6.8/1022 votes#1 - Justin Timberlake in Central Park {Season Premiere}
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2006
She's Back and better than ever, it's ELLEN'S BIGGEST PREMIERE EVER! Ellen kicks off her fourth season in New York's Central Park with music sensation JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. Justin chats with Ellen about everything from his good friend Lance Bass to his possible engagement to actress Cameron Diaz. Plus, Justin performs the hottest song in the country, "SexyBack," and his new hit single, "My Love." Don't miss when Ellen hits the streets of NYC to see how nice New Yorkers really are! And Ellen announces a huge surprise!
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- 7.2/1013 votes
#2 - Beyonce in Central Park
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/5/2006
ELLEN continues to heat up New York's Central Park when she throws a 25th birthday bash for superstar BEYONCÉ! Making her first appearance on the show, Beyoncé talks with Ellen about her boyfriend Jay-Z and how she plans to retire at 30. Plus, Beyoncé performs her hit single, "Déjà vu," and premieres her newest single, "Irreplaceable." And, Ellen has a HUGE surprise for Beyoncé to make her birthday even more special! Then, don't miss Ellen at the US Open when she takes to the court with tennis greats Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick.
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- 2.8/1032 votes
#3 - Kevin Federline
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/6/2006
ELLEN reveals her new set with her first in-studio guest of the fourth season and has the 1st EXCLUSIVE talk show interview with KEVIN FEDERLINE. Ellen chats with Kevin about his wife Britney Spears, son Sean Preston and their upcoming addition to the family. Plus, Kevin performs his newest single, "Lose Control," from his upcoming CD, "Playing with Fire."
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#4 - Brad Garrett/Patrice Oneal
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2006
Emmy Award winning actor BRAD GARRETT joins Ellen and opens up about his recent divorce and talks about his return to television with his new sitcom "<b><i>Til Death</i></b>." Plus, the host of VH1's "<b><i>Web Junk 20</i></b>," PATRICE ONEAL, shares some of the Internet's funniest videos. And, a top 10 finalist in "<b><i>So You Think You Can Dance</i></b>," IVAN KOUMAEV, shows off his winning moves. Plus, Ellen gets started on her "Life List" when she takes a computer lesson.
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- 7.8/1012 votes
#5 - Andre Agassi/Kim Basinger
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2006
Academy Award winning actress KIM BASINGER visits with Ellen for the first time and chats about her upcoming film "<b>The Mermaid Chair</b>." Andre Agassi in his first talk show interview ever! He talks about his retirement, his family, and gives Ellen some tennis tips. Mike Holmes from Discovery Home Network's "<b><i>Holmes on Homes</i></b>" stops by to give his tips on how everyone can avoid home repair nightmares.
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#6 - Jessica Simpson/Ron Livingston/Storm Large
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/11/2006
Making her first solo appearance on the show, star of Feature film, music and TV, Superstar JESSICA SIMPSON drops to talk with Ellen about her very public divorce and how she's looking for love. Plus, don't miss a one-of-a-kind performance of Jessica's hit single, "A Public Affair," featuring our very own Ellen DeGeneres. RON LIVINGSTON drops by to chat about his return to television in his new series, "<b><i>Standoff</i></b>." And, "<b><i>Rock Star: Supernova</i></b>" cast-off STORM LARGE tells Ellen all about her "Rock Star" experience and performs one last time. Plus, Ellen welcomes Jenette and Gary Nelson, who lost their daughter on 9/11, and share how they continue to bring awareness to their daughter's memory
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- 8.6/1021 votes
#7 - Hugh Laurie/Tommy Lee
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/12/2006
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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- 8.4/1022 votes
#8 - Orlando Bloom/Biance Ryan/Chi-Lan Lieu
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/2006
Making his first appearance on the show, one of Hollywood's hottest actors, ORLANDO BLOOM drops by to talk about his new film "<b>Haven</b>." Plus, the soulful sounds of 11-year-old BIANCA RYAN, the winner of "<b><i>America's Got Talent</i></b>". Chi-Lan Lieu, host of HGTV's "<b><i>I Want That! Tech Toys</i></b>," is here to preview cool gadgets for fall.
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#9 - Zach Braff/Outkast
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2006
The multi-talented ZACH BRAFF visits with Ellen and chats about how he juggles the small and big screens with his hit sitcom "<b><i>Scrubs</i></b>" and his upcoming film "<b>The Last Kiss</b>." Plus, making their first appearance on the show, Grammy Award winning group OUTKAST performs "Morris Brown" from the soundtrack of their film "Idlewild." And, Ben Underwood, the 14-year-old boy who uses echolocation to "see sound," joins Ellen.
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#10 - The Rock/John Mayer
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/15/2006
Dwayne "THE ROCK" Johnson drops by to talk about his upcoming film, "<b>Gridiron Gang</b>." Plus, "The Rock" teaches Ellen some new exercise moves! Grammy Award winning singer JOHN MAYER performs "Waiting On The World To Change" from his upcoming CD "Continuum."
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#11 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Bradley Whitford
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 9/18/2006
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS drops by and chats about her Emmy win for "<i><B>The New Adventures of Old Christine</B> (CBS, Monday @ 9:30pm)</i>" and how she injured herself with the famed statue. Julia also speaks candidly about being a child of divorce. Plus, BRADLEY WHITFORD gives Ellen a little too much detail about how he keeps the romance alive in his marriage. He also chats about his return to television in the much anticipated <i><B>Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.</b> (NBC, Monday @ 10pm)</I> And, the runner-up from <b><i>Rockstar: Supernova</i></b> Dilana swings by and discusses the conflicts she had with other Supernova competitors and gives an amazing performance of <i>Roxanne.</i>
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#12 - Sir Elton John/Rainn Wilson
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2006
Music legend Sir Elton John visits with Ellen. Elton performs "<u>The Bridge</u>" from his upcoming CD, "<u>The Captain and The Kid</u>." Plus, Rainn Wilson from the Emmy Award winning <i><b>The Office</b> (NBC, Thursday @ 8:30pm)</i> conducts a hilarious dress rehearsal with Ellen as she teaches him how to be a good guest on a talk show. Rainn also reveals a hobby that both he and Ellen have in common. And, don't miss Ellen's favorite viral videos! Ellen finds out if Katie Couric chose to use her suggested sign–off. Plus, Ellen reveals a surprising fact about DJ Jonny. The day has arrived! The Ellen DeGeneres Show: DVD-licious hits Target stores today!
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#13 - Dixie Chicks/Diane Lane
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/20/2006
Don't miss Ellen's exclusive interview with pop divas The Dixie Chicks. They are on hand to discuss the new documentary "<b>Shut Up and Sing</b>," which was shot during a very public and dramatic period of their career. They also perform their chart-topper, "<i>Easy Silence</i>." Plus, the lovely and talented Diane Lane drops by to talk about her role in the critically-acclaimed film <b>Hollywoodland.</b> Plus, Chi-Lan Lieu, host of HGTV's <b><i>I Want That! Tech Toys,</I></b> is here to preview cool gadgets for fall.
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#14 - Sandra Oh/Josh Blue
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 9/21/2006
Emmy Award winner Sandra Oh visits with Ellen for the first time and discusses the much anticipated season premiere of <i><b>Grey's Anatomy</b> (ABC, Thursday @ 9pm)</i>. Plus, Ellen continues to introduce her viewers to "People You Should Know" when Josh Blue, winner of NBC's Summer hit <b><i>Last Comic Standing,</i></b> stops by and shares his amazing story. And, Ellen goes undercover in a hilarious tape piece to Universal Studios.
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#15 - Eva Longoria/Simon Baker/Cole & LD Miller
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 9/22/2006
Sexy siren and <i><b>Desperate Housewife</b> (ABC, Sunday @ 9pm)</I> Eva Longoria drops by to chat with Ellen about what's in store for the ladies of Wisteria Lane. Will Ellen find out if this really is Eva's last television series? Aussie actor Simon Baker stops by to give Ellen the lowdown on his new CBS series <i><b>Smith.</b> (CBS, Tuesday @ 10pm)</i> And, Cole & LD Miller from <i><b>America's Got Talent</b></i> perform. Plus, Ellen helps another viewer check off a goal on their life list.
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#16 - Matthew Perry/Kenny Chesney
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 9/25/2006
MATTHEW PERRY makes his first appearance on the show and chats about his return to TV with the hit series "<i><b>Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip</b> (NBC, Monday @ 10pm)</i>." And, Matthew helps Ellen with her "Life List" by giving her a tennis lesson. Plus, KENNY CHESNEY drops by and chats about his love of laundry and performs his classic song, "<u>Young</u>," from his new album, "<u>Live Those Songs Again: Kenny Chesney Live</u>." Plus, Ellen gives DJ Jonny his first driving lesson
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- 8.6/1016 votes
#17 - Lauren Graham/Letoya/Emmitt Smith
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 9/26/2006
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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- 8.5/1030 votes
#18 - Sting/Robert Downey Jr.
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 9/27/2006
ELLEN has the 1st exclusive talk show appearance with ROBERT DOWNEY JR. & STING! They chat about how their marriages keep them grounded and what it was like working together for the first time on the upcoming film "<b>A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints</b>." And, Ellen finds out what's on their "Life Lists." Plus, don't miss more of Ellen's "Wednesday's Wonderful World of Web Videos!"
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#19 - Howie Mandel/Chris Brown
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 9/28/2006
From the number one game show on television, "<i><b>Deal or No Deal</b>" (NBC, Monday @ 8pm & Thursday @ 9pm)</i> host HOWIE MANDEL visits with Ellen. Plus, one of Ellen's favorites, R&B sensation CHRIS BROWN performs "<u>Gimme That</u>" from his self-titled CD. And, don't miss Jan Silva, the 4-YEAR-OLD TENNIS PRODIGY who gives Ellen some helpful tennis tips.
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#20 - Ashton Kutcher/Ludacris
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 9/29/2006
One of Hollywood's hottest actors, ASHTON KUTCHER, stops by and talks about his recent one-year anniversary to wife Demi Moore and his two new films, "<b>The Guardian</b>" and "<b>Open Season</b>." Plus, acclaimed rapper LUDACRIS performs "<u>Money Maker</u>" from his upcoming CD, "<u>Release Therapy</u>."
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#21 - Sheryl Crow/Christina Applegate *Breast Cancer Awareness*
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 10/2/2006
Ellen hosts a special episode to kick off "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." Ellen, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, is joined by musician and breast cancer survivor SHERYL CROW who shares some preventive tips with viewers. Plus, CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, whose mother is also a breast cancer survivor, stops by. Plus, four remarkable audience members donate their hair to Pantene's "Beautiful Lengths" to make wigs for women with cancer.
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#22 - Ted Danson/Robin Thicke/Jon Heder
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 10/3/2006
The always charming TED DANSON visits with Ellen and chats about his return to television with his new sitcom "<i><b>Help Me Help You</b> (ABC, Tuesday @ 9:30pm)</i>." Napoleon Dynamite himself, JON HEDER, visits Ellen for the first time and chats about his new film "<b>School For Scoundrels</b>." One of Ellen's favorite singers, ROBIN THICKE, performs a song from his critically acclaimed album "<u>The Evolution of Robin Thicke</u>." Plus, professional racecar driver Katherine Legge shares her near-death experience when she survived one of the most horrific crashes in the sport's history.
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#23 - Evangeline Lilly/Jesse Metcalfe
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 10/4/2006
The lovely EVANGELINE LILLY visits with Ellen and chats about the much anticipated season premiere of "<i><b>Lost</b>" (ABC, Wednesday @ 9pm)</i>. Plus, Ellen has a first look at Evangeline's "Kate" action figure. Heartthrob JESSE METCALFE drops by to fill Ellen in on his return to "<i><b>Desperate Housewives</b> (ABC, Sunday @ 9pm)</i>." And, don't miss more of Ellen's "Wednesday's Wunnerful World of Web Videos!"
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- 4.0/1020 votes
#24 - John Stamos/Andy Roddick/Prince Lorenzo Borghese
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 10/5/2006
The always charming JOHN STAMOS talks with Ellen about becoming a regular on the hit drama "<i><b>ER</b> (NBC, Thursday @ 10pm)</i>" and touring with the Beach Boys this past summer. Plus, tennis superstar ANDY RODDICK puts his serve to a good cause when he attempts to win a prize for the audience with a percentage of the proceeds donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. And, the new "Bachelor," Prince Lorenzo Borghese, chats with Ellen about romancing the bachelorettes in Rome for the new season of "<i><b>The Bachelor</b> (ABC, Monday @ 9pm)</i>."
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#25 - Marcia Cross/Rod Stewart/Mike Holmes
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 10/6/2006
MARCIA CROSS drops by and chats about expecting twins and how she hides her bump on Wisteria Lane (<i><b>Desperate Housewvies</b> (ABC, Sunday @ 9pm)</i>). Ellen is also joined by legendary singer ROD STEWART who performs "<u>Have You Ever Seen The Rain</u>." Plus, MIKE HOLMES, host of Discovery Home Channel's "<i><b>Holmes on Homes</b></i>," is here to show viewers the right tool for the right job. And, don't miss another installment of WRITE ON, when Ellen reads your e-mails.
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The Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 4
Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 4!
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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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Justin Timberlake in Central Park {Season Premiere}" is the best rated episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" season 4. It scored 6.8/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/4/2006. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Beyonce in Central Park".