The BEST episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 8
Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 8!
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 - Taylor Swift
Season 8 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/11/2011
TAYLOR SWIFT is back! The country music superstar is always so sweet and so much fun when she swings by to visit Ellen -- and today she'll give the world premiere performance of her song "The Story of Us." No one will be able to take their eyes off the screen when sexy JON HAMM stops by! He's not just good looking, he's got a great sense of humor, and he's putting it to use in the new comedy, "Bridesmaids." The last time NENE LEAKES was here, she had a lot of strong words for her "Celebrity Apprentice" co-star, Star Jones, who was happy to return the favor last week! Now NeNe is back to update Ellen on everything that's happened since -- and what we can expect in the finale!
#2 - Kellie Pickler
Season 8 - Episode 108 - Aired 2/23/2011
Whether KELLIE PICKLER is kissing Clint Eastwood, getting scared by Ellen, or just telling a hilarious story, she and Ellen always have a blast when she's here. Last time, she couldn't stop gushing about her fiancé -- now they're married, and Kellie is here for her first interview since the wedding to share exclusive photos from the big day! Ellen's friend GREYSON CHANCE keeps getting bigger and bigger! He's about to release his debut album and he's on tour with Miranda Cosgrove, plus his hit song is everywhere! Now he's coming back to where it all began to perform "Waiting Outside the Lines" for Ellen. Didja Ever Game Week continues, and the competition is getting intense! With a huge prize at stake, today's contestants will do anything to win! Plus, you still have a chance to win from home, so don't miss out on the Grand Prize of a Carnival Cruise!
#3 - Greg Kinnear
Season 8 - Episode 127 - Aired 3/29/2011
GREG KINNEAR is never afraid to tackle a new project -- his latest is causing quite a controversy! He's starring in the miniseries "The Kennedys," which one network refused to air! He'll clear up the story when he stops by today. NIGEL LYTHGOE is back as Executive Producer of "American Idol" -- and he's made some changes! Today he's stopping by to share them with Ellen, and to let everyone know what to expect for the rest of the season! At just 13, SAOIRSE RONAN was nominated for an Academy Award! The Best Supporting Actress nominee is here today to meet Ellen -- and will tell her all about the exciting night, as well as her movie, "Hanna." It's always a party when the legendary rock band HEART is here -- they helped kick off Ellen's 50th Birthday Show! Now they're back with a live DVD of their classic hits and will perform one today!
#4 - Pam Anderson
Season 8 - Episode 109 - Aired 2/24/2011
This past Sunday, sexy TREVOR BAYNE broke records by becoming the youngest winner of the Daytona 500 -- at just 20 years old! It was his first time in the race -- and now he's about to mark another first when he stops by to tell Ellen all about the exciting win! Ellen is in for a wild interview -- PAM ANDERSON is here! Pam's never afraid to strip down to a bikini or flip over a couch when she stops by. She's as outrageous as ever and there's no telling what she'll be up to today, but it's certain to be memorable. When ADELE was here in December, she blew everyone away with an unbelievable performance. Her upcoming album, "21," is the #1 most pre-ordered album on iTunes, and she's coming back once again to give another incredible performance. It's Day 4 of Didja Ever Game Week, and with a huge prize on the line, today's contestants are in it to win it! You have a chance to win, too -- so be sure to enter!
#5 - Game Week Finale
Season 8 - Episode 110 - Aired 2/25/2011
It's the big moment everyone has been waiting for all week long: the finale of Didja Ever Game Week! The winners from each day are going head-to-head for the ultimate prize -- an international Carnival Cruise for six! Plus, don't miss out on your chance to win from home! A lot has changed for NEIL PATRICK HARRIS since he was last here -- he's now a proud papa! He's got two adorable baby boys and couldn't be happier. Good things come in pairs for Neil -- he also won two Emmys in September!
#6 - Hugh Laurie
Season 8 - Episode 111 - Aired 2/28/2011
Not only is the hilarious HUGH LAURIE a great actor -- he's also a singer! He's about to release a brand new blues album that he recorded in Ellen's hometown of New Orleans! When Hugh drops by, he'll also share the latest about "House." DJ PAULY D is headed to Italy! The fourth season of his hit show, "Jersey Shore," is taking the cast across the Atlantic, and he's getting ready for the big trip... but not before stopping by to visiting Ellen! Last week, the lucky winner of Didja Ever Game Week won an international Carnival Cruise, and Ellen isn't quite done giving away huge gifts! She's surprising a lucky viewer with a fabulous international Carnival Cruise!
#7 - Heidi Klum
Season 8 - Episode 112 - Aired 3/1/2011
If there's one person who likes to have fun, it's HEIDI KLUM! Whether she's throwing food around the set, staging photoshoots with Ellen, or even taking off her dress in the middle of an interview, it's always an outrageous time! Heidi won't hold back when she visits her friend Ellen today! Last summer, TAIO CRUZ released his single, "Dynamite" -- and it became a smash hit! He's here to give a performance you don't want to miss! Last week, Ellen sent Jeannie on the road with a trailer loaded with Chevy Cruzes, and today she's making a surprise stop to drop one off for a deserving viewer -- who has no idea what to expect!
#8 - Matt Damon
Season 8 - Episode 113 - Aired 3/2/2011
After eight seasons, the biggest superstar is finally stopping by for the very first time -- the sexy MATT DAMON! Not only has the Oscar-winning actor been in some of the best films ever, he's an incredible humanitarian. He's also quite the funny guy -- and he's ready to have some fun! One of Ellen's favorite guests, Science Guy STEVE SPANGLER is back -- and he's bringing more of his amazing science experiments. Ellen never knows what to expect, so whether he's making a thousand ping-pong balls explode across the stage or lighting bubbles on fire, it'll be a surprise for everyone!
#9 - Wanda Sykes
Season 8 - Episode 114 - Aired 3/3/2011
Ellen's close friend and funny-girl Wanda Sykes who's on her new stand-up tour. Topher Grace was last on the show 6 years ago and now he's promoting a new movie "Take Me Home Tonight" (2011) - he wrote, produced and starred in it. Two eliminated members of American Idol - Jacee Badeaux and Colton Dixon.
#10 - Jerry O'Connell
Season 8 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/4/2011
Jerry O'Connell talks about The Defenders and life with his wife, Rebecca Romijn and two girls.
#11 - Paris Hilton
Season 8 - Episode 116 - Aired 3/7/2011
Paris Hilton returns after a year with a new show planned and a new boyfriend. She also just recently turned the big 30. NEW GAME: Cut The Cord.
#12 - Ellen Pompeo
Season 8 - Episode 117 - Aired 3/8/2011
Ellen Pompeo on Grey's Anatomy celebrates Mardi Gras with Ellen. Mike Tyson talks about his newest show Taking on Tyson.
#13 - Valerie Bertinelli
Season 8 - Episode 118 - Aired 3/9/2011
Valerie Bertinelli continues her hot streak with Hot in Cleveland opposite legend Betty White. Miranda Cosgrove talks about her recent happenings, including singing and touring. Guess who's opening for her on the tour: Greyson Chance.
#14 - Tyra Banks
Season 8 - Episode 119 - Aired 3/10/2011
Tyra Banks is planning to expand her online enterprise. Jerrod Niemann performs off his new album "Judge Jerrod and the Hung Jury" (performs song "Lover, Lover").
#15 - Ryan Phillippe
Season 8 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/11/2011
When the sexy RYAN PHILLIPPE visited Ellen last year, he promised he'd teach her a little Tae Kwon Do! He's back today, and she's ready to go! Ellen also wants an update on his kids, since he is quite the proud papa! When BLAIR UNDERWOOD was researching his role on "L.A. Law," he became friends with the President of the Harvard Law Review -- Barack Obama! Now they're both presidents -- even if Blair is only a president on the hit show "The Event."
#16 - Jimmy Fallon
Season 8 - Episode 121 - Aired 3/21/2011
If Ellen wants to see the hilarious JIMMY FALLON, she normally has to stay up late -- but not when he visits today! Jimmy just marked two years as host of "Late Night," and he's dropping by to celebrate. He'll also get a chance to show off some of his hysterical impressions. "Glee" is hotter than ever -- thanks to this season's newest (and sexiest) cast member, CHORD OVERSTREET. He's rumored to have dated Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato and Mila Kunis. Ellen is going to get to the bottom of it all! KENDRA WILKINSON has gone from the Playboy Mansion to the dance floor! The former "Girls Next Door" star will appear on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" -- and today she's stopping by to get a few tips from Ellen!
#17 - Clive Owen
Season 8 - Episode 122 - Aired 3/22/2011
The sexy CLIVE OWEN has a love story most only dream of -- he met his wife when they were playing the title roles in "Romeo and Juliet!" The Academy Award-winning actor is back to visit Ellen today! There's no predicting what the outrageous RAINN WILSON will do when he drops by. The hilarious star of "The Office" is here to talk about his new movie, "Super." It's been four long years since he last visited with Ellen, and she's going to find out why! The incredibly talented SELENA GOMEZ isn't just a great actress, she's an incredible singer! She's ready to release her third album later this year, and today she'll perform the new hit single, "Who Says"!
#18 - Vanessa Hudgens
Season 8 - Episode 123 - Aired 3/23/2011
VANESSA HUDGENS is the Queen of Disney! After making it big in the "High School Musical" movies, she's starring in the new film, "Beastly." She shared an on-screen romance with the very hot Alex Pettyfer -- and Ellen wants to know all the details! For over 30 years, BRYAN ADAMS has been been rocking out -- and earned a whopping 15 Grammy nominations in the process! He's here for the first time to perform one of his hits from his new album, "Bare Bones."
#19 - David Schwimmer
Season 8 - Episode 124 - Aired 3/24/2011
It's been seven long years since the hilarious DAVID SCHWIMMER has been here, but today he's finally back! Everyone knows him from his popular role as Ross on "Friends," but he's just as talented behind the camera too -- he's directing a brand new movie! When MICHAEL GRIMM won "America's Got Talent" last year, not only did he visit Ellen and give an unbelievable performance, he proposed to his girlfriend on the show! Now he's ready to release his debut CD -- and it's all going to help his grandparents rebuild after Katrina!
#20 - Matthew McConaughey
Season 8 - Episode 125 - Aired 3/25/2011
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY is one of Ellen's most important guests -- he helped her celebrate her 1,000th show! Matthew now has an adorable baby daughter and Ellen can't wait to hear all about her -- and how his son Levi is as big brother! DURAN DURAN was one of the most successful bands of the '80s -- and they're still going strong! They've sold over 100 million albums and have won multiple Grammys. Today they're back to perform one of their new songs along with a classic hit! Ellen has been looking for a new sport to follow since football ended -- and it may be NASCAR! She'll find out when three-time Daytona 500 winner JEFF GORDON stops by. Jeff is trying his hand at Hollywood -- he's in the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars 2." When Ellen wanted to start eating healthier and living better, she found a lot of guidance from KATHY FRESTON. Kathy is here today to share her simple and easy tips for a healthier lifestyle. She'll even go to a viewer's home to demonstrate how anyone can make the switch!
#21 - Keith Urban
Season 8 - Episode 126 - Aired 3/28/2011
One of Ellen's favorite country music superstars is swinging by to chat with Ellen -- KEITH URBAN! He and his wife, Nicole Kidman, just had an adorable baby girl and Ellen can't wait to congratulate him. The sexy guy is always ready to sing for Ellen, and today he'll give an incredible performance of his hit song, "Without You." Things couldn't be going better for KALEY CUOCO. Not only is her hit show "The Big Bang Theory" more popular than ever, she's about to star in the hilarious new movie, "Hop." As busy as she is, nothing can keep her away from the ping-pong table -- and Ellen is ready for a challenge! Ellen always loves having her friend, the hilarious BETHENNY FRANKEL here to share some of her great tips for staying healthy while still having fun. Today Bethenny is back -- and you won't want to miss what she has planned!
#22 - Jennifer Hudson and Savannah Robinson
Season 8 - Episode 128 - Aired 3/30/2011
Last month, Ellen introduced an incredibly talented 12-year-old singer, SAVANNAH ROBINSON, whose version of Jennifer Hudson's "And I Am Telling You" blew everyone away! It also blew away JENNIFER HUDSON -- and today she's joining Savannah in a duet of her iconic song! CHRISTIAN SLATER is headed back to television with his brand new show, "Breaking In" -- but not before visiting Ellen! He once told Ellen he loves doing his own stunts -- so he'd better be prepared today! LA TOYA JACKSON is dropping by, and Ellen is getting the latest on the behind-the-scenes drama on "Celebrity Apprentice!" Fellow contestant NeNe Leakes had a lot of opinions on the cast when she was here last week -- and Ellen is going to find out what La Toya thinks of it all!
#23 - Matthew Perry
Season 8 - Episode 97 - Aired 2/8/2011
Last week, Ellen sent two football superfans on a road trip to the Super Bowl -- and they got more than they expected! After braving one of the worst blizzards in history and taking a detour to Burbank, Jodanna and Brittany finally made it to Dallas -- and were in for some incredible surprises. Today they're showing Ellen everything that happened. When the hilarious MATTHEW PERRY was last here, he told Ellen he had only 666 twitter followers. Thanks to Ellen, now he has hundreds of thousands! That's not all -- now he's got a brand new show, "Mr. Sunshine," and is stopping by today to visit Ellen. The Grammys are this weekend, and one of the tunes nominated for Song of the Year is by RAY LAMONTAGNE AND THE PARIAH DOGS, and they'll be here to sing "Beg Steal or Borrow."
#24 - Drew Brees
Season 8 - Episode 87 - Aired 1/25/2011
Now that Ellen is a big football fan, there's no one better to get her ready for the Super Bowl than her friend, New Orleans Saints quarterback and last year's Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, DREW BREES. Valentine's Day is coming soon, so the beautiful and sweet JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT is getting in the spirit with her TV movie, "The Lost Valentine." She's sure to have some stories about working alongside Betty White! The hilarious JOEL McHALE is stopping by today for the very first time. Not only is he starring in the hilarious show "Community" and continuing to host "The Soup," he's made some time to visit Ellen.
#25 - Ellen's Surprise Birthday Party!
Season 8 - Episode 88 - Aired 1/26/2011
Break out the party hats and piñatas -- it's Ellen's birthday today! We're celebrating by turning today's show into one giant surprise party! Some of the biggest celebrities are stopping by to celebrate -- and Ellen has absolutely no idea who they'll be! She does know that one of her favorite bands, ONE ESKIMO, will perform whatever song she chooses. And of course, it's not Ellen's birthday without lots of gifts -- not for her, but for the entire audience!