• Air date: 05 Sep '05 170 episodes
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  • List of Episodes (170)
    • 151. Geena Davis/Nigel Lythgoe

      02 May '06
      Television's first lady GEENA DAVIS chats with Ellen about whether or not "Commander in Chief" will be returning for a second season. The creative genius behind two of Ellen's favorite shows, "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," NIGEL LYTHGOE drops by. Plus, Ellen clears out her garage when she holds her own YARD SALE -- and you won't believe the bargains these lucky shoppers find! And, Crazy Dreams Winner Britton Frisbie is back to tell all
    • 152. Ryan Seacrest/Merv Griffin

      03 May '06
      The busiest man in Hollywood and the glue that holds together the biggest show on television, "American Idol" host RYAN SEACREST visits with Ellen. Ryan chats about the final five contestants and clears up rumors of any ongoing feuds. Legendary actor, producer and talk show host, MERV GRIFFIN, stops by to chat about his DVD "The Merv Griffin Show: 40 of the Most Interesting People of Our Time." And, Ellen meets up with three KID INVENTORS who show off their latest creations.
    • 153. Candice Bergen/Mekhi Phifer

      04 May '06
      Emmy award winning actress CANDICE BERGEN drops by from "Boston Legal." Plus, the always charming MEKHI PHIFER visits with Ellen and chats about the season finale of "ER." And, Etiquette Expert Dorothea Johnson teaches Ellen how to handle herself at social and business events.
    • 154. Ellen Pompeo/Graig Ferguson

      05 May '06
      Ellen celebrates Cinco de Mayo, and you're invited to the party. Check out what happens when Ellen is let loose on historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles and receives a lesson in Mexican culture. Joining Ellen for this celebration is ELLEN POMPEO from the hottest series on TV, "Grey's Anatomy." And, CRAIG FERGUSON ("The Late Late Show with Graig Ferguson") talks about his best selling book, "Between the Bridge and the River."
    • 155. Luke Wilson/Shemar Moore/Paris Bennett

      08 May '06
      LUKE WILSON makes his first appearance on the show and stops by to chat about his upcoming roles in "Hoot" and "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" where he's lucky enough to play Uma Thurman's boyfriend. The super fabulous SHEMAR MOORE drops by from the hit series "Criminal Minds" and helps Ellen get ready for Kanye West's upcoming appearance. Plus, the latest "American Idol" cast-off, PARIS BENNETT, talks about her "Idol" experience and performs one
    • 156. Samuel L. Jackson/Famke Janssen/Natasha Bedingfield

      09 May '06
      Ellen gives viewers a sneak peek at this summer's hottest trends in movies, music and more on her special "Summer Preview Show." Joining Ellen for the special episode are actors from this summer's biggest blockbusters. Oscar nominated actor, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, talks about his new film "Snakes On A Plane," and the lovely FAMKE JANSSEN chats about the anticipated "X-Men: The Last Stand." Plus, pop sensation NATASHA BEDINGFIELD performs her newest hit "Single" from her
    • 157. Lindsay Lohan/Chris Isaak/Ty Pennington

      10 May '06
      One of Hollywood's hottest actresses, LINDSAY LOHAN, visits with Ellen about her new film "Just My Luck." The always entertaining TY PENNINGTON from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" stops by to share Hurricane Katrina makeovers. The talented CHRIS ISAAK performs a song from his new album "Best of Chris Isaak." Plus, magician KEITH BARRY freaks Ellen's freak with his amazing tricks.
    • 158. Cast of The West Wing

      11 May '06
      Ellen has the exclusive farewell interview with the entire cast of "The West Wing," including MARTIN SHEEN, ALLISON JANNEY, BRADLEY WHITFORD, RICHARD SCHIFF, JIMMY SMITS, JANEL MOLONEY, KRISTIN CHENOWETH and DULE HILL. Ellen and the cast celebrate with a special season finale send-off party! The cast shares special moments and highlights from the past seven seasons.
    • 159. Tom Cruise/Jane Kaczmarek *Mother's Day*

      12 May '06
      Ellen celebrates Mother's Day with Hollywood superstar TOM CRUISE. Tom chats about the newest edition to his family (daughter SURI), how his fiancée Kate Holmes plans to spend her first Mother's Day and the release of his blockbuster hit "Mission: Impossible 3." Also joining Ellen is JANE KACZMAREK who talks about "Malcolm in the Middle" coming to an end after seven successful seasons.
    • 160. Kanye West/Howie Mandel *Ellen in the Park*

      15 May '06
      It's the biggest Ellen party in the history of the show! Ellen takes her show outdoors for her second annual SHOW IN THE PARK. Joining Ellen and over 5,000 fans is Grammy Award winner KANYE WEST, who performs the hit song from "Mission Impossible: III", "Impossible," and his #1 hit, "Touch the Sky." The hilarious HOWIE MANDEL from "Deal or No Deal" drops by. And, the percussion sensation STOMP performs. Plus, Ellen helps make a "CRAZY DREAM" come true when
    • 161. Nick Lachey/Ron Howard/Chris Daughtry

      16 May '06
      Academy Award winning director, RON HOWARD, drops by to talk about the highly anticipated film "The Da Vinci Code." In his first daytime interview since the break up, NICK LACHEY opens up about life after Jessica. Nick also performs his new single, "What's Left of Me." Plus, it shocked Ellen and America when CHRIS DAUGHTRY was eliminated from "American Idol," now Chris talks about his future and performs an Ellen favorite.
    • 162. Julie Andrews *Ellen Comes Home*

      17 May '06
      Ellen returns to New Orleans to celebrate the grand opening of the New Orleans Quiznos with winner Shay Karriem, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina. Join Ellen as she helps Shay start a new beginning. Plus, JULIE ANDREWS joins Ellen to chat about her newest children's book, "The Great American Mousical."
    • 163. Diane Keaton/Paul Simon/Sherri Shepherd *500th Show*

      18 May '06
      Ellen celebrates her 500th episode with an exclusive interview with former Presidents BILL CLINTON and GEORGE BUSH SR. This special show includes Ellen's favorite moments from her first 499 shows. Joining Ellen for the celebration is Academy Award winning actress DIANE KEATON. Making his first appearance on the show, the legendary PAUL SIMON performs a song from his new album "Surprise" as well as a classic song. Plus, Ellen's favorite actress, SHERRI SHEPHERD.
    • 164. Teri Hatcher/Harold Perrineau

      19 May '06
      One of television's hottest stars, TERI HATCHER, visits with Ellen to talk about her new venture as a writer with the release of her first book, "Burnt Toast," and her new love interest on "Desperate Housewives." Making his first appearance on the show, HAROLD PERRINEAU, who plays the mysterious Michael Dawson on the hit series "Lost." Will Ellen get either of these two to reveal clues about what's going to happen in their season finales? And, Ellen checks in with
    • 165. Evangeline Lilly/Jamie Kennedy *Farewell to Tony*

      22 May '06
      Ellen celebrates the man who has made her dance for the last three seasons, DJ Tony Okungbowa. Ellen bids a fond farewell to DJ Tony and dedicates a special episode to all his contributions. Joining Ellen for the celebration is EVANGELINE LILLY of "Lost" and the hilarious JAMIE KENNEDY. Also wishing Tony luck are some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including JIMMY FALLON, NICK LACHEY, the "AMERICAN IDOL" judges and many more. Ellen has a few big surprises for Tony…
    • 166. Nicollette Sheridan/Michael Bolton/Omar Epps

      23 May '06
      Ellen has the exclusive interview with NICOLLETTE SHERIDAN & MICHAEL BOLTON. The reunited couple chats about everything from their past relationship to their upcoming nuptials. Michael also performs a song off his new album "Bolton Swings Sinatra." And, from Ellen's favorite television show "House," OMAR EPPS stops by to chat about the upcoming season finale.
    • 167. Jack Black/Kristin Chenoweth

      24 May '06
      Ladies & Gentleman, Boy & Girls, we are proud to present "ELLEN THE MUSICAL." Joining Ellen is an ensemble cast, including the hilarious musical talents of JACK BLACK and Tony Award winner KRISTIN CHENOWETH. This entire episode is filled with singing, dancing and laughter… That's right, for the first time on daytime history, a talk show becomes a MUSICAL.
    • 168. Randy Jackson/Paul Simon/Bill Clinton

      25 May '06
      Ellen continues to bring awareness to New Orleans by sharing stories and moments from her recent visit to her hometown. Ellen is joined by "American Idol" judge RANDY JACKSON, music legend PAUL SIMON and former Presidents GEORGE H. W. BUSH and BILL CLINTON. Join Ellen for an emotional tribute to New Orleans.
    • 169. Hugh Jackman/Flavor Flav

      26 May '06
      The multi-talented HUGH JACKMAN talks up the summer blockbuster "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and lets Ellen in on what it's like to be a movie star dad. Making his first appearance on the show, the outrageous FLAVOR FLAV chats about finding love on his VH-1 show "Flavor of Love."
    • 170. Vince Vaughn/ Taylor Hicks {Season Finale}

      02 Jun '06
      VINCE VAUGHN lands in ELLEN's guest chair and chats about his hit film, "The Break-Up," and his relationship with JENNIFER ANISTON. And, America voted and made TAYLOR HICKS your "American Idol," now the lead member of the "Soul Patrol" performs a song from his upcoming CD. Plus, one of Ellen's favorite bands, LIVE, performs their hit "Mystery."