The Ellen DeGeneres Show · SEASON 18
Jake Tapper, Tig Notaro, 'American Idol' Castoff Hunter Metts
Episode 147 · 2021-05-20

- Comedy
- Talk
Episode overview
This just in… JAKE TAPPER returns! In addition to anchoring his own CNN show, “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the accomplished journalist is also a best-selling author, and he’ll tell Ellen about his new novel, “The Devil May Dance”! Ellen’s friend TIG NOTARO returns! She’s always entertaining, and today she’ll not only bring the laughs, she'll also talk about her new zombie heist movie, “Army of the Dead”! Recent "American Idol" castoff HUNTER METTS is here! He’ll chat about his experience, then take the stage for a special performance!
45 minutes
Season 18 episodes
1. Ellen Is Back in the Studio to Kick Off Season 18!, Tiffany Haddish2020-09-21
2. Kerry Washington, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semi-Finalists W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew2020-09-22
3. Alec Baldwin, SuperM2020-09-23
4. Kris Jenner2020-09-24
5. Guest Host tWitch Welcomes Derek Hough and the “World of Dance” Winners!2020-09-25
6. Blake Shelton and Tristan Harris2020-09-28
7. Amy Schumer, Firefighter Eric and Amanda Stevens2020-09-29
8. Jason Sudeikis, “America’s Got Talent” Winner Brandon Leake, Viral Kid Baker Cade Hagedorn2020-09-30
9. Chris Rock2020-10-01
10. Guest Host tWitch, with Kalen Allen and the “World of Dance” Winners!2020-10-02
11. Adam Sandler2020-10-05
12. Brad Paisley, Jurnee Smollett2020-10-06
13. Orlando Bloom/Gloria Steinem/Tig Notaro2020-10-07
14. Sarah Silverman/Jeff Foxworthy/Bon Jovi2020-10-08
15. Guest Host Tiffany Haddish, with Jane Fonda!2020-10-09
16. Michael Che, Cameron Renshaw2020-10-12
17. Ellen's favorite moments so far from Season 18!2020-09-13
18. Kristen Bell, Steve Spangler2020-10-14
19. Colin Jost, Future Islands2020-10-15
20. Jason Derulo2020-10-16
21. Guest Host Tiffany Haddish, with Marlon Wayans2020-10-19
22. Ken Jeong, Jaylen Brown, AJR2020-10-20
23. Sarah Hyland, Chasten Buttigieg2020-10-21
24. Chelsea Handler2020-10-22
25. Bethenny Frankel/Local Natives2020-10-23
26. Ashley Graham, Skai Jackson, SAINt JHN, with Guest Host tWitch!2020-10-26
27. Justin Hartley, Keith Barry2020-10-27
28. Episode 282020-10-28
29. Khloé Kardashian2020-10-29
30. Howie Mandel, Ellen’s Big Halloween Show!2020-10-30
31. Sacha Baron Cohen, Sarah Cooper, Clayton Kershaw2020-11-02
32. Wanda Sykes, Macey Hensley Calls Voters with Khloé Kardashian2020-11-03
33. Ellen’s Favorite Moments, Starring Jennifer Aniston, President Obama, Adele, & More!2020-11-04
34. Magic Johnson, Catherine & India Oxenberg, 24kGoldn2020-11-05
35. Lily Tomlin/Chelsea Handler2020-11-06
36. Sarah Silverman/Anthony Anderson2020-11-09
37. Jimmy Kimmel, Kid Rapper Sam White2020-11-10
38. Usher, The Terry Family2020-11-11
39. Vince Vaughn, Mario Lopez, Why Don’t We2020-11-12
40. Guest Host Garth Brooks2020-11-13
41. Matthew McConaughey, Gabby Barrett2020-11-16
42. Sarah Paulson, Philadelphia Frontline Nurses ‘The Swab Squad’2020-11-17
43. Patrick Dempsey2020-11-18
44. Melissa McCarthy2020-11-19
45. Guest Host Tiffany Haddish with Ludacris and Dr. Ruth!2020-11-20
46. Day 1 of 12 Days Of Giveaways with Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell, Ben Falcone2020-11-23
47. Day 2 of 12 Days Of Giveawayswith Jake Tapper, Skateboarder Evan Lalanne, Dierks Bentley2020-11-24
48. Day 3 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Josh Duhamel2020-11-25
49. Day 4 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Gayle King, Alison Brie2020-11-30
50. Day 5 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Justin Bieber, Russell Dickerson2020-12-01
51. Day 6 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Aubrey Plaza, Lil Nas X2020-12-02
52. Day 7 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Diane Keaton, Isla Fisher2020-12-03
53. Day 8 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Bryan Cranston, Anya Taylor-Joy2020-12-04
54. Day 9 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Kate Mara2020-12-07
55. Day 10 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Chance the Rapper2020-12-08
56. Day 11 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Leslie Odom Jr., Tayshia Adams2020-12-09
57. Day 12 of 12 Days Of Giveaways, Jake Tapper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Ashley McBryde2021-01-13
58. Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Chet Faker2021-01-14
59. Guest Host tWitch with Jessica Alba and Harry Shum Jr.2021-01-15
60. Justin Timberlake, The Dance Theatre of Harlem2021-01-18
61. Howie Mandel, Pete Yorn2021-01-19
62. Pharrell, Joe Buck, ASHE2021-01-21
63. Charles Barkley, Michelle Buteau2021-01-22
64. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ingrid Andress2021-01-25
65. Dax Shepard, José Andrés, Poet Amanda Gorman2021-01-26
66. Ted Danson, Lilly Singh2021-01-27
67. Laverne Cox2021-01-28
68. Guest Host Mario López with Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai, Garcelle Beauvais, Nikki & Brie Bella2021-01-29
69. Tracee Ellis Ross, Rita Wilson2021-02-01
70. Rachel Maddow, Kane Lim2021-02-02
71. Ellen's favourite football moments!2021-02-03
72. Eric Stonestreet2021-02-04
73. Samantha Bee, Rapper Harry Mack, 'Below Deck' Star Captain Lee Rosbach2021-02-05
74. Chrissy Teigen2021-02-08
75. Mila Kunis2021-02-09
76. Anderson Cooper2021-02-10
77. Wanda Sykes, Sia2021-02-11
78. Guest Host tWitch with Ciara and Russell Wilson, Jon Dorenbos2021-02-12
79. Kat Dennings2021-02-15
80. Allison Janney2021-02-16
81. Kenan Thompson, Maria Bakalova2021-02-17
82. Neil Patrick Harris, Gabby Douglas2021-02-18
83. Guest Host Tiffany Haddish with Randy Jackson and Dean Edwards2021-02-19
84. Demi Lovato, Sam Fischer2021-02-22
85. Mary J. Blige, Jas Leverette2021-02-23
86. Colin Jost, Jamie Kern Lima2021-02-24
87. Jane Fonda2021-02-24
88. Guest Host Tiffany Haddish with Taye Diggs, Nasty C & Ari Lennox2021-02-26
89. Guest Host Howie Mandel with Heidi Klum, Leslie Jordan, Jackelyn Shultz2021-03-01
90. Eddie Murphy, Bella Murphy, the Kid LAROI2021-03-02
91. Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Brandy Clark2021-03-03
92. Eddie Murphy, Bella Murphy, the Kid LAROI2021-03-04
93. Guest Host tWitch with Randall Park, Allison Holker Boss and Zara Larsson2021-03-05
94. Cedric the Entertainer, Jhené Aiko, Kings of Leon2021-03-08
95. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sara Gilbert2021-03-09
96. Episode 962021-03-10
97. Episode 972021-03-11
98. Episode 982021-03-12
99. Kyle Chandler, Kym Douglas, Alan Kim, All Time Low2021-03-15
100. Michelle Obama2021-03-16
101. Gwen Stefani, Javicia Leslie, Rita Ora2021-03-17
102. Katie Couric, Giada De Laurentiis2021-03-18
103. Guest Host tWitch with Garth Brooks, Antonia Gentry, Paloma Mami2021-03-19
104. Steve Harvey, Meduza featuring Dermot Kennedy2021-03-22
105. Uzo Aduba, Lake Street Dive2021-03-23
106. Robin Roberts, Drew Brees, Kelly Marie Tran, Joshua Bassett2021-03-24
107. Kris Jenner, Madison Beer2021-03-25
108. Guest Host tWitch with Joe Manganiello, Dominique Fishback2021-03-26
109. Guest Host Mario Lopez with Elizabeth Berkley Lauren2021-03-29
110. Guest Host tWitch with Tracy Morgan and Fitz2021-03-30
111. Guest Host Kalen Allen with Kelly Rowland and Angelica Ross2021-03-31
112. Guest Host tWitch with Beth Behrs, Miles Brown, Seventeen2021-04-01
113. Guest Host Howie Mandel with Martha Stewart and John Stamos2021-04-02
114. John Cena, Danielle Brooks2021-04-05
115. Lupita Nyong'o, Jeremy Lin, Duncan Laurence & Fletcher2021-04-06
116. Don Johnson, Nicole Byer2021-04-07
117. Lauren Graham, Giveon2021-04-08
118. Guest Host tWitch with Susan Kelechi Watson2021-04-09
119. Mark Wahlberg, Brandi Carlile, Nessa Barrett, jxdn featuring Travis Barker2021-04-12
120. Melissa Villaseñor, Tones and I2021-04-13
121. Savannah Guthrie, Brett Eldredge, Tamara Levitt2021-04-14
122. Keith Urban, Dean Lewis, ‘Big Trick Energy’ Magicians2021-04-15
123. Guest Host Tiffany Haddish, Andra Day, Lil Rel Howery, TOMORROW X TOGETHER2021-04-16
124. Jessica Biel, Olivia Holt, Michelle Buteau, Glass Animals2021-04-19
125. Ed Helms, Barbara Corcoran2021-04-20
126. Scott Foley, Jane Levy, Hunter Hayes, Dr. Andrew Weil2021-04-21
127. Earth Day with Mickey Guyton, Dr. Julian Fennessy2021-04-22
128. Guest Host Ashley Graham, Amy Schumer2021-04-23
129. Michael Strahan, Daniel Dae Kim, Kym Douglas2021-04-26
130. Mark Cuban, Jay Shetty, Ingrid Michaelson2021-04-27
131. Gayle King, Author Ellen Bennett, Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram & Jon Randal2021-04-28
132. Ellen’s 3,000th Show with Adam Levine, Maroon 52021-04-29
133. Guest Host Anthony Anderson, Topher Grace, Caleb McLaughlin2021-04-30
134. Justin Theroux, Bethenny Frankel, Cameron Jay2021-05-03
135. Luke Bryan, Emmanuel Acho2021-05-04
136. Michael Che, Thomas Rhett2021-05-05
137. Courteney Cox, Julia Michaels2021-05-06
138. Mother’s Day Show with Ayesha Curry2021-05-07
139. Michael B. Jordan, Tahar Rahim, Rag'n'Bone Man2021-05-10
140. Pink, Imagine Dragons2021-05-11
141. Allison Janney, Jaime Pressly, Kristen Johnston, Beth Hall, Mimi Kennedy, Machine Gun Kelly2021-05-12
142. Oprah Winfrey, P!nk2021-05-13
143. Ellie Kemper2021-05-14
144. Daymond John, Brené Brown2021-05-17
145. Wanda Sykes, Average Andy and Linda the Ghost Hunter on the Queen Mary2021-05-18
146. Stacey Abrams, Dave Bautista, Lady A2021-05-19
147. Jake Tapper, Tig Notaro, 'American Idol' Castoff Hunter Metts2021-05-20
148. Guest Host Rob Lowe2021-05-21
149. Van Jones2021-05-24
150. Seth Meyers, Yvonne Orji2021-05-25
151. Kevin Hart, Florida Georgia Line2021-05-26
152. Melissa King2021-05-27
153. Guest Hosts Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood with Matthew McConaughey and Jon Dorenbos2021-05-28
154. Ryan Tedder, Glennon Doyle, OneRepublic2021-05-31
155. James Corden, Patti Harrison, Drew Brees, Hamish McCann2021-06-01
156. Emma Stone, Ziwe, Mimi Webb2021-06-02
157. Sofía Vergara, Cam Anthony, Wim Hof2021-06-03
158. Lisa Kudrow, Mae Martin, Thuso Mbedu, Kym Douglas2021-06-04
159. Ricky Martin, Carey Hart, Michelle Canazaro, Crowded House2021-06-07
160. Guest Host tWitch with Garcelle Beauvais, Winnie Harlow, Anson Seabra2021-06-08
161. Kevin Nealon, Twice2021-06-09
162. Sean Hayes, Joshua Radin, Michael Antonio Keane2021-06-10
163. Howie Mandel, Bryce Vine2021-06-11
164. Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with Debbie Allen and Madeline Brewer2021-06-14
165. Salma Hayek, Darci Lynne2021-06-15
166. Heidi Klum, Jon Devore2021-06-16
167. Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with David Harbour and Offset2021-06-17
168. Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with Jesse Williams, Kalen Allen, D Smoke, Tallie Brinson and his steppers2021-06-18
169. Cecily Strong, Ann Dowd2021-06-21
170. Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, James TW2021-06-22
171. Henry Golding, Damien Caillaud, Urbain Ngobobo, Sakura Kokumai, Haley Anderson, Ashleigh Johnson, members of the Berywam French beatboxing crew2021-06-23
172. Minnie Driver, Blake Shelton2021-06-24
173. Guest Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss with Casey Wilson and JP Saxe2021-06-25
182. Episode 1822021-07-08