The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 2

#1 - Farrah Fawcett/Andy Richter

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2004

Former "10" star and legendary actress FARRAH FAWCETT visits to talk about her new film, "The Cookout." Ellen checks out the inventions of the three finalists in the "Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Contest." Also, funnyman ANDY RICHTER chats about his new hit Wednesday night FOX sitcom "Quintuplets."

#2 - Paris Hilton/Jill Scott

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2004

The official title of this episode should be shortened to "Paris Hilton/Jill Scott" as Mr. Reiner never appeared in this episode as scheduled.

#3 - Bob Newhart/Sean Hayes

Season 2 - Episode 114 - Aired 2/24/2005

It's Chicago in LA!! Houston brings a whole audience of Chicagoans to Ellen! Joining the fun are Chicago's favorite sons BOB NEWHART and SEAN HAYES ("Will and Grace"), who'll talk about Chicago foods and why the windy city's his favorite city. Plus, the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team will amaze you with their performance.

#4 - Bernie Mac/Reba McEntire/Sum 41

Season 2 - Episode 135 - Aired 3/25/2005

The hilarious BERNIE MAC chats with Ellen. REBA McENTIRE ("Reba") gives Ellen a makeover. SUM 41 performs "Pieces" from their new CD "Chuck," and our latest "CELEBRITY PETS." Plus, Ellen's "REENACTORS" reenact a viewer's most embarrassing story -- could it be yours?

#5 - Brad Garrett/Luke Perry/Jennie Garth

Season 2 - Episode 115 - Aired 2/25/2005

BRAD GARRETT provides the funny finale to "Everybody Loves Raymond" week. Also, it's a "90210" reunion with LUKE PERRY and JENNIE GARTH ("What I Like About You"). Ellen challenges them on classic "90210" trivia.

#6 - Diane Sawyer/Jeffrey Tambor

Season 2 - Episode 116 - Aired 2/28/2005

DIANE SAWYER reveals embarrassing old photos and you will not believe her hair! Ellen surprises JEFFREY TAMBOR ("Arrested Development") with a new place to live… backstage at the show! Plus, hip-hop violin duo Nuttin' But Stringz plays Usher, and it's like nuttin' you've ever seen.

#7 - Vince Vaughn/Miss Elliott

Season 2 - Episode 117 - Aired 3/1/2005

VINCE VAUGHN ("Be Cool") and Ellen host a Dance-Off between two audience members! Hip-hop star MISSY ELLIOTT talks about her "Road To Stardom" and Ellen reveals her different looks along the way! And, nine-year old cancer survivor DAVID DINGMAN-GROVER get the surprise of his life – hint: it involves some music legends!

#8 - John Travolta/Faye Dunaway

Season 2 - Episode 118 - Aired 3/2/2005

JOHN TRAVOLTA ("Be Cool") and Ellen challenge three audience members to "Dance like John Travolta." The TODAY SHOW thinks they've found a man for TARA REID from their staff. And screen legend FAYE DUNAWAY ("The Starlet") tells Ellen about the search for the next big star.

#9 - Jennifer Love Hewitt/Gerard Butler/Austin Preiss

Season 2 - Episode 119 - Aired 3/3/2005

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT ("Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber") plays Mystery Word with Ellen. The Phantom of the Opera, GERARD BUTLER ("Dear Frankie") is here. BRIAN McKNIGHT performs "She" from his new CD "Gemini." Plus, he's only 10 years old, AUSTIN PREISS the #1 ranked table Tennis player is here and 9 year old Roving Reporter Sara Grace Womack finally meets Ellen.

#10 - Vin Diesel/3 Doors Down/Annasophia Robb

Season 2 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/4/2005

VIN DIESEL ("The Pacifier") shows Ellen how to be a bouncer in New York City. 3 DOORS DOWN plays their latest hit "Let Me Go" from their #1 CD "Seventeen Days." And 11-year-old, ANNASOPHIA ROBB ("Because of Winn Dixie") shares her fresh perspective on Hollywood.

#11 - The Rock/Vanessa Marcil

Season 2 - Episode 121 - Aired 3/7/2005

DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON ("Be Cool") stuffs his face when Ellen flies in his favorite dessert. VANESSA MARCIL ("Las Vegas") surprises her co-star James Caan by calling him at home. Never have we received so many emails about a guest! So, Ellen calls to check in with 10 year-old cancer survivor DAVID DINGMAN-GROVER and takes a look at his backstage photos with KISS! .

#12 - Bruce Willis/Constance Marie

Season 2 - Episode 122 - Aired 3/8/2005

BRUCE WILLIS opens up about his family and his relationship with Ashton Kutcher, then plays a "BRUCE WILLIS TRIVIA" game with the audience! CONSTANCE MARIE ("George Lopez") dances to her favorite song from the 80s. "TARA REID'S SEARCH FOR LOVE" continues. Also Ellen answers audience questions!

#13 - Penelope Cruz/Carson Daly/Chelsea Dock

Season 2 - Episode 123 - Aired 3/9/2005

PENELOPE CRUZ ("Don't Move") visits and shares her Oscar story. CARSON DALY ("Last Call with Carson Daly") compares notes on hosting with Ellen. Plus, 9 year old musical prodigy CHELSEA DOCK performs and Ellen shares her latest "Dance With Me" tapes!

#14 - Mel Gibson/Joan Allen

Season 2 - Episode 124 - Aired 3/10/2005

MEL GIBSON ("The Passion Recut") talks about buying an entire island for himself in Fiji, then tests audience members on their "MEL I.Q." Three-time Oscar nominee JOAN ALLEN ("The Upside of Anger") talks about co-starring opposite Kevin Costner. Plus, Ellen reveals her latest ROVING REPORTER.

#15 - Barry Manilow/Maria Bello

Season 2 - Episode 125 - Aired 3/11/2005

BARRY MANILOW performs "Could this be Magic" and "Sweet Heaven." Then, for "HAVE HOUSTON DO IT FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE," Barry plays as Houston sings Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" (while dressed as a ladybug!) Also, MARIA BELLO ("Assault on Precinct 13") brings Ellen a homemade gift.

#16 - Michael Chiklis/Gavin DeGraw/Kristin Bell

Season 2 - Episode 126 - Aired 3/14/2005

MICHAEL CHIKLIS ("The Shield") joins Ellen and plays "Just The Facts Ma'am" with a lucky audience member. Actress KRISTEN BELL ("Veronica Mars") has some Polish words with Ellen and brings her family to the show. Plus, GAVIN DEGRAW performs his hit single, "Chariot."

#17 - Glenn Close/Kevin Pollak/Tori Amos

Season 2 - Episode 127 - Aired 3/15/2005

The one and only GLENN CLOSE is here! Actor KEVIN POLLAK ("Hostage") teaches Ellen some of his best impersonations. Six time Grammy nominee TORI AMOS performs "Sleeps With Butterflies" from her new CD, "The Beekeeper." Also, the miraculous story of DIRK HOEKSTRA, who survived a 60-foot fall when his boat was crushed through a dam on Lake Austin.

#18 - Kelsey Grammer/Brian Williams

Season 2 - Episode 128 - Aired 3/16/2005

KELSEY GRAMMER ("The Sketch Show") did a headstand last time he was here. How will he top that? Anchorman BRIAN WILLIAMS ("NBC Nightly News") reveals his lighter side and plays a game in the audience. And some ingenious KID INVENTORS. Plus, more "Dance With Me" tapes!

#19 - John Stamos/Christina Milian

Season 2 - Episode 129 - Aired 3/17/2005

JOHN STAMOS ("Jake in Progress") and CHRISTINA MILIAN ("Be Cool") will be here to help us celebrate. The award winning Irish Chef PAUL RANKIN is in the kitchen with Ellen cooking up some Irish treats! And, hysterical clips of our in-studio audience dancing!

#20 - Adrien Brody/Sherri Shepherd

Season 2 - Episode 130 - Aired 3/18/2005

Academy Award winner ADRIEN BRODY ("The Jacket") brings his very own "celebrity pet," Ceelo. The hilarious SHERRI SHEPHERD ("Beauty Shop") is here. Plus, Ellen shows off the latest "Celebrity Pets".

#21 - Andie MacDowell/Mike O'Malley

Season 2 - Episode 131 - Aired 3/21/2005

ANDIE MACDOWELL ("Beauty Shop") tries harder than any guest to play "MYSTERY WORD" with Ellen! MIKE O'MALLEY ("Yes, Dear") makes good on his promise and comes clean about one of his most embarrassing moments. Ellen surprises eight year-old cancer survivor KASSANDRA OKVATH, whose amazing story was featured on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Plus, another highlight from our past 300 shows, CELEBRITY BABIES, and our latest "DANCE WITH ME" tape!

#22 - Ashton Kutcher/Julie Bowen/Fantasia Burino/Fan Yang

Season 2 - Episode 132 - Aired 3/22/2005

ASHTON KUTCHER ("Guess Who") talks about the rumor that Demi Moore is pregnant and his relationship with Bruce Willis. "American Idol" winner, FANTASIA performs her latest single "Baby Mama," and from the new show "Jake in Progress," JULIE BOWEN stops by. Nine-time Guinness World Record Holder and bubble performer, FAN YANG, will "blow" your mind. Don't miss what he does to Ellen and Ashton!

#23 - Elijah Wood/Florence Henderson

Season 2 - Episode 133 - Aired 3/23/2005

ELIJAH WOOD ("Sin City") is here and gives us a look as his early acting days! Ellen gives TV icon FLORENCE HENDERSON a dancing tour of the studio. Award-winning CHEF ERIC RIPERT (Le Bernadin Restaurant, NYC) is in the kitchen with Ellen! The world premiere of Ellen's "REENACTORS" trailer. And, it's your last chance to submit your favorite moment from the first 300 shows!

#24 - Sandra Bullock/Chris Kattan (300th Episode)

Season 2 - Episode 134 - Aired 3/24/2005

See our best highlights and our viewers' choice of favorite moments! SANDRA BULLOCK brings Ellen a 300th show surprise and CHRIS KATTAN stops by! Plus, we fly in our two biggest fans to face off in a game of "Ellen Trivia!"

#25 - Ice Cube/Jen Schefft

Season 2 - Episode 92 - Aired 1/25/2005