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The Best Episodes of The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5

Every episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 1 - Season Premiere! Tyler Perry, Ciara Miller
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    #1 - Season Premiere! Tyler Perry, Ciara Miller

    S5:E1

    Jennifer kicks off Season 5 with multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry, who makes his first visit to the Happy Place to talk about his new Netflix film, "Why Did I Get Married Again?" Plus, "Summer House" star and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Ciara Miller stops by. Then, Jennifer welcomes back 9-year-old Luke Tillman, aka "Pastor Luke," from West Palm Beach, Florida!

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  2. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 2 - Le Sserafim, Danielle Brooks
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    #2 - Le Sserafim, Danielle Brooks

    S5:E2

    K-pop sensations Le Sserafim perform their new song "Made My Night" and answer questions from superfans! Jennifer chats with award-winning actress Danielle Brooks about her upcoming film, "If I Go Will They Miss Me." Then, Kayla Daniels and her sons, MJ and twins Kaden and Jaden, from Bentonville, Arkansas, stop by. Kayla speaks with Jennifer about her journey to adopt the three biological brothers and keep them together, transforming all of their lives and redefining what family can look like.

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  3. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 3 - Jenna Dewan, Christian Siriano
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    #3 - Jenna Dewan, Christian Siriano

    S5:E3

    Actress and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Jenna Dewan visits the Happy Place! Then, Jennifer catches up with "Project Runway" designer Christian Siriano.

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  4. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 4 - Law Roach
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    #4 - Law Roach

    S5:E4

    "Project Runway" judge, celebrity stylist, and image architect Law Roach stops by!

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  5. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 5 - Karen Pittman
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    #5 - Karen Pittman

    S5:E5

    Actress Karen Pittman stops by the Happy Place to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes Leah Pump from Los Angeles, California! Leah is the president and CEO of The LadyLike Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on educating, mentoring, and empowering girls and young women from underserved communities. LadyLike focuses on the "total girl," helping with everything from tutoring and college applications to confidence, relationships, etiquette, public speaking, and basic life skills.

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  6. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 6 - Julia Stiles, Ernest Harden Jr.
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    #6 - Julia Stiles, Ernest Harden Jr.

    S5:E6

    Actress and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Julia Stiles stops by! Jennifer welcomes Chaz McNelis and his 21-month-old son Grayson, aka "Baby G," to the Happy Place! The viral father-son duo join us to share their incredible story of overcoming hardship, navigating college baseball, and building a following that has captured millions of hearts. Actor Ernest Harden Jr. stops by to talk about his recent Emmy victory for his role on the award-winning series "The Pitt."

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  7. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 7 - Cast of 'AGT', Bre-Z
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    #7 - Cast of 'AGT', Bre-Z

    S5:E7

    Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Mel B visit the Happy Place and talk about "America's Got Talent." Then, Bre-Z stops by to chat about the final season of "All American."

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  8. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 8 - Jo Koy
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    #8 - Jo Koy

    S5:E8

    Comedian Jo Koy and Jennifer chat about his new Netflix comedy special, "Jo Koy: Blue in the Face." Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old tea expert Teddy Williams, who has gone viral for his reviews on his page "Tea with Teddy." Then, Jennifer chats with Forgotten Harvest employee Krista Poole and CEO and President Adrian Lewis. Forgotten Harvest is Michigan's largest food rescue organization. When Forgotten Harvest helped Krista feed her family during a time of crisis, it changed her life. Today, they both help lead the mission to fight hunger for hundreds of thousands of others.

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  9. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 9 - Cast of 'A Different World' Reboot, Fuerza Regida
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    #9 - Cast of 'A Different World' Reboot, Fuerza Regida

    S5:E9

    Jennifer welcomes the cast of the "A Different World" reboot, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Chibuikem Uche, to the Happy Place! Then, the band Fuerza Regida stops by to talk about their upcoming tour and their album "111XPANTIA." Tune in to watch band members Jesús Ortíz Paz, Samuel Jáimez, Khrystian Ramos, José "Pelón" García, and Moisés López perform part of their song "For Eso Osos."

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  10. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 10 - H.E.R., Martha Reeves
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    #10 - H.E.R., Martha Reeves

    S5:E10

    Jennifer chats with Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artist H.E.R. about her new animated film, "Forgotten Island." Then, 10-year-old viral singer Eden Valor from Bowling Green, Kentucky, performs! Motown legend Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas stops by to talk about her latest album, "Searching." Plus, she and Jennifer team up for a special music moment!

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  11. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 11 - Mike Colter, 'AGT' Cast
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    #11 - Mike Colter, 'AGT' Cast

    S5:E11

    Actor Mike Colter and Jennifer chat about his upcoming new series, "Cupertino." "America's Got Talent" stars Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Mel B take on the hilarious game "Shake It or Share It."

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  12. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 12 - Lisa Leslie, Tyler Cameron & Jackson Olson
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    #12 - Lisa Leslie, Tyler Cameron & Jackson Olson

    S5:E12

    WNBA legend Lisa Leslie stops by! Jennifer welcomes record-breaking rower Kelsey Pfendler from Salida, Colorado. Kelsey shares how she made history as the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, completing the 2,400-mile journey in just 43 days and becoming the fastest and youngest person ever to make the crossing. Tyler Cameron and Jackson Olson stop by to dish on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" and what fans can expect! Plus, "DWTS" pros Emma Slater, Sharna Burgess, and Alan Bersten join the fun and put Tyler, Jackson, and JHud to the test with some dance moves of their own!

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  13. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 13 - Tom Cruise
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    #13 - Tom Cruise

    S5:E13

    Global superstar Tom Cruise makes his debut at the Happy Place! Jennifer and Tom chat all about his highly anticipated new film, "Digger."

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  14. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 14 - Riz Ahmed
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    #14 - Riz Ahmed

    S5:E14

    Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Riz Ahmed and Jennifer talk about his new film, "Digger." Jennifer then sits down with four members of The Breasties — Bri Majsiak, Trish Michelle, Allie Brumel, and Paige More — to hear how "the worst club with the best members" grew from small NYC meetups into a nationwide community, supporting thousands impacted by cancer.

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  15. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 5 Episode 15 - Shemar Moore, Owen Thiele
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    #15 - Shemar Moore, Owen Thiele

    S5:E15

    Actor Shemar Moore is back at the Happy Place to talk about his new series, "S.W.A.T. Exiles." "Adults" star and "In Your Dreams" podcast host Owen Thiele stops by!

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Season Premiere! Tyler Perry, Ciara Miller" is the best rated episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Le Sserafim, Danielle Brooks".