The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 18

#1 - Kerry Washington, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semi-Finalists W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew

Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2020

She’s got it handled – KERRY WASHINGTON is here! Kerry has shown her incomparable talents in numerous projects over the years, from the small screen in “Scandal” to the big screen in “Ray.” Today, the star will chat about her Emmy-nominated hit series “Little Fires Everywhere,” as well as her dedicated work promoting various voting initiatives and National Voter Registration Day to get citizens to participate in the upcoming U.S. election. Some of the most incredible performers to ever hit the Ellen stage are back – the W.A.F.F.L.E. Dance Crew returns! Nearly two years ago, the New York City subway performers wowed us with their jaw-dropping moves and unmatchable energy. Now they’re back in the studio after a major achievement – getting to the semi-finals on the current season of “America’s Got Talent”! You will definitely want to see their unbelievable performance!

#2 - Guest Host Tiffany Haddish with Randy Jackson and Dean Edwards

Season 18 - Episode 83 - Aired 2/19/2021

#3 - Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with Regina Hall, Jimmie Allen, Parson James & JoJo, Sheopatra

Season 18 - Episode 182 - Aired 7/8/2021

#4 - Kyle Chandler, Kym Douglas, Alan Kim, All Time Low

Season 18 - Episode 99 - Aired 3/15/2021

#5 - Guest Host tWitch with Randall Park, Allison Holker Boss and Zara Larsson

Season 18 - Episode 93 - Aired 3/5/2021

#6 - Guest Host Howie Mandel with Heidi Klum, Leslie Jordan, Jackelyn Shultz

Season 18 - Episode 89 - Aired 3/1/2021

#7 - Jane Fonda

Season 18 - Episode 87 - Aired 2/25/2021

#8 - Demi Lovato, Sam Fischer

Season 18 - Episode 84 - Aired 2/22/2021

#9 - Allison Janney

Season 18 - Episode 80 - Aired 2/16/2021

#10 - Anderson Cooper

Season 18 - Episode 76 - Aired 2/10/2021

#11 - Guest Host tWitch with Jessica Alba and Harry Shum Jr.

Season 18 - Episode 59 - Aired 1/15/2021

#12 - Guest Host tWitch, with Kalen Allen and the “World of Dance” Winners!

Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/2/2020

He’s back, baby! Ellen regular KALEN ALLEN chats with tWitch about all of his exciting projects! Find out what’s happening on Season 4 of his ellentube original series “OMKalen,” his brand new podcast “I’m Your Biggest Fan,” and his YouTube channel, “Personally, Kalen”! Plus, he’ll chat about making his feature film debut this summer with “An American Pickle,” featuring Seth Rogen! Then, get ready for some magnificent moves, because MDC 3, winners of “World of Dance” Season 4, are here to perform! Watch Madi Smith, Diego Pasillas, and Emma Mather as they do an incredible routine on stage! It’s a fun Friday with tWitch!

#13 - Jason Sudeikis, “America’s Got Talent” Winner Brandon Leake, Viral Kid Baker Cade Hagedorn

Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2020

Get ready for some laughs, because JASON SUDEIKIS is joining Ellen in the studio! The last time he was on the show, he took over for Ellen as guest host, and she’ll talk with him about his experience. Plus, the “Saturday Night Live” alum will chat about his new Apple TV+ series, “Ted Lasso,” which is getting rave reviews! Then, Ellen will sit down with the newly crowned winner of “America’s Got Talent,” poet BRANDON LEAKE. He's the first spoken word performer to have competed on the show, and his artistry won him the $1-million prize and a headlining show in Las Vegas. He’ll talk about what it was like getting the coveted Golden Buzzer in an early round of the competition, and how it felt to perform poignant pieces about Black Lives Matter, his newborn daughter, family grief, and more. Then, you’ve probably seen this hungry 2-year-old in a video making its way around the internet... Cade Hagedorn and his grandmother Cindy Hunt are in the studio with Ellen! The video of Cade grabbing and tasting every ingredient – including raw butter, flour, and eggs – has gone viral, and Ellen will make an attempt at baking with Cade and Cindy!

#14 - 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.

#15 - Blake Shelton, 'The Social Dilemma’s' Tristan Harris

Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2020

Country music star BLAKE SHELTON is here! The acclaimed singer-songwriter just won his sixth Academy of Country Music Award for Single of the Year with his song “God’s Country,” and now he’s back to talk with Ellen about his latest hit song with his longtime love Gwen Stefani, “Happy Anywhere.” Blake will also chat about filming the upcoming 19th season of “The Voice,” and about his Smithworks vodka. Then, Ellen welcomes Tristan Harris, who is featured in the new Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma.” The much buzzed-about film explores the rise of social media and the damage it has caused to society. Tristan, who has worked at Apple and Google, will share his thoughts on how various platforms impact individuals. He’ll chat with Ellen about the film, his background, and his current work as the President and Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology.

#16 - Guest Host tWitch Welcomes Derek Hough and the “World of Dance” Winners!

Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2020

Ellen’s favorite dancer, tWitch, is taking over as guest host, and his wife Allison Holker Boss joins as guest DJ! Get on your feet, because DEREK HOUGH is here! The accomplished entertainer is best known for his work as a pro partner on “Dancing with the Stars,” which he won a record-breaking six times! For the past four seasons of "World of Dance," Derek has been a judge alongside Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo! Now, he’s back as a judge on the current season of “Dancing with the Stars,” and he’ll share his thoughts about how the contestants stack up, and what it’s been like filming the hit series during the pandemic. Then, get ready for some magnificent moves, because MDC 3, winners of “World of Dance” Season 4, are here to perform! Watch Madi Smith, Diego Pasillas, and Emma Mather as they do an incredible routine on stage!

#17 - Kris Jenner

Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2020

The mother of all Kardashians is back… it’s KRIS JENNER! She’s head of the most famous family, and between Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, Kylie, and Rob, there’s certainly a lot to keep up with, and that’s why she’s part of one of the most successful shows of all time, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”! After 13 years, the groundbreaking reality show is ending in 2021 with its impressive 20th season. The matriarch will chat about what we can expect, and how she feels about the end of an era.

#18 - Alec Baldwin, SuperM

Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2020

Premiere week continues with ALEC BALDWIN! The star has truly done it all, starring in classic action films like “The Hunt for Red October” and comedies like “30 Rock,” and starring in Oscar-winning films such as “The Departed.” Alec keeps us laughing with his ongoing appearances as Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” and as host of his hit ABC show, “Match Game”! Find out how Alec is handling quarantine – especially with the arrival of a new baby boy, who might make a special appearance! Then, K-pop superstars SUPERM return! They’ll perform “One (Monster & Infinity)” from their upcoming album!

#19 - Chris Rock

Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/1/2020

Legendary comedian CHRIS ROCK is here! The Emmy and Grammy-winning star is known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” and the “Grown Ups” franchise. Now, Chris will talk with Ellen about his dramatic turn in the fourth season of the acclaimed anthology drama “Fargo,” in which he leads the ensemble cast as a crime lord among rival mob families in 1950s Kansas City. You won’t want to miss Chris’ return to the show!

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

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

#21 - 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.

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

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

#23 - Adam Levine, Maroon 5

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

#24 - Savannah Guthrie, Brett Eldredge, Tamara Levitt

Season 18 - Episode 121 - Aired 4/14/2021

#25 - Keith Urban, Dean Lewis, Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker

Season 18 - Episode 122 - Aired 4/15/2021