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Episode 1
Mon, Oct 2, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes superfan couple Traci and Pat Jean-Baptiste, from Los Angeles, CA who had a surprise special guest, Jennifer Hudson, show up on their wedding day, creating a moment that they'll never forget.
Episode 2
Tue, Oct 3, 2023 60 mins
Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani ("The Voice"). Also, Jennifer welcomes bus driver Imunek Williams from Milwaukee, WI, who is being hailed a hero for safely evacuating all 37 children from her bus moments before it burst into flames.
Episode 3
Wed, Oct 4, 2023 60 mins
Taye Diggs (podcast, "You Had Me At Hello"); Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby will join Jennifer to discuss his book "Xoxo, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness."
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 5, 2023 60 mins
Cedric The Entertainer (book, "Flipping Boxcars" and his barbeque label, AC Barbeque). Jennifer also welcomes "American Ninja Warrior" winner Vance Walker, who was born with cerebral palsy and recently became the third contestant to win the series.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 6, 2023 60 mins
Shaquille O'Neal (upcoming gala, "The Event"). Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old basketball prodigy Lil Mike, and his father Mike Jones, from Williamsburg, VA, who went viral over the summer for his impressive skills.
Episode 6
Mon, Oct 9, 2023 60 mins
Episode 7
Tue, Oct 10, 2023 60 mins
Tori Kelly ("tori"). Jennifer welcomes the Laffin family from Staten Island, NY, who made headlines for discovering the children they adopted separately are biologically related.
Episode 8
Wed, Oct 11, 2023 60 mins
Robin Thicke (FOX's "The Masked Singer"). Jennifer welcomes pracademic Kristi Hadfield from Belpre, OH, and Molly Jones from Pennsboro, WV.
Episode 9
Thu, Oct 12, 2023 60 mins
Kevin Nealon. Also: siblings Shania, 16, and Elijah Muhammad, 13, from Oklahoma City, who gained national attention for making education history. Currently, Shania is the youngest teacher in the U.S. and the youngest MBA candidate in Oklahoma. Her brother, Elijah, is a senior at Ohio State University. He is working on his bachelor's degree and is set to be the youngest Black American to graduate with a degree in cybersecurity.
Episode 10
Fri, Oct 13, 2023 60 mins
Alex Rodriguez; Gerry Turner ("Golden Bachelor"). Also: content creator Ulysses "Uly" Morazan, who posted a video explaining football to help Taylor Swift fans learn the sport.
Episode 11
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 60 mins
Monday, October 16 – Pentatonix appears. Jennifer welcomes WRCB affiliate anchor couple Cornelia Nicholson and Riley Nagel from Chattanooga, TN, whose on-air proposal video went viral. Cornelia was recording promos when her boyfriend, Riley, asked for her hand in marriage in a proposal designed to mirror a news segment. Jennifer welcomes Holliday's Helping Hands founder Katina Holiday "Miss Holliday" from Los Angeles, CA.
Episode 12
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 60 mins
Tuesday, October 17 – Jennifer welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salome Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Miami, FL, who is known for her videos dancing to Latin music, especially reggaeton. Jennifer welcomes professor and The Princess Within Foundation founder Dr. Bernada Baker, and her six-year-old daughter Bella Baker, from Houston, TX.
Episode 13
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 60 mins
Wednesday, October 18 – Tiffani Thiessen appears. Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old author Cassidy Bridges from Brooklyn, NY, who responded to a stranger complimenting her hair with, "Thank you, it's an Afro!". Cassidy released a book titled "Thank You, It's An Afro", which became a #1 Amazon bestseller. Jennifer welcomes etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, NY, who is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and co-founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program.
Episode 14
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 60 mins
Thursday, October 19 – Taye Diggs appears. Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman from Los Angeles, CA, whose social media page "Foos in Medicine" went viral which highlights what it's like being a Latino medical student. The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine students are first-generation college graduates and Irvin is a DACA beneficiary who immigrated from Mexico.
Episode 15
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 60 mins
Friday, October 20 – Jennifer welcomes 3Ls: Literacy, Leadership and Liberation founder Sabrina "Bri" Moore from Oakland, CA. The nonprofit organization founder teaches kids and adults in the community how to read. Bri's commitment to education comes from a deeply personal place — she overcame her own challenges with literacy, not learning to read until the age of 30. She obtained advanced degrees and became a school principal prior to starting her nonprofit.
Episode 16
Mon, Oct 23, 2023 60 mins
Carrie Ann Inaba ("Dancing With the Stars"); and viral music group Biko's Manna; Akilah Grace. Also: Jennifer surprises superfan Akilah Grace, and her 6-year-old daughter Ava, from Birmingham, AL, who wrote into the show to share her breast cancer journey.
Episode 17
Tue, Oct 24, 2023 60 mins
Dancer, choreographer and "Dancing With the Stars" alum Derek Hough.
Episode 18
Wed, Oct 25, 2023 60 mins
Jaime Camil ("Lotería Loca"). Also: pilot Zachary Anglin and his wife, Martyana, from Tulsa; he's the world's first quadruple amputee commercial pilot and flight instructor.
Episode 19
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 60 mins
Chelsea Handler; Jennifer welcomes viral TikToker 12-year-old Varonica Mitchell from Henderson, North Carolina. Varonica's videos have garnered millions of views online and have caught the attention of numerous celebrities.
Episode 20
Fri, Oct 27, 2023 60 mins
WNBA Las Vegas Aces' MVP champion A'ja Wilson.
Episode 21
Mon, Oct 30, 2023 60 mins
Chris Hardwick promotes his NBC game show "The Wall." Carly Pearce discusses her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Jelijah Diaz from Miami, Florida, who is a talented piano player with perfect pitch. Jelijah started taking lessons at the age of 3 and has won first place in local Miami competitions. Jelijah chats with Jennifer and performs while blindfolded.
Episode 22
Tue, Oct 31, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer Hudson is in for more treats than tricks as she celebrates rapper Coi Leray's new album, "Coi." Then, Jennifer's ready for a ghostly good time with drummer Sheila E., the bandleader for LoterÍa Loca.
Episode 23
Wed, Nov 1, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer Hudson goes behind the music when she chats with singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson about his latest album, "Gasms."
Episode 24
Thu, Nov 2, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer Hudson welcomes award-winning actor and producer Octavia Spencer to talk about her two new docu-series, "Feds" and "The Lost Women of Highway 20." Then, Jennifer spotlights a self-taught accordionist who joined Karol G's United States tour.
Episode 25
Fri, Nov 3, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer Hudson is in for some laughs with actor Alfonso Ribeiro, host of both "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Then, she welcomes a first-grade teacher who took a unique approach to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Episode 26
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 60 mins
Casey Wilson ("The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition"). Jennifer welcomes Inzone Project founder Terrance Wallace from Chicago, Illinois, whose nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities for Chicago youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods. Terrance is the legal guardian of 13 young men at his home and provides them with access to quality education and life-changing opportunities.
Episode 27
Tue, Nov 7, 2023 60 mins
Deon Cole ("The Improv: 60 & Still Standing"). 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will teach Jennifer how to swim. Jennifer welcomes back 6-year-old Luke Tillman "Pastor Luke," and his parents Catrina and Ezra Tillman, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who made his first appearance on the show during season one when he went viral for baptizing his Paw Patrol Dog in the bathtub. Luke will update Jennifer on the success of his coloring book, "Bible Adventures with Luke: Take Me to the Water."
Episode 28
Wed, Nov 8, 2023 60 mins
12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte. Jennifer welcomes viral UPS driver Carlos Cruz from New York, New York, who is originally from the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States after he turned 18. He has been working at UPS for five years and loves it and recently went viral after a TikTok creator "Body by Mark" randomly stopped him on the street and asked him what he does to stay fit, to which he had a hilarious response. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Colbie Durborow.
Episode 29
Thu, Nov 9, 2023 60 mins
John Stamos (memoir, "If You Would Have Told Me"). Jennifer spotlights "America's Got Talent" tap dancer Justin Jackson. Justin will chat with Jennifer and perform.
Episode 30
Fri, Nov 10, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher and body language expert. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide.
Episode 31
Mon, Nov 13, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer chats with Gabriel Iglesias about his comedy tour, "Don't Worry Be Fluffy," and hears about "Dancing With the Stars" from Ariana Madix. Then, she spotlights a 14-year-old singer gaining national attention.
Episode 32
Tue, Nov 14, 2023 60 mins
Mike and Kyra Epps join Jennifer to talk about the HGTV series, "Buying Back the Block." Then, Jennifer meets an inspirational couple whose lives changed when both received a cancer diagnosis just months apart.
Episode 33
Wed, Nov 15, 2023 60 mins
The Grammy Award-winning artist, "Queen of Christmas" and legend Mariah Carey ("Merry Christmas One And All!" tour).
Episode 34
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 60 mins
José Andrés gives Jennifer the inside scoop on his new graphic novel, "Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés and World Central Kitchen."
Episode 35
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 60 mins
Country music star Blake Shelton talks with Jennifer about "Barmageddon" and the "Back to the Honky Tonk" tour. Then, Jennifer welcomes an 81-year-old powerlifter.
Episode 36
Mon, Nov 20, 2023 60 mins
Lil Rel Howery ("Dashing Through the Snow"); Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion Tara Lipinski are interviewed.
Episode 37
Mon, Nov 20, 2023 60 mins
Episode 38
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 60 mins
Adam Sandler ("Leo" and "The I Missed You Tour"); Jennifer welcomes teacher Alfred "Shivy" Brooks II, and his wife Crystal, from Atlanta, GA, who went viral after posting a video holding a sign in front of his classroom that said, 'free hug if you need one.'
Episode 39
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 60 mins
Eric McCormack ("The Other Black Girl"). Jennifer welcomes couple and educators Carrie and Brett Yancey, from Southside, Alabama, who are joined by their daughters Savannah, Sydney and Sarakate.
Episode 40
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer is in for a mystery when actor Eric McCormack stops by to discuss his thrilling new series, "The Other Black Girl." Then, Jennifer welcomes a family from Southside, Alabama, to chat about their battle with cancer and a night they'll never forget.
Episode 41
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 60 mins
Episode 42
Tue, Nov 28, 2023 60 mins
Episode 43
Thu, Nov 30, 2023 60 mins
Winnie Harlow (skincare line, Cay Skin). Dionne Warwick and Damon Elliott (song, "I Kneel").
Episode 44
Fri, Dec 1, 2023 60 mins
Dove Cameron (debut album, "Alchemical"). Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old bug expert Jeremiah Davis and his mom, Taneika Weaver. Jeremiah makes educational TikTok videos about his bug knowledge. Taneika first noticed her son's interest in bugs when he was 3 years old and began educating him on different bug species. Jeremiah's favorite bugs are spiders and roaches, and he wants to be an entomologist when he grows up.
Episode 45
Mon, Dec 4, 2023 60 mins
Jeannie Mai (CBS game show, "Raid The Cage"); Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios (talk series, "Good Trouble"). Then, Jennifer welcomes DJ Brian Phoenix from Saco, Maine, whose video of him DJ'ing a wedding went viral with over 9 million views.
Episode 46
Tue, Dec 5, 2023 60 mins
Episode 47
Wed, Dec 6, 2023 60 mins
Darius Rucker (album, "Carolyn's Boy").
Episode 48
Thu, Dec 7, 2023 60 mins
Demi Lovato ("A Very Demi Holiday Special"); Ally Brooke (Christmas EP "Under the Tree"). Also, Grammy-nominated artist Davido performs a medley of his songs "Feel" and "Unavailable."
Episode 49
Thu, Dec 7, 2023 60 mins
"American Fiction" cast, including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross and Erika Alexander. Melissa Peterman (new game show "Person, Place, Or Thing").
Episode 50
Fri, Dec 8, 2023 60 mins
Matthew McConaughey (children's book, "Just Because" and Pantalones Organic Tequila). Also, Jennifer welcomes It's Bigger Than Us founder Tyrone Nance from Inglewood, CA, whose nonprofit provides solution-based resources to underserved families in South LA.
Episode 51
Tue, Dec 12, 2023 60 mins
Tony Shalhoub ("Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie"). Jennifer welcomes 15-year-old Dejuan "DJ" Strickland from St. Louis, Missouri, who made headlines for raising money to eliminate school lunch debt for students at his former elementary school through his initiative, Team Tech Boy Lunch Heroes. DJ decided to create this initiative after he experienced what it was like not having enough money for school lunch when he was in 4th grade. Jennifer welcomes Adrene "AC" Clemons from Las Vegas.
Episode 52
Wed, Dec 13, 2023 60 mins
Drew and Jonathan Scott ("Celebrity IOU").
Episode 53
Thu, Dec 14, 2023 60 mins
Janelle Monáe ("The Age of Pleasure").
Episode 54
Fri, Dec 15, 2023 60 mins
Oprah Winfrey, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins and Coleman Domingo ("The Color Purple").
Episode 55
Mon, Dec 18, 2023 60 mins
Episode 56
Fri, Dec 22, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist Raul Midón from Laurel, MD. Jennifer welcomes coach and superfan Treena Moore from Baltimore, MD who was surprised recently during the show's first-ever Knock-Star school visit. Jennifer had surprised Treena and the Step Team of Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School earlier this year.
Episode 57
Tue, Jan 2, 2024 60 mins
Kumail Nanjiani ("Migration"). Interview and performance by Teddy Swims, who will perform his hit song "Lose Control" from his debut album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy, Part 1."
Episode 58
Wed, Jan 3, 2024 60 mins
Tia Mowry ("Not Like Mama" and hair care line, 4U by Tia). Jennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, Louisiana, who will be providing motivation to start the new year. Jennifer welcomes Shundrika Houston and her husband, Edward, from Houston, Texas, for a Zoom gender reveal. Shundrika wrote to the show, saying this pregnancy was a surprise and they were shocked to learn they are expecting twins due in May.
Episode 59
Thu, Jan 4, 2024 60 mins
Howie Mandel ("AGT: Fantasy League" and "Deal Or No Deal").
Episode 60
Fri, Jan 5, 2024 60 mins
Roy Wood Jr. (comedy tour, "America: For The Last Time"). Cooking demo with chef and digital personality Joshua Weissman (cookbook "Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste"). Jennifer welcomes the Labastida Twins, 11-year-old Bryce and 11-year-old Matt from Orange County, California, who have gained a large following online with their dancing videos. They each say that having a twin brother has encouraged them to face their fears and not care what people think.
Episode 61
Mon, Jan 8, 2024 60 mins
January 8 – Mario Lopez appears. Jennifer welcomes back content creator Ulysses "Uly" Morazan. Ulysses will chat with Jennifer about dating in the new year and New Year's resolutions.
Episode 62
Mon, Jan 8, 2024 60 mins
Niecy Nash-Betts; and Molly Sims. Also: Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy (album "The Light Inside") performs spoken word with his wife, Tarrey Torae.
Episode 63
Tue, Jan 9, 2024 60 mins
Garcelle Beauvais ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Jennifer spotlights country-singing trio Remember Monday.
Episode 64
Wed, Jan 10, 2024 60 mins
Jerry O'Connell ("Pictionary"). Jennifer welcomes Kelly Flowers from Dallas, Texas, the founder of non-profit Women Leading Technology, which focuses on bringing diversity and equity into the tech space for young girls. As a woman in tech, Kelly was often the only woman and the only person of color on her team. Kelly started a LinkedIn Group where she invited other women working in tech to connect and figure out ways to get more women interested in the space.
Episode 65
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 60 mins
Rich Paul ("Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds"). Interview and performance by Saint Harison ("Ego Talkin"). Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Nathan Katcher and his mother, Rachel, from St. Louis, Missouri. Nathan has been making headlines for his ability to solve long-equation math problems. Nathan has always been fascinated by numbers and by age 4, he was counting to 6000. Nathan solves all math problems in his head and hopes to be a math scientist when he gets older.
Episode 66
Mon, Jan 15, 2024 60 mins
January 15 – Kaley Cuoco appears. Jennifer welcomes Arlene Felder from Burlington, NJ, who is the founder of Glassy Brown Cookies. After 15 years as a social worker, Arlene took a leap of faith and pursued her passion and now has two storefronts, ships nationwide, and leads cookie classes. She still loves giving back and supports her community by offering free consultations to small business owners and hosting free cookie classes for youth.
Episode 67
Mon, Jan 15, 2024 60 mins
The EGOT winner's daytime talk show features celebrity interviews, topical stories, community heroes, viral sensations, and music, bringing fun, uplifting, and empowering conversations to the forefront.
Episode 68
Tue, Jan 16, 2024 60 mins
Craig Robinson ("Killing It"). Shanola Hampton ("Found"). Jennifer spotlights singer Gabriel Henrique from Brazil, who was recently made it on the Top 3 on Season 18 of "America's Got Talent." He performs and chat with Jennifer.
Episode 69
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 60 mins
The EGOT winner's talk show features celebrity interviews; topical stories; community heroes; viral sensations; and music, bringing fun, uplifting, and empowering conversations to the forefront.
Episode 70
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 60 mins
Lilly Singh ("The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island"). Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher, and body language expert. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide. Jennifer welcomes finance expert Ramit Sethi (podcast, "I Will Teach You to Be Rich").
Episode 71
Mon, Jan 22, 2024 60 mins
Episode 72
Mon, Jan 22, 2024 60 mins
Episode 73
Tue, Jan 23, 2024 60 mins
Anthony Anderson & Doris Bowman; Leanne Zapanta, Raz.
Episode 74
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 60 mins
Episode 75
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 60 mins
Mel B ("America's Got Talent: Fantasy League"). Jennifer welcomes celebrity chef Lorenzo Espada, aka "Eat with Zo," from Charlotte, North Carolina, who is best recognized for posting popular cooking tutorials online. Growing up, Zo's parents always found a way to make something out of nothing and that family motto stuck with him. Zo started cooking in college, selling hot plates to students and locals to make ends meet. Now, he's a sought-after chef.
Episode 76
Mon, Jan 29, 2024 60 mins
Charlie Wilson (single, "Superman"). Jennifer welcomes community activist Devine Carama from Lexington, Kentucky, who is a motivational speaker and runs the nonprofit ONE Lexington. The nonprofit group helps address and prevent crime among youth in Devine's community. Devine recently went viral for teaching his mentoring class of young boys about emotional intelligence and says he sees himself in many of the young kids and families he helps.
Episode 77
Mon, Jan 29, 2024 60 mins
With guest Kylie Minogue.
Episode 78
Tue, Jan 30, 2024 60 mins
Anthony Hamilton (cookware and food line, "Hamilton Cornerstore").
Episode 79
Wed, Jan 31, 2024 60 mins
Guests include: Joey Graziadei; Harvey Mason Jr.; and Derek Fisher.
Episode 80
Thu, Feb 1, 2024 60 mins
DJ, actor, and producer D-nice.
Episode 81
Sat, Feb 3, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer has a blast talking with renowned singer Kylie Minogue.
Episode 82
Mon, Feb 5, 2024 60 mins
Rev Run ("Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story"). Jennifer welcomes LA Room & Board founder Sam Prater from Los Angeles, CA, whose organization helps ensure students can complete their college degrees without food and housing insecurities.
Episode 83
Mon, Feb 5, 2024 60 mins
The Big Game Celebration.
Episode 84
Tue, Feb 6, 2024 60 mins
Chrissy Teigen ("Chrissy & Dave Dine Out" and brand, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen). Then, Jennifer welcomes Nyle Taylor and Natalie Butler from Chicago, IL, who are both educators at The People's Music School.
Episode 85
Wed, Feb 7, 2024 60 mins
Beth Behrs ("The Neighborhood"); David Guetta (single, "When We Were Young" featuring Kim Petras).
Episode 86
Thu, Feb 8, 2024 60 mins
Monica; Black Pumas. Also, Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old preschool student Summer and her parents, Marvin and Janyl, from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Summer is an aspiring surgeon and loves talking about bones, surgical procedures, and anything related to the medical field.
Episode 87
Fri, Feb 9, 2024 60 mins
Donald Faison ("Extended Family"); and Bobby Berk ("Queer Eye").
Episode 88
Mon, Feb 12, 2024 60 mins
Actor Billy Gardell discusses his work on "Bob Hearts Abishola." Also, Jennifer meets the founder of a nonprofit providing support and resources for families in Missouri.
Episode 89
Tue, Feb 13, 2024 60 mins
Sarah Silverman ("Stupid Pet Tricks"). Also: NBA Coach "Lethal Shooter" Chris Matthews preps Jennifer for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Episode 90
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 60 mins
A Valentine's Day celebration. Also: Coco Jones; and astrologer Jennifer Freed ("A Map to Your Soul").
Episode 91
Thu, Feb 15, 2024 60 mins
Gina Torres ("9-1-1"). Also: Jennifer welcomes back 5-year-old Lil Mike and his dad Mike Jones from Williamsburg, Va. Lil Mike previously showed off his basketball skills and was surprised by Shaquille O'Neal. Now, Lil Mike helps prepare Jennifer for her NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Episode 92
Mon, Feb 19, 2024 60 mins
Episode 93
Tue, Feb 20, 2024 60 mins
Tuesday, February 20 – For HGTV Week, the show welcomes Erin and Ben Napier; Page Turner; and Brandy Clark. Jennifer introduces Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel from Swannanoa, NC, who recently made headlines as a one-armed D3 college basketball player at Warren Wilson College. Baileigh was born with a birth defect that caused her right arm to not fully develop. She started playing basketball in her freshman year of high school and was unexpectedly cut from the team during her senior year.
Episode 94
Wed, Feb 21, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer hears about the new Audible Original, "The Justice," from Sanaa Lathan. Also: HGTV Week continues with Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson from "Married to Real Estate."
Episode 95
Thu, Feb 22, 2024 60 mins
Singer Kane Brown. Also: HGTV week continues with Cole and Chelsea DeBoer from "Down Home Fab."
Episode 96
Fri, Feb 23, 2024 60 mins
It's time for the spectacular HGTV Week finale with Lil Jon from "Lil Jon Wants To Do What?"; Drew and Jonathan Scott from "Celebrity IOU"; and Dave and Jenny Marrs from "Fixer to Fabulous" and "Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano."
Episode 97
Mon, Feb 26, 2024 60 mins
Derek Hough ("The Symphony of Dance Tour"). Also, Jennifer welcomes Route 1 founder Marcus Carpenter from Minneapolis, MN, whose organization increases food access and decreases the racial hunger divide by empowering, encouraging, and educating BIPOC farmers.
Episode 98
Tue, Feb 27, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin - the Shanklin Twins - from Castle Rock, CO, who both hold state championship titles and records in their state.
Episode 99
Wed, Feb 28, 2024 60 mins
Shemar Moore ("S.W.A.T.").
Episode 100
Thu, Feb 29, 2024 60 mins
Magic Johnson and Nicole Avant discuss their memoir, "Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude."
Episode 101
Fri, Mar 1, 2024 60 mins
La La Anthony ("BMF"). Also, interview and performance by Nichelle Lewis.
Episode 102
Fri, Mar 1, 2024 60 mins
Episode 103
Mon, Mar 4, 2024 60 mins
Episode 104
Tue, Mar 5, 2024 60 mins
Episode 105
Wed, Mar 6, 2024 60 mins
Episode 106
Thu, Mar 7, 2024 60 mins
Episode 107
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 60 mins
Offset ("Set It Off" tour). Jennifer welcomes Daughter Sister Stepper Dancer (DSSD) step coach LaTodda Wallace from Atlanta, Georgia, whose youth program serves ages 4 through college. LaTodda grew up in foster care and says her middle school step coaches saved her life. In 2016, she opened DSSD to provide support and mentorship to girls in her community. Today, LaTodda has helped over 3000 female youth and their families, and her team has won numerous state and national awards.
Episode 108
Mon, Mar 11, 2024 60 mins
Episode 109
Tue, Mar 12, 2024 60 mins
Episode 110
Wed, Mar 13, 2024 60 mins
Episode 111
Thu, Mar 14, 2024 60 mins
Episode 112
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes back the Celtic Irish Dance Academy from Los Angeles, CA, who will perform. Jennifer welcomes viral sensation 4-year-old Christopher Bess, and his dad Reginald, from Tarboro, NC, who is also known as "Coach Chris" for his hilarious videos helping his dad coach high school basketball. Chris has become a beloved member of the local sports community and was recently named Youth Coach of the Year.
Episode 113
Mon, Mar 18, 2024 60 mins
Joe Manganiello.
Episode 114
Tue, Mar 19, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer has some laughs with Melissa Rauch as they talk about "Night Court." Also, Joey Fatone and AJ McLean take the stage to discuss their "A Legendary Night" tour.
Episode 115
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 60 mins
Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry join Jennifer to talk about the new season of "Girls5Eva." Also, Jennifer hears about the new film "Arthur the King" from actor Nathalie Emmanuel.
Episode 116
Thu, Mar 21, 2024 60 mins
Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer drop by to chat about their a one-of-a-kind music and comedy show, "Love & Laughter." Also, Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam and Christina Elmore discuss the new series "The Girls on the Bus."
Episode 117
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer hangs out with the host of "The Amazing Race," Phil Keoghan, and actor Lisa Rinna.
Episode 118
Mon, Mar 25, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old Leila Danai and her mother Mildred Munjanganja from Pompano Beach, FL, who went viral for telling her mom about how she stood up to a classmate who told her he didn't like her hairstyle.
Episode 119
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes neuroscientist and prominent online content producer Emily McDonald from Fort Lauderdale, FL. While researching neuroscience, Emily discovered that while neuroscientists understood the significance of mental health, none of them took care of their own brains.
Episode 120
Wed, Mar 27, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes Jenn Drummond from Park City, UT, a mom of seven who recently made history by becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits. After recovering from a bad car accident in 2018, Jenn was inspired to climb a mountain for her 40th birthday. She began training, and eventually decided to set a world record and climb the Seven Second Summits, which she completed last summer.
Episode 121
Thu, Mar 28, 2024 60 mins
Episode 122
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer welcomes Kina Evans from Hayward, CA. Kina is a middle school special education teacher at Caesar Chavez Middle School and founder of Bully Talk Inc., a nonprofit organization that equips kids with tools and leadership skills to decrease bullying and create positive practices. Kina has been a teacher for 5 years and says she is motivated and inspired by her students daily. She calls her students her babies and constantly goes out of pocket to provide them with anything they need.
Episode 123
Mon, Apr 1, 2024 60 mins
Joel McHale.
Episode 124
Tue, Apr 2, 2024 60 mins
Bill Bellamy. Jennifer welcomes Tyara Lee from Upland, CA. Despite facing adversity as a foster youth in Compton, Tyara defied expectations and financed her education through four jobs.
Episode 125
Wed, Apr 3, 2024 60 mins
Episode 126
Thu, Apr 4, 2024 60 mins
Episode 127
Fri, Apr 5, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer is joined by Patton Oswalt to chat about his upcoming film "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." Also, Jennifer learns the importance of loving one's self from Zoey Cartagena and discusses the need for youth outreach with coach John Dennis.
Episode 128
Mon, Apr 8, 2024 60 mins
It's "Abbott Elementary" Week, and Jennifer kicks things off with series creator Quinta Brunson! Also, author Tabitha Brown promotes her new book "I Did a Thing: 30 Days to Living Free," and Jennifer talks travel with the "RideShare Queen."
Episode 129
Tue, Apr 9, 2024 60 mins
"Abbott Elementary" Week continues with a visit from Tyler James Williams! Also, Jennifer gets the details on the upcoming Shirley Chisholm biopic, "Shirley," from star Dorian Missick and gets supportive with diving coach Ford McLiney.
Episode 130
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer hangs out with Janelle James and William Stanford Davis for more fun during "Abbot Elementary" Week! Also, Jennifer sits with P.E. teacher, Bryan Ross, to discuss the importance of providing for underserved communities.
Episode 131
Thu, Apr 11, 2024 60 mins
Class is still in session as Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chris Perfetti join Jennifer for "Abbot Elementary" Week! Jennifer gets a lesson in spelling from Dev Shah and raises awareness for the wheelchair community with "Wheelchair Papi" Anthony Sanchez.
Episode 132
Fri, Apr 12, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer closes out "Abbot Elementary" Week with actress Lisa Ann Walter! Chef Kwame joins Jennifer for a cooking demo and learns about the DorothyJeanius STEAM Leadership Institute for Kids from founder Dr. Dorothy Tillman.
Episode 133
Mon, Apr 15, 2024 60 mins
Nikki and Brie Garcia from "The Nikki & Brie Show" join us in studio. "The Bachelor" alum, author, and financial expert Jason Tartick discusses his book "Talk Money to Me."
Episode 134
Tue, Apr 16, 2024 60 mins
Iain Armitage, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, and Emily Osment from "Young Sheldon" stop by for a visit. Jennifer also welcomes Linda Piston, a child science prodigy from Gainesville, Virginia. At 11 years old, she likens her school life to the TV show "Young Sheldon." Piston founded Linda's Lab, a nonprofit focused on two goals: ending world hunger and improving science education.
Episode 135
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 60 mins
Singer Sheryl Crow chats with Jennifer about her new album, "Evolution." Sabrina Elba from S'ABLE Labs Skincare also stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Dr. Luke Wood of Sacramento, California. Last July, he became permanent president of Sacramento State, the youngest among all the nation's public four-year colleges and universities.
Episode 136
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 60 mins
As part of our Legend Series, the iconic Rita Moreno joins Jennifer to talk about her film "The Prank." Dance superstars and brothers Val and Maks Chmerkovskiy visit. Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton discusses the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation (ScottCares.org), which funds innovative cancer research.
Episode 137
Fri, Apr 19, 2024 60 mins
"Saturday Night Live" star Ego Nwodim stops by. Jennifer welcomes Dakota Patton, a 6-year-old makeup artist from Savannah, Georgia. Known for her remarkable talent in special effects makeup, Dakota has garnered widespread attention online. Her journey into the world of makeup began at the age of 3, and her favorite canvas is her younger sister, Dylan. Dakota is the youngest person to conduct a live demonstration at the International Make-Up Artists Trade Show.
Episode 138
Mon, Apr 22, 2024 60 mins
"Lopez vs. Lopez" star George Lopez joins Jennifer in the studio. Golda Rosheuvel, "Bridgerton's" Queen Charlotte, stops by. Jennifer also welcomes Jack Dalton of Manchester, New Hampshire. Jack, an eighth-grade student, animal activist, public speaker, author, and educational YouTuber, is known as the "Kid Conservationist" for his dedicated work in orangutan conservation. In 2022, he won the President's Environmental Youth Award and was a Top 20 finalist for the 2020 TIME Kid of the Year.
Episode 139
Tue, Apr 23, 2024 60 mins
Giancarlo Esposito stops by to discuss his two new series, "Parish" and "The Gentlemen."
Episode 140
Wed, Apr 24, 2024 60 mins
Elisabeth Moss talks about her new spy thriller series, "The Veil." Next, Jennifer welcomes Ossiereen "Ms. Ojay" Jones of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Ojay reached out to share her journey as a Black small business owner. At the onset of the pandemic, she noticed a void in her community, the absence of a Christian bookstore and a secure gathering spot for locals. In response, she established Rejoice Christian Bookstore in 2021.
Episode 141
Thu, Apr 25, 2024 60 mins
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, host of the podcast "Dinner's On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson" stops by the studio. Milla Jovovich chats with Jennifer about co-starring together in the new action thriller movie "Breathe." Jennifer then welcomes Russ, Melody, Taysia, and Rylan Stein of Los Angeles, the founders of pi00a, an Asian-, deaf-, and CODA-owned pizza restaurant. Melody, the mom, is deaf and had trouble finding work in the culinary space.
Episode 142
Fri, Apr 26, 2024 60 mins
Zendaya chats about playing a tennis coach in her new feature film, "Challengers." Jennifer also welcomes Angelica May and Imeek Watkins from Wilmington, North Carolina, who recently gained attention following a viral video capturing Imeek's proposal to Angelica after she completed her final cancer treatment surrounded by family, friends, and their community. High school sweethearts, Angelica and Imeek recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary.
Episode 143
Mon, Apr 29, 2024 60 mins
Mike Epps from "The Upshaws" stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Jonna Mendez of Reston, Virginia, a former CIA chief of disguise often likened to "Q" from the James Bond novels. Jonna served in the CIA from 1966 to 1993, mastering clandestine photography and disguises in some of the world's most perilous cities and earning the CIA's Intelligence Commendation Medal. Her memoir, "In True Face," released this month, recounts her career as a female operations officer in the CIA.
Episode 144
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 60 mins
"Grey's Anatomy" stars Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, and Camilla Luddington visit the show. Next, siblings Biko, Manna, and Mfundo Nhlangothi from the viral musical group Biko's Manna stop by. Jennifer then welcomes Joy Lindsay from Gary, Indiana. Joy is the founder and CEO of Butterfly Dreamz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on mentoring girls from underserved communities to become leaders and achieve their goals.
Episode 145
Wed, May 1, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer interviews Grammy award-winning icon Cher. Next, Jennifer welcomes the Snelson family from McKinney, Texas. Ashley and her husband Theron are huge fans of Jennifer's and wrote to the show hoping to win a fun vacation for their family. Together since eighth grade, the couple has five children: Kenedi, Tre, Chase, Creed, and Zoe. Five years ago, they opened a "microschool" and a nonprofit to help kids and families in their community.
Episode 146
Thu, May 2, 2024 60 mins
Country music legend and "The Voice" coach Reba McEntire is in the house. Next, Jennifer welcomes Vincent Palmer from Dayton, Ohio, a 3-year-old presidential expert who can recite the names and order of service of each U.S. president. Jennifer also welcomes Dr. Mahalia Hines, who is promoting her new book, "Tomorrow's Children: How to Raise Children to Stay Human in a High-Tech Society."
Episode 147
Fri, May 3, 2024 60 mins
Hannah Waddingham stops by to chat about "The Fall Guy" and "The Garfield Movie." Jennifer then welcomes Kay Cox of Houston, Texas, a kid golfer who recently went viral for hitting her first hole-in-one, a feat with odds of 1 in 12,500 for adults. She took up golf in 2020 after being inspired by an LPGA Tour commercial and has quickly risen to prominence in the sport. Kay was even among 12 girls invited to the U.S. Women's Open.
Episode 148
Mon, May 6, 2024 60 mins
Singer Meghan Trainor stops by to chat about her new album, "Timeless." Jennifer also welcomes Nexstar's Remarkable Women to the show.
Episode 149
Tue, May 7, 2024 60 mins
Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs from "Hacks" visit the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Mark Raymond Jr. from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mark is the founder and CEO of The Split Second Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the first adaptive gym in Louisiana.
Episode 150
Wed, May 8, 2024 60 mins
The cast of "UnPrisoned" — Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Jee Young Han, Marque Richardson and Jordyn McIntosh are in the studio. Gospel legend CeCe Winans also stops by to talk about her newest album, "More Than This." Jennifer then welcomes public speaker and middle school substitute teacher Cindy Noir from Atlanta, Georgia. Jennifer then visits mom of three, Cricut expert, and content creator Joy Green from Houston, Texas.
Episode 151
Thu, May 9, 2024 60 mins
The multi-talented Sherri Shepherd, star of "Sherri," is in the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Autumn Goodman, a teacher from Rolling Hills Elementary in Orlando, Florida. Autumn has garnered 5.7 million likes on TikTok, frequently going viral for her "Day in the Life of an Art Teacher" vlogs. She works with many students from challenging home environments and believes that art serves as an equalizer, opening up entirely new worlds for them.
Episode 152
Fri, May 10, 2024 60 mins
Actress and best-selling author Valerie Bertinelli visits to discuss her new cookbook, "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share." Olympic figure skater, actress, and TV commentator Tara Lipinski also stops by. Jennifer welcomes NICU nurses Taylor and Drew Deras from Omaha, Nebraska, to the show.
Episode 153
Mon, May 13, 2024 60 mins
Monday, May 13 – Jurnee Smollett, the star of "We Grown Now," stops by the studio. Jennifer welcomes the cast of "All American" — Daniel Ezra, Greta Onieogou, Michael Evans Behling, Monet Mazur, Samantha Logan, and Bre-Z. Jennifer also chats with Brittany Love from Los Angeles, California. Brittany is an artist and DJ who happens to be obsessed with the show "All American."
Episode 154
Tue, May 14, 2024 60 mins
Tuesday, May 14 – Chris Stapleton is in the house to talk about his new album, "Higher," and his upcoming "All-American Road Show" tour. Jennifer also welcomes etiquette expert Myka Meier from New York, New York.
Episode 155
Wed, May 15, 2024 60 mins
May 15 – Wanda Sykes from "The Upshaws" discusses her "Please & Thank You" comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes father and daughter Chris Locke from Newark, Delaware, and Kat Locke-Jones, 33, from Baltimore, Maryland. Together, they founded the Sean Locke Foundation in 2018 after losing their son/brother Sean Locke to suicide. The foundation provides mental health resources for kids in high school all the way through college. They have Sean's House, a home that provides in-person support 24/7.
Episode 156
Thu, May 16, 2024 60 mins
Dulé Hill visits to discuss his PBS documentary series, "The Express Way with Dulé Hill." Jennifer highlights the national tour of "MJ the Musical." Jennifer welcomes identical twin sisters Cherry and Sherry Wilmore who started the nonprofit organization CHeriSH Times Two to empower and support foster youth.
Episode 157
Fri, May 17, 2024 60 mins
Friday, May 17 – Rapper and singer Wiz Khalifa stops by to chat with Jennifer.
Episode 158
Mon, May 20, 2024 60 mins
Former star of "The Bachelorette" Tyler Cameron discusses his new house renovation series, "Going Home with Tyler Cameron." Jennifer then welcomes viral father-and-daughter duo Jay and Tatum Galberth from Washington, D.C. Jay is the founder of "Dads Do It Too," which promotes positivity about fatherhood and spotlights amazing dads online. The pair first went viral in February after posting a video of themselves singing to Muni Long's "Made for Me."
Episode 159
Tue, May 21, 2024 60 mins
Renowned rapper Fat Joe visits the studio and chats about Rewind It 10 hair color for men. South Korean girl group Le Sserafim (Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae) with their hit "Smart."
Episode 160
Wed, May 22, 2024 60 mins
Diane Lane, star of "A Man in Full" and "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans." Jennifer also welcomes fourth-grade teacher Marcus Bornslater, aka "Mr. B," from Dallas, Texas. The José "Joe" May Elementary School teacher often goes viral on Instagram and TikTok for his good looks and fashion sense, and he has become very popular among the students, staff, and community. Many of his students face tough lives, including homelessness and broken homes.
Episode 161
Thu, May 23, 2024 60 mins
The incomparable Shonda Rhimes is in the studio as Season 3 of "Bridgerton" kicks off. "The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung chats about her drama series. Jennifer then welcomes "The 50" documentary director Brenton Gieser, retired correctional officer Sol Irving, and "The 50" member Cameron Clark. "The 50" explores the stories of 50 men serving life sentences in a dangerously overcrowded and drug-saturated prison in California.
Episode 162
Fri, May 24, 2024 60 mins
Ernie Hudson is in the studio to chat with Jennifer about his TV show "The Family Business."
Episode 163
Mon, May 27, 2024 60 mins
Episode 164
Tue, May 28, 2024 60 mins
Jennifer talks to comedian Jay Pharaoh about the new game show he is hosting, The Quiz with Balls. Singer and songwriter Tanner Adell talks about her new hit song Whiskey Blues.
Episode 165
Wed, May 29, 2024 60 mins
Mindy Kaling sits down with Jennifer to discuss the skincare line Lion Pose. Next, Jennifer visits with Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Lexie Brown, and Dearica Hamby from the Los Angeles Sparks basketball team.
Episode 166
Thu, May 30, 2024 60 mins
The iconic Pam Grier stops by to discuss Season 2 of her TV series "Them: The Scare." Then, Jennifer chats with second-grader Bailey Butts and first-graders Ashton Tyler and Bella Baker of Los Angeles, California, for a "Words from the Wise: Kids Edition" segment.
Episode 167
Fri, May 31, 2024 60 mins
Bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts talks about her new book, "Power Moves: Igniting Your Confidence and Becoming a Force."