Ep 519. Jason Segel, the Madden Brothers

In season 9 episode 519 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen welcomes actor and writer Jason Segel and musical guests The Madden Brothers. The episode kicks off with Ellen's usual monologue, where she talks about current events and shares her humorous commentary on them.

Next, Ellen sits down with Jason Segel to discuss his new movie, "The End of the Tour," which is based on a true story about a journalist who interviews a famous writer. Segel opens up about his experience playing the role of the writer, and how he prepared for it. Ellen also asks him about his past projects, including his role in the hit TV show "How I Met Your Mother" and the movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

After the interview, The Madden Brothers take the stage to perform their hit song "We Are Done." Ellen introduces the musical duo, consisting of Joel and Benji Madden, and talks about their success as both a band and songwriters. Following their performance, Ellen brings them back out for a brief chat. The brothers open up about their relationship as siblings and how they got their start in the music industry.

Ellen's next segment features her taking to the streets to play a game with her audience members called "What's in the Box?" She brings out a number of different items and asks the audience to guess what's inside based on clues she provides. The game is a hit with the audience and generates a lot of laughs.

Following the game, Ellen sits down with Jason Segel again for a game of "Heads Up," a popular mobile app game where players have to guess words based on clues given by their partner. Segel and Ellen team up and try to guess as many words as they can before time runs out. The game proves to be a hilarious and entertaining segment, as both Segel and Ellen showcase their quick thinking and comedic timing.

To close out the episode, The Madden Brothers return to the stage for one final performance of their hit song "Dear Jane." The performance is met with cheers and applause from the audience, bringing the show to a close on a high note.

Overall, this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show showcases a great mix of celebrity interviews, musical performances, and entertaining segments. Ellen's humor and energy keep the show flowing and the audience engaged throughout. Fans of Jason Segel and The Madden Brothers won't want to miss this episode.