The Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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   #1 - Kirsten Dunst, Scott Wolf

   S2:E99/16/2004

   Scott Wolf from “Everwood” discusses his recent wedding in his sole appearance on “Ellen.” Kristen Dunst recounts presenting an award at the MTV Movie Awards, where Ellen surprised everyone by dressing as Spider-Man alongside Tobey Maguire. She also reminisces about her early acting stint in a cereal commercial.

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   #2 - Minnie Driver, Sarah Hyland

   S9:E5411/28/2011

   MINNIE DRIVER is demanding a rematch! She took to Twitter earlier this week to insist that she get a chance to play a game on the show, and today her wish just might come true! Knowing how seriously Ellen takes her games, this is going to be a fight to the finish! Then, she's the adorably oblivious older daughter on the hit comedy, "Modern Family," SARAH HYLAND is here! The starlet is about to turn the big 2-1, and Ellen is going to make sure she celebrates in style! Plus, a deserving family that's going through a hard time is backstage -- and has no idea they're about to be on the show to get the vacation surprise of a lifetime! Wait 'til you see how Ellen broke the news! Add the most memorable round of Hidden Audience Talents ever, and this is one Monday that will start your week off right!

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   #3 - Episode 134

   S11:E1344/11/2014

   Miranda Lambert performs.

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   9.4/10(15 votes)

   #4 - Minnie Driver, Bob Proctor, John Assaraf

   S4:E6512/1/2006

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   9.0/10(86 votes)

   #5 - Jack Black/Kristin Chenoweth

   S3:E1675/24/2006

   Ladies & Gentleman, Boy & Girls, we are proud to present "ELLEN THE MUSICAL." Joining Ellen is an ensemble cast, including the hilarious musical talents of JACK BLACK and Tony Award winner KRISTIN CHENOWETH. This entire episode is filled with singing, dancing and laughter… That's right, for the first time on daytime history, a talk show becomes a MUSICAL.

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   9.0/10(20 votes)

   #6 - Eddie Murphy, Jason Lewis, "American Idol" castoff Casey James

   S7:E1675/21/2010

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   #7 - Randy Jackson, Justin Theroux, Natasha Bedingfield

   S9:E1052/22/2012

   RANDY JACKSON is "the dog" on the biggest television show in the world! When "The Voice's" Adam Levine was here, he had a message for the dog regarding Randy's choice words about "The Voice." We'll see what Randy has to say about it today. He's been a judge on "American Idol" since the beginning, and he's catching Ellen up on how things have changed! And JUSTIN THEROUX is here! He's going to tell Ellen all about the hilarious movie he was filming when he met Jen Aniston, and will talk about life as the boyfriend of one of the biggest stars on the planet. Then, a special performance by NATASHA BEDINGFIELD of the Bob Dylan classic, "Ring Them Bells." Natasha is part of the new CD collection, "Chimes of Freedom," in honor of the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International. This Wednesday on Ellen is music to your ears. Plus, one deserving audience member who really needs Ellen's help is driving home in a brand new car! It's a story you won't want to miss.

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   8.9/10(27 votes)

   #8 - Heath Ledger/Sheryl Crow/Sherri Shepherd

   S3:E1052/13/2006

   Oscar® nominee and '<b>Brokeback Mountain</b>' star HEATH LEDGER joins Ellen and takes a ride in a luge! Plus, SHERYL CROW chats with Ellen about her breakup with Lance Armstrong. SHERYL also performs "<u>Always On Your Side</u>" from her hit album "<u>Wildflower</u>." SHERRI SHEPHERD said she would do anything for Ellen…you won't believe what Ellen has in store for Sherri!

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   #9 - Barack Obama, Sabrina Bryan, Mark Ballas

   S5:E3810/29/2007

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    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Pink, Patrick Dempsey, Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross

    S10:E19/10/2012

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    8.8/10(30 votes)

    #11 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gerard Butler

    S2:E1193/3/2005

    Jennifer Love Hewitt reflects on turning 26 and her reluctance to grow up while promoting her new movie, "Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber." Meanwhile, Gerard Butler discusses his Scottish upbringing and learning to sing for his role in "Phantom of the Opera."

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    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Usher, Cyndi Lauper, Rosie Perez, the cast of "Rent"

    S3:E5611/21/2005

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    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Rob Lowe/Kate Walsh/Teddy Geiger

    S3:E1444/21/2006

    The charming ROB LOWE visits with Ellen and chats about his latest film "<b>Thank You For Smoking</b>" and his return to "<b><i>The West Wing</i></b>." Making her first appearance on the show, KATE WALSH from the phenomenon " <b><i>Grey's Anatomy</i></b>." Plus, 17-year-old TEDDY GEIGER performs "<u>For You I Will (Confidence)</u>" from his debut CD, "<u>Underage Thinking</u>."

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    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Courteney Cox, John Mayer

    S4:E761/2/2007

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    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Episode 18

    S6:E1810/1/2008

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    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Chris Evans & Elizabeth Olsen, Macey Hensley

    S13:E1465/2/2016

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    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Vin Diesel/3 Doors Down/Annasophia Robb

    S2:E1203/4/2005

    VIN DIESEL (""The Pacifier"") shows Ellen how to be a bouncer in New York City. 3 DOORS DOWN plays their latest hit ""Let Me Go"" from their #1 CD ""Seventeen Days."" And 11-year-old, ANNASOPHIA ROBB (""Because of Winn Dixie"") shares her fresh perspective on Hollywood.

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    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Adele

    S13:E1052/18/2016

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    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Episode 165

    S15:E1655/25/2018

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    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Hugh Laurie/Tommy Lee

    S4:E79/12/2006

    From one of Ellen's favorite television shows, "<b><i>House</i></b>," HUGH LAURIE drops by to talk about the show's exciting new season. Plus, the Rock Star himself, TOMMY LEE visits with Ellen to talk about his hit show "<b><i>Rock Star: Supernova</i></b>" and which contestant he thinks will be the best fit for his new band, "<i>Supernova</i>."

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    #21 - Lauren Graham/Letoya/Emmitt Smith

    S4:E179/26/2006

    Television's favorite mom, LAUREN GRAHAM from "<i><b>Gilmore Girls</b> (The CW, Tuesday @ 8pm)</i>," joins Ellen and talks about the seventh season. Plus, LETOYA performs her number one hit, "<u>Torn</u>," from her self-titled CD, "<u>Letoya</u>." And, NFL star EMMITT SMITH chats with Ellen about taking his fancy footwork from the football field to the dance floor on "<i><b>Dancing with the Stars</b> (ABC, Tuesday and Wednesday @ 8pm)</i>." Ellen continues to work on her "Life List" when she takes a Spanish class at a Burbank middle school!

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    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Longoria

    S13:E771/8/2016

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    8.6/10(30 votes)

    #23 - Jennifer Lopez

    S14:E1082/21/2017

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    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Ellen Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Iconic Puppy Episode on Her Sitcom, Ellen

    S14:E1464/28/2017

    Ellen reunites with Oprah Winfrey and Laura Dern, who appeared as special guest stars in the monumental "coming out" episode of her sitcom, Ellen (1994), along with series regulars Joely Fisher, Clea Lewis and David Anthony Higgins.

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    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #25 - Barbra Steisand, Ashlee Simpson

    S3:E3610/24/2005

    Ellen takes her audience inside Barbra Streisand’s home for a rare, unforgettable interview filled with stories and laughter. Plus, Ashlee Simpson opens up about her infamous SNL lip-sync incident, sharing what really happened and how she moved forward.

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