The series features celebrity interviews, topical stories, community heroes, viral sensations, and music. Hudson uses her powerful voice in a new way, bringing fun, uplifting, and empowering conversations to the forefront, shining a light on extraordinary stories, talents, and passions. The Jennifer Hudson Show is a destination to laugh, learn and feel inspired.
Tyler Perry (Netflix film "Why Did I Get Married Again?"); Ciara Miller ("Summer House," "Dancing With the Stars"); 9-year-old Luke Tillman, aka "Pastor Luke."
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s05e02Danielle Brooks, Le Sserafim2026-09-1516:00⌄
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2026-09-15 ·
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Danielle Brooks (film "If I Go Will They Miss Me"); Le Sserafim perform; Kayla Daniels and sons MJ, Kaden and Jaden discuss adoption.
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s05e03Jenna Dewan, Christian Siriano2026-09-1616:00⌄
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2026-09-16 ·
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Jenna Dewan ("Dancing With the Stars"); Christian Siriano ("Project Runway").
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s05e04Law Roach2026-09-1716:00⌄
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2026-09-17 ·
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Project Runway" judge, celebrity stylist and image architect Law Roach.
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s05e05Karen Pittman2026-09-1816:00⌄
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2026-09-18 ·
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Jennifer welcomes Leah Pump, president and CEO of The LadyLike Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on educating, mentoring and empowering girls and young women from underserved communities.
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s05e06Julia Stiles, Ernest Harden Jr.2026-09-2116:00⌄
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2026-09-21 ·
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Actress and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Julia Stiles stops by!Jennifer welcomes Chaz McNelis and his 21-month-old son Grayson, aka "Baby G," to the Happy Place! The viral father-son duo join us to share their incredible story of overcoming hardship, navigating college baseball, and building a following that has captured millions of hearts.Actor Ernest Harden Jr. stops by to talk about his recent Emmy victory for his role on the award-winning series "The Pitt."
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s05e07Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, Mel B, Bre-Z2026-09-2216:00⌄
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2026-09-22 ·
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Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Mel B visit the Happy Place and talk about "America's Got Talent."Then, Bre-Z stops by to chat about the final season of "All American."
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s05e08Jo Koy2026-09-2316:00⌄
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2026-09-23 ·
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Comedian Jo Koy and Jennifer chat about his new Netflix comedy special, "Jo Koy: Blue in the Face."Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old tea expert Teddy Williams, who has gone viral for his reviews on his page "Tea with Teddy."Then, Jennifer chats with Forgotten Harvest employee Krista Poole and CEO and President Adrian Lewis. Forgotten Harvest is Michigan's largest food rescue organization. When Forgotten Harvest helped Krista feed her family during a time of crisis, it changed her life. Today, they both help lead the mission to fight hunger for hundreds of thousands of others.
Jennifer welcomes the cast of the "A Different World" reboot, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Chibuikem Uche, to the Happy Place!Then, the band Fuerza Regida stops by to talk about their upcoming tour and their album "111XPANTIA." Tune in to watch band members Jesús Ortíz Pas, Samuel Jáimez, Khrystian Ramos, José "Pelón" García, and Moisés López perform part of their song "For Eso Osos."
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s05e10H.E.R., Martha Reeves2026-09-2516:00⌄
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2026-09-25 ·
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Jennifer chats with Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artist H.E.R. about her new animated film, "Forgotten Island."Then, 10-year-old viral singer Eden Valor from Bowling Green, Kentucky, performs!Motown legend Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas stops by to talk about her latest album, "Searching." Plus, she and Jennifer team up for a special music moment!
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s05e11Mike Colter, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, Mel B2026-09-2816:00⌄
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2026-09-28 ·
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Actor Mike Colter and Jennifer chat about his upcoming new series, "Cupertino.""America's Got Talent" stars Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Mel B take on the hilarious game "Shake It or Share It."
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s05e12Lisa Leslie, Kelsey Pfendler, Tyler Cameron, Jackson Olson, Emma Slater, Sharna Burgess, Alan Bersten2026-09-2916:00⌄
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2026-09-29 ·
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WNBA legend Lisa Leslie stops by!Jennifer welcomes record-breaking rower Kelsey Pfendler from Salida, Colorado. Kelsey shares how she made history as the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, completing the 2,400-mile journey in just 43 days and becoming the fastest and youngest person ever to make the crossing.Tyler Cameron and Jackson Olson stop by to dish on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" and what fans can expect!Plus, "DWTS" pros Emma Slater, Sharna Burgess, and Alan Bersten join the fun and put Tyler, Jackson, and JHud to the test with some dance moves of their own!
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s05e13Tom Cruise2026-09-3016:00⌄
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2026-09-30 ·
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Global superstar Tom Cruise makes his debut at the Happy Place! Jennifer and Tom chat all about his highly anticipated new film, "Digger."
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s05e14Riz Ahmed2026-10-0116:00⌄
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2026-10-01 ·
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Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Riz Ahmed and Jennifer talk about his new film, "Digger."Jennifer then sits down with four members of The Breasties — Bri Majsiak, Trish Michelle, Allie Brumel, and Paige More — to hear how "the worst club with the best members" grew from small NYC meetups into a nationwide community, supporting thousands impacted by cancer.
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s05e15Shemar Moore, Owen Thiele2026-10-0216:00⌄
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2026-10-02 ·
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Actor Shemar Moore is back at the Happy Place to talk about his new series, "S.W.A.T. Exiles.""Adults" star and "In Your Dreams" podcast host Owen Thiele stops by!
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s05e16Victoria Monét2026-10-0516:00⌄
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2026-10-05 ·
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Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét stops by to talk about her new album, "Frequency of Love."Jennifer welcomes viral 6-year-old rapper Waylon Pearson, aka "WayWay," from Columbus, Minnesota! Tune in to watch him perform an original rap song with his younger brother, Wyatt.Plus, Charles Jones stops by!
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s05e17Wunmi Mosaku2026-10-0616:00⌄
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2026-10-06 ·
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Oscar-nominated actress Wunmi Mosaku joins Jennifer to talk about her upcoming film, "The Social Reckoning."Jennifer welcomes Alberto Juarez, founder of Hermanos Wellness Club in Playa del Rey, California, to discuss the growing group, which uses fitness and community to help Latino men prioritize their mental health. They are also joined by four members who share how life-changing the brotherhood has been and how they're redefining strength and vulnerability for the next generation.
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s05e18Jamie Foxx2026-10-0716:00⌄
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2026-10-07 ·
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The multi-talented Jamie Foxx makes his debut appearance at the Happy Place!
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s05e19Cast of "Reasonable Doubt"2026-10-0816:00⌄
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2026-10-08 ·
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Jennifer welcomes "Reasonable Doubt" stars Morris Chestnut and Tank to the show!Then, iconic a cappella group Pentatonix and Jennifer chat about their upcoming holiday tour and holiday album "Christmas in the City (Deluxe)."
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s05e20Joel McHale, Chef Kwame Onwuachi2026-10-0916:00⌄
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2026-10-09 ·
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"Animal Control" star Joel McHale stops by!Then, Chef Kwame and Jennifer talk about his new cookbook, "All Hours," and cook a special dish!
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s05e21Kadeem Hardison, Maleah Joi Moon, Cornell Young IV, Brothers Osborne2026-10-1216:00⌄
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2026-10-12 ·
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Jennifer welcomes "A Different World" stars Kadeem Hardison, Maleah Joi Moon, and Cornell Young IV!Then, Grammy Award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne stop by to talk about their new album, "Watertown."
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s05e22John Legend2026-10-1316:00⌄
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Jennifer and fellow EGOT winner John Legend catch up to chat about his upcoming album, "Muse."Then, 6-year-old tae kwon do expert Joshua Galvao Nasciemento, aka "Joshua Superkid" from Los Angeles, California, stops by to show Jennifer his tae kwon do moves.
Actor David Oyelowo stops by to talk about his new series, "Treasure Island."Jennifer welcomes undefeated five-division world champion Claressa Shields, aka "The GWOAT" (Greatest Woman of All Time), to the show!
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s05e24D.L. Hughley2026-10-1516:00⌄
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2026-10-15 ·
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Comedian D.L. Hughley and Jennifer talk about his new book, "Charlie's Boy."Then, Jennifer welcomes 10-year-old Mexican folkloric dancers Isaac Rodrigues and Grace Perez from San Bernardino, California! Tune in to watch a beautiful performance!
Oscar, Emmy, and Tony nominee Brian Tyree Henry and Jennifer talk about his animated series, "Bass x Machina."Plus, "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" star Emily Osment stops by!
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