The Ellen DeGeneres Show was an American syndicated daytime talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres that aired for 19 seasons from September 8, 2003, to May 26, 2022, with a total of 3,339 episodes
. The show featured a mix of celebrity interviews, musical performances, audience participation games, and segments highlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents
. It was known for its comedic style, friendly atmosphere, and interactive segments such as "What's Wrong with These Videos?", "Ellen in Your Ear," and games like "Make it Rain" and "Hubba Hubba Quiz Quiz"
. The show was produced by Telepictures Productions and initially taped at NBC Studios in Burbank, California, before moving to the Warner Bros. lot from its sixth season onward
. It was broadcast in high definition starting with season six and was widely syndicated, with major affiliates including NBC Owned Television Stations, Hearst Television, and Tegna
. The Ellen DeGeneres Show won numerous awards, including 63 Daytime Emmy Awards and 17 People's Choice Awards, surpassing The Oprah Winfrey Show in total Daytime Emmy wins for Outstanding Talk Show categories
. Despite its success, Ellen announced in May 2021 that the 19th season would be the show's last, with the final episode airing on May 26, 2022
. Following the show's conclusion, NBC stations replaced Ellen's timeslot with new programming such as The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Warner Bros. launched The Jennifer Hudson Show as a potential successor
. The final episode featured appearances by Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, and Pink, marking the end of an era in daytime talk television
. In summary, The Ellen DeGeneres Show was a highly influential and popular daytime talk show known for its humor, celebrity guests, and engaging audience participation, running nearly two decades before concluding in 2022
