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The Best Episodes of The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1

Every episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Viola Davis
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E5

    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."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 55 - Jameela Jamil, Josh Dallas
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E55

    Jameela Jamil chats with JHud about the Peacock series "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin" and her company I Weigh. Josh Dallas, The "Manifest" star joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 64 - Regina Hall, Russell Dickerson
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E64

    Actress Regina Hall sits on the couch to chat about "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." Russell Dickerson stops by to chat about his new album.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 129 - Ashley Park, Jabari Banks
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E129

    Ashley Park promotes "BEEF." Jabari Banks joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Bel-Air."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 131 - Mayim Bialik, Julian Gant, SWV
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E131

    Mayim Bialik and Julian Gant drop by to talk about "Call Me Kat." SWV perform their song "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 140 - Jennifer Hudson Reminisces #2
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E140

    Jennifer reminisces about her conversations with incredible women throughout the season, including Viola Davis, Lindsey Vonn, Hannah Waddingham, and Allyson Felix.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Series Premiere, Simon Cowell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Magic Johnson, Mickey Guyton
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Yvonne Orji
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E3

    Comedian and Emmy Award-nominated actress from the hit series "Insecure" Yvonne Orji will join Hudson in-studio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Colman Domingo, Hannah Waddingham
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Kristin Chenoweth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Indy Bugg
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

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  13. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Connie Britton
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

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  14. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Randy Jackson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

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  15. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Zach Shallcross, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    Zach Shallcross ("The Bachelor"); Michaela Jaé Rodriguez ("Loot").

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 11 - Leslie Jordan, Rachel Lindsay
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E11

    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!).

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 12 - Meghan Trainor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    The singer promotes her upcoming October album release, "Takin' It Back."

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 13 - Robin Thicke, Allyson Felix
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 14 - Chandra Wilson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E14

    JHud welcomes Chandra to the studio as "Grey's Anatomy" fans get excited for the new season, which premieres Thursday, October 6.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 15 - Derek Hough
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E15

    "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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 16 - Howie Mandel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E16

    The "America's Got Talent" judge stops by to chat about Simon Cowell and the importance of talking about mental health.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 17 - LL Cool J
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 18 - Jimmie Allen, Bobby Berk
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 19 - Hasan Minhaj
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E19

    The comedian sits down with Jennifer to talk about his Netflix special, "The King's Jester."

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 1 Episode 20 - Kunal Nayyar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E20

    The former "Big Bang Theory" actor joins Jennifer to talk about his new film, "The Storied Life of A.J Fikry."

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Viola Davis" is the best rated episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" season 1. It scored 5.3/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2022. This episode is rated 4.3 points higher than the second-best, "Jameela Jamil, Josh Dallas".