The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 9 Episode 236 Howie Mandel, Tom Shadyac, Idina Menzel

In season 9 episode 236 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen welcomes Howie Mandel, Tom Shadyac, and Idina Menzel as her guests. The episode starts with Ellen dancing her way onto the stage, as usual, to rapturous applause from the audience. She greets the audience and her guests before diving into their conversations.

First up is comedian and television host Howie Mandel. Ellen and Howie have worked together on America's Got Talent, and they share a fun dynamic as they catch up on each other's lives. They talk about Howie's obsession with cleanliness and his constantly germaphobic behavior, which has been part of his persona and a topic of his jokes for years. But in this episode, Howie shares that his obsession has gotten worse due to COVID-19 pandemic, and now he even walks around his house in a hazmat suit. Ellen compares notes on her own quarantine experience, and they share the humor that has helped them both get through the challenging year.

Next, Ellen welcomes Tom Shadyac, an American film director and producer. Shadyac is known for directing films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Bruce Almighty, and more. In this episode, he discusses his new film, Brian Banks, which was based on a true story. Shadyac shares how Banks, a young black man, was wrongfully convicted of rape but was eventually exonerated after serving five years in prison. The movie tells the story of his struggle for justice and redemption. Ellen and Shadyac delve into the themes of the movie, including the challenges and hurdles faced by people of color in the criminal justice system.

Finally, in the last segment, Ellen welcomes Tony award-winning Broadway actress Idina Menzel. Menzel and Ellen talk about Menzel's new album, which includes a mix of original songs and covers. She shares the experience of singing emotionally vulnerable songs and getting back into the studio. They also discuss her past roles in Wicked and Frozen, and the impact those roles have had on her life. In addition, Menzel shares a personal story about her son being bullied and how it inspired her to create "The Kind Campaign," a non-profit that combats bullying and empowers young girls.

Overall, season 9 episode 236 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is filled with laughter, inspiration, and thought-provoking conversation. Ellen and her guests cover a range of topics, from comedy and entertainment to social justice and personal growth. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode and the engaging guests.