Ep 84. Sterling K. Brown, Christopher Abbott

Sterling K. Brown, known for his roles in This Is Us and Black Panther, and Christopher Abbott, known for his roles in Girls and The Sinner, join Ellen DeGeneres on the 84th episode of the 17th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

The episode opens with DeGeneres welcoming Brown and Abbott to the show. They both discuss their recent projects and experiences in the entertainment industry. Brown talks about his role in the latest season of This Is Us and how it has impacted him personally, while Abbott delves into his character in the new movie Possessor.

Next, DeGeneres and Brown discuss his recent Time magazine cover, where he was deemed one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Brown shares his reaction to the recognition and how it feels to be a role model for others. They also discuss his advocacy work outside of his acting career and his involvement in social justice initiatives.

Then, Abbott talks about his experience working with Greta Gerwig in the upcoming movie adaptation of Little Women. He shares some behind-the-scenes stories with the audience and DeGeneres, including how he learned to ride a horse for the film.

In between interviews, the audience is treated to some hilarious games and segments. First, DeGeneres plays a game with Brown and Abbott called "Is This Real?" where they have to determine whether crazy headlines are real or fake. Then, DeGeneres surprises a young This Is Us fan with a FaceTime call from Brown. The fan is ecstatic and gets to ask Brown some questions about the show and his acting career.

After the commercial break, DeGeneres puts both Brown and Abbott's acting skills to the test in a game called "What's in the Box?" where they have to guess what's inside mystery boxes without looking. The game provides some hilarious moments as both actors try to decipher the strange objects inside the boxes.

Finally, towards the end of the episode, DeGeneres surprises Brown with a special guest via video call. It's his former acting teacher from college, who shares some heartwarming and hilarious stories about his time with Brown in school. Brown is clearly touched by the surprise and grateful for all the support he has received throughout his career.

The episode ends with DeGeneres thanking Brown and Abbott for joining her and the audience for an entertaining and insightful discussion. Overall, the 84th episode of the 17th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show provides an entertaining mix of humor and heart with two talented and charismatic actors.