Matt Damon
After eight seasons, the biggest superstar is finally stopping by for the very first time -- the sexy MATT DAMON! Not only has the Oscar-winning actor been in some of the best films ever, he's an incredible humanitarian. He's also quite the funny guy -- and he's ready to have some fun! One of Ellen's favorite guests, Science Guy STEVE SPANGLER is back -- and he's bringing more of his amazing science experiments. Ellen never knows what to expect, so whether he's making a thousand ping-pong balls explode across the stage or lighting bubbles on fire, it'll be a surprise for everyone!
More from Season 8
Episode 1
Lady Gaga (MTV Video Music Awards)
Ellen kicks-off Season 8 with the biggest premiere ever -- direct from the MTV Video Music Awards! The incredible LADY GAGA, nominated for more VMAs than any other artist in history, is headed straight from the VMAs to Ellen's season premiere! That's not it! JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KATY PERRY, and JUSTIN BIEBER are all stopping by... plus, you never know who else may drop in!
Episode 2
Lauren Graham
It's Ellen's first day back in the studio for a brand new season, and there's no one better to help get things started than her friend and star of "Parenthood," the hilarious LAUREN GRAHAM. Ellen had plenty of time to get some GTL (gym, tan and laundry) this summer, so she's all set when the THE CAST OF "JERSEY SHORE" drops by. He's starting Season 8 with a bang, joining Ellen at the VMAs -- USHER is in studio today to perform his hit, "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again." Plus, the hottest dancers from the latest season of "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" are showing off their amazing moves.
Episode 3
Jane Lynch
She just won an Emmy, now JANE LYNCH is visiting Ellen for the very first time to share all the excitement of the new season of "Glee." Last week, Ellen brought some cameras and crashed the U.S. Open in New York, and today she'll show you everything that happened. One of Ellen's favorite "American Idol" alums, DAUGHTRY, will perform their huge hit, "September" from their album, "Leave This Town." NEV SCHULMAN, ARI SCHULMAN and HENRY JOOST are here to tell Ellen about making her favorite new documentary, the suspenseful "Catfish."
Episode 4
Ben Affleck
Ellen has been looking for great talent, and she discovered another incredibly talented teen musician in 16-year-old TOM ANDREWS. She flew him all the way from England to L.A. just to perform for you! It's been four years since he's stopped by; today the multi-talented BEN AFFLECK returns to Ellen! He directed, co-wrote and stars in the new movie "The Town." But can he juggle while being interviewed by Ellen? You've heard the biggest hit of the summer, "Cooler Than Me," all over the radio. Now MIKE POSNER will perform it for Ellen!
Episode 5
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
MARY-KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN have their very own fashion line, and today they'll bring the season's hottest styles to Ellen! Last week, Ellen dropped in on New York Fashion Week, and today she's showing what happened when she hit the runway. On Wednesday night, the newest winner of "America's Got Talent" will be crowned. Ellen has the champagne ready to go when she welcomes them to the show!
Episode 6
Courteney Cox, Alex O'Loughlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, OK Go
While hiking in Utah, a man named ZAK ANDEREGG saw an abandoned puppy 350 feet down a hole -- and risked his life to save it! He and his wife MICHELLE are here with the dog, Riley, to share the beautiful story with Ellen. COURTENEY COX knows how to stay young -- or at least keep the men around her young! She's starting a brand new season of "Cougar Town," where she's reuniting with "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston! "Hawaii Five-O" is back and better than ever with a brand new reboot. The sexy ALEX O'LOUGHLIN will tell Ellen all about it. OK GO is known for their inventive music videos, and today Ellen has the world premiere of their latest.
