Season 2

E1. Season Premiere

Oct 2, 2023 · 42m

Jennifer welcomes superfan couple Traci and Pat Jean-Baptiste, from Los Angeles, CA who had a surprise special guest, Jennifer Hudson, show up on their wedding day, creating a moment that they'll never forget. Plus, Jennifer sits down with Tiare Lawrence from Lahaina, HI who recently gained national attention for her philanthropic work after the devastating Maui Fires.

E2. Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan

Oct 3, 2023 · 42m

"The Voice" coaches Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan join Hudson in-studio to talk about Season 24.

E3. Cody Rigsby

Oct 4, 2023 · 42m

Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby will join Jennifer to discuss his book Xoxo, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness. Jennifer also welcomes Nina Wiley from Kansas City, MO, whose story went viral after her SKIMS bodysuit saved her life. On New Year's Eve, Nina was caught in the crossfires of a shooting outside of a local club and she was shot four times. Due to heavy holiday traffic, paramedics were delayed getting Nina to the hospital and Nina says her SKIMS bodysuit helped compress her wounds and kept her from excessively bleeding out.

E4. Cedric The Entertainer

Oct 5, 2023 · 42m

Jennifer chats with comedian Cedric The Entertainer, talking about his debut novel "Flipping Boxcars" and his latest venture launching barbeque label AC Barbeque with fellow comedian, Anthony Anderson.

E5. Shaquille O'Neal

Oct 6, 2023 · 42m

Season 2 premiere week wraps with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal who discusses his upcoming gala "The Event" held in Las Vegas.

E6. Reneé Rapp, Derek Fisher

Oct 9, 2023 · 42m

Reneé Rapp chats about her album "Snow Angel" and performs her single "Tummy Hurts." Five-time NBA champion and former Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher stops by. Jennifer welcomes motivational speaker and pre-K teacher Alethea Crimmins, who decided to "turn pain into purpose" after being bullied for years.

E7. Tori Kelly

Oct 10, 2023 · 42m

Tori Kelly stops by to chat with Jennifer about her EP "tori." Jennifer welcomes the Laffin family, who made headlines for discovering the children they adopted separately are biologically related.

E8. Robin Thicke

Oct 11, 2023 · 42m

Robin Thicke chats about "The Masked Singer," his television show on FOX. Jennifer welcomes pracademics Kristi Hadfield from Belpre, Ohio, and Molly Jones from Pennsboro, West Virginia.

E9. Kevin Nealon

Oct 12, 2023 · 42m

Kevin Nealon stops by to talk about his new comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman, who have gone viral for their social media page "Foos in Medicine," highlighting what it's like being a Latino medical student.

E10. Alex Rodriguez

Oct 13, 2023 · 42m

Alex Rodriguez from the Minnesota Timberwolves chats about OraPharma.

E11. Pentatonix

Oct 16, 2023 · 42m

Pentatonix come by to talk about their tour and album "Pentatonix: The Greatest Christmas Hits." Jennifer welcomes WRCB affiliate anchor couple Cornelia Nicholson and Riley Nagel from Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose on-air proposal video went viral. Jennifer welcomes Holliday's Helping Hands founder Katina Holiday "Miss Holliday" from Los Angeles, California. The nonprofit organization helps LA County's general unhoused population and young mothers released from incarceration get back on their feet.

E12. Ms. Pat

Oct 17, 2023 · 42m

Ms. Pat promotes her new BET judge series "Ms. Pat Settles It" and comedy tour "Ya Girl Done Made It." Jennifer welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salome Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Miami, Florida, who is known for her videos dancing to Latin music, especially reggaeton. Jennifer welcomes professor and The Princess Within Foundation founder Dr. Bernada Baker, and her 6-year-old daughter Bella Baker, from Houston, Texas, whom she adopted after a hurricane.

E13. Tiffani Thiessen

Oct 18, 2023 · 42m

Tiffani Thiessen discusses her cookbook, "Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers." Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old author Cassidy Bridges from Brooklyn, New York, who went viral for her response to a stranger complimenting her hair, where she said: "Thank you, it's an Afro!". This May, Cassidy released a book titled "Thank You, It's An Afro", which became a #1 Amazon bestseller. Jennifer welcomes etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, New York, who is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and co-founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program.

E14. Taye Diggs

Oct 19, 2023 · 42m

Taye Diggs promotes his new podcast "You Had Me at Hello." Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman from Los Angeles, California, whose social media page "Foos in Medicine" went viral which highlights what it's like being a Latino medical student.

E15. Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall

Oct 20, 2023 · 42m

Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall promote FOX's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test." Jennifer welcomes 3Ls: Literacy, Leadership and Liberation founder Sabrina "Bri" Moore from Oakland, California. The nonprofit organization founder teaches kids and adults in the community how to read.

E16. Carrie Ann Inaba

Oct 23, 2023 · 42m

Carrie Ann Inaba promotes "Dancing with the Stars." Jennifer surprises viral music group Biko's Manna, including NoBiko, Manna, and Mfundo. The trio of kids chat with Jennifer and perform. Jennifer surprises superfan Akilah Grace from Birmingham, Alabama, who wrote in to the show to share her breast cancer journey. Akilah was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021. After two years of treatments, Akilah is happy to say she's now cancer-free and wants to celebrate by coming to the show with her 6-year-old daughter, Ava.

E17. Derek Hough

Oct 24, 2023 · 42m

Derek Hough returns to promote "Dancing with the Stars."

E18. Jaime Camil

Oct 25, 2023 · 42m

Jaime Camil promotes his CBS game show "Lotería Loca." Jennifer welcomes pilot Zachary Anglin and his wife, Martyana, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2019, Zack became the world's first quadruple amputee commercial pilot and flight instructor. Despite encountering regulatory barriers and repeated denials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Zack's determination led him to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. Zack, who was born in Nigeria, is missing both of his hands and both of his feet.

E19. Chelsea Handler

Oct 26, 2023 · 42m

Chelsea Handler returns to promote her comedy tour "Little Big Bitch." Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old viral TikTokker Varonica Mitchell from Henderson, North Carolina. Varonica's videos have garnered millions of views online and have caught the attention of numerous celebrities.

E20. A'ja Wilson

Oct 27, 2023 · 42m

WNBA Las Vegas Aces’ MVP champion A’ja Wilson

E21. Chris Hardwick

Oct 30, 2023 · 42m

Chris Hardwick promotes his NBC game show "The Wall." Carly Pearce discusses her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Jelijah Diaz from Miami, Florida, who is a talented piano player with perfect pitch. Jelijah started taking lessons at the age of 3 and has won first place in local Miami competitions. Jelijah chats with Jennifer and performs while blindfolded.

E22. Halloween Show

Oct 31, 2023 · 42m

Coi Leray promotes her new album "Coi." Sheila E. chats with Jennifer about her CBS game show "Lotería Loca."

E23. Smokey Robinson

Nov 1, 2023 · 42m

Smokey Robinson promotes his new album, “Gasms.”

E24. Octavia Spencer

Nov 2, 2023 · 42m

Octavia Spencer promotes the new projects she executive produced for ID/Discovery, "Feds" and "The Lost Women of Highway 20." Jennifer spotlights accordionist Irany from Mexicali, Mexico, who grew up in a musical family where she learned to play instruments. After Irany's father gave her an accordion, she taught herself how to play. Earlier this year, she was invited to play for global superstar Karol G's Tiny Desk concert and then joined her on her U.S. stadium tour. Irany chats with Jennifer and performs.

E25. Alfonso Ribeiro

Nov 3, 2023 · 42m

Alfonso Ribeiro promotes "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Jennifer welcomes first-grade teacher Sonja White from Desoto, Texas, who went viral after she created a mock trip to Mexico for her students in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

E26. Casey Wilson

Nov 6, 2023 · 42m

Casey Wilson chats about her show "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition." Jennifer welcomes Inzone Project founder Terrance Wallace from Chicago, IL, whose nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities for Chicago youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

E27. Deon Cole

Nov 7, 2023 · 42m

Deon Cole discusses his Netflix stand-up special, "The Improv: 60 & Still Standing." 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will teach Jennifer how to swim. Jennifer welcomes back 6-year-old Luke Tillman "Pastor Luke," and his parents Catrina and Ezra Tillman, from Fort Lauderdale, FL, who made his first appearance on the show during season one when he went viral for baptizing his Paw Patrol Dog in the bathtub.

E28. Ryan Lochte

Nov 8, 2023 · 42m

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer welcomes viral UPS driver Carlos Cruz from New York, NY. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Colbie Durborow, along with her mom Amanda, from Farmingdale, NJ and her mentor Steph Roach from Phoenix, AZ. Colbie was born 17 weeks premature with cerebral palsy (CP). Steph is an inspirational fitness coach who was also born with CP and is a 6-year cancer survivor. Colbie's mom, Amanda, and Steph met through social media in Feb 2021 and instantly formed a close bond.

E29. John Stamos

Nov 9, 2023 · 42m

John Stamos chats about his memoir "If You Would Have Told Me." Jennifer spotlights "America's Got Talent" tap dancer Justin Jackson.

E30. Adrienne Bailon-Houghton & Israel Houghton

Nov 10, 2023 · 42m

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Israel Houghton stop by to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, TX, who is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher and body language expert.