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Chelsea Lately: Season 6

196 episodes Premiered Jan 2, 2012 Updated Sep 30, 2026
Previously on Chelsea Lately

Season 6 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Chelsea Lately Season 5.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S6·E1 Mytharc

Emmy Rossum

Jan 2, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Michael Yo (@MichaelYo), Jen Kirkman (@JenKirkman) and Josh Wolf (@joshwolfcomedy). Emmy Rossum is here telling us all about season two of ”Shameless”.

S6·E2 Core

Robin Wright

Jan 3, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Jo Koy (@JoKoy), Loni Love (@LoniLove) and Ross Mathews (@HelloRoss). Robin Wright is on the show telling us about her latest movie ”The Girl with the Dr

S6·E3 Core

RZA

Jan 4, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Chris Franjola, Whitney Cummings and Gary Valentine. Wu-Tang's RZA is here telling us about his new role on Showtime's ”Californication”.

S6·E4 Core

Laura Prepon

Jan 5, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Brad Wollack, Arden Myrin and Dov Davidoff. From the new NBC sitcom ”Are You There Chelsea?”, Laura Prepon is on the show tonight.

S6·E5 Core

Kaley Cuoco

Jan 9, 2012 · 30 min

Host of the People�s Choice Awards Kaley Cuoco tells us about her new Lifetime movie Drew Peterson: Untouchable. Comedian John Caparulo, Comedian Natasha Leggero, and Comedian Ryan

S6·E6 Core

Kristin Chenoweth

Jan 10, 2012 · 30 min

From the new ABC show GCB Kristin Chenoweth is on the show. Comedian Jeff Wild, Comedian Heather McDonald, and Comedian Josh Wolf.

S6·E7 Core

Pauly 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchio

Jan 11, 2012 · 30 min

Pauly D is back on the show tonight to tell us all about the new season of Jersey Shore. Comedian Mo Mandel, Comedian Fortune Feimster, and Comedian Lavell Crawford.

S6·E8 Core

Bill Maher

Jan 12, 2012 · 30 min

Host of Real Time with Bill Maher and author of The New New Rules, Bill Maher is here. Comedian Bobby Lee, Comedian Sarah Colonna, and Comedian Matt Braunger.

S6·E9 Core

Giovanni Ribisi

Jan 16, 2012 · 30 min

Giovanni Ribisi. Round table comics include Ali Wong, Chris Franjola and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

S6·E10 Core

Kim Wayans

Jan 17, 2012 · 30 min

Kim Wayans. Round table comics include Josh Wolf, Natasha Leggero and Greg Fitzsimmons.

S6·E11 Core

Amy Brenneman

Jan 18, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Moshe Kasher, Heather McDonald and Ben Gleib. Tonight's guest is Amy Brenneman,

S6·E12 Core

Kate Beckinsale

Jan 19, 2012 · 30 min

Kate Beckinsale. Round table comics include Louis Virtel, Arden Myrin and Loni Love.

S6·E14 Core

Dot-Marie Jones with guest host Ross Mathews

Jan 24, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Joe Matarese, Fortune Feimster and Matt Braunger. Tonight's guest is Glee star Dot-Marie Jones with guest host Ross Mathews

S6·E15 Core

Lisa VanderPump wth guest host Ross Mathews

Jan 25, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Bill Bellamy, Sarah Colonna and Chris Franjola. Tonight's guest is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa VanderPump with guest host Ross Mathews.

S6·E17 Core

Wanda Sykes

Jan 30, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Brad Wollack, Jen Kirkman and Dov Davidoff. Tonight's guest is Wanda Sykes.

S6·E18 Core

Jenny McCarthy & Sabra Ricci

Jan 31, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Chris Franjola, Heather McDonald and Gary Valentine. Tonight's guests are Jenny McCarthy & Sabra Ricci.

S6·E19 Core

Don Cheadle

Feb 1, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Michael Yo, Natasha Leggero and Josh Wolf. Tonight's guest is Don Cheadle.

S6·E20 Core

Kristen Bell

Feb 2, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Dan Maurio, Ross Mathews, Heather McDonald. Tonight's guest is Kristen Bell.

S6·E21 Core

Piers Morgan

Feb 6, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Josh Wolf, Ben Gleib, Sarah Colonna. Tonight's guest is Piers Morgan.

S6·E22 Core

Kelly Rowland

Feb 7, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Matt Braunger, Jeff Wild and Ross Mathews. Tonight's guest is Kelly Rowland.

S6·E23 Core

The Wanted

Feb 8, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include John Caparulo, Mo Mandel and Arden Myrin. Tonight's guests are The Wanted.

S6·E24 Core

LeeAnn Rimes

Feb 9, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Bobby Lee, Fortune Feimster and Ryan Stout. Tonight's guest is LeeAnn Rimes.

S6·E25 Core

Christa Miller

Feb 13, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Brad Wollack, Ali Wong and Greg Fitzsimmons. Tonight's guest is Christa Miller.

S6·E26 Core

Stella Starsky & Quinn Cox

Feb 14, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Chris Franjola, Loni Love and T.J. Miller. Tonight's guests are Stella Starsky & Quinn Cox.

S6·E27 Core

Reese Witherspoon

Feb 15, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Josh Wolf, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Lavell Crawford. Tonight's guest is Reese Witherspoon.

S6·E28 Core

Lenny Kravitz

Feb 16, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Natasha Leggero, Heather McDonald and Jo Koy. Tonight's guest is Lenny Kravitz.

S6·E29 Core

Amanda Seyfried

Feb 20, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include John Caparulo, Jen Kirkman and Whitney Cummings. Tonight's guest is Amanda Seyfried.

S6·E30 Core

Jennifer Aniston

Feb 21, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Ross Mathews, Arden Myrin and Josh Wolf. Tonight's guest is Jennifer Aniston.

S6·E31 Core

Gabourey Sidebe

Feb 22, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Lavell Crawford, Tiffany Haddish and Loni Love. Tonight's guest is Gabourey Sidibe.

S6·E32 Core

Tyler Perry

Feb 23, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Bobby Lee, Sarah Colonna and Gary Valentine. Tonight's guest is Tyler Perry.

S6·E33 Core

Maria Sharapova

Feb 27, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Brad Wollack, Heather McDonald and Kerri Kenney-Silver. Tonight's guest is Maria Sharapova.

S6·E34 Core

Ellen Pompeo

Feb 28, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Dan Maurio, Natasha Leggero and Matt Braunger. Tonight's guest is Ellen Pompeo.

S6·E35 Core

Dr. Mehmet Oz

Feb 29, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Ben Gleib, Michael Yo and Ross Mathews. Tonight's guest is Dr. Mehmet Oz.

S6·E36 Core

Jake Owen

Mar 1, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Joe Matarese, Fortune Feimster and Chris Franjola. Tonight's guest is Jake Owen.

S6·E37 Core

Idina Menzel

Mar 5, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Dan Levy, Sarah Colonna and Jo Koy. Tonight's guest is Idina Menzel.

S6·E38 Core

Geoff Stults

Mar 6, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include John Caparulo, Jen Kirkman and Ross Mathews. Tonight's guest is Geoff Stults.

S6·E39 Core

Julianne Moore

Mar 7, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Josh Wolf, Arden Myrin and Dov Davidoff. Tonight's guest is Julianne Moore.

S6·E40 Core

Jennifer Westfeldt

Mar 8, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Jeff Wild, Natasha Leggero and Bobby Lee. Tonight's guest is Jennifer Westfeldt.

S6·E41 Core

Stanley Tucci

Mar 12, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Ali Wong, Fortune Feimster and Heather McDonald. Tonight's guest is Stanley Tucci.

S6·E42 Core

Josh Gad

Mar 13, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Mo Mandel, Loni Love and Gary Valentine. Tonight's guest is Josh Gad.

S6·E43 Core

Leslie Bibb

Mar 14, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Brad Wollack, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Josh Wolf. Tonight's guest is Leslie Bibb.

S6·E44 Core

Shirley Manson

Mar 15, 2012 · 30 min

Round table comics include Chris Franjola, Natasha Leggero and Ross Mathews. Tonight's guest is Shirley Manson.

S6·E46 Core

Adrien Brody

Mar 20, 2012 · 30 min

Ross Mathews, April Richardson, Lavell Crawford.

S6·E47 Core

Nicole Richie

Mar 21, 2012 · 30 min

Dan Levy, Arden Myrin, Bill Bellamy.

S6·E48 Core

Jennifer Lawrence

Mar 22, 2012 · 30 min

Moshe Kasher, Heather McDonald, Bobby Lee.

S6·E49 Core

Mena Suvari

Mar 26, 2012 · 30 min

Ross Mathews, Fortune Feimster, Jo Koy.

S6·E50 Core

Toby Keith

Mar 27, 2012 · 30 min

Ben Gleib, Sarah Colonna, Greg Fitzsimmons.

S6·E51 Core

Bethenny Frankel

Mar 29, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Liz Carey, Josh Wolf

S6·E52 Core

Chris Klein

Apr 9, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Heather McDonald, Ryan Stout.

S6·E53 Core

Kathy Najimy

Apr 10, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Loni Love, Chris Franjola.

S6·E54 Core

Guy Pearce

Apr 11, 2012 · 30 min

Josh Wolf, Jen Kirkman, Dov Davidoff.

S6·E55 Core

Chris Colfer

Apr 12, 2012 · 30 min

Jeff Wild, Arden Myrin, Brad Wollack.

S6·E56 Core

Shannen Doherty

Apr 16, 2012 · 30 min

Ali Wong, Sarah Colonna, Ross Mathews.

S6·E57 Core

Kelly Lynch

Apr 17, 2012 · 30 min

Mo Mandel, Liz Carey, Jo Koy.

S6·E58 Core

Lena Dunham

Apr 18, 2012 · 30 min

Ben Gleib, April Richardson, Josh Wolf.

S6·E59 Core

Gabrielle Union

Apr 19, 2012 · 30 min

Greg Fitzsimmons, Fortune Feimster, Gary Valentine.

S6·E60 Core

Lauren Conrad

Apr 23, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Arden Myrin, T.J. Miller.

S6·E61 Core

Jason Mraz

Apr 24, 2012 · 30 min

Dan Levy, Heather McDonald, Lavell Crawford.

S6·E62 Core

Ricki Lake

Apr 25, 2012 · 30 min

Brad Wollack, Loni Love, Josh Wolf.

S6·E63 Core

Alison Brie

Apr 26, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola, Jen Kirkman, Matt Braunger.

S6·E64 Core

Mary McCormack

Apr 30, 2012 · 30 min

Sarah Colonna, Dan Maurio, Ryan Stout.

S6·E65 Core

Kathy Griffin

May 1, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Natasha Leggero, Gary Valentine.

S6·E66 Core

Raphael Saadiq

May 2, 2012 · 30 min

Ben Gleib, Fortune Feimster, Dov Davidoff.

S6·E67 Core

Jennifer Love Hewitt

May 3, 2012 · 30 min

Jeff Wild, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Ross Mathews.

S6·E68 Core

James Van Der Beek

May 7, 2012 · 30 min

Jen Kirkman, Mo Mandel, Brad Wollack.

S6·E69 Core

Morgan Spurlock

May 8, 2012 · 30 min

Ross Mathews, Heather McDonald, Jo Koy.

S6·E70 Core

Ian Somerhalder

May 9, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Rachel Feinstein, Josh Wolf.

S6·E71 Core

Adam Lambert

May 10, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola, Loni Love, Greg Fitzsimmons.

S6·E72 Core

Craig Ferguson

May 14, 2012 · 30 min

Brody Stevens, Sarah Colonna, Josh Wolf.

S6·E73 Core

Cameron Diaz

May 15, 2012 · 30 min

Moshe Kasher, Arden Myrin, Brad Wollack.

S6·E74 Core

Brooklyn Decker

May 16, 2012 · 30 min

Dan Levy, Fortune Feimster, T.J. Miller.

S6·E75 Core

Giada De Laurentiis

May 17, 2012 · 30 min

Natasha Leggero, April Richardson, Ross Mathews.

S6·E76 Core

Randy Jackson

May 21, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Ali Wong, Chris Franjola.

S6·E77 Core

Dina Eastwood

May 22, 2012 · 30 min

Gary Valentine, Heather McDonald, Matt Braunger.

S6·E78 Core

Donald Schultz

May 23, 2012 · 30 min

Ben Gleib, Jen Kirkman, Ross Mathews.

S6·E79 Core

Malin Akerman

May 24, 2012 · 30 min

Dan Maurio, Loni Love, Mo Mandel.

S6·E80 Core

Bar Refaeli

May 28, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Sarah Colonna, Josh Wolf.

S6·E81 Core

David Hasselhoff

May 29, 2012 · 30 min

Jen Kirkman, Morgan Murphy, Brad Wollack.

S6·E82 Core

Karmin

May 30, 2012 · 30 min

Jeff Wild, Natasha Leggero, Kerri Kenney-Silver.

S6·E84 Core

Mary J. Blige

Jun 4, 2012 · 30 min

Ben Gleib, Margaret Cho, Ross Mathews.

S6·E85 Core

LMFAO

Jun 5, 2012 · 30 min

James Davis, Heather McDonald, Mo Mandel.

S6·E86 Core

Aubrey Plaza

Jun 6, 2012 · 30 min

Greg Fitzsimmons, Loni Love, Matt Braunger.

S6·E87 Core

Charlize Theron

Jun 7, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola, Jen Kirkman, Dov Davidoff.

S6·E88 Core

Gabriel Macht

Jun 11, 2012 · 30 min

Joe Matarese, Sarah Colonna, Brad Wollack.

S6·E89 Core

Giovanni Ribisi

Jun 12, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Jen Kirkman, T.J. Miller.

S6·E90 Core

Nelsan Ellis

Jun 13, 2012 · 30 min

Bobby Lee, Heather McDonald, Keith Robinson.

S6·E91 Core

Ellen Page

Jun 14, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Fortune Feimster, Ross Mathews.

S6·E92 Core

Kevin Nealon

Jun 18, 2012 · 30 min

Jeff Wild, Brad Wollack, Josh Wolf.

S6·E93 Core

Cat Cora

Jun 19, 2012 · 30 min

Brody Stevens, Natasha Leggero, Ross Mathews.

S6·E94 Core

Kylie Minogue

Jun 20, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola, Lauren Lapkus, T.J. Miller.

S6·E95 Core

Zach Wahls

Jun 21, 2012 · 30 min

April Richardson, Heather McDonald, Loni Love.

S6·E96 Core

Erin Wasson

Jun 25, 2012 · 30 min

In her opening monologue, host Chelsea Handler celebrates an early Canada Day (July 1). Chelsea and her round table panelists Mo Mandel, Arden Myrin and Ross Mathews discuss E.L. J

S6·E97 Core

Oliver Stone

Jun 27, 2012 · 30 min

Round table guests include Ben Gleib, Jen Kirkman, Josh Wolf and interview guest Oliver Stone.

S6·E98 Core

Joe Manganiello

Jun 28, 2012 · 30 min

Liz Carey, Sarah Colonna, Fortune Feimster.

S6·E100 Core

Meghan McCain

Jul 10, 2012 · 30 min

Round table guests include Ben Gleib, Rachel Feinstein, Ross Matthews and interview guest Meghan McCain.

S6·E101 Core

Russell Brand

Jul 11, 2012 · 30 min

James Davis, Sarah Colonna, Gary Valentine.

S6·E102 Core

Josh Henderson

Jul 12, 2012 · 30 min

Jeff Wild, Heather McDonald, Ryan Stout.

S6·E103 Core

Jenny McCarthy

Jul 16, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola, Lisa Kyong Thrash, Brad Wollack.

S6·E104 Core

Gustavo Arellano

Jul 17, 2012 · 30 min

Ali Wong, Fortune Feimster, Ross Mathews.

S6·E105 Core

Lionel Richie

Jul 18, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Arden Myrin, Matt Braunger.

S6·E106 Core

Kathy Najimy

Jul 19, 2012 · 30 min

Bobby Lee, Jen Kirkman, Marc Maron.

S6·E107 Core

Callie Thorne

Jul 23, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Natasha Leggero, Greg Fitzsimmons.

S6·E108 Core

Roy Handler

Jul 24, 2012 · 30 min

Trevor Noah, Sarah Colonna, Ross Mathews.

S6·E109 Core

Carla Gugino

Jul 25, 2012 · 30 min

Dan Maurio, Loni Love, Josh Wolf.

S6·E110 Core

Rick Ross

Jul 26, 2012 · 30 min

Kerri Kenney-Silver, Heather McDonald, Dov Davidoff.

S6·E111 Core

Mike Epps

Jul 30, 2012 · 30 min

With guest host Wanda Sykes.

S6·E112 Core

Joy Bryant

Jul 31, 2012 · 30 min

With guest host Kevin Hart.

S6·E113 Core

Michael Ealy

Aug 1, 2012 · 30 min

With guest host Kevin Hart.

S6·E114 Core

Jeff Daniels

Aug 2, 2012 · 30 min

With guest host Dax Shepard.

S6·E115 Core

Kate Beckinsale

Aug 6, 2012 · 30 min

Jeff Wild, Loni Love, Matt Braunger.

S6·E116 Core

Blake Shelton

Aug 7, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Lauren Lapkus, Mo Mandel.

S6·E117 Core

Will Ferrell

Aug 8, 2012 · 30 min

Heather McDonald, Gary Valentine, Lil Rel Howery.

S6·E118 Core

Wiz Khalifa

Aug 9, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Sarah Colonna, Ryan Stout.

S6·E119 Core

Norah Jones

Aug 13, 2012 · 30 min

Josh Wolf; April Richardson; Marc Maron.

S6·E120 Core

Matt LeBlanc

Aug 14, 2012 · 30 min

James Davis; Fortune Feimester; Brad Wollack.

S6·E121 Core

Kevin Jonas

Aug 15, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola; Arden Myrin; Ross Mathews.

S6·E123 Core

Hope Solo

Aug 20, 2012 · 30 min

Dan Maurio, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Matt Braunger.

S6·E124 Core

Lisa Kudrow

Aug 21, 2012 · 30 min

Sarah Colonna, Loni Love, Ryan Stout.

S6·E125 Core

Isla Fisher

Aug 22, 2012 · 30 min

John Caparulo, Ali Wong, Ross Mathews.

S6·E126 Core

Kristen Bell

Aug 23, 2012 · 30 min

Michael Yo, Heather McDonald, T.J. Miller.

S6·E127 Core

Kirsten Dunst

Aug 27, 2012 · 30 min

Ben Gleib, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Josh Wolf.

S6·E128 Core

Alanis Morissette

Aug 28, 2012 · 30 min

Chris Franjola, Fortune Feimster, Kurt Braunohler.

S6·E129 Core

Shia LaBeouf

Aug 29, 2012 · 30 min

Brad Wollack, April Richardson, Gary Valentine.

S6·E130 Core

Lizzy Caplan

Aug 30, 2012 · 30 min

Jen Kirkman, Morgan Murphy, Dov Davidoff.

S6·E134 Core

Abby Lee Miller

Sep 6, 2012 · 30 min

With guest host Rebel Wilson.

S6·E137 Core

Tim Gunn

Sep 12, 2012 · 30 min

S6·E156 Core

Fergie

Oct 16, 2012 · 30 min

S6·E174 Core

Ne-Yo

Nov 15, 2012 · 30 min

S6·E176 Core

Pitbull

Nov 20, 2012 · 30 min

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