NaN/100 votes#1 - Season 9 Premire - Ashton Kutcher
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2011
It's Ellen's giant premiere show spectacular! To kick off Season 9, Ellen is giving away the surprise of a lifetime to an amazing woman who is dedicated to helping people in need. You won't believe what happens! He's the new star of the hit show "Two and a Half Men." Ellen has the exclusive daytime interview with ASHTON KUTCHER! He'll be telling Ellen what it was like stepping into the show during such an electric time. He's also bringing the only sneak peek from "Two and a Half Men" that you'll see before the season premiere!
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NaN/100 votes#2 - David Arquette, Sidewinder, Taylor Swift
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2011
After an emotional year, DAVID ARQUETTE will be here to tell Ellen about how his life has changed, his new role on "Dancing with the Stars," and how being on the show is helping him stay sober. They've risked their lives to perform for the troops in some of the most dangerous places on earth, and they're here today! One of the Air Force bands from the Missouri Air National Guard, SIDEWINDER, had a huge hit on YouTube this summer and now they're making their television debut on our show. The group, comprised of servicemen and women, will perform Adele's hit, "Rolling in the Deep." Ellen surprised TAYLOR SWIFT at her concert in L.A. over the summer, and now Ellen is going to show an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her Speak Now Tour. Taylor is here to discuss her steamy relationship rumors and to perform her and Ellen's song, "The Story of Us."
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NaN/100 votes#3 - Jon Cryer, Chaz Bono
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2011
After a summer of controversy over the new season of "Two and a Half Men," JON CRYER is here to tell Ellen about the return of his hit show, and how he's been adjusting to his new castmate, Ashton Kutcher! Also, the new lineup of "Dancing with the Stars" is making headlines, and CHAZ BONO is here to discuss the show's effect on his health, and what it's like to be the first transgender contestant.
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NaN/100 votes#4 - Eve Longoria, Greyson Chance
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2011
It's the final season of "Desperate Housewives," and EVA LONGORIA is here to tell Ellen what we can expect from their final episodes. According to Eva's Twitter, it may have something to do with her pole dancing! He was discovered right here on the show and inspired Ellen to create her own record label! Now GREYSON CHANCE's debut album, "Hold On 'Til the Night" has garnered amazing reviews and was in the top 15 digital albums, and he's only 14! He's here to perform exclusively on our show. This incredible young artist is sure to give a performance you won't want to miss!
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NaN/100 votes#5 - David Beckham, Lady Antebellum, Maya Rudolph
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 9/16/2011
International superstar DAVID BECKHAM returns to the show to make the audience melt and to tell Ellen about his new fragrance, DB Homme. Last time he was here, he wore an earpiece and played a hilarious hidden camera prank on a massage therapist. Who knows what kind of trouble he'll get into this time?! LADY ANTEBELLUM is a longtime friend of Ellen's, so it's no surprise they're back to give an exclusive performance from their upcoming CD, "Own the Night." Also, the hilarious MAYA RUDOLPH is here, and a special appearance by JANE LYNCH that you don't want to miss!
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NaN/100 votes#6 - Ellen's Live Emmy Show
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2011
It's the Emmys! It's one of Hollywood's most important nights, and Ellen is celebrating with a live show! Ellen will be getting the scoop on the biggest stars and greatest victories of the night -- and it's live, so anything can happen! This is the first time in six years the show has gone live, so tune in to see if you can spot any mistakes! She'll be joined by her dear friend and fellow New Orleanian, HARRY CONNICK, JR., who just won an Emmy last weekend! There's no better Emmy party on TV than Ellen's.
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NaN/100 votes#7 - Demi Lovato, Kathy Bates, Christina Applegate
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2011
She's faced it all; bullies, rehab and public criticism about her weight. DEMI LOVATO is here to address her critics head-on. This candid and personal interview will reveal a side of her we've never seen before. You can't miss it. Then, straight from her appearance at the Emmys, KATHY BATES will be sitting down with Ellen for the first time. And, she's the star of NBC's exciting new comedy, "Up All Night," CHRISTINA APPLEGATE will be here to tell Ellen about the show, her fiancae, and her adorable 7-month-old daughter, Sadie Grace! It's all happening this Tuesday!
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NaN/100 votes#8 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard & Anna Kendrick, Maroon 5
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2011
The entire cast of the film "50/50" is here for an exclusive interview! Ellen will be sitting down with the stars, JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT and SETH ROGEN, to talk about this heartbreaking and hilarious film about a young person's struggle with cancer, based on the real-life story of Seth's close friend. They'll be joined by the film's other stars, the incredible BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD and ANNA KENDRICK, who will talk about this amazing project and their personal projects... like the fact that Bryce is pregnant! Then, MAROON 5 will perform their new hit, "Moves Like Jagger," which is tearing up the charts. You can't miss Wednesday!
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NaN/100 votes#9 - Brad Pitt, Chris Pratt, Kelly Clarkson
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 9/22/2011
For the first time ever, the unbearably handsome BRAD PITT is in our studio! And you won't see him anywhere else. The megastar is sitting down exclusively with Ellen to talk about his life with Angelina, their children, and the Oscar Buzz around his new film, "Moneyball." He'll be joined by his "Moneyball" Costar, CHRIS PRATT. Then, we've been waiting for two long years, and the moment is finally here! KELLY CLARKSON is about to release her highly anticipated new album, "Stronger," and she'll be here to chat with Ellen and perform her new single, "Mr. Know It All"! This Thursday, Ellen is changing the game.
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NaN/100 votes#10 - Jamie Foxx, Elisabetta Canalis & Val Chmerkovsky, Dr. Drew
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 9/23/2011
He's a movie star, a talented musician, and now he's a producer! Mr. Charisma himself, JAMIE FOXX will be here wooing Ellen and telling her about his new documentary, "Thunder Soul." ELISABETTA CANALIS and VAL CHMERKOVSKIY from the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" will show off their dance moves and fill Ellen in on this headline-stealing new season. Then, he deals with our brightest stars in their darkest hours, DR. DREW is bringing his addiction and rehabilitation expertise to the mainstream in a new show called "Lifechangers," and he's here to tell us all about it. This Friday, Ellen is the place to be.
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NaN/100 votes#11 - Wanda Sykes, Joe Jonas, Julianne Hough & Kenny Wormald
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2011
One of Ellen's friends -- and one of funniest people around, WANDA SYKES, is revealing a personal health battle with Ellen for the very first time. Plus, as one of the Jonas Brothers, he's sold over 8 million albums worldwide. Now JOE JONAS is striking out on his own with an upcoming solo debut CD, and he's here to perform his new single, "Just in Time." JULIANNE HOUGH and KENNY WORMALD are steaming up the screen in the remake of the classic movie "Footloose," and today they're taking a break from tearing up the dance floor to chat with Ellen. This will be Kenny's first appearance on a talk show!
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NaN/100 votes#12 - Jennifer Garner, Cody Siminpson, Kevin Dillon
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 9/27/2011
JENNIFER GARNER can do it all! She's a movie star, a humanitarian, and now she's expecting her third baby with her husband, Ben Affleck! This wonder mom will be sitting down with Ellen to explain exactly how she does it all. You wanted him, and now he's here! The buzz around CODY SIMPSON is getting louder by the minute. He's signed with Justin Bieber's manager and was on tour with Greyson Chance. This amazing Australian 14-year-old will tell Ellen about the whirlwind adventure he's been on, and perform his new song, "On My Mind." After 8 amazing seasons, HBO's "Entourage" has come to an end. KEVIN DILLON will be here to tell Ellen how it felt walking away from the show for the last time and how he's making the transition to his new show, "How to Be a Gentleman." It's all happening this Tuesday on Ellen!
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NaN/100 votes#13 - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid, Steve Jones, Luke Bryan
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 9/28/2011
In a TV exclusive, the entire cast of the giant new show "X Factor" is here! SIMON COWELL is reuniting with the woman who loves to hate him, PAULA ABDUL, for the American version of his mega hit show! They'll be joined by Pussycat Dolls superstar NICOLE SCHERZINGER and music mogul L.A. REID, who complete the panel of all-star judges. We'll also meet the cute new host, STEVE JONES... and the only place you'll see them all together is right here with Ellen! Then, country music star LUKE BRYAN is here to perform his huge hit, "Country Girl," from his #1 album, "Tailgates & Tanlines." Ellen's X factor is off the charts this Wednesday!
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NaN/100 votes#14 - Heidi Klum, Nancy Pelosi, LeAnn Rimes
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 9/29/2011
When it comes to HEIDI KLUM, you're either in or you're out, and this Thursday, she's in! One of the world's most recognizable supermodels is sitting down with Ellen to talk about her life, her children, and her super-talented husband, Seal! After 18 years and 14,000 service members discharged, the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has finally ended. Democratic leader, Congresswoman, and the first female Speaker of the House, NANCY PELOSI, is here to talk about this historic moment and the integral role she played in striking it down. LEANN RIMES has had her share of controversy this year. Today she's sitting down with Ellen to clear the air once and for all. And with her new CD, "Lady and Gentlemen" about to hit stores, she'll be performing her big hit, "Give."
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NaN/100 votes#15 - David Spade, Bethenny Frankel
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 9/30/2011
The adorably sarcastic DAVID SPADE is also swinging by to catch up with Ellen. He's always one of Ellen's most memorable guests, especially when she scares the socks off of him! She's a housewife, a mogul, a fashionista and one of Ellen's favorite people, BETHENNY FRANKEL returns to "Ellen" with the big news from her life. This straight-talking skinny girl always has something to say that's both brilliant and hilarious! Then, a giant surprise for a lucky viewer from GROUPON makes this a Friday on "Ellen" that you'll be talking about all weekend long!
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NaN/100 votes#16 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 10/3/2011
Monday marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and no show is more committed to the cause than "Ellen." We'll get a sneak peek at all of the surprises we can expect to see all month long, and ways that we can all get involved to help find a cure. Soccer superstar HOPE SOLO and her "Dancing with the Stars" partner, MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY, will be here to show off their dance moves, and tell Ellen about everything that's going on behind the scenes! Then, the doctor is in! HUGH LAURIE is the star of the hit series, "House," and he's here to give Ellen the inside scoop about the highly anticipated new season. This talented thespian is also ready to reveal his hidden talent as a musician. Add CHERYL HINES from the new ABC comedy, "Suburgatory," and this is one Monday on Ellen you'll have to see to believe.
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NaN/100 votes#17 - Kellie Pickler, Joel McHale
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 10/4/2011
It's a very exciting day! Today Ellen's third book, "Seriously... I'm Kidding," hits bookshelves -- and she's celebrating all day long with some of her favorite people! The bubbly and hilarious KELLIE PICKLER will be here! You never know what will happen when Kellie's here. She's interviewed people on the red carpet and sat on Clint Eastwood's lap. Whatever she's doing, it's always must-see TV. She'll also be performing her hit new song, "Tough." Then, the star of the hit show "Community," JOEL McHALE will be here to make Ellen laugh and tell us about the exciting new season of his hysterical show. Ellen's having a party this Tuesday, and you're invited!
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NaN/100 votes#18 - Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries, Angus T. Jones
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 10/5/2011
This Wednesday, Ellen is keeping up with the Kardashians! Newlyweds KIM KARDASHIAN and KRIS HUMPHRIES are here to tell Ellen all about their headline-making nuptials that took place over the summer. This is the first time the two are sitting down together on daytime television, so Ellen will be sure to get the scoop on how married life is going, and when the two will be adding a little Kardashian to keep up with! Then, an amazing singing duo that Ellen found on YouTube, Emily Luther & Charlie Puth, will perform Adele's mega hit, "Someone Like You," and it's going to blow you away!
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NaN/100 votes#19 - Zooey Deschanel, Ricki Lake & Derek Hough
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 10/6/2011
She's one of the hottest stars of the fall season, ZOOEY DESCHANEL is here! Her new show, "The New Girl," is the most talked about new show this season, and the disarmingly adorable Zooey is here to show Ellen exactly why people are talking! Then, "Dancing with the Stars" duo, RICKI LAKE and DEREK HOUGH give Ellen the scoop about what's happening on the show. And of course, they're going to tear up the dance floor! It's all happening this Thursday.
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NaN/100 votes#20 - Alyson Hannigan, Scotty McCreery, Blake Mycoskie
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 10/7/2011
The always charming ALYSON HANNIGAN is in the studio! Alyson just started the seventh season of her hilarious hit show, "How I Met Your Mother." She's sure to have the scoop on what we can expect from her character, Lily, and her friends this year! Then, he was discovered less than a year ago, and now he's rocketed to the height of stardom. The reigning champion of "American Idol," SCOTTY McCREERY is here! He's performing his song, "The Trouble with Girls," from his upcoming debut CD, "Clear As Day." And, BLAKE MYCOSKIE, Founder of TOMS Shoes, is here to talk about the amazing work his company does, and his inspiring new book, "Start Something That Matters."
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NaN/100 votes#21 - Steve Martin, Jack Black & Owen Wilson, Christina Grimmie
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 10/10/2011
It's Ellen's Columbus Day Show! She's celebrating with three of the biggest comedy stars in the world! STEVE MARTIN, JACK BLACK and OWEN WILSON are all sitting down with Ellen to talk about their hilarious new movie, "The Big Year." Plus, she's the YouTube sensation with over 200 Million views, CHRISTINA GRIMMIE is here to perform her version of the hit song by Lil Wayne, "How to Love." It's shows like this that make Columbus proud he found America. Don't miss Monday!
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NaN/100 votes#22 - Liza Minnelli, Keith Urban
Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 10/11/2011
She's a living legend, and she's here for the first time in eight years! The incomparable LIZA MINNELLI graces the Ellen stage to talk about her illustrious life in the spotlight, and her incredible new CD, "Confessions." Then, KEITH URBAN, one of the biggest names in music, is here to perform his song "You Gonna Fly," from his certified gold CD, "Get Closer." And LESTER SMITH is one of the most respected philanthropists in the country. He's here to talk about his multi-million-dollar donations, his new program called "The Pink Well Challenge," and he has a big surprise for Ellen! Tuesday is a day on Ellen you won't soon forget.
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NaN/100 votes#23 - Glen Campbell, Ellen Pompeo
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 10/12/2011
Ellen is sitting down for a heartfelt conversation with iconic country music star GLEN CAMPBELL. In this exclusive daytime interview, they'll discuss his recent battle with Alzheimer's, and his Goodbye Tour. Also, as a special gift to Ellen, Glen will perform one of her favorite, classic Glen Campbell songs, "Wichita Lineman." And, she's the Grey in "Grey's Anatomy," ELLEN POMPEO is stopping by to catch Ellen up on her epic TV show, and her adorable daughter, Stella! This is a Wednesday on Ellen you don't want to miss. Plus, their YouTube video has over 2 million views and they're here live! All the way from Essex, England, the unbelievable 8-year-old SOPHIA GRACE BROWNLEE and her 5-year-old cousin ROSIE are performing Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass."
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NaN/100 votes#24 - Kaley Cuoco, Adam Scott, Lupe Fiasco
Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 10/13/2011
It's a comedy extravaganza on Ellen! Stars from two of the biggest comedy shows on TV are here! First, KALEY CUOCO is the charming and hilarious star of the hit CBS show, "The Big Bang Theory." When Kaley and Ellen get together, they always leave 'em laughing! Then, one of the stars of "Parks and Recreation," ADAM SCOTT is here for the first time! He was just named one of Entertainment Weekly's "Artists to Watch," and you can watch him right here! It's going to be one hilarious Thursday on Ellen! Also, LUPE FIASCO is here to perform one of the hottest songs of the year, "The Show Goes On" from his CD, "Lasers."
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NaN/100 votes#25 - Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Michael Strahan
Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 10/14/2011
Star of the runaway hit "Modern Family," JESSE TYLER FERGUSON is here! Whether he's bringing outtakes from his show or wowing Ellen with his talent for mime, this Ellen Show favorite never fails to impress! His show swept the Emmys this year with wins in 5 of the biggest awards of the night, and he's bringing his Emmy magic to our stage! Plus, two sisters from Atlanta, ages 14 and 11, who are great singers and so adorable you have to see them to believe it. And, another outrageous hidden camera prank! This Friday, Ellen is going to have you rolling on the floor! He's a powerhouse on and off the field, MICHAEL STRAHAN retired from the NFL and now he's an analyst on FOX's "NFL Sunday," and he's here to talk about it!
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The Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 9
Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 9!
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 9 Ratings Summary
"Season 9 Premire - Ashton Kutcher" is the best rated episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" season 9. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/12/2011. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "David Arquette, Sidewinder, Taylor Swift".