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The Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3

Every episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 50 - Jennifer Aniston/Kenny Chesney/Hugh Laurie
    7.8/10(21 votes)

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  2. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 89 - Pierce Brosnan/Q'Orianka Kilcher/Heidi Klum
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    S3:E89

    Pierce Brosnan, Q'Orianka Kilcher, Heidi Klum

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  3. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 167 - Jack Black/Kristin Chenoweth
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    S3:E167

    Ladies & Gentleman, Boy & Girls, we are proud to present "ELLEN THE MUSICAL." Joining Ellen is an ensemble cast, including the hilarious musical talents of JACK BLACK and Tony Award winner KRISTIN CHENOWETH. This entire episode is filled with singing, dancing and laughter… That's right, for the first time on daytime history, a talk show becomes a MUSICAL.

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  4. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 159 - Tom Cruise/Jane Kaczmarek *Mother's Day*
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S3:E159

    Ellen celebrates Mother's Day with Hollywood superstar TOM CRUISE. Tom chats about the newest edition to his family (daughter SURI), how his fiancée Kate Holmes plans to spend her first Mother's Day and the release of his blockbuster hit "<b>Mission: Impossible 3</b>." Also joining Ellen is JANE KACZMAREK who talks about "<b><i>Malcolm in the Middle</i></b>" coming to an end after seven successful seasons.

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  5. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 144 - Rob Lowe/Kate Walsh/Teddy Geiger
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S3:E144

    The charming ROB LOWE visits with Ellen and chats about his latest film "<b>Thank You For Smoking</b>" and his return to "<b><i>The West Wing</i></b>." Making her first appearance on the show, KATE WALSH from the phenomenon " <b><i>Grey's Anatomy</i></b>." Plus, 17-year-old TEDDY GEIGER performs "<u>For You I Will (Confidence)</u>" from his debut CD, "<u>Underage Thinking</u>."

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  6. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 105 - Heath Ledger/Sheryl Crow/Sherri Shepherd
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    S3:E105

    Oscar® nominee and '<b>Brokeback Mountain</b>' star HEATH LEDGER joins Ellen and takes a ride in a luge! Plus, SHERYL CROW chats with Ellen about her breakup with Lance Armstrong. SHERYL also performs "<u>Always On Your Side</u>" from her hit album "<u>Wildflower</u>." SHERRI SHEPHERD said she would do anything for Ellen…you won't believe what Ellen has in store for Sherri!

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  7. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 73 - Lindsay Lohan, Alicia Keys
    7.2/10(18 votes)

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  8. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 75 - The cast of "The Producers"
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    S3:E75

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  9. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 49 - Jake Gyllenhaal/Carmen Electra
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    S3:E49

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  10. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 56 - Usher, Cyndi Lauper, Rosie Perez, the cast of "Rent"
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S3:E56

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  11. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 54 - Robert Downey Jr., Maura Tierney, Suni Black
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    S3:E54

    This show was done in reverse, with the beginning at the end and the end at the beginning.

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  12. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 122 - Robert Downey Jr./KT Tunstall/Amanda Bynes.
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    S3:E122

    Robert Downey Jr.; KT Tunstall; Amanda Bynes.

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  13. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 14 - James Denton, Rachel Weisz
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S3:E14

    James Denton chats about “Desperate Housewives,” guest stars, and his workout routine — plus, he takes his pants off for charity! Meanwhile, Rachel Weisz discusses her award-winning role in “The Constant Gardener” and shares behind-the-scenes stories.

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  14. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 36 - Barbra Steisand, Ashlee Simpson
    6.6/10(48 votes)

    S3:E36

    Ellen takes her audience inside Barbra Streisand’s home for a rare, unforgettable interview filled with stories and laughter. Plus, Ashlee Simpson opens up about her infamous SNL lip-sync incident, sharing what really happened and how she moved forward.

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  15. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 32 - Meryl Streep, Jason Lee
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S3:E32

    Meryl Streep chats about her record-breaking Oscar nominations and shows off her accent skills, memory expert Jim Karol stuns with mind-blowing tricks, and Jason Lee stops by to discuss his hit show "My Name Is Earl!"

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  16. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 157 - Lindsay Lohan/Chris Isaak/Ty Pennington
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    S3:E157

    One of Hollywood's hottest actresses, LINDSAY LOHAN, visits with Ellen about her new film "<b>Just My Luck</b>." The always entertaining TY PENNINGTON from "<b><i>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition</i></b>" stops by to share Hurricane Katrina makeovers. The talented CHRIS ISAAK performs a song from his new album "<u>Best of Chris Isaak</u>." Plus, magician KEITH BARRY freaks Ellen's freak with his amazing tricks.

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  17. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 84 - Billy Crystal
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    S3:E84

    Billy Crystal

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  18. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 139 - Charlie Sheen/Pink
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    S3:E139

    The week closes as Golden Globe winning actor, CHARLIE SHEEN stops by to chat about bringing back his role in the upcoming "<b>Scary Movie 4</b>" and his new venture as a children's fashion designer. Plus, PINK performs "<u>Stupid Girls</u>" from her upcoming CD, "<u>I'm Not Dead</u>."

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  19. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 119 - Apolo Anton Ohno/Cast of
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    S3:E119

    “Las Vegas” cast members James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Molly Sims, James Lesure and Nikki Cox. Also: Jon Stewart, interviewed at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre, site of the Oscars; and Olympic speed-skating gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno.

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  20. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 158 - Cast of The West Wing
    5.4/10(23 votes)

    S3:E158

    Ellen has the exclusive farewell interview with the entire cast of "<b><i>The West Wing</i></b>," including MARTIN SHEEN, ALLISON JANNEY, BRADLEY WHITFORD, RICHARD SCHIFF, JIMMY SMITS, JANEL MOLONEY, KRISTIN CHENOWETH and DULE HILL. Ellen and the cast celebrate with a special season finale send-off party! The cast shares special moments and highlights from the past seven seasons.

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  21. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 6 - David Spade, Tommy Lee
    5.0/10(18 votes)

    S3:E6

    David Spade hilariously explains why Ellen wasn’t invited to his birthday party and gets a jaw-dropping surprise. Then, 6-year-old genius Matthew Sawchuck amazes with his astronomy knowledge, and Tommy Lee discusses college life at 42 and more!

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  22. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 10 - Charlie Sheen, Cynthia Nixon
    4.8/10(19 votes)

    S3:E10

    Charlie Sheen opens up about life at 40, quitting smoking, and parenting his daughters, while Cynthia Nixon reminisces about Emmy moments, shares her love for horseback riding, and surprises Ellen with a special hosting gift.

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  23. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 161 - Nick Lachey/Ron Howard/Chris Daughtry
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    S3:E161

    Academy Award winning director, RON HOWARD, drops by to talk about the highly anticipated film "<b>The Da Vinci Code</b>." In his first daytime interview since the break up, NICK LACHEY opens up about life after Jessica. Nick also performs his new single, "<u>What's Left of Me</u>." Plus, it shocked Ellen and America when CHRIS DAUGHTRY was eliminated from "<b><i>American Idol</i></b>," now Chris talks about his future and performs an Ellen favorite.

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  24. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 150 - Paris Hilton/Kellie Pickler/David Frei
    4.5/10(44 votes)

    S3:E150

    Ellen celebrates all things dog in her special "<i>BEST IN SHOW</i>" show. Co-hosting with Ellen is DAVID FREI of the Westminster Dog Show. Who better to celebrate with than everyone's favorite party girl PARIS HILTON, who brings her four miniature dogs including the infamous Tinkerbelle. Paris also chats about working with Nicole Richie on the upcoming season of "<b><i>The Simple Life</b></i>" and addresses the Pink video (<u>Stupid Girls</u>) that is aimed largely at her. Ellen also meets Rufus, the winner of "Best in Show 2006," and something you truly have to see to believe when Ellen gets a hug from the TALLEST DOG IN THE WORLD. Plus, the latest cast-off from "<b><i>American Idol</b></i>," America's sweetheart KELLIE PICKER, shows off her moves and performs one last time.

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  25. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 3 Episode 22 - Jessica Alba, Noah Wyle
    4.3/10(17 votes)

    S3:E22

    Jessica Alba shares the wild story of making out with a monkey, swimming with sharks, and her grandma’s grand entrances! Plus, Noah Wyle reveals how his toddler gave him a DIY haircut and just how many pets he has at home.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Jennifer Aniston/Kenny Chesney/Hugh Laurie" is the best rated episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2005. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Pierce Brosnan/Q'Orianka Kilcher/Heidi Klum".