The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 17
Season 17 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 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 16.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, Alyson Stoner
Sep 9, 2019 · 45 min
Kylie Jenner and Ellen reward deserving fans with a total of $1 million; Kris Jenner helps to surprise unsuspecting fans; performer Alyson Stoner; Average Andy trains with top play
Melissa McCarthy
Sep 10, 2019 · 45 min
Melissa McCarthy ("Superintelligence"); Average Andy drives a pedicab around New York City; Ellen welcomes a viral-video family.
Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper
Sep 11, 2019 · 45 min
Chrissy Teigen ("Bring the Funny"); an interview and performance by Chance the Rapper.
Sean Hayes
Sep 13, 2019 · 45 min
Sean Hayes ("Hollywood Game Night"); Ellen welcomes an 11-year-old who interviewed presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Kelly Clarkson
Sep 16, 2019 · 45 min
Talk-show host Kelly Clarkson ("The Kelly Clarkson Show").
Simon Cowell
Sep 17, 2019 · 45 min
Simon Cowell ("America's Got Talent"); the first winner of "American Ninja Warrior" in four years.
Dax Shepard, Sarah Hyland
Sep 19, 2019 · 45 min
Sarah Hyland ("The Wedding War"); guest host Dax Shepard ("Bless This Mess").
Season 17 Best Moments/Riz Ahmed Ft. Jay Sean
Jul 8, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss shares some of the best moments from the 2019-2020 season; Riz Ahmed and Jay Sean perform.