Today’s the day you’ve been waiting for - Ellen’s Farewell Season begins! What better way to celebrate than with her friend and fellow talk show host, JIMMY KIMMEL! The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host will be here to help kick off Season 19 and even has a major surprise gift for Ellen! Then, Ellen welcomes four NICU nurses from New Orleans’ Ochsner Baptist Hospital. They are part of a 65 person team who volunteer to stay at the hospital through emergencies and bravely did so recently as Hurricane Ida hit the city. They’ll talk to Ellen about how many parents of NICU babies were asked to evacuate and shared why they stayed with the newborns at the hospital as the storm passed through. Plus, incredible surprises and memorable cameos you don’t want to miss.

She was Ellen’s very first guest, and now she’s here to help kick off her final season - JENNIFER ANISTON is here! The Emmy-winning actress has been one of the world’s most beloved stars between her time on “Friends” and movies like “The Good Girl,” and now she’s here to talk about the upcoming second season of “The Morning Show.” You don’t want to miss her return! Then, Ellen welcomes back Principal Sherrie Gahn, who we first met 10 years ago. She inspired many as she talked about the passion and dedication to her students at Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the years, Ellen has given over $200,000 worth of school supplies and funds to Sherrie and her beloved school, and now she’s here to give an update on how her life has changed since her first appearance on the show, and Ellen even has a couple big surprises in store for this amazing educator!

She ready - TIFFANY HADDISH joins Ellen! The award-winning actress, comedian, and frequent guest host on “The Ellen Show” will join Ellen in-studio! She’ll talk about her summer and her new revenge thriller, “The Card Counter.” You’ve seen them on TikTok, and now they’re on the show - CHARLI and DIXIE D’AMELIO are here! They’ll talk about their Hulu reality series, “The D’Amelio Show,” and will later be joined by their parents, Heidi and Marc D’Amelio. Then, rockers IMAGINE DRAGONS will take the stage to perform “Wrecked” from their new album, “Mercury – Act 1.”

KIM KARDASHIAN WEST visits Ellen! The hard-working entrepreneur, reality TV star, and dedicated mom sits down with Ellen to talk about her kids, famous siblings, and the newest products from her successful shapewear line, Skims. Ellen will also welcome high school volleyball coach Inoke Tonga from Denver, Colorado. He’ll talk about how he was confronted by school staff about his sexuality just before his second year as coach and asked to delete any LGBTQ+ related posts. After he refused, Inoke was fired from his job but flooded with students, former staff, and alumni support. Don’t miss his inspiring chat with Ellen.

Ellen wraps up Season 19 Premiere Week with LORI GREINER! The “Shark Tank” star has been investing in entrepreneurs for the past nine seasons of the hit show and has become a fan favorite. She’s also been dubbed as the “Queen of QVC” thanks to her show “Clever & Unique Creations.” You don’t want to miss her first visit to Ellen! Start your weekend off right with Ellen!

Start your week with Ellen and the multi-talented COMMON! The talented entertainer has accomplished one of the most difficult feats - winning an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar in recognition for his work throughout the years in music and the screen. He’ll talk about his new album, “A Beautiful Revolution, Pt. 2” and open up about his relationship with actress Tiffany Haddish! Ellen welcomes JULIA HAART, fashion designer and star of the Netflix docuseries “My Unorthodox Life”. She’ll discuss how she dealt with the transition from growing up as an Orthodox Jew to a new non-religious lifestyle in Manhattan, where she is the CEO of modeling agency Elite World Group.

Rock out with MELISSA ETHERIDGE, who will chat with Ellen and then later take the stage to perform “As Cool As You Try,” from her new album “One Way Out”.

The charming and talented SCOTT FOLEY is here! He’s the star of shows including “Scandal,” “Felicity,” and “The Unit.” Now he’s on a new musical comedy-drama called “The Big Leap” and he’ll talk to Ellen all about it! Fresh off his “America’s Got Talent” win, magician DUSTIN TAVELLA visits the show!

The talented JULIANNE MOORE is here! The Oscar winner has impressed audiences with her work in films like “Still Alice”, “The Kids Are All Right”, and “Magnolia”. Now she’s here to talk about the film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen”!

He’s talk show royalty and now he’s here on The Ellen Show stage! ARSENIO HALL is here to guest host for the very first time - you won’t want to miss this!

She’s one of the most hilarious stars in the world... it’s MELISSA McCARTHY! The talented actress is best known for making us laugh in movies like “Bridesmaids,” and for her Oscar-nominated performance in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Melissa will stop by to chat with Ellen about her upcoming Netflix movie “The Starling”!

The talented MILA KUNIS is here to co-host the show with Ellen! She’ll also sit down for an entertaining chat and get in the hot seat to answer some “Burning Questions”!

We’re all about her — MEGHAN TRAINOR! The Grammy winner is best known for her hits like, “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin.” Now she’s heading to the small screen in the new music competition show, “Clash of the Cover Bands”! She’ll talk about the series, being a new mom, and more!

It’s guaranteed to be a good time, because DIDDY is back on the show today! He’s one of the biggest personalities in music, film and fashion, and from his extensive rap career and music producing to his Sean John line, Diddy has truly done it all! The media mogul will talk to Ellen about what new projects he’s working on, his favorite moments being on the show, and his new flavor of Ciroc Vodka!

The one and only Arsenio Hall guest hosts the show! He welcomes the super funny Joel McHale! The actor and comedian is best known for his work on “Community,” “The Soup,” and “Ted.” He’s here to talk to Arsenio about what it’s like playing a superhero in the CW series “Stargirl”!

Breaking news — ANDERSON COOPER joins Ellen! The journalist is plenty busy between being an anchor on CNN and his daddy duties, and today he’ll talk to Ellen about his new book “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty,” which centers on his famous family.

The always enjoyable LEAH REMINI returns! The actress is known for starring in the long-running sitcom “The King of Queens,” and her Emmy-winning work in the docu-series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.” Today she’ll talk to Ellen about the second season of her entertaining game show, “People Puzzler”!

Multiple Grammy winner BRANDI CARLILE will chat with Ellen about her new album “In These Silent Days,” her family’s Halloween plans, and give Ellen a present she’ll never forget. All aboard fans of “Below Deck Mediterranean” — CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN is here! She’ll talk to Ellen straight from her superyacht and share what we can expect from this season’s much-anticipated reunion.

Get ready for some laughs, because JASON SUDEIKIS is joining Ellen! He’ll talk about the latest season of his beloved Apple TV+ series, “Ted Lasso,” for which he recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series!

tWitch guest hosts today’s show and welcomes the talented ADAM LAMBERT! The former “American Idol” star, recurring Queen frontman, and accomplished actor will talk to tWitch about his upcoming Las Vegas concerts, and about his show “Clash of the Cover Bands,” which tWitch hosts!

Ellen welcomes the incredible JAY SHETTY! The award-winning storyteller is a monk-turned-purpose coach, whose wise words have inspired people all over the world. He’ll talk about recharging your life and his new Sama Tea line that he and his wife Radhi created to help balance the Mind, Body and Heart.

The one and only HOWIE MANDEL returns! He’s appeared on the show over 40 times, and he’s here to reminisce about his visits over the years, and talk about his comedy special, “Howie Mandel & Friends: Don’t Sneeze On Me!”

Get ready to roll out the red carpet — CHRIS ‘LUDACRIS’ BRIDGES is here! The rapper and actor will chat with Ellen about his new Netflix show “Karma’s World,” an animated kids series that he created and executive produced with his daughter!

MARIO LOPEZ is guest hosting the show and will welcome CHANDRA WILSON! The Emmy-nominated star of “Grey’s Anatomy” has been playing the beloved Dr. Miranda Bailey for over 15 years, and she’s here to talk about the new 18th season of the series!

The talented MARIO LOPEZ is here to guest host the show! He’ll welcome Oscar winner MARLEE MATLIN, who will chat about her critically-acclaimed new movie, “CODA.”