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The Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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The Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Kirsten Dunst, Scott Wolf

    S2:E9

    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:E54

    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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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 134

    S11:E134

    Miranda Lambert performs.

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    #4 - Best Moments of Season 15

    S15:E92

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    #5 - Jennifer Aniston, P!nk, Billie Eilish

    S19:E176

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    #6 - Sandra Bullock, Chris Kattan

    S2:E134

    In her first appearance, the talented Sandra Bullock joins Ellen to celebrate her 300th show, discussing life in Austin, Texas, her Walk of Fame star, and her new movie "Miss Congeniality 2." Comedian Chris Kattan also makes a hilarious debut, reenacting his favorite Ellen moment.

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    #7 - Jennifer Aniston (Series Premiere)

    S1:E1

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    #8 - Megan Mullally

    S1:E2

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    #9 - Sean Hayes/Nikki Reed

    S1:E3

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    #10 - Amanda Bynes/Sharon Stone/Thicke

    S1:E4

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    #11 - Jennifer Love Hewitt/John C. McGinley

    S1:E5

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    #12 - Peter Boyle/Eve

    S1:E6

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    #13 - Terry Bradshaw/Kim Cattrall/Seal

    S1:E7

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    #14 - Noah Wyle/Bob Guiney/Elton John

    S1:E8

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    #15 - Sean Astin/Breckin Meyer

    S1:E9

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    #16 - Richard Simmons/Randy Jackson

    S1:E10

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    #17 - Neve Campbell/Ruben Studdard

    S1:E11

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    #18 - Merv Griffin/Topher Grace

    S1:E12

    Today Ellen welcomes TV's most legendary game show architect, Merv Griffin, for a chat about his incredible career. Later, ""That 70's Show"" star Topher Grace drops by to discuss his newest film, ""Win A Date with Tad Hamilton.""

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    #19 - Jessica Capshaw/The Thrills

    S1:E13

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    #20 - Kim Cattrall/Bobby J. Thompson

    S1:E14

    It's Ellen's Birthday! Doesn't she look great for 29? Joining Ellen for a very special birthday hour of ""The Ellen DeGeneres Show"" will be actress KIM CATTRALL from the HBO hit series ""Sex and the City"" and child actor BOBB'E J. THOMPSON from NBC's ""The Tracy Morgan Show"". Ellen is surprised throughout the hour with birthday messages and gifts from some of television, film and music's biggest stars. It's a celebration you don't wanna miss.

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    #21 - Betty White/Amy Smart/Gavin DeGraw

    S1:E15

    Former Golden Girl BETTY WHITE chats with Ellen about her upcoming guest appearance on ABC's legal drama ""The Practice."" Also dropping by will be actress Amy Smart to chat about her new film, ""The Butterfly Effect"" (co-starring Ashton Kutcher). Later, New hit-maker GAVIN DEGRAW performs ""I Don't Wanna Be"" from his debut CD intitled ""Chariot.""

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    S1:E16

    Star of Stage, Screen and TV, the Legendary BURT REYNOLDS visits the show and talks with Ellen about his upcoming guest appearance on NBC's, soon to conclude series, ""Ed."" Later TeenNick host, and Actor/singer NICK CANNON chats and performs ""Gigolo"" from his self-titled debut CD. Plus, Ellen makes her first weekly call to MEREDITH (""The Bachelorette"").

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    #23 - Ashton Kutcher/Deidre Hall/Travis

    S1:E17

    Today Ellen welcomes Hollywood's newest sensation, ""That 70's Show"" star ASHTON KUTCHER, to chat about the end of his MTV series ""Punk'd"" and his new film ""The Butterfly Effect."" Also dropping by on this episode, will be ""Days of our Lives"" star DEIDRE HALL. And Later, hot new band TRAVIS performs ""Love Will Come Through"" from their new CD ""12 Memories.""

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    S1:E18

    Star of NBC's Friday Night series ""ED"", JULIE BOWEN stops by to chat with Ellen about her career and the potential end of the series ""ED"" after only 4 seasons. Plus Later, 18 year-old singing sensation FEFE DOBSON performs ""Everything"" from her self-titled CD.

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    S1:E19

    AMY BRENNEMAN drops by the show to chat with Ellen about her hit CBS drama, ""Judging Amy."" Ellen also welcomes KATHY NAJIMY, and they play their favorite game ""Celebrity"" with two audience members. Also on this episode, former teen sensation and current Country mega-star LEANN RIMES performs ""With This Love"", from her latest CD, ""Greatest Hits""

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Best Episodes Summary

"Kirsten Dunst, Scott Wolf" is the best rated episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Minnie Driver, Sarah Hyland".