Joel McHale talks about his new show, "Animal Control."
The actor then joins Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) co-founder David Riherd, who teaches Jennifer and Joel about different animals. WLC is a zoological park in Sylmar, California, that cares for more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals.
Overview
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
Episodes
S01E01 Series Premiere, Simon Cowell
September 12, 2022 41 min
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.
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.
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"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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.
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 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.
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...
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...
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.
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....
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....
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."
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....
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!
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."
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.
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...
Comedian Fortune Feimstertalks about her Netflix stand-up special "Good Fortune." Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard collabs with JHud!
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...
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...
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.
Shania Twain: Country music superstar Shania Twain performs. Jodie Turner-Smith: The actress talks to Jennifer about her new political thriller film, "The Independent."
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...
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...
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.
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.
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"...
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...
S01E49 Justin Hartley, tWitch, Allison Holker Boss
November 17, 2022 41 min
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."
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.
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...
Toni Braxton, The music star speaks to Jennifer about executive producing Lifetime movie "A Christmas Spark," and her skin care line "Nude Sugar." Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Hudson's "Dreamgirls" co-star stops by to talk about...
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.
Ken Jeong, After fellow panelists Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger graced the couch, comedy actor Ken Jeong chats to Jennifer Hudson about his role as a judge on Fox's "The Masked Singer." Ashton Sanders, The...
Billy Porter chats about "Accused" and new memoir, "Unprotected." Haley Lu Richardson joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch to talk all things "The White Lotus."
Don Cheadle chats with JHud about his new movie "White Noise." Adrienne Bailon-Houghton helps Jennifer kick off the most wonderful time of the year with Day 1 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways.
JHud welcomes her friend Ciara as she prepares to host"New Year's Rockin' Eve." Howie Mandel helps Jennifer spread holiday cheer with Day 2 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways.
Blake Shelton visits "The Jennifer Hudson Show" to talk about "The Voice" and his new show "Barmageddon." James Corden tells Jennifer Hudson how he feels about ending "The Late Late Show with James Corden” and...
"Avatar: The Way of Water" actor Sam Worthington joins Jennifer on the couch. Kendrick Sampson promotes "Something from Tiffany's." Sheléa performs her latest holiday song, "Mothers And Shepherds."
Matthew Perry discusses his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing." Actress Greta Onieogou sits down with Jennifer and talks about her Russian roots, sharing that she still speaks her native tongue with her...
Dionne Warwick recalls what it was like touring in the South with Sam Cooke during the civil rights era on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." She tells Jennifer a story of her confronting racism that nearly...
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton chats about her latest role as an "E! News" host. "Abbott Elementary" actress Lisa Ann Walterjoins Jennifer Hudson on the couch.
S01E70 Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, The Budgetnista
January 4, 2023 41 min
Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about "The Goldbergs." Kirby Howell-Baptiste chats about her children's books "Little Black Boy" and "Little Black Girl." Jennifer welcomes "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche to discuss spending...
Jennifer welcomes Kumail Nanjiani to the studio as the actor promotes the Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales." Jermaine Fowler tells Jennifer Hudson how he became interested in comedy and got his start in acting. Jermaine...
"Access Hollywood" host Mario Lopez chats with Jennifer about "On with Mario Lopez" and the new season of "Too Hot to Handle." Todrick Hall tells JHud about his new HGTV show, "Battle of the Bling,"...
"The White Lotus" star Adam DiMarco stops by to chat with Jennifer. Ashlee Simpson Ross joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about her home line, Kempa Home.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes shares an update on her first pregnancy as she tells Jennifer Hudson how she changed her mind about having children at age 40. The comedian explains why her sister knows the sex of...
Justin Baldoni promotes his book "Boys Will Be Human." Angie Thomas and Dhonielle Clayton, two of the authors of the book "Whiteout," stop by the studio.
S01E79 Michael Chiklis, Rosanna Scotto, Elaina Scotto
January 17, 2023 41 min
Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis stops by to chat about FOX's "Accused." "Good Day New York" anchor Rosanna Scotto and her sister Elaina show JHud how to cook recipes from their book "Meatballs, Mangia & Memories."
La La Anthony chats about her role in TV drama "BMF" and her hair care line Inala. Bashir Salahuddin drops by to talk about his TV shows "South Side" and "Sherman's Showcase."
Katharine McPhee Foster chats to Jennifer about her "An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee" Tour and her jewelry line, KMF Jewelry. Two-time Grammy nominated artist Samara Joy performs.
Drew Carey promotes upcoming special episodes of "The Price Is Right" celebrating his 15th anniversary as host. Actress Storm Reid drops by to chat about her new movie "Missing."
John Legend celebrates the 100th episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show." John performs "Nervous" off his album "Legend" and talks about his Loved01 skincare line.
Alison Brie chats about her new movie "Somebody I Used to Know." Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratttells Jennifer about her children's book "Good Night, Sister.'
Tyrese Gibson stops by to chat about "Fast X" and his album "Beautiful Pain." Jennifer Hudson meets Muni Long as she promotes "Public Displays of Affection: The Album."
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Jennifer in the studio! Melissa Rauch chats about her show "Night Court." Rotimi performs a medley of his songs "Love Somebody" and "Make You Say."
"Abbott Elementary" actress Janelle James brings the laughs! "Below Deck" star Captain Sandy Yawn promotes her book, "Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Women at the Helm."
S01E106 Rita Wilson, Young Dylan Gilmer, Monique Kelley
February 23, 2023 41 min
Rita Wilson joins JHud on the couch as she promotes "A Man Called Otto." "Young Dylan" Gilmer promotes "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan." Dating expert Monique Kelley shares her tips!
Larry Wilmore promotes The Podcast Academy's Awards for Excellence in Audio. Grammy-nominated musician Adam Blackstone chats with Jennifer about his recent album "Legacy" after playing with Rihanna at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Joel McHale talks about his new show, "Animal Control." The actor then joins Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) co-founder David Riherd, who teaches Jennifer and Joel about different animals. WLC is a zoological park in Sylmar,...
Jennifer Hudson welcomes former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul to the studio! Jillian Michaels chats about The Fitness App and her podcast, "Keeping It Real."
"The Mindy Project" alum Adam Pally stops by to chat about his film "Who Invited Charlie?" "Pictionary" host Jerry O'Connell brings the game to "The Jennifer Hudson Show" studio!
Jay Shetty talks about his tour and his book, "8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go." Michael Urie promotes "Shrinking." Dean Lewis performs his latest single, "How Do...
Sebastian Maniscalco talks about his Netflix special, "Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me?" and his podcast, "Daddy vs. Doctor." Mason Gooding promotes "Scream VI."
Katie Lowes and Guillermo Díaz talk about their podcast, "Unpacking the Toolbox: A Scandal Rewatch." PJ Morton chats to Jennifer and performs his song "Good Morning."
Coco Jones performs and chats about Peacock's "Bel-Air," and performs her hit song "ICU" off her album, "What I Didn't Tell You." Skai Jackson promotes her fragrance, "Bloom Up!"
Tamar Braxton joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Queens Court." The Isley Brothers are in the studio to talk about their album "Make Me Say It Again, Girl."
Jesse Palmer talks about "The Bachelor." Tati Gabrielle chats about the latest season of "You." Grammy nominated R&B artist MAJOR. sits down for a chat andperforms his latest song, "Baby Will You Love Me."
Dermot Mulroney stops by to talk about "Scream VI." Jessica Williams chats about the series "Shrinking." Mathematician, professor, and television personality Hannah Fry promotes the Bloomberg Media series "The Future with Hannah Fry."
Khloé Kardashian promotes her fashion brand Good American. The War and Treaty perform their song "Have You a Heart" from their upcoming album, "Lover's Game."
Stephen A. Smith discusses his memoir, "Straight Shooter," and podcast, "Know Mercy." Matt Walsh asks Jennifer Hudson for singing advice, and JHud gives the comedian some pointers for delivering a song when you’re not a...
Jennifer reminisces about her conversations with incredible women throughout the season, including Viola Davis, Lindsey Vonn, Hannah Waddingham, and Allyson Felix.
Giancarlo Esposito joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about "The Mandalorian." Ben & Erin Napier stop by to discuss their television show, "Home Town Takeover.
Chris Hardwick chats about his game show, "The Wall." Ben Harper discusses his television series "Extrapolations," and his latest album, "Wide Open Light."
Seal stops by to chat about his 30th Anniversary Tour commemorating three decades of his landmark albums "Seal" and "Seal II." He also performs an acoustic version of "Kiss from a Rose.
Swizz Beatz discusses his "Godfather of Harlem" soundtrack. Jody Watley joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about "The Jody Watley Show — Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music." Olympic silver medalist and UCLA gymnast...
Milo Ventimiglia discusses his television show "The Company You Keep." Tori Kelly chats about her new single "missin u." Sophia Roe joins Jennifer for a cooking demo and promotes her television show "Counter Space."
Meghan Trainor chats about her debut book, "Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie." Leona Lewis promotes her Apple TV+ series "Jane," which features her original song "One...
LSU women's basketball NCAA champions, including Angel Reese, Flau'Jae Johnson, and Alexis Morris, join Jennifer on the couch. Jennifer welcomes back life and relationship coach Rhea Williams from Los Angeles, California, who has been in...
Ike Barinholtz stops by to chat about his television show"White House Plumbers." Jennifer welcomes back "Vibe Check" podcast hosts Zach Stafford, Sam Sanders, and Saeed Jones.
S01E158 Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Charity Lawson, Lewis Howes
May 11, 2023 41 min
Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses her new film "Love Again" and the Amazon series "Citadel." Charity Lawson, Season 20 star of "The Bachelorette," sits down with Jennifer for her first on-camera interview. Lewis Howes chats about...
Five-time Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Robert Glasper stops by to chat about the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California. Life coach Rhea Williams joins Jennifer on the couch.
It's the Season 1 finale! Issa Rae chats about her new movie “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." Bill Bellamy discusses his book “Top Billin’: Stories of Laughter, Lessons, and Triumph."
