Ep 24. Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh, the talented actress who is well-known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in the medical drama Greys Anatomy, is the guest of the 24th episode of the 9th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. A lot of Ellen viewers are thrilled to see the star on the show, and the host seems equally pleased to have her as the guest.

The episode starts with Ellen's introduction of Kate, highlighting some of her accomplishments, most notably the recently launched popular Netflix drama, ‘13 Reasons Why.’ Ellen then welcomes Kate onto the set. The pair exchange pleasantries, with Kate expressing her excitement to be on the show after being a long-time fan of Ellen.

Ellen begins the interview by asking Kate about her experience in Greys Anatomy and the process of transitioning into her role in ‘Private Practice,’ one of the show’s spin-offs. Kate candidly shares her experience of being a part of the iconic TV series and talks about how her character’s evolution helped her grow as an actor.

Ellen then shifts the conversation to ‘13 Reasons Why,’ a show that tackles serious and important issues related to teenage suicide and depression. Ellen asks Kate about her approach to portraying her character, the school counselor who tries to prevent suicide among students, and how she has been affected by the show's themes. The conversation becomes personal, with Kate explaining how playing a character in a show with such a serious matter has been an emotional journey for her, and how she feels responsible for portraying the character in an accurate and genuine manner.

Ellen praises Kate for her work and advocacy related to suicide awareness, prompting the audience to give her a well-deserved round of applause. Ellen then switches gears and asks Kate about her iconic red hair, one of her most notable features. The pair have some fun, joking about Ellen’s hair being a wig and Kate’s hair being too hard to handle.

In true Ellen fashion, there’s a surprise for Kate. Ellen brings up the fact that Kate has an obsession with sloths and reveals that she has brought a few sloths onto the set for Kate to interact with. Kate is overjoyed and genuinely surprised, taking the opportunity to talk about her love for the creature and her involvement in a conservation initiative.

To the audience's delight, they also get in on the fun, and the interview concludes with Ellen and Kate having a mock argument about which sloth is the cutest.

The episode is not just about the interview with Kate Walsh; as usual, there are a few musical performances and games segments that Ellen engages the audience and Ellen's resident DJ, Jonathon on. Among the guests are Selena Gomez, an actress, singer, and Kate's co-star in the film ‘The Dead Don't Die,' and musical artist DaBaby.

Selena has some fun with Ellen on the set, before heading out to talk about her new album. DaBaby performs some of his hit tracks much to the audience's delight. However, the highlight of the show is undoubtedly Kate Walsh, with her candid and open conversation about serious and sensitive matters, her love for sloths, and her signature red hair.

In conclusion, the 24th episode of the 9th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, featuring guest Kate Walsh, is a must-watch for fans of both the actress and the show. There's something for everyone - a candid and personal conversation about challenging matters, a surprise for Kate concerning her love for sloths, musical performances, and hilarious game segments. As with every Ellen show, this episode is full of energy and fun, leaving viewers with a sense of joy and positivity.