ELLEN Delivers Best National Debut Week in Show's History

In the first week of her 12th season, "Ellen" improved over her prior season debut week by +4%, earning a 2.8 HH rating (based on Fast National Preliminary data). This marks "Ellen's" best debut week in the twelve year history of the show.

In Overnight markets, the Ellen strength story really made itself felt for the selling Women 25-54 demo, ranking #1 among all Syndicated Talk Shows for the week. The show also topped the genre with the younger Women 18-34 and 18-49, as well as the broader Adults 25-54 demographic. "Ellen" continues to define audience recruitment, exhibiting true old school appointment television power by building +4 share points (+80%) from her lead-in program among her core Women 25-54 audience, which leads THE TALK genre.

Entering its 12th season, "Ellen" continues to be the go-to daytime destination for laughter and fun, highlighting Ellen's one-of-a-kind observational humor, warmth and insight, and featuring the biggest stars from television, film, music and more. Embraced by audiences and critics alike, ELLEN has won 51 Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards, including eight for Outstanding Talk Show and four for Outstanding Talk Show Host.

With an engaging personality and unique take on everyday life, Ellen sets the tone for a relaxed and candid environment that puts her guests at ease and allows them to engage in entertaining and thoughtful discussions on topical issues. Ellen opened her 12th season with a packed week of stars - including Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian West, Channing Tatum, Harry Connick Jr, David Spade, and more.

"Ellen" is Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, Mary Connelly, Ed Glavin, and Andy Lassner, and is produced by A Very Good Production and WAD Productions, Inc. in association with Telepictures

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