Ep 47. Zach Braff

The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 20 episode 47 features a special guest appearance by actor and director, Zach Braff. The episode is filled with humor, laughter, and great conversation as Ellen and Zach discuss various topics ranging from his life in the entertainment industry to his personal experiences.

The episode begins with Ellen welcoming Zach to the show and introducing him to the audience. Zach starts by sharing his latest projects including his new movie, being a director, and of course his experience working on his iconic TV series Scrubs. The conversation then takes a fun turn as they discuss his love for acting and what it takes to become successful in the business.

Ellen and Zach also talk about their shared love for Broadway and musicals which led them to sing a few lines from some of their favorite shows. They go on to discuss their admiration for famous musical theater performers such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, and Ben Platt.

Along with the fun topics, Zach also opens up to Ellen about some of the more serious events in his life including losing his friend and Scrubs co-star, Sam Lloyd, to cancer. The two share a touching moment as they discuss the impact that Sam had on both of their lives.

The conversation turns to Zach's years of experience in the industry as an actor and director. Zach shares his thoughts on the evolution of television and how streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu have given more opportunities to creators. He discusses the challenges of balancing his acting and directing duties and how he manages to set boundaries to avoid getting overwhelmed.

Throughout the show, Ellen and Zach also engage in a few fun and entertaining segments. They play a game of 'Heads Up' in which they must guess the words on the card that appears on their forehead. They also participate in a 'Never Have I Ever' segment in which they reveal some interesting and surprising facts about themselves.

The episode comes to a close with Ellen and Zach thanking each other for the fun and insightful conversation. Ellen expresses her admiration for Zach's creativity and versatility as both an actor and director. Zach signs off with a message for the audience urging them to follow their passions and pursue their dreams.

Overall, the episode is a fantastic blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and engaging conversation that showcases Zach Braff's humor, talent, and personality.