Home > The Ellen DeGeneres Show > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 1 (2003 - 2004) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Season 12 Season 13 Season 14 Season 15 Season 16 + WANT TO SEE Episode List Season 1 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Critics Consensus No consensus yet. 100% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 5 No Score Yet Audience Score User Ratings: 0 NEW More Info × Close ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 3 Air date: Sep 10, 2003 Actress Betty White; actress Sherri Shepherd ("Less than Perfect"). More 4 (Episode 4) Air date: Sep 11, 2003 Actress Megan Mullally, from "Will & Grace"; actor Michael Vartan, from "Alias." More 12 (Episode 12) Air date: Sep 23, 2003 David Hyde Pierce; Kimberly Williams-Paisley; Liz Phair. More 19 (Episode 19) Air date: Oct 2, 2003 Actor Noah Wyle; Bob Guiney ("The Bachelor"); Elton John. More 36 (Episode 36) Air date: Oct 27, 2003 Past show highlights are featured in this "bonus hour" celebrating the end of daylight saving time. More 38 (Episode 38) Air date: Oct 29, 2003 Alicia Silverstone; Anthony Anderson; Leona Naess. More 46 (Episode 46) Air date: Nov 10, 2003 Kelsey Grammer; Will Ferrell; Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter. More 47 (Episode 47) Air date: Nov 11, 2003 Kathie Lee Gifford; Benjamin McKenzie; Earth, Wind & Fire. More 60 (Episode 60) Air date: Dec 2, 2003 Ron Howard; Toni Collette; Alison Krauss & Union Station. More 61 (Episode 61) Air date: Dec 3, 2003 Bethany Hamilton, the young surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack; Courtney Thorne-Smith; Mark Feuerstein. More Show More Episodes Tv Season Info Genre: Special Interest Network: Syndicated Premiere Date: Sep 10, 2003 Cast Ellen DeGeneres Liz Phair Meg Ryan Mischa Barton James Caan Robin Williams Prince Kirsten Dunst Kristin Davis Simon Baker Lindsay Lohan David Hyde Pierce Lauren Graham Kyan Douglas Gillian Anderson Tori Spelling Jessica Simpson Debbie Reynolds Jay Leno Halle Berry Bob Guiney Ted Danson Ray Romano Heath Ledger David Duchovny Bill Cosby Patti LaBelle John Larroquette Sue Johanson Sarah Michelle Gellar Hugh Jackman Patrick Stewart Glenn Close Alicia Silverstone Olivier Martinez Penny Marshall Nick Lachey Lorraine Bracco Elton John Debra Messing Mary Steenburgen Jason Lewis Tom Jones Juliette Lewis Chaka Khan Cheri Oteri Kevin Sorbo Al Roker Nigella Lawson Kimberly Williams-Paisley Melissa Etheridge Ted Allen Peri Gilpin Donald Faison Steven Weber Isabella Rossellini Andy Richter Tom Selleck Dee Dee Davis Brittany Murphy Camryn Manheim Poppy Montgomery Sarah Chalke Noah Wyle Sarah Harmer Mary J. Blige Usher Raymond Angie Stone Meredith Phillips Shelby Lynne Brad Paisley Burt Bacharach Matthew Hickl Van Hunt Henry Winkler Scott Hagwood Edie Falco William Hung Carson Kressley Jim Belushi Russell Levering Esai Morales Bill Rancic Mario Winans Morris Day Ronald Isley Jai Rodriguez Loon Ian McKee Hugh Dancy Hazel Smith Thom Filicia Jeffrey Tambor Jermaine Dupri Nelly Murphy Lee Show More Cast Episodes 3 Air date: Sep 10, 2003 Actress Betty White; actress Sherri Shepherd ("Less than Perfect"). More 4 (Episode 4) Air date: Sep 11, 2003 Actress Megan Mullally, from "Will & Grace"; actor Michael Vartan, from "Alias." More 12 (Episode 12) Air date: Sep 23, 2003 David Hyde Pierce; Kimberly Williams-Paisley; Liz Phair. More 19 (Episode 19) Air date: Oct 2, 2003 Actor Noah Wyle; Bob Guiney ("The Bachelor"); Elton John. More 36 (Episode 36) Air date: Oct 27, 2003 Past show highlights are featured in this "bonus hour" celebrating the end of daylight saving time. More 38 (Episode 38) Air date: Oct 29, 2003 Alicia Silverstone; Anthony Anderson; Leona Naess. More 46 (Episode 46) Air date: Nov 10, 2003 Kelsey Grammer; Will Ferrell; Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter. More 47 (Episode 47) Air date: Nov 11, 2003 Kathie Lee Gifford; Benjamin McKenzie; Earth, Wind & Fire. More 60 (Episode 60) Air date: Dec 2, 2003 Ron Howard; Toni Collette; Alison Krauss & Union Station. More 61 (Episode 61) Air date: Dec 3, 2003 Bethany Hamilton, the young surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack; Courtney Thorne-Smith; Mark Feuerstein. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 1 All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (0) By the first week's end, she settled into a comfort zone that showed off her comic talent. Much like her, the show has a pleasant, cheery feel. Jan 24, 2019 | Full Review… Stephen Kelly PopMatters Ellen's humor and engaging personality also makes the show feel relaxed and informal, even if some of the issues she and her guests are discussing have the potential of being controversial. Jan 24, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Like her puppy, DeGeneres's show has teeth when you least expect it. Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review… Joyce Millman Boston Phoenix The best and brightest of the new sitcoms, and an ensemble in the grand tradition of classic TV, thanks to a cast well-schooled in comedy. Jan 24, 2019 | Full Review… Laura Fries Variety Top Critic There's a new nice lesbian in daytime talk (and given Rosie's courtroom showing this fall, not a moment too soon). DeGeneres' dry humor and affable-but-not-obsequious style are perfect for her morning chat slot, as is her naturally chummy casualness. Jan 24, 2019 | Full Review… James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (5) Audience Reviews for The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 1 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 1! See All Audience Reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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