The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 9 Episode 227 Christina Applegate, Kunal Nayyar, Maroon 5

Christina Applegate, Kunal Nayyar, and Maroon 5 stop by the show for an exciting episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. With numerous accolades and awards between them, each guest brings their own unique energy to the stage.

Christina Applegate, best known for her role on Married With Children, talks to Ellen about her new Netflix series, Dead to Me. Applegate plays the character of Jen, a widow searching to uncover the truth about her husband's death. The actress discusses her character arc throughout the first season and hints at what fans can expect from season two. Ellen also asks Applegate about her experiences working on the iconic show Friends, in which she made a guest appearance.

Kunal Nayyar, also known as Raj from the hit show The Big Bang Theory, sits down with Ellen to discuss his life after the show's finale. Nayyar discusses his upcoming project, a video game reboot series for Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Nayyar also talks about his charity work, specifically his support for the Malala Fund, which strives for universal education access for girls all around the world. Additionally, Ellen and Nayyar play a game of "Heads Up!"

Maroon 5 graces the stage for a lively musical performance, complete with their latest hit songs. The band performs a medley of songs, including "Girls Like You," "Memories," and "Sugar." Later on, the "Sugar" video director, David Dobkin, joins Maroon 5 for an interview. Dobkin discusses the inspiration behind the music video and the process of creating such a successful piece.

Throughout the episode, Ellen sprinkles in her signature humor and spontaneity, creating a fun and upbeat atmosphere for all guests and viewers. The three guests bring a range of topics, from comedy to music to advocacy, aligning with Ellen's mission to spread positivity and bring people together.