The Jennifer Hudson Show: Season 2
Season 2 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 Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1.
- 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 2 Progress Shield
Season Premiere
Oct 2, 2023 · 42 min
Jennifer welcomes superfan couple Traci and Pat Jean-Baptiste, from Los Angeles, CA who had a surprise special guest, Jennifer Hudson, show up on their wedding day, creating a mome
Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan
Oct 3, 2023 · 42 min
"The Voice" coaches Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan join Hudson in-studio to talk about Season 24.
Cody Rigsby
Oct 4, 2023 · 42 min
Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby will join Jennifer to discuss his book Xoxo, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness. Jennifer als
Cedric The Entertainer
Oct 5, 2023 · 42 min
Jennifer chats with comedian Cedric The Entertainer, talking about his debut novel "Flipping Boxcars" and his latest venture launching barbeque label AC Barbeque with fellow comedi
Shaquille O'Neal
Oct 6, 2023 · 42 min
Season 2 premiere week wraps with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal who discusses his upcoming gala "The Event" held in Las Vegas.
Reneé Rapp, Derek Fisher
Oct 9, 2023 · 42 min
Reneé Rapp chats about her album "Snow Angel" and performs her single "Tummy Hurts." Five-time NBA champion and former Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher stops by. Jennifer welcomes mo
Tori Kelly
Oct 10, 2023 · 42 min
Tori Kelly stops by to chat with Jennifer about her EP "tori." Jennifer welcomes the Laffin family, who made headlines for discovering the children they adopted separately are biol
Robin Thicke
Oct 11, 2023 · 42 min
Robin Thicke chats about "The Masked Singer," his television show on FOX. Jennifer welcomes pracademics Kristi Hadfield from Belpre, Ohio, and Molly Jones from Pennsboro, West Virg
Kevin Nealon
Oct 12, 2023 · 42 min
Kevin Nealon stops by to talk about his new comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman, who have gone viral for their social media p
Alex Rodriguez
Oct 13, 2023 · 42 min
Alex Rodriguez from the Minnesota Timberwolves chats about OraPharma.
Pentatonix
Oct 16, 2023 · 42 min
Pentatonix come by to talk about their tour and album "Pentatonix: The Greatest Christmas Hits." Jennifer welcomes WRCB affiliate anchor couple Cornelia Nicholson and Riley Nagel f
Ms. Pat
Oct 17, 2023 · 42 min
Ms. Pat promotes her new BET judge series "Ms. Pat Settles It" and comedy tour "Ya Girl Done Made It." Jennifer welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salome Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Mia
Tiffani Thiessen
Oct 18, 2023 · 42 min
Tiffani Thiessen discusses her cookbook, "Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers." Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old author Cassidy Bridges from Brooklyn,
Taye Diggs
Oct 19, 2023 · 42 min
Taye Diggs promotes his new podcast "You Had Me at Hello." Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman from Los Angeles, California, whose social
Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall
Oct 20, 2023 · 42 min
Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall promote FOX's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test." Jennifer welcomes 3Ls: Literacy, Leadership and Liberation founder Sabrina "Bri" Moore from Oaklan
Carrie Ann Inaba
Oct 23, 2023 · 42 min
Carrie Ann Inaba promotes "Dancing with the Stars." Jennifer surprises viral music group Biko's Manna, including NoBiko, Manna, and Mfundo. The trio of kids chat with Jennifer and
Derek Hough
Oct 24, 2023 · 42 min
Derek Hough returns to promote "Dancing with the Stars."
Jaime Camil
Oct 25, 2023 · 42 min
Jaime Camil promotes his CBS game show "Lotería Loca." Jennifer welcomes pilot Zachary Anglin and his wife, Martyana, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2019, Zack became the world's first q
Chelsea Handler
Oct 26, 2023 · 42 min
Chelsea Handler returns to promote her comedy tour "Little Big Bitch." Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old viral TikTokker Varonica Mitchell from Henderson, North Carolina. Varonica's vi
Chris Hardwick
Oct 30, 2023 · 42 min
Chris Hardwick promotes his NBC game show "The Wall." Carly Pearce discusses her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Jelijah Diaz from Miami, Florida, wh
Halloween Show
Oct 31, 2023 · 42 min
Coi Leray promotes her new album "Coi." Sheila E. chats with Jennifer about her CBS game show "Lotería Loca."
Octavia Spencer
Nov 2, 2023 · 42 min
Octavia Spencer promotes the new projects she executive produced for ID/Discovery, "Feds" and "The Lost Women of Highway 20." Jennifer spotlights accordionist Irany from Mexicali,
Alfonso Ribeiro
Nov 3, 2023 · 42 min
Alfonso Ribeiro promotes "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Jennifer welcomes first-grade teacher Sonja White from Desoto, Texas, who went viral after s
Casey Wilson
Nov 6, 2023 · 42 min
Casey Wilson chats about her show "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition." Jennifer welcomes Inzone Project founder Terrance Wallace from Chicago, IL, whose nonprofit o
Deon Cole
Nov 7, 2023 · 42 min
Deon Cole discusses his Netflix stand-up special, "The Improv: 60 & Still Standing." 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will teach Jennifer how to swim. Jennifer welcomes back 6-
Ryan Lochte
Nov 8, 2023 · 42 min
12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer welcomes viral UPS driver Carlos Cruz from New York, NY. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Colbie Durborow, a
John Stamos
Nov 9, 2023 · 42 min
John Stamos chats about his memoir "If You Would Have Told Me." Jennifer spotlights "America's Got Talent" tap dancer Justin Jackson.
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton & Israel Houghton
Nov 10, 2023 · 42 min
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Israel Houghton stop by to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, TX, who is a best-selling author
Gabriel Iglesias, Ariana Madix
Nov 13, 2023 · 42 min
Gabriel Iglesias promotes his comedy tour "Don't Worry Be Fluffy." Ariana Madix discusses competing on "Dancing With the Stars." Jennifer spotlights 14-year-old singer Reid Wilson
Mike and Kyra Epps
Nov 14, 2023 · 42 min
Mike and Kyra Epps stop by to discuss their HGTV series, "Buying Back the Block." Jennifer welcomes Cori Salazar and her husband, Zak Salazar, from Mission Viejo, California, who a
Mariah Carey
Nov 15, 2023 · 42 min
Grammy Award-winning artist, "Queen of Christmas," and icon Mariah Carey stops by as part of the show's "Legends" series. Mariah will discuss her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tou
Jose Andres
Nov 16, 2023 · 42 min
Chef and restaurateur José Andrés promotes his graphic novel, "Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés," and World Central Kitchen.
Blake Shelton
Nov 17, 2023 · 42 min
Country music superstar Blake Shelton discusses "Barmageddon" and the "Back to the Honky Tonk" tour. Jennifer welcomes 81-year-old Nora Langdon from Detroit, Michigan, a retired re
Lil Rel Howery, Tara Lipinski
Nov 20, 2023 · 42 min
Lil Rel Howery promotes his new movie "Dashing Through the Snow." Olympic gold medalist and world champion Tara Lipinski discusses her podcast "Unexpecting."
Adam Sandler
Nov 21, 2023 · 42 min
Adam Sandler promotes his new movie "Leo" and the "I Missed You" tour. Jennifer welcomes teacher Alfred "Shivy" Brooks II and his wife Crystal from Atlanta. Alfred went viral afte
Eric McCormack
Nov 22, 2023 · 42 min
Eric McCormack promotes "The Other Black Girl." Jennifer welcomes couple and educators Carrie and Brett Yancey, from Southside, Alabama, who are joined by their daughters Savannah
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Tyla
Nov 27, 2023 · 42 min
Da'Vine Joy Randolph promotes her movies "The Holdovers" and "Rustin." Tyla discusses her single "Water." Jennifer welcomes high school senior and future first-generation college
Henry Winkler
Nov 28, 2023 · 42 min
Henry Winkler returns to discuss his book, "Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond." Jennifer welcomes educator Angelique Williams and her 6-year-old student Emora from Cleveland, Ohi
Ellie Goulding, Nick DiGiovanni, Kristoffer Polaha
Nov 29, 2023 · 42 min
Ellie Goulding promotes her new album, "Higher Than Heaven." Nick DiGiovanni promotes his cookbook, "Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook" and his brand Osmo Salt. Kristo
Winnie Harlow, Dionne Warwick, Damon Elliott
Nov 30, 2023 · 42 min
Winnie Harlow promotes her skin care line, Cay Skin. Dionne Warwick and Damon Elliott discuss their song "I Kneel."
Dove Cameron
Dec 1, 2023 · 42 min
Dove Cameron promotes herdebut album, "Alchemical." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old bug expert Jeremiah Davis and his mom, Taneika Weaver, from Douglasville, Georgia. Jeremiah makes
Jeannie Mai, Nick Kyrgios
Dec 4, 2023 · 42 min
Jeannie Mai promotes herCBS game show "Raid the Cage." Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios discusses his talk series "Good Trouble." Jennifer welcomes DJ Brian Phoenix from Sac
Ayesha Curry
Dec 5, 2023 · 42 min
Ayesha Curry discusses herskin care line Sweet July Skin. Jennifer welcomes back 11-year-old kid reporter Jeremiah Fennell and his mom, Lorraine Golden. Jeremiah will chat with Je
Darius Rucker
Dec 6, 2023 · 42 min
Darius Rucker promotes his new album "Carolyn's Boy."
Demi Lovato, Ally Brooke, Davido
Dec 7, 2023 · 42 min
Demi Lovato promotes her Roku special "A Very Demi Holiday Special." Ally Brooke discusses her Christmas EP "Under the Tree." Grammy-nominated artist Davido will perform a medley
Matthew McConaughey
Dec 8, 2023 · 42 min
Matthew McConaughey discusses hischildren's book "Just Because" and Pantalones Organic Tequila. Jennifer welcomes It's Bigger Than Us founder Tyrone Nance from Inglewood, Californ
'American Fiction' Cast, Melissa Peterman
Dec 11, 2023 · 42 min
The cast of "American Fiction," including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander stop by. Melissa Peterman promotes the FOX game show "Person, Place, or Thing."
Tony Shalhoub
Dec 12, 2023 · 42 min
Tony Shalhoub chats about "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie." Jennifer welcomes 15-year-old Dejuan "DJ" Strickland from St. Louis, Missouri, who made headlines for raising money
The Property Brothers
Dec 13, 2023 · 42 min
"Property Brothers" Drew and Jonathan Scott chat about "Celebrity IOU." Jennifer welcomes superfan 11-year-old Ar'Miah Gilchrist, her parents Mariah and Jamie, and her brothers Ja
Janelle Monáe
Dec 14, 2023 · 42 min
Janelle Monáe discusses her album "The Age of Pleasure."
The Cast of 'The Color Purple'
Dec 15, 2023 · 42 min
The iconic Oprah Winfrey, director Blitz Bazawule and the cast of "The Color Purple," including Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Co
Jason Momoa
Dec 22, 2023 · 42 min
Jason Momoa promotes his new film "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Jennifer welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón from Laurel, MD. Original
Kumail Nanjiani, Teddy Swims
Jan 2, 2024 · 42 min
Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new film"Migration." Teddy Swims performs his hit song "Lose Control" from his debut album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy, Part 1."
Tia Mowry
Jan 3, 2024 · 42 min
Tia Mowry discusses her new cooking series"Not Like Mama" and her hair care line, 4U by Tia. Jennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, LA, who w
Howie Mandel
Jan 4, 2024 · 42 min
Howie Mandel returns to the show to discuss"AGT: Fantasy League" and "Deal Or No Deal."
Roy Wood Jr., Joshua Weissman
Jan 5, 2024 · 42 min
Roy Wood Jr. promotes hiscomedy tour, "America: For The Last Time." Chef and digital personality Joshua Weissman discusses hiscookbook "Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste" and do
Mario Lopez
Jan 8, 2024 · 42 min
Mario Lopez promotes his hosting duties on "Access." Jennifer welcomes back content creator Ulysses "Uly" Morazan. Ulysses will chat with Jennifer about dating in the new year and
Garcelle Beauvais
Jan 9, 2024 · 42 min
Garcelle Beauvais discusses "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Jennifer spotlights country-singing trio Remember Monday from London, U.K. The group is comprised of Lauren Byr
Jerry O'Connell
Jan 10, 2024 · 42 min
Jerry O'Connell promotes his game show "Pictionary." Jennifer welcomes Kelly Flowers from Dallas, TX, the founder of non-profit Women Leading Technology, which focuses on bringing
Rich Paul, Saint Harison
Jan 11, 2024 · 42 min
Rich Paul promotes his book "Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds." Saint Harison performs his hit song "Ego Talkin." Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Nathan Katcher and his mothe
Molly Sims, Niecy Nash-Betts
Jan 12, 2024 · 42 min
Molly Sims discusses her skincare line YSE Beauty and her podcast "Lipstick on the Rim." Niecy Nash-Betts discusses her movie"Origin." Jennifer welcomes Olympic fencer Arianna Ch
Kaley Cuoco
Jan 15, 2024 · 42 min
Kaley Cuoco discusses her film "Role Play" and her pet line Oh Norman! Jennifer welcomes Arlene Felder from Burlington, New Jersey, who is the founder of Glassy Brown Cookies. Aft
Craig Robinson, Shanola Hampton
Jan 16, 2024 · 42 min
Craig Robinson promotes his Peacock comedy series "Killing It." Shanola Hampton discusses her NBC drama series "Found." Jennifer will spotlight singer Gabriel Henrique from Brazi
Reggie Watts
Jan 17, 2024 · 42 min
Reggie Watts discusses his book "Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos and a Tale of Coming Home Again." Jennifer welcomes closet therapist Shaniece Jones from Los Angele
Lilly Singh
Jan 18, 2024 · 42 min
Lilly Singh discusses her children's animated series "The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island." Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who
Heidi Klum
Jan 19, 2024 · 42 min
Heidi Klum promotes "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." Jennifer welcomes animal communicator Nikki Vasconez from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nikki is an attorney-turned-anima
Common
Jan 22, 2024 · 42 min
Common promotes his new book, "And Then We Rise." Jennifer welcomes Tiffany Miranda from Los Angeles, CA, who is the founder of Girls Make Beats. The nonprofit organization empowe
Anthony Anderson & Doris Bowman
Jan 23, 2024 · 42 min
Anthony Anderson and Doris Bowman promote their game show"We Are Family." Jennifer welcomes back Leanne Zapanta, and her husband, Raz, from Mission Hills, CA. Leanne and Raz visit
Paris Hilton & Kathy Hilton, Joel Kim Booster
Jan 24, 2024 · 42 min
Paris Hilton promotes"Paris In Love" and her podcast, "Trapped In Treatment." Paris is joined by her mother Kathy Hilton. Joel Kim Booster discusses his Freeform series"Chrissy &
Mel B
Jan 25, 2024 · 42 min
Mel B discusses "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." Jennifer welcomes celebrity chef Lorenzo Espada, aka "Eat with Zo," from Charlotte, NC, who is best recognized for posting
Snoop Dogg
Jan 26, 2024 · 42 min
Snoop Dogg discusses his new movie"The Underdoggs." Jennifer welcomes back etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, NY, who is the founder of Beaumont Et
Charlie Wilson
Jan 29, 2024 · 42 min
Charlie Wilson promotes his new single "Superman." Jennifer welcomes community activist Devine Carama from Lexington, Kentucky, who is a motivational speaker and runs the nonprofi
Joey Graziadei, Harvey Mason Jr., Derek Fisher
Jan 31, 2024 · 42 min
The Bachelor Joey Graziadei comes by. CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. promotes the66th Annual Grammy Awards. Former Los Angeles Laker and five-time NBA champion Der
Rev Run
Feb 5, 2024 · 42 min
Rev Run promotes "Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story." Jennifer welcomes Los Angeles Room & Board founder Sam Prater from Los Angeles, California, whose organization helps ensur
Chrissy Teigen
Feb 6, 2024 · 42 min
Chrissy Teigen discusses "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out" and her baking brand Cravings by Chrissy Teigen.
Beth Behrs, David Guetta
Feb 7, 2024 · 42 min
Beth Behrs promotes her CBS comedy series "The Neighborhood." David Guetta discusses his new single, "When We Were Young," featuring Kim Petras.
Monica, Black Pumas
Feb 8, 2024 · 42 min
Grammy-winning R&B singer Monica stops by! Black Pumas will perform their latest single "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)" from their album "Chronicles of a Diamond." Jennifer welcomes 4-ye
The Big Game, Babyface
Feb 9, 2024 · 42 min
Jennifer Hudson gets ready for the Big Game! Musical artist Babyface promotes his album "Girls Night Out."
Donald Faison, Bobby Berk
Feb 12, 2024 · 42 min
Donald Faison promtoes his comedy series "Extended Family." Bobby Berk discusses the new season of "Queer Eye" and his Tri Pointe Homes partnership.
Sarah Silverman
Feb 13, 2024 · 42 min
Sarah Silverman promotes "Stupid Pet Tricks." Basketball coach "Lethal Shooter" Chris Matthews preps Jennifer for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Jennifer welcomes Amber Kemp-Ge
Coco Jones
Feb 14, 2024 · 42 min
Coco Jones stops by the show for a special Valentine's Day Celebration. Astrologer Jennifer Freed, author of the book "A Map to Your Soul," offers a Valentine's Day astrology demo
Gina Torres, Lil Mike
Feb 15, 2024 · 42 min
Gina Torres promotes her show "9-1-1: Lone Star." Jennifer welcomes back 5-year-old Lil Mike and his dad, Mike Jones, from Williamsburg, Virginia, who first appeared earlier in th
Billy Gardell
Feb 16, 2024 · 42 min
Billy Gardell discusses his comedy series "Bob Hearts Abishola." Jennifer welcomes Shay Jefferson from Belton, Missouri, who is the founder and Executive Director of Family Resour
will.i.am, Brian & Mika Kleinschmidt
Feb 19, 2024 · 42 min
will.i.am discusses his two AI-powered entertainment initiatives, FYI.Ai and Sound Drive. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from "100 Day Dream Home" kick off HGTV Week!
Erin & Ben Napier, Page Turner, Brandy Clark
Feb 20, 2024 · 42 min
HGTV Week continues with Erin & Ben Napier (HGTV's "Home Town"). Page Turner (HGTV's "Rock the Block") stops by. Brandy Clark discusses her self-titled album. Jennifer welcomes
Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson, Sanaa Lathan
Feb 21, 2024 · 42 min
HGTV Week continues with Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson from HGTV's "Married to Real Estate." Sanaa Lathan promotes her new Audible series "The Justice."
Cole & Chelsea DeBoer, Kane Brown
Feb 22, 2024 · 42 min
HGTV Week continues with Cole & Chelsea DeBoer (HGTV's "Down Home Fab." Kane Brown promotes his In The Air tour and his new single, "I Can Feel It."
Drew & Jonathan Scott, Dave & Jenny Marrs, Lil Jon
Feb 23, 2024 · 42 min
HGTV Week continues with Drew & Jonathan Scott (HGTV's "Celebrity IOU"). Dave & Jenny Marrs (HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous" and "Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano") stop by. Lil Jon discus
Derek Hough
Feb 26, 2024 · 42 min
Derek Hough stops by to talk about the "Symphony of Dance" tour. Jennifer welcomes Route 1 founder Marcus Carpenter from Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose organization increases food
Karen Pittman
Feb 27, 2024 · 42 min
Karen Pittman comes by to discuss her Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show." Jennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin — the Shanklin Twins — from Castle Rock, C
Shemar Moore
Feb 28, 2024 · 42 min
"S.W.A.T." star Shemar Moore joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin — the Shanklin Twins — from Castle Rock, Colorado, who bot
Magic Johnson, Nicole Avant
Feb 29, 2024 · 42 min
The legendary Magic Johnson stops by to chat with Jennifer. Nicole Avant, author of the memoir "Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude," joins
La La Anthony, Nichelle Lewis
Mar 1, 2024 · 42 min
La La Anthony of Starz's "BMF" joins Jennifer in the studio. Plus, Jennifer interviews Nichelle Lewis, who will perform "Home" from the original Broadway musical "The Wiz."
Tichina Arnold
Mar 4, 2024 · 42 min
Tichina Arnold from "The Neighborhood" drops by. Jennifer welcomes back David Riherd, the co-founder of Wildlife Learning Center (WLC), a zoological park in Sylmar, California, wi
Ziggy Marley
Mar 5, 2024 · 42 min
Ziggy Marley discusses the documentary "Bob Marley: One Love." Pet trainer Brandon McMillan from "Lucky Dog Reunions" brings his furry friends to the show.
Jon Cryer & Abigail Spencer
Mar 6, 2024 · 42 min
Jon Cryer and Abigail Spencer promote "Extended Family." Jennifer welcomes viral professional figure skaters Mariyah Gerber and Peter Gerber from Phoenix, Arizona, who met while p
Daniel Dae Kim
Mar 7, 2024 · 42 min
Daniel Dae Kim promotes his Netflix series "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Jennifer welcomes Melissa Carnegie from Charlotte, North Carolina, who created Kicks & Fros, a digital lif
Offset, Wolfgang Puck
Mar 8, 2024 · 42 min
Offset visits to chat about his "Set It Off" tour. Jennifer welcomes Daughter Sister Stepper Dancer (DSSD) step coach LaTodda Wallace from Atlanta, Georgia, whose youth program se
James Pickens Jr.
Mar 11, 2024 · 42 min
James Pickens Jr. will discuss "Grey's Anatomy." Jennifer welcomes Curls on the Block founder Analise Harris from West Covina, CA. As a Black educator in her Colorado school, Anal
JoJo Siwa, Allison Holker & Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Mar 12, 2024 · 42 min
"So You Think You Can Dance" judges JoJo Siwa, Allison Holker, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy stop by.
Jesse Palmer, Shaun Robinson
Mar 13, 2024 · 42 min
Jesse Palmer will promote "The Bachelor." Shaun Robinson will discuss TLC's "90 Day: The Single Life Tell All." Jennifer welcomes Savaree "Sav" Hazard-Chaney from Providence, RI,
Minnie Driver, Jonny Moseley, 'Love Is Blind' Cast Members
Mar 14, 2024 · 42 min
Minnie Driver will discuss her new movie "Uproar." Olympic gold medalist and freestyle skier Jonny Moseley stops by. "Love Is Blind" cast members Clay Gravesande, AD Smith, Johnn
Boris Kodjoe, Kate Flannery
Mar 15, 2024 · 42 min
Boris Kodjoe will promote his ABC drama series "Station 19." Jennifer welcomes viral sensation 4-year-old Christopher Bess and his dad Reginald, from Tarboro, NC, also known as "C
Joe Manganiello
Mar 18, 2024 · 42 min
Joe Manganiello promotes "Deal or No Deal Island." Jennifer welcomes Dre'Shon Jackson from Florence, SC. Last month, a video of Dre'Shon reacting to his acceptance letter from Har
Melissa Rauch, Joey Fatone & AJ McLean
Mar 19, 2024 · 42 min
Melissa Rauch discusses "Night Court." Joey Fatone & AJ McLean promote their "A Legendary Night" Tour.
Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, & Renée Elise Goldsberry, Nathalie Emmanuel
Mar 20, 2024 · 42 min
Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry discuss the new season of "Girls5Eva." Nathalie Emmanuel promotes "Arthur The King."
Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer, Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, & Christina Elmore
Mar 21, 2024 · 42 min
Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer promote their Las Vegas residency "Love & Laughter." Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, and Christina Elmore discuss drama series
Phil Keoghan, Lisa Rinna
Mar 22, 2024 · 42 min
Phil Keoghan discusses "The Amazing Race." Lisa Rinna stops by.
Alison Brie
Mar 25, 2024 · 42 min
Alison Brie discusses her new Peacock series "Apples Never Fall." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old Leila Danai and her mother, Mildred Munjanganja, from Pompano Beach, FL, who went vi
Jerrod Carmichael
Mar 26, 2024 · 42 min
Jerrod Carmichael promotes his HBO series "Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show." Jennifer welcomes neuroscientist and popular online content creator Emily McDonald from Fort Lauderdale
Gina Rodriguez, Carla Hall
Mar 27, 2024 · 42 min
Gina Rodriguez discusses her ABC series "Not Dead Yet." Carla Hall ("Chasing Flavor") will perform a cooking demo. Jennifer welcomes Jenn Drummond from Park City, UT, a mom of se
Kenya Barris, Jamie Kern Lima
Mar 28, 2024 · 42 min
Kenya Barris discusses his BET+ series "Diarra From Detroit." Jamie Kern Lima promotes her book "Worthy."
Jenna Dewan
Mar 29, 2024 · 42 min
Spring Celebration! Jenna Dewan promotes her ABC series "The Rookie." Jennifer welcomes Kina Evans from Hayward, CA. Kina is a middle school special education teacher at Caesar C
Joel McHale
Apr 1, 2024 · 42 min
Joel McHale chats about his television show "Animal Control."
Bill Bellamy
Apr 2, 2024 · 42 min
Bill Bellamy promotes his upcoming comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes Tyara Lee from Upland, CA. Despite facing adversity as a foster youth in Compton, Tyara defied expectations and f
Tarek El Moussa
Apr 3, 2024 · 42 min
Tarek El Moussa discusses his television show "Flip Your Life: How to Find Opportunities in Distress." Jennifer welcomes Andini Makosinski, a young inventor and Gen Z financial ex
Sara Gilbert
Apr 4, 2024 · 42 min
Sara Gilbert chats about her sitcom "The Conners." Jennifer welcomes Alex George from Philadelphia, PA. Alex is a TikTok creator on a quest to make every chocolate chip cookie rec
Patton Oswalt
Apr 5, 2024 · 42 min
Patton Oswalt discusses his movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." Jennifer welcomes 20-month-old Zoey Cartagena and her parents Alexis and Tony from Maplewood, NJ. A video of Zoey
Quinta Brunson, Tabitha Brown
Apr 8, 2024 · 42 min
"Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson stops by to kick off "Abbott Elementary" Week on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." Author and social media personality Tabitha Brown
Tyler James Williams, Dorian Missick
Apr 9, 2024 · 42 min
Tyler James Williams from "Abbott Elementary" stops by. Dorian Missick stops by to talk about his new film, "Shirley," a biopic about trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm. Je
Janelle James, William Stanford Davis
Apr 10, 2024 · 42 min
Janelle James and William Stanford Davis from "Abbott Elementary" stop by the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Bryan Ross from Beaumont, California, a P.E. teacher and coach at Ánim
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti
Apr 11, 2024 · 42 min
"Abbott Elementary" stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chris Perfetti visit the show. Jennifer then welcomes Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Dev Shah from Largo, Florida. Next, Anth
Lisa Ann Walter, Chef Kwame
Apr 12, 2024 · 42 min
Lisa Ann Walter from "Abbott Elementary" stops by. Chef Kwame joins Jennifer in a cooking demo. Jennifer welcomes 17-year-old Dr. Dorothy Tillman from Chicago, Illinois, who rece
Nikki & Brie Garcia, Jason Tartick
Apr 15, 2024 · 42 min
Nikki and Brie Garcia from "The Nikki & Brie Show" join us in studio. "The Bachelor" alum, author, and financial expert Jason Tartick discusses his book "Talk Money to Me."
'Young Sheldon' Cast
Apr 16, 2024 · 42 min
Iain Armitage, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, and Emily Osment from "Young Sheldon" stop by for a visit. Jennifer also welcomes Linda Piston,
Sheryl Crow, Sabrina Elba
Apr 17, 2024 · 42 min
Singer Sheryl Crow chats with Jennifer about her new album, "Evolution." Sabrina Elba from S'ABLE Labs Skincare also stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Dr. Luke Wood of Sacramento,
Rita Moreno, Val & Maks Chmerkovskiy, Scott Hamilton
Apr 18, 2024 · 42 min
As part of our Legend Series, the iconic Rita Moreno joins Jennifer to talk about her film "The Prank." Dance superstars and brothers Val and Maks Chmerkovskiy visit. Olympic gol
Ego Nwodim
Apr 19, 2024 · 42 min
"Saturday Night Live" star Ego Nwodim stops by. Jennifer welcomes Dakota Patton, a 6-year-old makeup artist from Savannah, Georgia. Known for her remarkable talent in special effe
George Lopez, Golda Rosheuvel
Apr 22, 2024 · 42 min
"Lopez vs. Lopez" star George Lopez joins Jennifer in the studio. Golda Rosheuvel, "Bridgerton's" Queen Charlotte, stops by. Jennifer welcomes Jack Dalton of Manchester, New Hamp
Giancarlo Esposito
Apr 23, 2024 · 42 min
Giancarlo Esposito stops by to discuss his two new series, "Parish" and "The Gentlemen."
Elisabeth Moss
Apr 24, 2024 · 42 min
Elisabeth Moss visits the show to talk about her new spy thriller series, "The Veil." Jennifer welcomes Ossiereen "Ms. Ojay" Jones of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Ojay reached out
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Milla Jovovich
Apr 25, 2024 · 42 min
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, host of the podcast "Dinner's On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson," stops by the studio. Milla Jovovich chats with Jennifer about co-starring together in the new
Zendaya
Apr 26, 2024 · 42 min
Zendaya drops by to chat about playing a tennis coach in her new feature film, "Challengers." Jennifer welcomes Angelica May and Imeek Watkins from Wilmington, North Carolina, who
Mike Epps
Apr 29, 2024 · 42 min
Mike Epps from "The Upshaws" stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Jonna Mendez of Reston, Virginia, a former CIA chief of disguise often likened to "Q" from the James Bond novels. Jon
'Grey's Anatomy' Stars
Apr 30, 2024 · 42 min
"Grey's Anatomy" stars Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, and Camilla Luddington visit the show. Next, siblings Biko, Manna, and Mfundo Nhlangothi from the viral musical group Biko's M
Cher
May 1, 2024 · 42 min
Jennifer interviews Grammy Award-winning icon Cher! Next, Jennifer welcomes the Snelson family from McKinney, Texas. Ashley and her husband Theron are huge fans of Jennifer's and
Reba McEntire
May 2, 2024 · 42 min
Country music legend and "The Voice" coach Reba McEntire is in the house! Ray and Eilyn Jimenez from HGTV's "Divided by Design" also join Jennifer in the studio. Next, Jennifer w
Hannah Waddingham
May 3, 2024 · 42 min
Hannah Waddingham stops by to chat about "The Fall Guy" and "The Garfield Movie." Jennifer then welcomes Kay Cox of Houston, Texas, a kid golfer who recently went viral for hittin
Meghan Trainor
May 6, 2024 · 42 min
Singer Meghan Trainor stops by to chat about her new album, "Timeless." Jennifer also welcomes Nexstar's Remarkable Women to the show.
Hannah Einbinder & Paul W. Downs
May 7, 2024 · 42 min
Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs from "Hacks" visit the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Mark Raymond Jr. from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mark is the founder and CEO of The Split Sec
Kerry Washington & 'UnPrisoned' Cast, Cece Winans
May 8, 2024 · 42 min
The cast of "UnPrisoned" — Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Jee Young Han, Marque Richardson and Jordyn McIntosh — are in the studio! Gospel legend CeCe Winans a
Sherri Shepherd
May 9, 2024 · 42 min
The multi-talented Sherri Shepherd, star of "Sherri," is in the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Autumn Goodman, a teacher from Rolling Hills Elementary in Orlando, Florida. Autumn
Valerie Bertinelli, Tara Lipinski
May 10, 2024 · 42 min
Actress and best-selling author Valerie Bertinelli visits to discuss her new cookbook, "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share." Olympic figure skater, actress,
Jurnee Smollett, Cast of "All American"
May 13, 2024 · 42 min
Jurnee Smollett, the star of "We Grown Now," stops by the studio. Next, Jennifer welcomes the cast of "All American" — Bre-Z, Daniel Ezra, Greta Onieogou, Michael Evans Behling, M
Chris Stapleton
May 14, 2024 · 42 min
Chris Stapleton is in the house to talk about his new album, "Higher," and his upcoming "All-American Road Show" tour. Jennifer also welcomes etiquette expert Myka Meier from New
Wanda Sykes
May 15, 2024 · 42 min
The hilarious Wanda Sykes from "The Upshaws" discusses her "Please & Thank You" comedy tour. Jennifer then welcomes father and daughter Chris Locke from Newark, Delaware, and Kat
Dulé Hill
May 16, 2024 · 42 min
Dulé Hill visits to discuss his PBS documentary series "The Express Way with Dulé Hill." Jennifer highlights the national tour of "MJ the Musical." Jennifer then warmly welcomes
Wiz Khalifa
May 17, 2024 · 42 min
Rapper and singer Wiz Khalifa stops by to chat with Jennifer.
Tyler Cameron
May 20, 2024 · 42 min
Former star of "The Bachelorette" Tyler Cameron stops by to discuss his new house renovation series, "Going Home with Tyler Cameron." Jennifer then welcomes viral father-and-daugh
Fat Joe, Le Sserafim
May 21, 2024 · 42 min
Renowned rapper Fat Joe visits the studio and chats about Rewind It 10 hair color for men. South Korean girl group Le Sserafim — Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hon
Diane Lane
May 22, 2024 · 42 min
Diane Lane, star of "A Man in Full" and "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," stops by. Jennifer also welcomes fourth-grade teacher Marcus Bornslater, aka "Mr. B," from Dallas, Texas. The
Shonda Rhimes, Élodie Yung
May 23, 2024 · 42 min
The incomparable Shonda Rhimes is in the studio as Season 3 of the wildly popular "Bridgerton" kicks off. "The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung chats about her drama series. Jenni
Ernie Hudson
May 24, 2024 · 42 min
Ernie Hudson is in the studio to chat with Jennifer about his TV show "The Family Business."
Jay Pharoah, Tanner Adell
May 28, 2024 · 42 min
Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah is in the studio to talk about hosting his new game show, "The Quiz with Balls." Country singer (and Beyoncé collaborator) Tanner Adell stops by to
Mindy Kaling, Los Angeles Sparks
May 29, 2024 · 42 min
Mindy Kaling sits down with Jennifer to discuss skin care line Lion Pose. Next, Jennifer visits with Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby, Lexie Brown, and Rickea Jackson from the Los Ang
Pam Grier
May 30, 2024 · 42 min
The iconic Pam Grier stops by to talk about Season 2 of her TV series "Them: The Scare." Jennifer then chats with second-grader Bailey Butts and first-graders Ashton Tyler and Bel
Sarah Jakes Roberts
May 31, 2024 · 42 min
Bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts is here to talk about her book "Power Moves: Igniting Your Confidence and Becoming a Force."
Ben Platt, Malika Andrews
Jun 3, 2024 · 42 min
Actor and singer Ben Platt stops by to talk about his third album, "Honeymind." Malika Andrews from ESPN's "NBA Today" and "NBA Countdown" also visits. Jennifer then chats with k
Morris Chestnut, Kathy Swarts, Susan Noles
Jun 4, 2024 · 42 min
The talented Morris Chestnut discusses his TV series "Diarra from Detroit." Next, "The Golden Bachelor" alums and "Golden Hour" podcast hosts Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles are in t
Glen Powell, Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Jun 5, 2024 · 42 min
Glen Powell is here to chat about his new noir comedy film "Hit Man." Next, "Hacks" star Carl Clemons-Hopkins stops by to talk about the hit series. Jennifer then welcomes stand-
Shay Mitchell, Ray & Eilyn Jimenez
Jun 6, 2024 · 42 min
Shay Mitchell visits to discuss her MAX series "Thirst with Shay Mitchell," where she explores drinks from around the world. "Divided by Design" stars Ray and Eilyn Jimenez also s
Ron Funches
Jun 7, 2024 · 42 min
The hilarious Ron Funches is here to talk about his TV series "Loot." Jennifer then welcomes Akayla Joseph from Houston, Texas, who teaches first grade at Winship Elementary, a Ti
Marla Gibbs
Jun 10, 2024 · 42 min
The iconic star of "The Jeffersons" and "227" Marla Gibbs stops by to chat about her new role in the series "Not Dead Yet." Jennifer then welcomes engaged couple Samuel Evans and
Mickey Guyton, Scotty McCreery
Jun 12, 2024 · 42 min
Country star Mickey Guyton is in the studio with her new single "Make It Me." "American Idol" winner and fellow country crooner Scotty McCreery also stops by to chat about his new
Alex Rodriguez, Gerry Turner
Jun 13, 2024 · 42 min
Retired Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez is here to talk about owning the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, plus why he's teaming up with OraPharma. The Golden Bachel
Ms. Pat
Jun 14, 2024
Ms. Pat from "Ms. Pat Settles It" is here to talk about her comedy tour "Ya Girl Done Made It." Jennifer then welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salomé Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Miami