The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 18
Season 18 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 17.
- 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
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Ellen Is Back in the Studio to Kick Off Season 18!, Tiffany Haddish
Sep 21, 2020 · 45 min
Kerry Washington, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semi-Finalists W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew
Sep 22, 2020 · 45 min
Guest Host tWitch Welcomes Derek Hough and the “World of Dance” Winners!
Sep 25, 2020 · 45 min
Ellen’s favorite dancer, tWitch, is taking over as guest host, and his wife Allison Holker Boss joins as guest DJ! Get on your feet, because DEREK HOUGH is here! The accomplished e
Jason Sudeikis, “America’s Got Talent” Winner Brandon Leake, Viral Kid Baker Cade Hagedorn
Sep 30, 2020 · 45 min
Guest Host tWitch, with Kalen Allen and the “World of Dance” Winners!
Oct 2, 2020 · 45 min
Ellen’s Favorite Moments, Starring Jennifer Aniston, President Obama, Adele, & More!
Nov 4, 2020 · 45 min
Day 1 of 12 Days Of Giveaways with Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell, Ben Falcone
Nov 23, 2020 · 45 min
Day 2 of 12 Days Of Giveawayswith Jake Tapper, Skateboarder Evan Lalanne, Dierks Bentley
Nov 24, 2020 · 45 min
Day 12 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Jake Tapper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Ashley McBryde
Jan 13, 2021 · 45 min
Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Chet Faker
Jan 14, 2021 · 45 min
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik ("Call Me Kat"); Ellen meets a viral video toddler and his family; Ellen video chats with a man who changed his name to Celine Dion; Chet Faker perform
Guest Host Mario López with Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai, Garcelle Beauvais, Nikki & Brie Bella
Jan 29, 2021 · 45 min
Samantha Bee, Rapper Harry Mack, 'Below Deck' Star Captain Lee Rosbach
Feb 5, 2021 · 45 min
Guest Host Howie Mandel with Heidi Klum, Leslie Jordan, Jackelyn Shultz
Mar 1, 2021 · 45 min
Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Brandy Clark
Mar 3, 2021 · 45 min
Guest Host tWitch with Randall Park, Allison Holker Boss and Zara Larsson
Mar 5, 2021 · 45 min
Guest Host tWitch with Garth Brooks, Antonia Gentry, Paloma Mami
Mar 19, 2021 · 45 min
John Cena, Danielle Brooks
Apr 5, 2021 · 45 min
John Cena has written two inspirational books, and he explained to Ellen how international K-pop stars BTS and their powerful fans, the BTS Army, helped the pro wrestler embrace hi
Don Johnson, Nicole Byer
Apr 7, 2021 · 45 min
Actor DON JOHNSON joins Ellen! The Golden Globe winner is known for his roles in “Miami Vice,” “Nash Bridges,” and “Knives Out,” and he’s here to talk with Ellen about starring as
Lauren Graham, Giveon
Apr 8, 2021 · 45 min
The magnificent LUPITA NYONG’O is here! The Oscar-winning actress from “12 Years a Slave,” “Black Panther,” “Us,” and more, is here to talk with Ellen about her new YouTube series
Guest Host tWitch with Susan Kelechi Watson
Apr 9, 2021 · 45 min
tWitch takes over as guest host and welcomes SUSAH KELECHI WATSON! The actress has been making us laugh - and cry - for the past five seasons on “This Is Us”, and she’ll talk to tW
Mark Wahlberg, Brandi Carlile, Nessa Barrett, jxdn featuring Travis Barker
Apr 12, 2021 · 45 min
It’s getting hot in here – MARK WAHLBERG returns! He's the star of “Boogie Nights,” “The Departed,” “Ted,” and the family reality show “Wahlburgers,” and more! Now he’s returning t
Melissa Villaseñor, Tones and I
Apr 13, 2021 · 45 min
Live from New York, it’s MELISSA VILLASEÑOR! The comedian has been on “Saturday Night Live” for five seasons, and now she’s set to host the upcoming Independent Spirit Awards. Be s
Savannah Guthrie, Brett Eldredge, Tamara Levitt
Apr 14, 2021 · 45 min
This just in – SAVANNAH GUTHRIE is here! The accomplished journalist will chat all about what’s going on at “Today,” and so much more. Don't miss her visit with Ellen... today! Co
Keith Urban, Dean Lewis, ‘Big Trick Energy’ Magicians
Apr 15, 2021 · 45 min
The amazing KEITH URBAN is back! He’s one of the biggest stars in country music, and now he’s co-hosting one of the genre’s biggest award shows – the upcoming 56th ACM Awards! He’l
Guest Host Tiffany Haddish, Andra Day, Lil Rel Howery, TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Apr 16, 2021 · 45 min
Guest host TIFFANY HADDISH is back, and she'll have a chat with actress/singer ANDRA DAY! The talented star is a Grammy-nominated artist, and recently made her mark on the big scre
Scott Foley, Jane Levy, Hunter Hayes, Dr. Andrew Weil
Apr 21, 2021 · 45 min
The charming and talented SCOTT FOLEY is here! He’s the star of shows including “Scandal,” “Felicity,” and “The Unit.” In his spare time, he’s an amateur furniture maker and now se
Earth Day with Mickey Guyton, Dr. Julian Fennessy
Apr 22, 2021 · 45 min
It’s Ellen’s big Earth Day show! Country music star MICKEY GUYTON chats with Ellen! The trailblazing singer will talk about her latest single, “Black Like Me,” and her experience
Guest Host Ashley Graham, Amy Schumer
Apr 23, 2021 · 45 min
The fun and fearless ASHLEY GRAHAM guest hosts and welcomes AMY SCHUMER! With hits like “Trainwreck” and her Emmy-winning series “Inside Amy Schumer,” the comedian has entertained
Michael Strahan, Daniel Dae Kim, Kym Douglas
Apr 26, 2021 · 45 min
Ellen welcomes MICHAEL STRAHAN to the show! The Super Bowl champion keeps busy as a football analyst on "FOX NFL Sunday" and as co-host of “Good Morning America.” He’s here to talk
Mark Cuban, Jay Shetty, Ingrid Michaelson
Apr 27, 2021 · 45 min
Here’s something to invest in – MARK CUBAN is on the show! The billionaire entrepreneur, TV personality, and Dallas Mavericks owner is one of the most successful people in the worl
Gayle King, Author Ellen Bennett, Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram & Jon Randal
Apr 28, 2021 · 45 min
It’s sure to be a good day when GAYLE KING visits! The “CBS This Morning” co-anchor and accomplished journalist always has plenty to say, and we can’t wait to hear what’s new!
Ellen’s 3,000th Show with Adam Levine, Maroon 5
Apr 29, 2021 · 45 min
Celebrate Ellen’s milestone 3,000th show! To join in on the fun, Ellen welcomes one of the most popular stars in all of music, her good friend ADAM LEVINE! He’ll chat about MAROON
Guest Host Anthony Anderson, Topher Grace, Caleb McLaughlin
Apr 30, 2021 · 45 min
The always entertaining ANTHONY ANDERSON is here to guest host the show for the first time! He’ll welcome accomplished actor TOPHER GRACE, who has been in memorable projects such a
Luke Bryan, Emmanuel Acho
May 4, 2021 · 45 min
He’s crashing the party – LUKE BRYAN returns! The country music superstar has kept busy with the new season of “American Idol” and gearing up for the deluxe album release of his “B
Michael Che, Thomas Rhett
May 5, 2021 · 45 min
The always entertaining MICHAEL CHE is here! The “Saturday Night Live” star will chat with Ellen about his new HBO Max series – a sketch comedy show which he stars in and executive
Courteney Cox, Julia Michaels
May 6, 2021 · 45 min
She’s everyone’s friend – COURTENEY COX is here! The actress will chat with Ellen about the return of her Facebook Watch docuseries, “9 Months with Courteney Cox,” and more! Singe
Mother’s Day Show with Ayesha Curry
May 7, 2021 · 45 min
Start Mother’s Day weekend with one of the biggest and best shows of the year! There's no better way to celebrate than with the mom boss of three young kids, AYESHA CURRY! She’s a
Pink, Imagine Dragons
May 11, 2021 · 45 min
International pop star P!NK is back is here to talk with Ellen about her new Amazon documentary, “P!nk: All I Know So Far.” Rock out with the IMAGINE DRAGONS as they perform their
Allison Janney, Jaime Pressly, Kristen Johnston, Beth Hall, Mimi Kennedy, Machine Gun Kelly
May 12, 2021 · 45 min
The Cast of ‘Mom,’ Machine Gun Kelly
Oprah Winfrey, P!nk
May 13, 2021 · 45 min
She’s an icon who needs no introduction – OPRAH WINFREY is here! The best friends will catch up, and Oprah will chat about her new book, “What Happened to You? Conversations on Tr
Ellie Kemper
May 14, 2021 · 45 min
She’s sure to bring a smile to your face – ELLIE KEMPER is here! The star of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “The Office,” and “Bridesmaids” will chat with Ellen direct from her home
Wanda Sykes, Average Andy and Linda the Ghost Hunter on the Queen Mary
May 18, 2021 · 45 min
Stacey Abrams, Dave Bautista, Lady A
May 19, 2021 · 45 min
We’re all in as STACEY ABRAMS returns to chat with Ellen! The voting rights activist and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate will discuss her hard work in the 2020 election, her
Jake Tapper, Tig Notaro, 'American Idol' Castoff Hunter Metts
May 20, 2021 · 45 min
This just in… JAKE TAPPER returns! In addition to anchoring his own CNN show, “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the accomplished journalist is also a best-selling author, and he’ll tell
Guest Host Rob Lowe
May 21, 2021 · 45 min
Accomplished actor ROB LOWE guest hosts the show for the first time!
Guest Hosts Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood with Matthew McConaughey and Jon Dorenbos
May 28, 2021 · 45 min
Guest Host tWitch with Garcelle Beauvais, Winnie Harlow, Anson Seabra
Jun 8, 2021 · 45 min
Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with Debbie Allen and Madeline Brewer
Jun 14, 2021 · 45 min
Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with Jesse Williams, Kalen Allen, D Smoke, Tallie Brinson and his steppers
Jun 18, 2021 · 45 min
Henry Golding, Damien Caillaud, Urbain Ngobobo, Sakura Kokumai, Haley Anderson, Ashleigh Johnson, members of the Berywam French beatboxing crew
Jun 23, 2021 · 45 min