Season 5

2026

Episode 1 Season Premiere! Tyler Perry, Ciara Miller September 14, 2026 Jennifer kicks off Season 5 with multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry, who makes his first visit to the Happy Place to talk about his new Netflix film, "Why Did I Get Married…
Episode 2 Le Sserafim, Danielle Brooks September 15, 2026 K-pop sensations Le Sserafim perform their new song "Made My Night" and answer questions from superfans! Jennifer chats with award-winning actress Danielle Brooks about her upcoming film, "If I Go…
Episode 3 Jenna Dewan, Christian Siriano September 16, 2026 Actress and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Jenna Dewan visits the Happy Place! Then, Jennifer catches up with "Project Runway" designer Christian Siriano.
Episode 4 Law Roach September 17, 2026 "Project Runway" judge, celebrity stylist, and image architect Law Roach stops by!
Episode 5 Karen Pittman September 18, 2026 Actress Karen Pittman stops by the Happy Place to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes Leah Pump from Los Angeles, California! Leah is the president and CEO of The LadyLike Foundation,…
Episode 6 Julia Stiles, Ernest Harden Jr. September 21, 2026 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…
Episode 7 Cast of ‘AGT’, Bre-Z September 22, 2026 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…
Episode 8 Jo Koy September 23, 2026 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…
Episode 9 Cast of ‘A Different World’ Reboot, Fuerza Regida September 24, 2026 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…
Episode 10 H.E.R., Martha Reeves September 25, 2026 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…
Episode 11 Mike Colter, ‘AGT’ Cast September 28, 2026 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…
Episode 12 Lisa Leslie, Tyler Cameron & Jackson Olson September 29, 2026 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…
Episode 13 Tom Cruise September 30, 2026 Global superstar Tom Cruise makes his debut at the Happy Place! Jennifer and Tom chat all about his highly anticipated new film, "Digger."
Episode 14 Riz Ahmed October 1, 2026 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…
Episode 15 Shemar Moore, Owen Thiele October 2, 2026 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!
Episode 16 Victoria Monét October 5, 2026 Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét stops by to talk about her new album, "Frequency of Love." Jennifer welcomes viral 6-year-old rapper Waylen Pearson, aka "WayWay," from Columbus, Mississippi! Tune in to…
Episode 17 Wunmi Mosaku October 6, 2026 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…
Episode 18 Jamie Foxx October 7, 2026 The multi-talented Jamie Foxx makes his debut appearance at the Happy Place!
Episode 19 Morris Chestnut & Tank, Pentatonix October 8, 2026 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…
Episode 20 Joel McHale, Chef Kwame October 9, 2026 "Animal Control" star Joel McHale stops by! Then, Chef Kwame and Jennifer talk about his new cookbook, "All Hours," and cook a special dish!
Episode 21 ‘A Different World’ Cast, Brothers Osborne October 12, 2026 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,…
Episode 22 John Legend October 13, 2026 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…
Episode 23 David Oyelowo October 14, 2026 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…
Episode 24 D.L. Hughley October 15, 2026 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…
Episode 25 Brian Tyree Henry, Emily Osment October 16, 2026 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!
Episode 26 Lisa Ann Walter, Elaine Hendrix, Dhar Mann October 19, 2026 Jennifer welcomes back "Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter. Plus, actress and Lisa's best friend Elaine Hendrix stops by! Later, entrepreneur, film producer, and globally renowned content creator Dhar Mann…
Episode 27 Wilmer Valderrama, Dolph Lundgren October 20, 2026 "NCIS" star Wilmer Valderrama and Jennifer talk about the new season of his show. Actor and filmmaker Dolph Lundgren stops by to talk about his new book, "Fights Worth Fighting:…
Episode 28 Reba McEntire October 21, 2026 Jennifer welcomes country superstar Reba McEntire to chat about the new season of "Happy's Place." Then, viral "NYC Besties" Candace Eng and Diana Prince stop by! Their friendship captured millions…
Episode 29 Emmy Rossum, La La Anthony October 22, 2026 Actress Emmy Rossum and Jennifer chat about her show "Furious." Then, "Reasonable Doubt" star La La Anthony stops by to talk about the show.
Episode 30 Jessica Lange, Miles Canton October 23, 2026 Acclaimed actress Jessica Lange stops by to talk about her recent film "Long Day's Journey into Night" and the series "American Horror Story: 13." Then, Jennifer welcomes musician and actor…
Episode 31 Hannah Waddingham October 26, 2026 "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham stops by! Jennifer welcomes Illinois History Teacher of the Year Carlin Smock and her family!
Episode 32 Rachel Bilson, ATEEZ October 27, 2026 Actress Rachel Bilson stops by to chat about her new film "Christmas at the Kringles." Then, K-pop boy group ATEEZ stops by for a special performance of their new single…
Episode 33 Kirk Franklin, Gabourey Sidibe October 28, 2026 Gospel producer and icon Kirk Franklin and Jennifer talk about his upcoming album "I Am What I Am." Jennifer welcomes Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe to discuss the new season of…
Episode 34 Tisha Campbell, Terry Crews October 29, 2026 Actress and singer Tisha Campbell chats about her new memoir "The A Word: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Love" and her upcoming movie "One Last Shot." Then, Jennifer welcomes…
Episode 35 Halloween Special with Janelle Monáe October 30, 2026 It's the "Jennifer Hudson Show's" special Halloween episode! Jennifer welcomes back award-winning singer, actress, and Queen of Halloween Janelle Monáe.