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Magic Johnson, Mickey Guyton
The Jennifer Hudson Show - S1 - E2
Hudson will chat with NBA legend Magic Johnson, followed by an interview and performance by Mickey Guyton, the first Black female solo artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in a country category.
The Jennifer Hudson Show: Season 1 - 52 Episode s
1x1 - Series Premiere, Simon Cowell
September 12, 2022
Jennifer Hudson gets emotional as “The Jennifer Hudson Show” premieres on what just so happens to be her 41st birthday. The EGOT-winning star delivers a heartfelt speech and gets a surprise from the studio audience.
1x2 - Magic Johnson, Mickey Guyton
September 13, 2022
Hudson will chat with NBA legend Magic Johnson, followed by an interview and performance by Mickey Guyton, the first Black female solo artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in a country category.
1x3 - Yvonne Orji
September 14, 2022
Comedian and Emmy Award-nominated actress from the hit series "Insecure" Yvonne Orji will join Hudson in-studio.
1x4 - Colman Domingo, Hannah Waddingham
September 15, 2022
After Colman Domingo's Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series win at the Creative Arts Emmys for his role in "Euphoria," Jennifer welcomes the "Candyman" star to her couch. Emmy Award-winning star of "Ted Lasso" Hannah Waddingham will chat about the hit show and her new movie, "Hocus Pocus 2."
1x5 - Viola Davis
September 16, 2022
Premiere week will wrap with Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Viola Davis who will discuss her new film, "The Woman King."
1x6 - Kristin Chenoweth
September 19, 2022
Kristin Chenoweth tells Jennifer Hudson swap stories about growing up in the church. The star does an impression of how Steve Harvey reacted her “heinous” faux pas on “Family Feud” and shares the details of Ariana Grande’s full circle moment with “Wicked.”
1x7 - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Indy Bugg
September 20, 2022
Sheryl Lee Ralph gives Jennifer Hudson a mini masterclass on how to be a "Dreamgirl" 41 years after the “Abbott Elementary” star portrayed Deena Jones on Broadway, and 16 years after JHud’s Oscar-winning performance as Effie White in the movie. Jennifer welcomes viral 10-year-old dancer Indy Bugg from Dayton, OH, to perform. She is known for being an expressive and energetic dancer.
1x8 - Connie Britton
September 21, 2022
Connie Britton and Jennifer Hudson bond over their past working on cruise ships. Connie shares how she also previously worked as an aerobics instructor and did murder mysteries before she found fame. Jennifer welcomes FOX 5 D.C. morning news anchor Jeanette Reyes and her husband, Robert Burton, the ABC 7 News morning anchor, both from Washington D.C. Jeanette and Robert went viral for posting news reports about their baby, Isabella, using their anchor voices. Their most popular "Baby News Network" video currently has 11 million views on Twitter.
1x9 - Randy Jackson
September 22, 2022
Jennifer Hudson tells Randy Jackson that she wouldn’t be here today without him as he appears on the show 18 years after choosing JHud as his wild card on “American Idol.” The pair discuss never giving up and not blocking blessings! Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Lena Avery Castro and her mom, Madeline Rivera, from Brooklyn, NY, who went viral on TikTok because of her passion for learning. She loves flags, chemical elements and reading the dictionary.
1x10 - Zach Shallcross, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
September 23, 2022
Zach Shallcross ("The Bachelor"); Michaela Jaé Rodriguez ("Loot").
1x11 - Leslie Jordan, Rachel Lindsay
September 26, 2022
Leslie Jordan Get ready to see the "Call Me Kat" star duet with Jennifer! Rachel Lindsay The first Black Bachelorette and "Extra" host follows JHud's sit-down with Zach Shallcross (the new "Bachelor" star's first-ever TV interview!).
1x12 - Meghan Trainor
September 27, 2022
The singer promotes her upcoming October album release, "Takin' It Back."
1x13 - Robin Thicke, Allyson Felix
September 28, 2022
Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson reminisce about meeting at The Met Gala. Robin talks about writing wedding songs plus working with Usher, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and the one and only JHud! Allyson Felix The Olympic champion tells Jennifer why she launched a new footwear brand.
1x14 - Chandra Wilson
September 29, 2022
JHud welcomes Chandra to the studio as "Grey's Anatomy" fans get excited for the new season, which premieres Thursday, October 6.
1x15 - Derek Hough
September 30, 2022
“Dancing With the Stars” judge Derek Hough opens up about the pressures to succeed in the competitive world of dance and what he wishes he could tell his younger self.
1x16 - Howie Mandel
October 3, 2022
The "America's Got Talent" judge stops by to chat about Simon Cowell and the importance of talking about mental health.
1x17 - LL Cool J
October 4, 2022
LL COOL J shares the interesting way he produces the melodies for his catchy tunes. Jennifer Hudson shares what happened the first time she heard her song on the radio as she compares experiences with the iconic rapper.
1x18 - Jimmie Allen, Bobby Berk
October 5, 2022
The Country music singer chats with Jennifer about his latest album, "Tulip Drive," ahead of his tour with Carrie Underwood. The "Queer Eye" interiors expert cozies up on the curved couch with JHud.
1x19 - Hasan Minhaj
October 6, 2022
The comedian sits down with Jennifer to talk about his Netflix special, "The King's Jester."
1x20 - Kunal Nayyar
October 7, 2022
The former "Big Bang Theory" actor joins Jennifer to talk about his new film, "The Storied Life of A.J Fikry."
1x21 - Joel McHale, Shangela, Owen Han
October 10, 2022
The "Stargirl" actor brings the laughs and his one-wheeled skateboard to "The Jennifer Hudson Show"! "Dancing with the Stars" pro Gleb Savchenko performs in the studio with partner Shangela! The viral sandwich king shows Jennifer how to blowtorch delicious dishes.
1x22 - Kevin McKidd, NCT 127, Ghost Brothers
October 11, 2022
The "Grey's Anatomy" actor visits the studio to talk about the return of the medical drama and shares how his children handle seeing their dad on screen. The K-Pop group chat with JHud and perform "2 Baddies" off their new album. Ghost Brothers: Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey explore the paranormal with Jennifer.
1x23 - Taye Diggs
October 12, 2022
Taye Diggs ("All American"); 13-year-old runner Jaiya Patillo from Bellevue, Neb
1x24 - Laverne Cox, Jacob Collier, Lizzy McAlpine
October 13, 2022
Laverne Cox: The actress joins Jennifer to talk about new show,"If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox." Jacob Collier: The singer performs "Never Gonna Be Alone" ft. Lizzy McAlpineand chats with Jennifer.
1x25 - Nick & Vanessa Lachey, Pepper Persley
October 14, 2022
Nick and Vanessa Lachey: The couple chat all things "Love is Blind" and "NCIS: Hawaiʻi". Pepper Persley: Jennifer welcomes the 11-year-old sports reporter who has interviewed several WNBA players, MLB players, and President George W. Bush. She started her reporting career at the age of 6 and hopes to transition from covering sports to reporting on red carpet events.
1x26 - Kelly Rowland
October 17, 2022
The four-time Grammy Award winner talks about "The Curse of Bridge Hollow"and Destiny's Child. Dancers Mariandrea Villegasand and Phil Wright: Jennifer welcomes 14-year-old viral sensation from Torreón, Mexico and her choreographer from Santa Clarita, CA. Mariandrea and Phil, who went viral over the summer for a video of a routine they performed at a dance convention, will chat and perform a dance routine.
1x27 - Max Greenfield, Tayler Harris
October 18, 2022
Max Greenfield: The comedy actor chats about his show "The Neighborhood"and children's book "This Book Is Not a Present." Tayler Harris: She will perform "Memory" from the musical "CATS."
1x28 - Adam Lambert, Jalyn Hall, Brianna Cameron
October 19, 2022
Adam Lambert: The "American Idol" alum talks about his upcoming concert tour, "The Witch Hunt." Jalyn Hall: The actor talks about his new movie "Till" — centered around the true story of Emmett Till's life. Brianna Cameron: Jennifer welcomes the 9-year-old singer from Newark, NJ, who caught her attention when a clip of her performing at Apollo Theater's Amateur Night, was shared on social media. Brianna will chat with Jennifer and perform.
1x29 - Daymond John, Cheyenne Jackson
October 20, 2022
Daymond John: The "Shark Tank"star discusses Black Entrepreneurs Day and children's book "Little Daymond Learns to Earn." Cheyenne Jackson: The "Call Me Kat"actor talks "The Masked Singer" with Jennifer!
1x30 - Jenna Dewan, Babyface
October 21, 2022
Jenna Dewan: "The Rookie" actress sits down on the couch with JHud. Babyface: The music artist sits down to chat about his album "Girls Night Out."
1x31 - Chance the Rapper
October 24, 2022
Chance the Rapper and Jennifer talk about growing up in Chicago and Chance's upcoming Black Star Line Festival.
1x32 - Cedric the Entertainer
October 25, 2022
The comedian sits down with Jennifer to chat about the new season of "The Neighborhood"
1x33 - Marlon Wayans
October 26, 2022
Following an appearance from his "The Curse of Bridge Hollow" co-star Kelly Rowland, the funnyman talks about his new Meta series "Oh Hell No… with Marlon Wayans."
1x34 - Eddie Redmayne
October 27, 2022
The Oscar-winning actor discusses his new role in "The Good Nurse" on Netflix
1x35 - Property Brothers, Amber Ruffin
October 28, 2022
Property Brothers: Drew and Jonathan Scott talk about their show "Property Brothers: Forever Home." Amber Ruffin: The funnywoman chats with JHud as Season 3 of "The Amber Ruffin Show" airs on Peacock.
1x36 - Terry Crews
October 31, 2022
The multi-talented Terry Crews joins in the Halloween festivities and tells Jennifer about his children's book "Terry's Crew."
1x37 - Nicole Scherzinger
November 1, 2022
Nicole Scherzinger and JHud exchange stories about their pasts working as amusement characters. Nicole tells “The Jennifer Hudson Show” the funny story of what happened when she had to perform a hoedown in a King Louie costume.
1x38 - Fortune Feimster, Tasha Cobbs Leonard
November 2, 2022
Comedian Fortune Feimstertalks about her Netflix stand-up special "Good Fortune." Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard collabs with JHud!
1x39 - Alfonso Ribeiro
November 3, 2022
Alfonso Ribeiro tells Jennifer Hudson what it was like to get a visit from singing legend Tom Jones on the set of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The “Dancing with the Stars” host tells JHud about his Thanksgiving tradition with the professional dancers.
1x40 - Chaka Khan
November 4, 2022
Chaka Khan tells Jennifer Hudson exactly what she thought when she first met Prince. Chaka reveals she turned down Steven Spielberg after he approached her to appear in the movie "The Color Purple" and shares what role she was considered to take on.
1x41 - Beth Behrs, Aldis Hodge
November 7, 2022
Beth Behrs: The star of CBS series "The Neighborhood" joins Jennifer in the studio. Aldis Hodge: The "Black Adam" actor sits down on the couch with JHud.
1x42 - Shania Twain, Jodie Turner-Smith
November 8, 2022
Shania Twain: Country music superstar Shania Twain performs. Jodie Turner-Smith: The actress talks to Jennifer about her new political thriller film, "The Independent."
1x43 - Jerry O'Connell, Dr. Corey Yeager
November 9, 2022
Jerry O'Connell tells Jennifer Hudson how he met Rebecca Romijn and explains why he thinks his wife should join the "Real Housewives" franchise. Jerry O'Connell tells Jennifer Hudson how his hyperactivity helped him discover his passion for acting and how one of his daughters may be following in his footsteps. The actor tells JHud he wouldn't mind her son dating one of his daughters!
1x44 - Tamera Mowry-Housley
November 10, 2022
Tamera Mowry-Housley admits she and her sister Tia have heard some questionable ideas for a "Sister, Sister" reboot. The actress tells Jennifer Hudson why she and her twin are waiting for the right opportunity to bring back the iconic '90s show. Tamera Mowry-Housley tells Jennifer Hudson about her new book "You Should Sit Down for This" and how the color scheme was inspired by her niece, who was killed in the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting. The actress admits her husband said including a list of her sex goals is "embarrassing."
1x45 - Josh Groban
November 11, 2022
Josh Groban recalls David Foster helping him get his start in music. The singer tells Jennifer Hudson why he didn’t make it as a magician at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles.
1x46 - Jonathan Majors
November 14, 2022
Jonathan Majors tells Jennifer Hudson about his role as a fighter pilot in “Devotion.” The actor shares how he’s keen to get his pilot license after racking up 27 hours in the sky.
1x47 - Kerry Washington, David Archuleta
November 15, 2022
Kerry Washington: The actress is joined by Emayatzy Corinealdi to talk about Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" which Kerry is executive producing. David Archuleta: The singer and "American Idol" alum promotes his latest single "Faith In Me" and his upcoming Christmas Tour.
1x48 - Tichina Arnold, Jaren Lewison
November 16, 2022
Tichina Arnold, After her "The Neighborhood" co-stars Beth Behrs, Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield stopped by, the actress joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch. Jaren Lewinson, The actor chats with Jennifer about "Never Have I Ever."
1x49 - Justin Hartley, tWitch, Allison Holker Boss
November 17, 2022
Justin Hartley , The actor stops by to talk about his new movie "The Noel Diary." Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Allison Holker Boss promote the Disney+ special "The Hip Hop Nutcracker."
1x50 - Sam Smith, Morris Day
November 18, 2022
Sam Smith, The singer promotes their latest single "Unholy." May Morris, After receiving the Legend Award at this year's Soul Train Awards, the singer chats to Jennifer in the studio.
1x51 - David Arquette, Robin de Jesús
November 21, 2022
David Arquette, The actor talks about being a "Kindness Captain," as in his partnership with On Our Sleeves. Robin de Jesús, Robin sits down on the couch to talk about his Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales."
1x52 - Tabitha Brown
November 22, 2022
The viral star does a cooking demo with Jennifer Hudson.