The Ellen Degeneres Show recently aired its Season 18 Halloween episode, and it was filled with pranks, proposals, and plenty of laughter. As always, Ellen Degeneres brought her energetic and entertaining self to the talk show, making it a must-watch for fans.
Ellen started the show by expressing her gratitude for the audience and the essential workers who have been working tirelessly during the pandemic. She highlighted the important role of nurses and teachers, who she believes are the true superheroes of our society. In her unique humor, Ellen joked that nurses should wear capes to make their daily acts of kindness even more dramatic.
Throughout November, Ellen will be dedicating the show to giving thanks to community leaders and first responders who have been essential during the pandemic. She plans to surprise them by showing up at their doors, calling them, or even zooming with them to express her gratitude.
In the Halloween spirit, Ellen and her DJ, Twitch, were dressed in festive costumes. Twitch wore a colorful wig that brought good vibes to the show, and Ellen showed appreciation for the effort that went into the set design and her pumpkins.
Ellen then proceeded to showcase a video compilation of backstage scares. As always, her staff did an excellent job of surprising and scaring Ellen and her guests. The scares were met with a mix of shock, laughter, and even a little anger, making for an entertaining segment.
The Halloween spirit continued with a game called Danger Word. Ellen teamed up with a psychiatric nurse named Jazzy, while Twitch was joined by an EMT named Astred. The objective of the game was to guess the winning word without saying the danger word. The winning team would receive a prize of $155,000. The game was filled with suspense and laughter, and in the end, Twitch‘s team emerged as the winners.
Next up, Ellen welcomed comedian Howie Mandel to the show. Howie appeared in a unique costume that represented COVID-19. Despite being in his mid-60s and not being a fan of Halloween, Howie made a special effort to be on the Halloween show. He shared a heartfelt story about his journey to the show, including stepping in horse poop and finding Wi-Fi at a strip mall to connect for the interview.
Howie then entertained the audience with his jokes, including one about peeing in the shower and his wife’s reaction. He also spoke about the importance of second and third responders who often go unnoticed and expressed his appreciation for First Responders in general.
Before ending the segment, Howie presented Ellen with a gift made from the leftover parts of his Ikea furniture projects. It was a fun and creative way to show his gratitude and showcase his hobby.
Moving on to another Halloween tradition, Ellen played a prank on her executive producer, Andy. Instead of sending him through a haunted house, they found a haunted drive-through experience. Andy, as always, was a good sport and provided plenty of laughs and screams for the audience.
To close the show, Ellen introduced a new game called Mask Dancer, inspired by The Masked Singer. A real-life superhero nurse, Ali Golden, joined Twitch and Ellen as a guest judge. Ali works at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey and shared her experience on the front lines during the pandemic.
Overall, Ellen’s Season 18 Halloween episode was filled with fun, surprises, and appreciation for essential workers. The show stayed true to its entertaining and comedic nature, making it a delight and must-watch for fans of the chat show and The Ellen Degeneres Show.
