always entertaining, wowing everyone with his impressive tricks, and today he’ll show off a couple of new illusions – all the way from his home in Ireland! Then, Ellen welcomes Taylor Lew and her fiancé Chris Beckette, who was diagnosed with ALS a few years ago. They’ll share their story with Ellen about how they’ve managed to remain positive and not let ALS define their lives.

#4 - Ellen Is Back in the Studio to Kick Off Season 18!, Tiffany Haddish

Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2020

#5 - Amy Schumer, Firefighter Eric and Amanda Stevens

Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/29/2020

She’s wildly entertaining and endlessly hilarious – it’s AMY SCHUMER! She’ll have plenty to talk about, including her 1-year-old son Gene, and her Food Network show “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook,” with her chef husband Chris Fischer, plus her HBO Max series "Expecting Amy," which follows her as she struggles with her pregnancy while preparing for a comedy special. Then, Ellen welcomes back two of the most memorable guests from the past year, Eric and Amanda Stevens. Last year, Eric, a former NFL player turned L.A. firefighter, was diagnosed with ALS just one month after marrying his college sweetheart, Amanda. Their story went viral as firefighters across the country posted photos in support of the couple by using #AXEALS. Ellen will get an update on how they've been doing since their last visit, and how they’ve been coping in quarantine.

#6 - Ellen’s Favorite Moments, Starring Jennifer Aniston, President Obama, Adele, & More!

Season 18 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/4/2020

Join Ellen as she looks back at the most memorable moments with some of her favorite guests! Reminisce as she reviews when she kissed Jennifer Aniston, and President Barack Obama made a special Valentine’s Day message for First Lady Michelle Obama, plus Adele's hidden camera prank at a Jamba Juice, and more! Make your Wednesday even better with Ellen

#7 - Magic Johnson, Catherine & India Oxenberg, 24kGoldn

Season 18 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/5/2020

One of the greatest players in NBA history – MAGIC JOHNSON visits Ellen! The point guard famously spent 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships during his career. Today, he’ll discuss the Lakers’ monumental 17th championship win, and his company EquiTrust, which provides capital for minority and women-owned businesses. Ellen will also sit down with Catherine and India Oxenberg, who are at the center of the true crime docu-series “Seduced: Inside The NXIVM Cult.” The show follows India, who struggles to make sense of her experience with NXIVM, a self-help organization that turned out to be a cult. Rapper and singer 24kGOLDN makes his daytime television debut! He'll perform his hit song “Mood,” which has over 350 million streams on Spotify.

#8 - Day 7 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Diane Keaton, Isla Fisher

Season 18 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/3/2020

Join Ellen for Day 7 for 12 Days of Giveaways! Whenever she’s here, she always brings the joy... and the wine... DIANE KEATON returns! The Oscar-winning actress has delighted audiences for years with performances in “The Godfather,” “Annie Hall,” and “The First Wives Club.” Now she’s here to talk about her latest film, the romantic comedy “Love, Weddings & Other Disasters.” It’s always a fun time with Diane, so don't miss it! Then, Ellen welcomes talented actress ISLA FISHER! You remember her breakout role in “Wedding Crashers,” as well as films “Definitely, Maybe,” and The Great Gatsby.” Now she’s back to talk with Ellen about her new Disney+ movie, “Godmothered”!

#9 - Day 8 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Bryan Cranston, Anya Taylor-Joy

Season 18 - Episode 53 - Aired 12/4/2020

What better way to end your week than with Day 8 of 12 Days and BRYAN CRANSTON?! The star has been a mainstay on TV with his roles in the beloved sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” and the critically acclaimed drama “Breaking Bad,” for which he won four Emmys as Outstanding Lead Actor. Now he’s back on the small screen in the new Showtime series “Your Honor,” which centers on Bryan as a judge who confronts his own convictions after his son is involved in a hit and run that has ties to an organized crime family. Actress ANYA TAYLOR-JOY chats with Ellen! The actress is gaining popularity with the new series “The Queen’s Gambit.” The miniseries follows the life of an orphaned chess prodigy played by Taylor-Joy, and has received both critical and viewer acclaim, holding the #1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 for weeks. Today she’ll be here to talk about the hit series! It’s a great Friday on Ellen!

#10 - Day 10 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Chance the Rapper

Season 18 - Episode 55 - Aired 12/8/2020

t’s going to be a big day, because CHANCE THE RAPPER returns! The star is not only a beloved rapper, songwriter and three-time Grammy winner, he's also a philanthropist dedicated to giving back. You don’t want to miss his visit to the show! Then, Ellen talks with the inspiring Yielding family from Ft. Worth, Texas. Aiden, 14, has been battling leukemia, and due to COVID-19 restrictions, only one parent is allowed inside during chemotherapy treatments. While mom Lori sat by Aiden’s side, dad Chuck would dance outside his hospital room window to cheer up Aiden. Videos of Chuck have gone viral, and today the family will talk with Ellen about their experience. Don’t miss Day 10 of Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways!

#11 - Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Chet Faker

Season 18 - Episode 58 - Aired 1/14/2021

It all started with the big bang, and now JIM PARSONS is back! The talented actor starred on “The Big Bang Theory” for 12 seasons, earning four Emmys for his role as Sheldon Cooper. Now he’s joined forces with his former co-star and on-screen wife MAYIM BIALIK for their new FOX show, “Call Me Kat.” They’ve reunited to serve as executive producers on the sitcom, and Mayim stars as a 39-year-old woman who decided to use the money her parents had been saving for her wedding to instead open a cat-themed cafe. Be sure to watch this dynamic duo on Ellen! Plus, Australian singer/songwriter CHET FAKER will perform his latest single, “Low”! Then, Ellen meets the Cannizzaro family from Dawsonville, Georgia to talk about 18-month-old Kasen going viral on TikTok.

#12 - Mark Cuban, Jay Shetty, Ingrid Michaelson

Season 18 - Episode 130 - Aired 4/27/2021

#13 - Guest Hosts Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood with Matthew McConaughey and Jon Dorenbos

Season 18 - Episode 153 - Aired 5/28/2021

#14 - Day 12 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Jake Tapper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Ashley McBryde

Season 18 - Episode 57 - Aired 1/13/2021

Ellen gave some incredible gifts for the final day of 12 Days of Giveaways, thanks to Slip, TCL, Samsonite, and Garza Blanca Resorts & Hotels!. Ellen talks about her Coronavirus experience. Jake Tapper on reporting Capitol Hill violence. Dr. Gupta shares what to expect with new Covid strain. Country singer Ashley McBryde will take the stage with her song “Martha Divine” from her Grammy-nominated album, “Never Will.”

#15 - Michael Strahan, Daniel Dae Kim, Kym Douglas

Season 18 - Episode 129 - Aired 4/26/2021

#16 - Justin Timberlake, The Dance Theatre of Harlem

Season 18 - Episode 60 - Aired 1/18/2021

We just “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” because JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is here! Ellen and Justin have shared an incredible history over the years, and Justin has always stopped by to talk about his big life events – from his album releases and tours, to his acting career and marriage to Jessica Biel. Now the pop icon is back on the big screen in the upcoming AppleTV+ original film “Palmer,” in which he plays an ex-convict who strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home. Later, he’ll be joined by his young co-star RYDER ALLEN to talk about the movie. You do not want to miss one of Ellen’s favorite guests on the show, because he has big news to share! Ellen will also chat with dancers from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Members of the revered arts organization recently went viral with a video of them dancing through the streets of New York City. They’ll perform and then talk with Ellen about how the pandemic has affected their work.

#17 - Mickey Guyton, Dr. Julian Fennessy, Beane

Season 18 - Episode 127 - Aired 4/22/2021

#18 - Guest Host Anthony Anderson with Topher Grace and Caleb McLaughlin

Season 18 - Episode 133 - Aired 4/30/2021

#19 - Van Jones, Ryleigh Modig

Season 18 - Episode 149 - Aired 5/24/2021

#20 - Vince Vaughn, Mario Lopez, Why Don’t We

Season 18 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/12/2020

ollywood star VINCE VAUGHN visits Ellen! The actor has been in hit movies like “Swingers,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” and “Wedding Crashers,” and now he’s in the new slasher comedy “Freaky”! Vince will chat all about the film and what he’s been up to since his last visit! Get ready to smile from ear to ear, because MARIO LOPEZ is here! The actor and “Access Hollywood” host hit it big over 30 years ago as A.C. Slater in the beloved teen show “Saved by the Bell,” and now he’s reprising his role in the new reboot on Peacock! He’ll chat all about getting back into character and what we can expect in the new series! Then, boy band WHY DON’T WE will take the stage with their new hit song, “Fallin'”!

#21 - Don Johnson, Nicole Byer

Season 18 - Episode 116 - Aired 4/7/2021

#22 - Lauren Graham, Giveon

Season 18 - Episode 117 - Aired 4/8/2021

#23 - Guest Host tWitch with Susan Kelechi Watson

Season 18 - Episode 118 - Aired 4/9/2021

#24 - Mark Wahlberg, Brandi Carlile, Nessa Barrett, jxdn featuring Travis Barker

Season 18 - Episode 119 - Aired 4/12/2021

#25 - Ali Tabrizi, Tones and I

Season 18 - Episode 120 - Aired 4/13/2021