The Jennifer Hudson Show
Season 5
202615 episodes
Episode 1
Season Premiere! Tyler Perry, Ciara Miller
Sep 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 Again?" Plus, "Summer House" star and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Ciara Miller stops by. Then, Jennifer welcomes back 9-year-old Luke Tillman, aka "Pastor Luke," from West Palm Beach, Florida!
Episode 2
Le Sserafim, Danielle Brooks
Sep 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 Will They Miss Me." Then, Kayla Daniels and her sons, MJ and twins Kaden and Jaden, from Bentonville, Arkansas, stop by. Kayla speaks with Jennifer about her journey to adopt the three biological brothers and keep them together, transforming all of their lives and redefining what family can look like.
Episode 3
Jenna Dewan, Christian Siriano
Sep 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
Sep 17, 2026
"Project Runway" judge, celebrity stylist, and image architect Law Roach stops by!
Episode 5
Karen Pittman
Sep 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, a nonprofit that focuses on educating, mentoring, and empowering girls and young women from underserved communities. LadyLike focuses on the "total girl," helping with everything from tutoring and college applications to confidence, relationships, etiquette, public speaking, and basic life skills.
Episode 6
Julia Stiles, Ernest Harden Jr.
Sep 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 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."
Episode 7
Cast of 'AGT', Bre-Z
Sep 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 "All American."
Episode 8
Jo Koy
Sep 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 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.
Episode 9
Cast of 'A Different World' Reboot, Fuerza Regida
Sep 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 about their upcoming tour and their album "111XPANTIA." Tune in to watch band members Jesús Ortíz Paz, Samuel Jáimez, Khrystian Ramos, José "Pelón" García, and Moisés López perform part of their song "For Eso Osos."
Episode 10
H.E.R., Martha Reeves
Sep 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 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!
Episode 11
Mike Colter, 'AGT' Cast
Sep 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 or Share It."
Episode 12
Lisa Leslie, Tyler Cameron & Jackson Olson
Sep 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 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!
Episode 13
Tom Cruise
Sep 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
Oct 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 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.
Episode 15
Shemar Moore, Owen Thiele
Oct 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!