The Wendy Williams Show: Season 12
Season 12 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 Wendy Williams Show Season 11.
- 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 12 Progress Shield
Season 12 premiere!
Jul 21, 2020
Wendy kicks off premiere week with an hour of Hot Topics. Plus, Makho Ndlovu is here with a new edition of Trendy @ Wendy.
Debbie & Ryan Bernard
Mar 30, 2021
Reality stars Debbie & Ryan Bernard join Wendy to dish about their show Buried by the Bernards on Netflix. Then, fashion expert Mercedes Sanchez stops by with the hottest shoes for
Remy Ma
Mar 31, 2021
Friend to the show Remy Ma stops by to dish about her appearance on Uncensored on TVOne.
Ray J & Princess Love
Apr 1, 2021
Reality stars Ray J & Princess Love are here to share details about their relationship and appearance on VH1 Couples Retreat.
Hot Monday
Apr 19, 2021
Wendy’s kicking off the week with the latest Hot Topics. Then, Devyn Simone shares the inside scoop on the hottest headlines from Hollywood. Plus, Melissa Garcia is here with a new
Andy Cohen
Apr 20, 2021
Friend to the show Andy Cohen stops by to tell us about the latest season of Watch What Happens Live on Bravo. Plus, Melissa Garcia is here with a new edition of Trendy @ Wendy.
Margaret Josephs
Apr 21, 2021
Reality star Margaret Josephs is here dishing about her memoir Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budeget. Then, don’t miss Lori Bergamoto with deals from Morningsave.com.
Whitney Cummings
Apr 22, 2021
The hilarious Whitney Cummings joins Wendy to share details about the “Just Say Vagina” campaign by Annovera. Plus, Chris Witherspoon shares must-see movies during the Spring Movie
Hot Monday + Oscar's fashion
Apr 26, 2021
Wendy’s kicking off the week with the latest Hot Topics. Then, Bevy Smith weighs in on the hottest fashions from the Oscars! Plus, Makho Ndlovu is here with a new edition of Trendy
Syleena Johnson
Apr 27, 2021
The talented Syleena Johnson stops by to share details about her latest projects including her TVOne Unsung episode, new album and Cocktails & Queens on FOX Soul.
Joseline Hernandez
Apr 28, 2021
Joseline Hernandez joins Wendy to share details about the new season of Joseline’s Cabaret on Zeus. Then, fashion designer Telfar Clemens makes his Wendy debut to share his ready-t
Eboni K. Williams
Apr 29, 2021
Friend to the show Eboni K. Williams dishes about joining the cast of The Real Housewives of New York on Bravo. Plus, beauty expert Milly Almodovar is here with this season’s beaut
Hot Monday + Inside Scoop
May 3, 2021
Rob Shuter has the inside scoop on the hottest headlines from Hollywood. Plus, Makho Ndlovu is here with a new edition of Trendy @ Wendy.
DeVon Franklin
May 4, 2021
New York Times best selling author DeVon Franklin joins Wendy to share details about his new book Live Free.
Lala Kent
May 5, 2021
Reality star Lala Kent is here to tell us about her new book Give Them Lala.
Norma Kamali
May 6, 2021
Fashion designer Norma Kamali stops by to dish about her new book I Am Invincible. Then, don’t miss Lori Bergamoto with Mother’s Day deals from Morningsave.com
Michael Che
May 7, 2021
The hilarious Michael Che tells us about his new six-episode original comedy series That Damn Michael Che on HBO Max.
Wendy's Madame Tussauds New York Wax Figure
May 10, 2021
Wendy’s kicking off the week by revealing her Madame Tussauds New York wax figure. Then, Sharon Carpenter has the inside scoop on the hottest headlines from Hollywood. Plus, Meli
Joey Fatone
May 11, 2021
Pop star Joey Fatone joins Wendy to dish about the latest season of his game show Common Knowledge on GSN. Then, celebrity nutritionist Keri Glassman stops by the ‘Wendy’ kitchen
Kirsten Jordan
May 12, 2021
Celebrity realtor Kirsten Jordan is here to dish about the new season of Million Dollar Listing on Bravo. Then, Baruch Shemtov stops by with the Reality Rewind on your favorite sh
Countess Luann
May 13, 2021
Friend to the show Countess Luann de Lesseps is here to dish about the latest season of The Real Housewives of New York.
Hot Talk
May 14, 2021
Wendy’s Hot Talk panel with Devyn Simone, Ashleigh Banfeild, and Nicole Ryan are here to break down the hottest headlines of the week!
Trendy @ Wendy
May 17, 2021
Wendy’s kicking off the week with the latest Hot Topics. Then, Michael Yo has the inside scoop on the hottest headlines from Hollywood. Plus, Makho Ndlovu is here with a new editio
Dr. Terry Dubrow & Dr. Paul Nassif
May 18, 2021
Reality stars & plastic surgeons, Dr. Terry Dubrow & Dr. Paul Nassif join Wendy to dish about the latest season of Botched on E!. Plus, Brittney Levine shows us the latest spring f
Dr. Drew
May 19, 2021
Friend to the show Dr. Drew joins Wendy to dish about the latest Hot Topics.
Joy Ann Reid
May 20, 2021
MSNBC host Joy Ann Reid is here to talk about the latest current events and her show The ReidOut. Then, Brian Balthazar shares what’s Trending Now!
Lamar Odom
May 21, 2021
Friend to the show Lamar Odom stops by to tell us about his documentary Lamar Odom: Reborn. Then, Mark Iacona owner of Lucali joins Wendy for National Pizza Party Day.
Trendy @ Wendy
May 24, 2021
Hot Topics; Jason Lee has the inside scoop on the hot headlines from Hollywood; Melissa Garcia brings a new edition of Trendy @ Wendy.
Dolores Catania
May 27, 2021
Dolores Catania (Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey"); Lori Bergamotto brings deals from Morningsave.com.
Lisa Edelstein
May 28, 2021
Lisa Edelstein (Netflix's "The Kominsky Method"); Jeremy Parsons ("People") reveals the biggest pop culture stories of the week during Wendy's Hot 5.
Bill Bellamy
Jun 1, 2021
Wendy welcomes back her live studio audience; comic Bill Bellamy; Dawn Richard performs.
Roy Wood Jr. & Salone Monet
Jun 2, 2021
Roy Wood Jr. and partner Salone Monet discuss his podcast, "Job Fair," and Salone's new shoe line; Trendy @ Wendy.
Wendy’s Hot 5
Jun 3, 2021
Jeremy Parsons ("People") reveals the biggest pop culture stories of the week during Wendy's Hot 5; summer deals from Morningsave.com.
Eva Marcille
Jun 4, 2021
Eva Marcille (BET+'s "All the Queen's Men"); Baruch Shemtov stops by with the Reality Rewind on some favorite shows.
Jennie Garth
Jun 8, 2021
Actress Jennie Garth (Lifetime's "Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story").
Aaron Carter
Jun 9, 2021
Aaron Carter ("Celebrity Boxing: Odom vs. Carter in HD") shares details about his upcoming match against Lamar Odom; drugstore beauty finds with Milly Almodovar.
Hot Talk Panel
Jun 11, 2021
Wendy's Hot Talk panel breaks down hot headlines of the week.
Trendy @ Wendy
Jun 14, 2021
Hot Topics; the inside scoop on the headlines from Hollywood; a new edition of Trendy @ Wendy.
Jonathan Cheban
Jun 15, 2021
Jonathan Cheban, the Foodgod, dishes about the latest trends in food; the latest beauty boosters.
Hot Summer deals
Jun 17, 2021
Don’t miss Lori Bergamotto with Hot Summer deals from Morningsave.com. Then, Chris Witherspoon stops by to share this summer's must-see movies!
Spice, Sean Paul and Shaggy
Jun 18, 2021
Reggae artists Spice, Sean Paul and Shaggy join Wendy to perform her latest hit Go Down Deh.
Trendy @ Wendy
Jun 21, 2021
Wendy’s kicking off the week with the latest Hot Topics. Then, Rob Shuter has the inside scoop on the hottest headlines from Hollywood. Plus, Melissa Garcia is here with a new edit
D.L. Hughley
Jun 22, 2021
The hilarious D.L. Hughley is here to dish about his new book “How To Survive America”. Then, beauty expert Brittney Levine stops by to share the latest summer lifesavers.
John Oliver
Jun 23, 2021
Comedian & host of “Last Week Tonight” John Oliver joins Wendy to dish about the latest Hot Topics.
Cynthia Bailey
Jun 24, 2021
Reality star Cynthia Bailey is here to spill the tea about the latest season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” on Bravo.
Da Brat
Jun 25, 2021
Hip Hop legend Da Brat stops by to dish about the latest season of “The Chi” on Showtime. Then, don’t miss Wendy in the kitchen with Rosanna & Elaina Scotto featuring recipes from
Mon Jun 28 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Hot topics; Sharon Carpenter has the latest Hollywood headlines; Makho Ndlovu with another edition of Trendy @ Wendy
Bershan Shaw
Jun 29, 2021
Reality star Bershan Shaw ("The Real Housewives of New York"); chef Nikki Dinki shares Fourth of July recipes
Alfonso Ribeiro
Jun 30, 2021
TV host Alfonso Ribeiro ("America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition")
Mario Cantone!
Jul 1, 2021
Mario Cantone (HBO Max's "Sex and the City" spinoff, "And Just Like That")
Fri Jul 2 2021
Jul 2, 2021
Wendy's Hot Talk panel breaks down some of the hottest headlines of the week; popular summer toys with toy expert Laurie Schacht
Jerry O'Connell
Jul 5, 2021
Wendy kicks off the week with the latest Hot Topics; Jerry O'Connell, friend to the show, joins Wendy to dish about his new game show, "Pictionary"; Melissa Garcia brings a new edi
Danny Trejo
Jul 6, 2021
Actor Danny Trejo stops by to share details about his memoir, "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood"; Brian Balthazar brings Trending Now: Food Edition;
Michael Rapaport
Jul 8, 2021
Michael Rapaport tells about the new season of "Atypical" on Netflix
Dr. Sandra Lee
Jul 9, 2021
Dr. Sandra Lee, dermatologist, tells about the season premiere of "Dr. Pimple Popper" on TLC
Trendy @ Wendy
Jul 12, 2021
Hot topics; Sharon Carpenter has the inside scoop on hot headlines from Hollywood; Makho Ndlovu brings a new edition of Trendy @ Wendy
Karen Huger
Jul 13, 2021
Karen Huger discusses The Real Housewives of Potomac with the host.
Luenell
Jul 15, 2021
Luenell chats with Wendy; Lori Bergomotto shares online bargains.
Michael Bolton
Jul 16, 2021
Michael Bolton discusses The Celebrity Dating Game; Kate the Chemist performs science experiments.