- Weekdays:
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show is typically taped on weekdays from Monday to Thursday.
- The show is usually filmed in the afternoon, with the taping starting at around 3:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
- Friday Episodes:
- Friday episodes of the Ellen DeGeneres Show are typically pre-recorded.
- These episodes are usually taped on the Wednesday or Thursday before the air date.
- The purpose of pre-taping the Friday episodes is to allow Ellen DeGeneres and the production team more flexibility in terms of scheduling guests and segments. This way, they can ensure a high-quality show for the viewers, even when unexpected events or scheduling conflicts occur.