The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Simon Cowell

Mon, Sep 12, 202260 mins

Simon Cowell (TV series, "America's Got Talent"); Amaye Love performs;

Episode 2

Magic Johnson/Mickey Guyton

Tue, Sep 13, 2022

Magic Johnson; Mickey Guyton is interviewed and performs;

Episode 3

Yvonne Orji/Ed Cage & Nicole Paris

Wed, Sep 14, 2022

Actress Yvonne Orji (TV series, "The Wonder Years"); Jennifer welcomes YouTube and TikTok father-daughter beatboxing duo Ed Cage and Nicole Paris of St. Louis, Mo.

Episode 4

Hannah Waddingham/Colman Domingo

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Actress Hannah Waddingham (TV series "Ted Lasso", movie "Hocus Pocus 2"); actor Colman Domingo (movie "New Moon", TV series "Euphoria" and "Fear the Walking Dead"); Jennifer welcomes Uber driver Felix Sam, who made headlines in August for rescuing two people from a burning building, while he was driving his passenger to the airport;

Episode 5

Viola Davis

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Actress Viola Davis (movie, "The Woman King"); Jennifer welcomes 22-year-old singer Brandon Conway of Vinder, Georgia, who recently went viral on TikTok for singing a cover of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel";

Episode 6

Kristen Chenoweth

Mon, Sep 19, 2022

Actress/author Kristen Chenoweth (books, "My Moment" and "What Will I Do with My Love Today?"); Jennifer welcomes the first HBCU gymnastic team from Fisk University, whose video recently went viral;

Episode 7

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Tue, Sep 20, 2022

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (TV series, "Abbott Elementary"); Jennifer welcomes viral 10-year-old dancer Indy Bigg, from Dayton, Ohio, to perform;

Episode 8

Connie Britton

Wed, Sep 21, 2022

Connie Britton (Feeding America); David Riherd of Wildlife Learning Center brings six animals; news anchor Jeanette Reyes and her husband, Robert Burton, who went viral for posting news reports about their baby, Isabella, using their anchor voices;

Episode 9

Randy Jackson

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Randy Jackson ("National Go with Your Gut Day"); Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Lena Avery Castro, and her mom, Madeline Rivera, from Brooklyn, N.Y., who went viral on TikTok because of her passion for learning;

Episode 10

Zach Shallcross/Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Fri, Sep 23, 2022

Episode 11

Leslie Jordan/Rachel Lindsay

Mon, Sep 26, 2022

Leslie Jordan (TV series, "Call Me Kat"); Rachel Lindsay (TV series, "Extra");

Episode 12

Meghan Trainor

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

Meghan Trainor (upcoming album, "Takin' It Back"); Jennifer welcomes members of the Cardinal Divas of SC, a majorette team at the University of Southern California, after one of their performances went viral on Twitter;

Episode 13

Robin Thicke/Allyson Felix

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Robin Thicke (TV series "The Masked Singer"); Olympic champion Allyson Felix (women's lifestyle brand "Saysh"); Jennifer surprises a family who fell on hard times during the pandemic, but despite their struggles, remain optimistic and constantly give to others;

Episode 14

Chandra Wilson

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Chandra Wilson (TV series "Grey's Anatomy"); Jennifer surprises superfan Ronnette Williams, from Brooklyn, N.Y., who wrote a letter expressing how much Jennifer and her voice have inspired her; Organized Chaps dance crew performs;

Episode 15

Derek Hough

Fri, Sep 30, 2022

Derek Hough (TV series, "Dancing with the Stars"); World Central Kitchen chef Jose Andres talks about their relief work for survivors of Hurricane Ian; Jennifer surprises a superfan for her birthday;

Episode 16

Howie Mandel

Mon, Oct 3, 2022

Howie Mandel (TV series, "America's Got Talent" and "NOID: OCD Treatment and Therapy"); Jennifer welcomes principal Mike Huss of Ione Elementary in Ione, California;

Episode 17

LL Cool J/Michael R. Jackson

Tue, Oct 4, 2022

Actor LL Cool J (TV series, "NCIS: Los Angeles"); playwright Michael R. Jackson (play, "A Strange Loop");

Episode 18

Jimmie Allen/Bobby Berk

Wed, Oct 5, 2022

Jimmie Allen discusses his new album, "Tulip Drive", and his upcoming tour with Carrie Underwood; Bobby Berk (TV series, "Queer Eye");

Episode 19

Hasan Minhaj/Kim Carter

Thu, Oct 6, 2022

Actor Hasan Minhaj (Netflix's "Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester"); author Kim Carter (book, "Welcome to My Purpose") discusses assisting homeless women and children;

Episode 20

Kunal Nayyar/Harry Shum Jr.

Fri, Oct 7, 2022

Actor Kunal Nayyar (movie, "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry"); actor Harry Shum Jr (TV series, "Grey's Anatomy", podcast series, "Echo Park"); Jennifer welcomes an elementary school teacher and his family, who started a community food pantry and food truck for children going hungry at home;

Episode 21

Joel McHale/Shangela & Gleb Savchenko

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

Actor Joel McHale (TV series, "Stargirl"); Shangela and Gleb Savchenko (TV series, "Dancing with the Stars");

Episode 22

Kevin McKidd/Dalen Spratt/Juwan Mass/Marcus Harvey/NCT 127

Tue, Oct 11, 2022

Kevin McKidd (TV series, "Grey's Anatomy"); Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey (TV series, "Ghost Busters: Haunted Houseguests"); NCT 127 chat and perform;

Episode 23

Taye Diggs

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

Actor Taye Diggs (TV series, "All American"); 13-year-old runner Jaiya Patillo from Belleview, Neb;

Episode 24

Laverne Cox/Jacob Collier

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Laverne Cox ("If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox"); Jacob Collier chats and performs;

Episode 25

Nick & Vanessa Lachey

Fri, Oct 14, 2022

Nick and Vanessa Lachey (TV series "Love Is Blind" and "NCIS: Hawaii"); Jennifer welcomes 11-year-old sports reporter Pepper Persley;

Episode 26

Kelly Rowland

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

Kelly Rowland (movie, "The Curse of Bridge Hollow"); 14-year-old viral sensation dancer Mariandrea Villagas and her choreographer, Phil Wright, chat and perform;

Episode 27

Max Greenfield/Rosanna Pansino/Taylor Harris

Tue, Oct 18, 2022

Actor/author Max Greenfield (TV series "The Neighborhood", children's book "This Book Is Not a Present"); Rosanna Pansino (Food Network's "Halloween Cookie Challenge"); Taylor Harris performs;

Episode 28

Adam Lambert/Jalyn Hall/Brianna Cameron

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

Adam Lambert ("The Witch Hunt" concert tour); actor Jalyn Hall (movie, "Till"); 9-year-old singer Brianna Cameron chats and performs;

Episode 29

Daymond John/Cheyenne Jackson

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Daymond John (Black Entrepreneur's Day, children's book "Little Daymond Learns to Earn"); actor Cheyenne Jackson (TV series, "Call Me Kat");

Episode 30

Jenna Dewan/Babyface

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

Actress Jenna Dewan (TV series, "The Rookie"); singer Babyface (album "Girls Night Out");

Episode 31

Chance the Rapper/Michael Airhart

Mon, Oct 24, 2022

Chance the Rapper (album "Star Line Gallery" and music festival "Black Star Line Festival"); chef Michael Airhart; violinist John Eze Uzodinma II chats and performs;

Episode 32

Cedric the Entertainer/Charli D'Amelio & Dixie D'Amelio

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

Actor Cedric the Entertainer (TV series, "The Neighborhood"); Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio (TV series, "The D'Amelio Show"); Egypt Otis, founder of Comma Bookstore and Social Hub in Flint, Michigan;

Episode 33

Marlon Wayans

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

Actor Marlon Wayans (TV movie, "The Curse of Bridge Hollow"); 17-year-old musical prodigy Neil Nayyar; Halloween-themed demo with chainsaw carver Ryan Villiers (TV series, "A Cut Above");

Episode 34

Eddie Redmayne/Marcus and Michael Griffin

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Actor Eddie Redmayne (movie, "The Good Nurse"); skating duo Marcus and Michael Griffin chat and perform; Jennifer surprises Northwest Arkansas Woman of the Year Stacy Harper and her sister, Lakisha Bradley;

Episode 35

Drew Scott/Jonathan Scott/Amber Ruffin

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott (TV series, "Property Brothers: Forever Home"); Amber Ruffin (TV series, "The Amber Ruffin Show"); Dr. Nita Landry discusses breast cancer and women of color;

Episode 36

Halloween Show

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Terry Crews (children's book, "Terry's Crew"); Halloween-themed drink demo with Suzi (Netflix's "Drink Masters");

Episode 37

Nicole Scherzinger

Tue, Nov 1, 2022

Nicole Scherzinger (TV series, "The Masked Singer"); Jennifer welcomes a family, whose 12-year-old alerted them after their house caught fire; cooking demo with Melanie;

Episode 38

Fortune Feimster/Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Wed, Nov 2, 2022

Fortune Feimster (TV special, "Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune"); Tasha Cobbs Leonard (album "Hymns (Live)"); Jennifer welcomes a 3-year-old viral sensation; piano player Charles Jones;

Episode 39

Alfonso Ribeiro

Thu, Nov 3, 2022

Alfonso Ribeiro (TV series, "Dancing with the Stars"); Jennifer surprises a school principal;

Episode 40

Chaka Khan

Fri, Nov 4, 2022

Chaka Khan chats and performs; Jennifer surprises a superfan;

Episode 41

Beth Behrs/Aldis Hodge

Mon, Nov 7, 2022

Actress Beth Behrs (TV series, "The Neighborhood"); actor Aldis Hodge (movie ("Black Adam");

Episode 42

Shania Twain/Jodie Turner-Smith

Tue, Nov 8, 2022

Singer Shania Twain (album "Queen of Me", and 2023 tour); actress Jodie Turner-Smith (movie, "The Independent");

Episode 43

Jerry O'Connell/Dr. Corey Yeager

Wed, Nov 9, 2022

Jerry O'Connell (TV series, "PIctionary" and "The Real Love Boat"); Dr. Corey Yeager, life coach and psychotherapist to the Detroit Pistons, (book, "How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself");

Episode 44

Tamera Mowry-Housley/Gabby Samone

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Tamera Mowry-Housley (book, "You Should Sit Down for This" and TV-movie, "Inventing the Chrismas Prince"); Gabby Samone, part of Southwest Airlines' "Artist on the Rise" program, chats and performs;

Episode 45

Josh Groban

Fri, Nov 11, 2022

Josh Groban ("Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show", "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration"); the Sanghu family, owners of licensed at-home restaurant Cali Tarcka;

Episode 46

Jonathan Majors/Starr Andrews

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

Actor Jonathan Majors (movie, "Devotion"); Starr Andrews, the first Black U.S. figure skater to win an ISU Grand Prix medal at Skate Canada International, whose skate routine has gone viral on YouTube;

Episode 47

Kerry Washington/Emayatzy Corinealdi/David Archuleta

Tue, Nov 15, 2022

Kerry Washington and Emayatzy Corinealdi (TV series, "Reasonable Doubt"); singer David Archuleta (single "Faith in Me" and upcoming Christmas tour); National Healthy Skin Month;

Episode 48

Tichina Arnold/Jaren Lewison

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

Actress Tichina Arnold (TV series, "The Neighborhood"); actor Jaren Lewison (TV series, "Never Have I Ever");

Episode 49

Justin Hartley/Stephen 'tWitch' Boss/Allison Holker Boss

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Actor Justin Hartley (movie, "The Noel Diary"); Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and Allison Holker Boss (TV special, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker");

Episode 50

Sam Smith/Morris Day

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

Sam Smith (single "Unholy"); Morris Day, who is going to receive the "Legend Award" at 2022's Soul Train Awards;

Episode 51

David Arquette/Robin de Jesus

Mon, Nov 21, 2022

Episode 52

Tabitha Brown

Tue, Nov 22, 2022

Tabitha Brown (cookbook, "Cooking from the Spirit"); 17-year-old Bella Rasmusson, the first female high school football player to score two touchdowns in a game;

Episode 53

Toni Braxton/Anika Noni Rose/Mallory Weggemann

Wed, Nov 23, 2022

Toni Braxton (movie "A Christmas Spark", skin care line Nude Sugar); Anika Noni Rose (TV series, "Let the Right One In"); Paralympic gold medalist Mallory Weggemann (book, "Limitless");

Episode 54

Tony Hale

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Actor Tony Hale (TV series, "The Mysterious Benedict Society"); 10-year-old Khloe Joiner has given more than 27,500 books to children across the country;

Episode 55

Jameela Jamil/Josh Dallas

Tue, Nov 29, 2022

Actress Jameela Jamil (TV series, "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin", podcast series, "I Weigh with Jameela Jamil"); actor Josh Dallas (TV series, "Manifest");

Episode 56

Glen Powell

Wed, Nov 30, 2022

Actor Glen Powell (movie, "Devotion"); author Aurielle Marie; "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche; 11-year-old sports reporter Pepper Porsley becomes the show's correspondent at the American Music Awards;

Episode 57

Ken Jeong/Ashton Sanders

Thu, Dec 1, 2022

Ken Jeong (TV series, "The Masked Singer"); actor Ashton Sanders (movie, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"); David Riherd, Wildlife Learning Center, brings a sloth and other animals;

Episode 58

Episode #1.58

Fri, Dec 2, 2022

Jennifer looks back at a few of her favorite memories on the show with music's biggest stars;

Episode 59

Amber Riley

Mon, Dec 5, 2022

Amber Riley (TV series, "The Black Beauty Effect"); audience member Marilyn Freeman, whose video went viral;

Episode 60

Billy Porter/Haley Lu Richardson/The Joys

Tue, Dec 6, 2022

Billy Porter (TV series "Accused" and memoir "Unprotected"); actress Haley Lu Richardson (TV series, "The White Lotus"); The Joys perform;

Episode 61

Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways

Wed, Dec 7, 2022

Actor Don Cheadle (movie, "White Noise"); Adrienne Ballon Houghton helps Jennifer to kick off the holidays with Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways;

Episode 62

Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways #2

Thu, Dec 8, 2022

Ciara (TV special, "New Year's Rockin' Eve"); Howie Mandel helps Jennifer spread holiday cheer with "Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways";

Episode 63

Lindsey Vonn

Fri, Dec 9, 2022

Lindsey Vonn (book, "Rise: My Story" and the Lindsey Vonn Foundation); a police officer who has helped deliver multiple babies;

Episode 64

Blake Shelton/James Corden

Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Blake Shelton (TV series, "The Voice" and "Barmageddon"); James Corden (TV series, "Mammals");

Episode 65

Regina Hall/Russell Dickerson

Tue, Dec 13, 2022

Actress Regina Hall (TV series, "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"); Russell Dickerson (album, "Russell Dickerson"); Project I Am founder Jahkil Jackson;

Episode 66

Sam Worthington/Kendrick Sampson

Wed, Dec 14, 2022

Actor Sam Worthington (movie, "Avatar: The Way of Water"); actor Kendrick Sampson (movie, "Something from Tiffany's");

Episode 67

Matthew Perry/Greta Onieogou

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Matthew Perry (memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing"); actress Greta Onieopou (TV series, "All American");

Episode 68

Dionne Warwick

Fri, Dec 16, 2022

Dionne Warwick (documentary, "Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over"); Mei Lan Jimenez and Toni Jimenez, founders of Chica Beauty;

Episode 69

Brian Tyree Henry

Mon, Jan 2, 2023

Actor Brian Tyree Henry (movie, "Causeway");

Episode 70

Mario Lopez/Todrick Hall

Tue, Jan 3, 2023

TV host Mario Lopez (TV series "On with Mario Lopez" and "Too Hot to Handle"); singer Todrick Hall (TV series, "Battle of the Bling", album "Jim"); Jennifer welcomes a Dallas, Texas boutique owner, who loves to give back to her community;

Episode 71

Adrienne Bailon Houghton/Lisa Walter

Tue, Jan 3, 2023

Adrienne Bailon Houghton ("E. News"); actress Lisa Ann Walter (TV series, "Abbott Elementary"); Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova performs physics demonstrations and chats with Jennifer;

Episode 72

Wendi McLendon-Covey/Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Wed, Jan 4, 2023

Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey (TV series, "The Goldbergs"); Kirby Howell-Baptiste (children's book "Little Black Boy" and "Little Black Girl"); "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche;

Episode 73

Morris Chestnut/Antonia Gentry

Thu, Jan 5, 2023

Actor Morris Chestnut (TV series, "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"); actress Antonia Gentry (TV series, "Ginny and Georgia");

Episode 74

Kumail Nanjiani/Jermaine Fowler

Fri, Jan 6, 2023

Actor Kumail Nanjiani (TV mini-series, "Welcome to Chippendales"); actor Jermaine Fowler (Hulu movie, "The Drop");

Episode 75

Ashlee Simpson Ross/Adam DiMarco

Tue, Jan 10, 2023

Ashlee Simpson Ross (home line Kempa Home); actor Adam DiMarco (TV series, "The White Lotus");

Episode 76

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Wed, Jan 11, 2023

Actress/comic Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (comedy tour, "Who Do You Think I Am?"); pastors Al and Vivian Robinson of Buffalo, New York, who rescued, cared for, fed, and sheltered more than 150 stranded strangers in their church, during the recent blizzard;

Episode 77

Justin Baldoni/Angie Thomas/Dhonielle Clayton

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Author Justin Baldoni (book, "Boys Will Be Human"); co-authors Angie Thomas and Dhonielle Clayton (novel, "Whiteout"); Jennifer welcomes a woman who mentors girls, who are ages 10 to 18, in underserved communities within the Los Angeles area;

Episode 78

Gabriel Iglesias/Epekinuade

Fri, Jan 13, 2023

Gabriel Iglesias (TV special, "Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy"); Jennifer welcomes viral looping music producer "QueenLife" Epokinuade to perform a demo using a loop machine;

Episode 79

Jay Pharoah/Kyla Pratt

Mon, Jan 16, 2023

Comic Jay Pharoah (TV series, "Saturday Night Live"); actress Kyla Pratt (TV series, "Call Me Kat");

Episode 80

Michael Chiklis/Rosanna & Elaina Scotto

Tue, Jan 17, 2023

Actor Michael Chiklis (TV series, "Accused"); cooking demo with Rosanna and Elaina Scotto (TV series, "Good Day New York", cookbook "Meatballs, Margia, and Memories"); staying on track with New Year's goals;

Episode 81

Debbie Allen

Wed, Jan 18, 2023

Debbie Allen ("Debbie Allen Middle School"); a water tasting demo; a woman who started a financial acts of kindness program;

Episode 82

Greg Mathis/Chase Rice

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Greg Mathis (TV series, "Judge Mathis"); Chase Rice performs; a 10-year-old expressive and energetic dancer performs;

Episode 83

Octavia Spencer/Monique Kelley

Fri, Jan 20, 2023

Actress Octavia Spencer (TV series, "Truth Be Told"); author Monique Kelley talks about dating, finding love, and spotting relationship "red flags";

Episode 84

Winnie Harlow

Mon, Jan 23, 2023

Winnie Harlow (skin care line, "Gay Skin"); Monique Caulfield, owner of Mo's House of Axe. teaches Jennifer how to throw an axe;

Episode 85

Episode #1.85

Tue, Jan 24, 2023

Jennifer reminisces about some of the funniest moments from her show, with Joel McHale, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Tony Hale; TikToker Amber Smith, who recently went viral for her video of a PowerPoint presentation for the #DatingWrapped trend;

Episode 86

La La Anthony/Bashir Salahuddin

Wed, Jan 25, 2023

La La Anthony ("BMF", hair care line Ihana); Bashir Salahuddin (TV series, "South Side" and "Sherman's Showcase"); Jennifer surprises a super fan via video chat;

Episode 87

Shemar Moore/Renee Rapp

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Actor Shemar Moore (TV series, "S.W.A.T."); Renee Rapp (EP "Everything to Everyone"); Jennifer surprises a fan, who has dedicated her life to helping others;

Episode 88

Katharine McPhee Foster

Fri, Jan 27, 2023

Katharine McPhee Foster ("An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee" tour, jewelry line KMF jewelry); Samara Joy performs;

Episode 89

Gabrielle Union/Sam Jay

Mon, Jan 30, 2023

Actress Gabrielle Union (TV series, "Truth Be Told"); actress Sam Jay (movie, "You People"); Jennifer surprises a woman who volunteers most of her time feeding people in need and mentoring teenage girls;

Episode 90

Tia Mowry/Ledisi

Tue, Jan 31, 2023

Tia Mowry (hair care line "4U by Tia"); Ledisi chats and performs;

Episode 91

Drew Carey/Storm Reid

Wed, Feb 1, 2023

Host Drew Carey (TV series, "The Price Is Right"); actress Storm Reid (movie, "Missing"); Jennifer welcomes back a superfan, after meeting her via video chat;

Episode 92

Heidi Klum/Jacob Latimore

Thu, Feb 2, 2023

Heidi Klum (TV series, "America's Got Talent: All Stars"); Jacob Latimore (movie, "House Party"); viral beatboxers;

Episode 93

Rita Moreno

Fri, Feb 3, 2023

Actress Rita Moreno (movie, "80 for Brady"); Jennifer welcomes a teacher who went viral with a video of a dance battle between herself and a student;

Episode 94

Meagan Good

Mon, Feb 6, 2023

Actress Meagan Good (TV series, "Harlem"); the owner/founder of a woman-led virtual world development and marketing company, who is an advocate for women in Web3;

Episode 95

Yvette Nicole Brown/Ron Funches

Tue, Feb 7, 2023

Yvette Nicole Brown (TV series, "Act Your Age"); Ron Funches (movie, "80 for Brady"); a mom who went viral, after sharing a funny post on the measures she took to get ahead of her 11-year-old daughter;

Episode 96

Patti LaBelle

Wed, Feb 8, 2023

Patti LaBelle discusses her new tour;

Episode 97

John Legend

Thu, Feb 9, 2023

The show's 100th episode; John Legend discusses his skincare line and performs;

Episode 98

Alison Brie/Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

Fri, Feb 10, 2023

Actress Alison Brie (movie, "Somebody I Used to Know"); author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt (children's book, "Good Night, Sister"); a 10-year-old sports reporter who went viral;

Episode 99

Andie MacDowell/Tinashe

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

Actress Andie MacDowell (TV series, "The Way Home"); Tinashe (album "333"); a body positive viral content creator;

Episode 100

Tyrese Gibson/Muni Long

Tue, Feb 14, 2023

Tyrese Gibson (movie "Fast X", album "Beautiful Pain"); Muni Long (album 'Public Displays of Affection: The Album"); a superfan and teacher celebrates being cancer free;

Episode 101

Kiersey Clemons/Jermaine Horton

Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Actress Kiersey Clemons (movie, "Somebody I Used to Know"); Jermaine Horton, founder of "The Art of Confidence Project";

Episode 102

Jackee Harry/Javicia Leslie

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Actress Jackee Harry (TV series, "Days of Our Lives"); actress Javicia Leslie (TV series "The Flash" and "Batwoman"); viral freestyle rapper Harry Mack;

Episode 103

Jay Ellis/Zach Stafford/Sam Sanders/Saeed Jones

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Actor Jay Ellis (movie, "Somebody I Used to Know"); Zach Stafford, Sam Sanders, and Saeed Jones (podcast, "Vibe Check"); Jennifer surprises a superfan, who enjoys helping others;

Episode 104

Chelsea Handler/Nico Parker

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Chelsea Handler (Netflix special "Chelsea Handler: Revolution"); actress Nico Parker (TV series, "The Last of Us");

Episode 105

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar/Melissa Rauch/Rotimi

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

Kareen Abdul-Jabbar; actress Melissa Rauch (TV series, "Night Court"); Rotimi performs;

Episode 106

Janelle James/Capt. Sandy Yawn

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Actress Janelle James (TV series, "Abbott Elementary"); Capt. Sandy Yawn (book, "Be the Calm or Be the Storm", TV series "Below Deck" and "Below Deck Mediterranean"); Jennifer surprises a Missouri elementary school teacher, who goes above and beyond for her students, inside and outside the classroom;

Episode 107

Rita Wilson/"Young Dylan" Gilmer

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Rita Wilson (movie "A Man Called Otto"); "Young Dylan" Gilmer (TV series, "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan"); dating expert Monique Kelley;

Episode 108

Larry Wilmore/Adam Blackstone

Fri, Feb 24, 2023

Larry Wilmore (The Podcast Academy's Awards for Excellence in Audio); singer Adam Blackstone (album, "Legacy"); Jennifer surprises a teen fan who wrote the show thanking Jennifer for inspiring her and helping her get through difficult times;

Episode 109

Joel McHale/David Riherd/McKenna Reitz

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Actor Joel McHale (TV series, "Animal Control"); David Riherd of Wildlife Learning Center teaches about animals; motivational speaker/life coach Mckenna Reitz;

Episode 110

DJ Khaled/Diego Boneta

Tue, Feb 28, 2023

DJ Khaled (album, "God Did"); actor Diego Boneta (movie, "At Midnight"); Jennifer welcomes a family who have received attention for their fun dancing videos and a challenge on TikTok;

Episode 111

Jo Koy/Ashley McBryde

Wed, Mar 1, 2023

Jo Koy ("Jo Koy World Tour"); Ashley McBryde (album, "Ashley McBryde Presents Lindeville"); Jennifer welcomes back a superfan, who loves to help others by sponsoring families during the holidays and randomly paying off strangers' layaways at stores;

Episode 112

Ernie Hudson/Madison Bailey

Thu, Mar 2, 2023

Actor Ernie Hudson (TV series, "Quantum Leap"); actress Madison Bailey (TV series, "Outer Banks"); Jennifer welcomes busker Cameron David, with whom she sang on Instagram;

Episode 113

Paula Abdul/Jillian Michaels

Fri, Mar 3, 2023

Singer Paula Abdul; Jillian Michaels (The Fitness App and "Keeping It Real" podcast); falconer Adam Baz;

Episode 114

Adam Pally

Mon, Mar 6, 2023

Actor Adam Pally (movie, "Who Invited Charlie"); Jennifer and Jerry O'Connell help viewers from Chicago with a surprise proposal during a game of Pictionary;

Episode 115

Boris Kodjoe

Tue, Mar 7, 2023

Actor Boris Kodjoe (TV series, "Station 19"); a 34-year-old personal trainer and aspiring motivational speaker, who went viral on TikTok for sharing his life and mission to learn how to read;

Episode 116

Jay Shetty/Michael Urie/Dean Lewis

Mon, Mar 13, 2023

Jay Shetty (tour and book, "8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go"); actor Michael Urie (TV series, "Shrinking"); Harlem Globetrotter Crissa 'Ace" Jackson; Dean Lewis performs;

Episode 117

Sebastian Maniscalco/Mason Gooding

Tue, Mar 14, 2023

Sebastian Maniscalco (Netflix TV special, "Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me?" and podcast "Daddy vs. Doctor"); actor Mason Gooding (movie, "Scream VI");

Episode 118

Chrissy Metz/Nika King/Harold Green III

Wed, Mar 15, 2023

Chrissy Metz (children's book, "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You"); actress Nika King (movie, "65"); poet Harold Green III (book, "Black Roses");

Episode 119

Katie Lowes/Guillermo Diaz/PJ Morton

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz (podcast "Unpacking the Toolbox: A Scandal Rewatch"); Jennifer surprises a superfan; PJ Morton chats and performs;

Episode 120

Quinta Brunson/Stephanie Mills

Fri, Mar 17, 2023

Quinta Brunson (TV series, "Abbott Elementary"); Stephanie Mills ("Black Broadway: A Proud History, a Limitless Future"); the Celtic Irish Dance Academy performs;

Episode 121

Mike Epps/Sarah Shahi

Mon, Mar 20, 2023

Actor Mike Epps (TV series, "The Upshaws"); actress Shari Shahi (TV series, "Sex/Life");

Episode 122

Charles Barkley

Tue, Mar 21, 2023

Host Charles Barkley (TV series, "Inside the NBA"); life and relationship coach Rhea Williams;

Episode 123

Coco Jones/Skai Jackson

Wed, Mar 22, 2023

Coco Jones (Peacock's "Bel-Air") chats and performs; Skai Jackson (fragrance "Bloom Up"); Jennifer welcomes a 17-year-old superfan;

Episode 124

Melanie Lynskey/Brooklyn Peltz Beckham

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Melanie Lynskey (TV series, "Yellowjackets"); Brooklyn Peltz Beckham (Silk Nextmilk campaign"); Jennifer welcomes a 13-year-old basketball player who made an impressive half-court shot;

Episode 125

Tamar Braxton/Isley Brothers

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

Tamar Braxton (TV series, "Queens Court"); the Isley Brothers (album, "Make Me Say It Again, Girl");

Episode 126

Jesse Palmer/Tati Gabrielle/Major

Mon, Mar 27, 2023

Host Jesse Palmer (TV series, "The Bachelor"); Tati Gabrielle (TV series, "You"); MAJOR chats and performs; Jennifer welcomes a 12-year-old whose nonprofit donates nightlights to children in foster care;

Episode 127

Dermot Mulroney/Jessica Williams/Hannah Fry

Tue, Mar 28, 2023

Dermot Mulroney (movie, "Scream VI"); Jessica Williams (TV series, "Shrinking"); Hannah Fry (Bloomberg Media's "The Future with Hannah Fry"); Jennifer welcomes 10-year-old YouTube star Graceyn Hollingsworth and her father, Javoris ("Gracie's Corner");

Episode 128

Reba McEntire

Wed, Mar 29, 2023

Reba McEntire ("Reba: Live in Concert" tour); Jennifer welcomes sisters, who founded a festival highlighting small Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles;

Episode 129

Julie Bowen/Method Man/Lorenz Tate/Jason Ladanye

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Actress/producer Julie Bowen (TV movie, "Prom Pact"); Method Man and Lorenz Tate (TV series, "Power Book II: Ghost"); card magician Jason Ladanye performs;

Episode 130

Ashley Park/Jabari Banks

Fri, Mar 31, 2023

Actress Ashley Park (TV series, "Beef"); actor Jabari Banks (TV series, "Bel-Air"); Jennifer welcomes sisters who founded a top-ranked double Dutch program for kids;

Episode 131

Kevin Nealon/Xscape

Mon, Apr 3, 2023

Comic Kevin Nealon (book, "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame"); the R&B girl music group Xscape, including singer Kandi Burruss, singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris, singer LaTocha Scott Bivens, and singer Tamika Scott (documentary, "SWV and Xscape: The Queens of R and B");

Episode 132

Mayim Bialik/Julian Gant/SWV

Tue, Apr 4, 2023

Mayim Bialik and Julian Gant (TV series, "Call Me Kat"); the R&B vocal trio SWV (docuseries, "SWV and Xscape: The Queens of R&B"), including Cheryl "Coco" Gamble, Tamara "Taj" George, and LeAnne "Lelee" Lyons, chats and performs;

Episode 133

Roy Wood Jr./Cierra Ramirez

Wed, Apr 5, 2023

Comic Roy Wood Jr (TV series, "The Daily Show"); actress Cierra Ramirez (TV series, "Good Trouble"); Jennifer surprises a superfan from Orlando, Florida, via Zoom, whose nonprofit helps homeless people;

Episode 134

Khloe Kardashian/The War and Treaty

Thu, Apr 6, 2023

Media personality Khloe Kardashian; The War and Treaty chat and perform a song from their album, "Lover's Game";

Episode 135

Spring Celebration Show

Fri, Apr 7, 2023

Five-year-old preacher Luke Tillman; 10-year-old sports reporter Jeremiah Fennell; David Riherd of the Wildlife Learning Center brings baby animals; The Walls Group performs;

Episode 136

Tan France/Paige Reynolds

Mon, Apr 10, 2023

Fashion with Tan France ("Next in Fashion"); a 7-year-old dancer and father, from Atlanta, Georgia, performs; YouTube star Paige Reynolds ("Scarlet Takes a Tumble");

Episode 137

Rod Riggle/Sam Claflin

Tue, Apr 11, 2023

Rob Riggle (documentary, "Plastic Earth"); actor Sam Claflin (TV mini-series, "Daisy Jones and The Six"); Jennifer welcomes a superfan who brings yoga to under-served communities;

Episode 138

Tisha Campbell/Janie Deegan

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

Actress Tisha Campbell (TV movie, "Every Breath She Takes"); Jennifer welcomes entrepreneur Janie Deegan of Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods;

Episode 139

Nikki and Brie Bella/DB Woodside/Jason Ladanye

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Podcasters Nikki and Brie Bella; actor D.B. Woodside (TV series, "The Night Agent"); magician Jason Ladanye;

Episode 140

Stephen A. Smith/Danila Kharlamov

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

TV personality Stephen A. Smith; ring dancer Danila Kharlamov performs;

Episode 141

Giancarlo Esposito/Ben & Erin Napier

Tue, Apr 18, 2023

Actor Giancarlo Esposito (TV series, "The Mandalorian"); Ben and Erin Napier (TV series, "Home Town Makeover");

Episode 142

Tyler James Williams/Kristin Cavallari

Wed, Apr 19, 2023

Actor Tyler James Williams (TV series, "Abbott Elementary"); Kristin Cavallari (cookbook, "Truly Simple"); Jennifer surprises a woman who started an urban apothecary;

Episode 143

Kamala Harris/Jeremiah Fennell

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris; 10-year-old reporter Jeremiah Fennell;

Episode 144

Chris Hardwick/Ben Harper

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Chris Hardwick (TV series, "The Wall"); Ben Harper (Apple TV+ series, "Extrapolations", album "Wide Open Light"); chainsaw carver Ryan Villiers (TV series, "A Cut Above");

Episode 145

Episode #1.145

Mon, Apr 17, 2023

Jennifer reminisces about her conversations with women throughout the show's first season, including Viola Davis, Lindsey Vonn, Hannah Waddingham, and Allyson Felix;

Episode 146

Seal

Mon, Apr 24, 2023

Jennifer welcomes a professional pen tapper; Seal chats and performs;

Episode 147

Swizz Beatz/Jody Watley/Jordan Chiles

Tue, Apr 25, 2023

Swizz Beatz ("Godfather of Harlem" soundtrack); Jody Watley ("The Jody Watley Show -- Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music"); Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles;

Episode 148

Brendan Hunt/Tawny Cypress

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

Actor Brendan Hunt (TV series, "Ted Lasso"); actress Tawny Cypress (TV series, "Yellowjackets"); Jennifer surprises a woman and her son, who are both deaf and were featured in a commercial for vehicles with hands-free driving technology;

Episode 149

Milo Ventimiglia/Tori Kelly

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Actor Milo Ventimiglia (TV series, "The Company You Keep"); singer Tori Kelly (single "missin' u"); chef Sophia Roe (TV series, "Counter Space") cooks;

Episode 150

Nicole Byer/Folake Olowofoyeku

Fri, Apr 28, 2023

Actress Nicole Byer (TV series, "Grand Crew"); actress Folake Olowofoyeku (TV series, "Bob Hearts Abishola");

Episode 151

Mother's Day Show

Mon, May 1, 2023

Meghan Trainor (book, "Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and New Motherhood from Your Bestie"); Leona Lewis (Apple TV+ series, "Jane"), which features her original song, "One Step Closer"; Jennifer reunites a superfan with her sisters;

Episode 152

Martin Sheen/Emilio Estevez/Marsai Martin

Tue, May 2, 2023

Actors Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez (movie, "The Way"); actress/producer Marsai Martin (TV series, "Saturdays"); Jennifer surprises a young woman who helps children in need;

Episode 153

Episode #1.153

Wed, May 3, 2023

LSU women's basketball NCAA Division I champions, including Angela Reese, Rlaujae Johnson, and Alexis Morris; life and relationship coach Rhea Williams (online series, "Purpose Conservations");

Episode 154

Chloe Bailey/Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Thu, May 4, 2023

Chloe Bailey (album, "In Pieces"); actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. (movie, "Chevalier"); Jennifer welcomes an 8-year-old cheerleader and her cheer squad;

Episode 155

Christina Ricci/Ms. Pat

Fri, May 5, 2023

Cinco de Mayo; actress Christina Ricci (TV series, "Yellowjackets"); Ms. Pat (TV series, "The Ms. Pat Show"); a 10-year-old mariachi prodigy chats and performs; Jennifer surprises a superfan;

Episode 156

Rainn Wilson/Lalah Hathaway

Mon, May 8, 2023

Actor/actor Rainn Wilson (book "Soul Boom", Peacock TV docuseries "Geography of Bliss"); singer Lalah Hathaway (single "The Energy"); Jennifer and a formal dress shop owner surprise a teen audience member with a prom dress;

Episode 157

Holly Robinson Peete

Tue, May 9, 2023

Actress/TV hostess Holly Robinson Peete (TV series, "Queens Court"); fashion designers Bruce and Glen Proctor;

Episode 158

Ike Barinholtz/Zach Stafford/Sam Sanders

Wed, May 10, 2023

Actor Ike Barinholtz (TV mini-series, "White House Plumbers"); Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, and Sam Sanders (podcast, "Vibe Check");

Episode 159

Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Charity Lawson/Lewis Howes

Thu, May 11, 2023

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas (movie, "Love Again", Amazon series "Citadel"); reality star Charity Lawson (TV series "The Bachelorette"); author Lewis Howes (book, "The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today");

Episode 160

Russell and Nina Westbrook/Dianne Austin and Pamela Shaddock

Fri, May 12, 2023

Russell and Nina Westbrook (Why Not? Foundation and card game Do Tell); Dianne Austin and Pamela Shaddock ("Coils to Locs");

Episode 161

Julianne Hough/Nina Dobrev

Mon, May 15, 2023

Dancer Julianne Hough and actress Nina Dobrev promote their wine business; Jennifer welcomes a storm chaser and the family he rescued from a deadly tornado;

Episode 162

Jeannie Mai Jenkins/Robin Thede

Tue, May 16, 2023

TV hostess Jeannie Mai Jenkins promotes boozy tea; TV hostess Robin Thede (TV series, "A Black Lady Sketch Show"); Jennifer welcomes a member of a Chicago-based charitable organization aiming to destigmatize mental health struggles in the Black community;

Episode 163

Wilmer Valderrama/Tarek and Heather El Moussa

Wed, May 17, 2023

Actor Wilmer Valderrama (TV series, "NCIS"); Tarek and Heather El Moussa (TV series, "Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa");

Episode 164

Vanessa Williams/Travis Bennett

Thu, May 18, 2023

Vanessa Williams (TV series, "Queen of the Universe"); Travis Bennett (TV series, "Dave");

Episode 165

Henry Winkler/Laura Harrier

Fri, May 19, 2023

Actor Henry Winkler (TV series, "Barry"); actress Laura Harrier (movie, "White Men Can't Jump");

Episode 166

Samuel L. Jackson

Mon, May 22, 2023

Actor Samuel L. Jackson (TV mini-series, "Secret Invasion");

Episode 167

Robert Glasper/Rhea Williams

Tue, May 23, 2023

Robert Glasper (2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, Calif.); life coach Rhea Williams;

Episode 168

Jesse Tyler Ferguson/Lily Rabe

Wed, May 24, 2023

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (podcast, "Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson"); actress Lily Rabe (TV mini-series, "Love and Death"); Jennifer welcomes a superfan, who is the founder of a nonprofit providing hygiene care to people affected by homelessness;

Episode 169

Bebe Rexha/Ego Nwodim/Michael and Matthew Gardiner

Thu, May 25, 2023

Singer Bebe Rexha (album, "Bebe"); Ego Nwodim (TV series, "Saturday Night Live"); dancers Michael and Matthew Gardiner perform;

Episode 170

Issa Rae/Bill Bellamy

Fri, May 26, 2023

Actress Issa Rae (movie, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"); comic/author Bill Bellamy (memoir, "Top Billin': Stories of Laughter, Lessons, and Triumph");