In a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, host Ellen Degeneres welcomed celebrities Hilary Duff and Debra Messing to the show. As always, Ellen’s infectious energy and humor made for a lively and entertaining episode.

Ellen began the episode by expressing her gratitude to the audience for their warm welcome. She shared her excitement about being back in the studio after spending her summer in the country. Ellen humorously recounted her experiences in the countryside, including her encounters with chickens, llamas, and roosters. She even shared a funny story about mistaking something on her ceiling for a mysterious object, leaving viewers eager to find out what it was in the next episode.

Ellen also revealed that she has some surprises in store for the new season of the show. She mentioned her plan to occasionally bring people from the audience on stage to dance with her and even hinted at the possibility of visiting different places outside the studio. This season is all about trying new things and keeping the audience entertained.

During the episode, Ellen also spoke about her desire for viewers to watch the show every day. She acknowledged that some people only tune in a few times a week, but she encouraged everyone to watch all five episodes. To incentivize viewers, Ellen announced a quiz sponsored by Pepperidge Farm’s Whims cookies, with the chance to win a brand new Alexis. Additionally, she mentioned Pepperidge Farm’s generous donation to support Hurricane Katrina victims and urged viewers to participate in the relief efforts.

In addition to the lively banter and humorous monologues, the episode featured celebrity guests Hilary Duff and Debra Messing. Hilary Duff performed her hit song “Wake Up” from her album “Most Wanted,” while Debra Messing talked about the final season of “Will and Grace.” The episode also included a heartwarming interview with Marcy Kavanaugh, a Hurricane Katrina survivor.

The episode showcased Ellen’s ability to keep the audience entertained with her humor, energy, and surprise elements. With the promise of more surprises and entertaining segments throughout the season, viewers can expect a fun-filled time watching The Ellen Degeneres Show.

Originally aired on September 7, 2005