Ellen DeGeneres kicks off the 19th and final season of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Monday, September 13th at 2 p.m. on 21 WFMJ, welcoming a studio full of first-time audience members!

During her last first show, Ellen sits down with Jimmy Kimmel, her longtime friend and fellow talk show host, for his 20thappearance. Ellen surprises him with memorabilia she found from her first season to put on his desk at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Then, Jimmy surprises her with a more “traditional” gift for 19 seasons…a Kardashian! Tune in to see which reality TV star sibling joins the premiere show and find out what they have in store for Ellen’s audience! 

Ellen also welcomes Ochsner Baptist Hospital NICU nurses Paula Simon, Kimberly Route, Kristi Belsom, and Michelle Sigur from her hometown of New Orleans, LA, who volunteer to stay at the hospital through emergencies. The healthcare heroes talk to Ellen about the recent Hurricane Ida and how they cared for newborns whose parents were forced to evacuate. Ellen also surprises the nurses with a big gift in recognition of their selfless work. 

 

Plus, Jennifer Aniston, the first-ever guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in 2003, gets emotional when she returns to help Ellen celebrate her farewell season on Tuesday, September 14th. Jennifer and Ellen chat about the welcome mat the actress gifted the host during her first appearance on the show. 

Tune in to premiere week beginning Monday, September 13th for much more with Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Aniston, and heartwarming stories, in addition to sit-down interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Kim Kardashian West, Imagine Dragons, Charli and Dixie D’Amelio! Join Ellen all season long to celebrate her almost two-decade tenure on-air with fun-filled surprises, walks down memory lane, and many more unforgettable moments.