The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 18
Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 18!
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.
#1 - 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.
#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 - Anderson Cooper
Season 18 - Episode 76 - Aired 2/10/2021
#4 - Mila Kunis
Season 18 - Episode 75 - Aired 2/9/2021
#5 - Chrissy Teigen
Season 18 - Episode 74 - Aired 2/8/2021
#6 - Ellen's favourite football moments!
Season 18 - Episode 71 - Aired 2/3/2021
#7 - Rachel Maddow, Kane Lim
Season 18 - Episode 70 - Aired 2/2/2021
#8 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Rita Wilson
Season 18 - Episode 69 - Aired 2/1/2021
#9 - 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!
#10 - 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!
#11 - 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”!
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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
#14 - Guest Host tWitch with Jessica Alba and Harry Shum Jr.
Season 18 - Episode 59 - Aired 1/15/2021
#15 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Sarah Cooper, Clayton Kershaw
Season 18 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/2/2020
#16 - Thomas Middleditch
Season 18 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/28/2020
#17 - 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'”!
#18 - Gayle King, Ellen Bennett, Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall
Season 18 - Episode 131 - Aired 4/28/2021
#19 - Mark Cuban, Jay Shetty, Ingrid Michaelson
Season 18 - Episode 130 - Aired 4/27/2021
#20 - Michael Strahan, Daniel Dae Kim, Kym Douglas
Season 18 - Episode 129 - Aired 4/26/2021
#21 - Guest Host Ashley Graham with Amy Schumer, Tyler Hays and Demi Lovato
Season 18 - Episode 128 - Aired 4/23/2021
#22 - Mickey Guyton, Dr. Julian Fennessy, Beane
Season 18 - Episode 127 - Aired 4/22/2021
#23 - Scott Foley, Jane Levy, Hunter Hayes, Howie Mandel, Dr. Andrew Weil
Season 18 - Episode 126 - Aired 4/21/2021
#24 - Ed Helms, Barbara Corcoran
Season 18 - Episode 125 - Aired 4/20/2021