The Meredith Vieira Show

- Season 2

(2015)

The Season 2 premiere features the introduction of new regular Lance Bass, who discusses pop-culture stories and news items; and teaches Meredith some NYSYNC dance moves. Also: talk show host Steve Harvey (Steve Harvey (2012)) surprises a fan.

Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars (2005)); Regis Philbin and Meredith pull a big prank on her talk-show staff.

Rapper 50 Cent; a little girl survives a shark attack and saves a fellow swimmer.

NeNe Leakes (Les Real Housewives d'Atlanta (2008)). Also: a group of moms who are working to improve their high-crime Chicago neighborhood.

Giuliana Rancic, Melissa Rivers and Brad Goreski of Fashion Police (2002); and U.S. Airman Spencer Stone, who helped stop a terrorist attack aboard a French train.

Mel B (America's Got Talent (2006)). Also: the Miss Amazing Pageant with founder Jordan Somer.

Alyssa Milano (Project Runway All Stars (2012)). Also: a child predator experiment that's amassed more than 37 million hits; and tips for keeping kids safe online.

Hilary Duff (Younger (2015)) and Haylie Duff (The Real Girl's Kitchen (2014)). Also: a search for studs in a hardware store.

Jennifer Beals (Full Out (2015)); chef Rocco DiSpirito.

Debra Messing (Les mystères de Laura (2014)). Also: Meredith reunites with folks from a story she covered, more than 25 years ago.

Pamela Anderson. Also: the verdict in the O.J. Simpson case is discussed with Tanya Brown, the sister of slain Nicole Brown Simpson; Kim Goldman, the sister of slain Ron Goldman; and two of the jurors.

The panel discusses pop culture and trending news; Molly Sims; Nat Wolff (Le Nouveau Stagiaire (2015)).

Richard Gere (Time Out of Mind (2014)). Also: Prince Lorenzo Borghese (The Bachelor (2002)) joins Meredith in an effort to rescue more than 200 dogs in Georgia.

Jenna Elfman (Big Stone Gap (2014)); Keke Palmer (Scream Queens (2015)).

Neil Patrick Harris (Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (2015)). Also: a first responder who saved a woman's life by helping to lift a car off of her.

Goldie Hawn; Alan Cumming (The Good Wife (2009)).

Tim Gunn (Projet Haute Couture (2004)). Also: advice for strengthening any relationship.

Emily Mortimer (Doll & Em (2013)). Also: Tonya Craft, a former Georgia kindergarten teacher who was accused of molesting three girls, and acquitted of all charges, is interviewed.

Hoda Kotb (Today (1952)) Show; Josh Altman, Josh Flagg, James Harris and David Parnes (Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (2006) Los Angeles). Also: wild animals, including a cheetah, a black leopard and a wart hog.

Elizabeth Hurley (The Royals (2015)) helps kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Also: Alexis Cain, a Murray State student with Down syndrome who joined a sorority.

Abigail Breslin (Scream Queens (2015)); Ta'Rhonda Jones (Empire (2015)). Also: a woman whose husband drugged her while she slept.

Tony Goldwyn (Scandal (2012)). Also: Yamaneika Saunders accepts a diet and exercise challenge to transform her body prior to the holidays; and tips for getting in shape.

Ashley Judd (Big Stone Gap (2014)); singer/songwriter Jewel performs and is interviewed.

Jay Leno (Jay Leno's Garage (2015)); author David Gregory (book "How's Your Faith? An Unlikely Spiritual Journey").

Jonathan Silver Scott and Drew Scott (Property Brothers (2011) and (book "Dream Home")). Also: an inspiring story of how brotherly love helped a woman's sons persevere in the face of adversity.

Singer/songwriter/author Sara Bareilles (book, "Sounds Like Me"). Also: Meredith and Mario Cantone try separating real and fake nostalgic guests.

Gabrielle Union (Being Mary Jane (2013)); two sisters who fought off an attacker, who tried to kill them in their home.

Singer Kristin Chenoweth (album "Coming Home"); and author Nicholas Sparks (book "See Me").

Amy Brenneman (The Leftovers (2014)); and Alfonso Ribeiro (America's Funniest Home Videos (1989)).

Hoda Kotb (Today (1952)) plays car-aoke with Meredith; scams are popping up across the country and tips are given on how to protect yourself.

Regis Philbin. Also: fashion designer Lauren Conrad makes over her biggest fan.

Taylor Kinney (Chicago Fire (2012)). Also: kids' music program helped unite a city.

Queen Latifah; Jennifer Grey (Red Oaks (2014)).

Nicole Scherzinger (Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (2015)); magician Mat Franco.

Christina Milian (Grandfathered (2015)); and the family of Virginia TV reporter Alison Parker, who was slain while on-air.

Wendi McLendon-Covey (Les Goldberg (2013)); and a female military veteran who's battling PTSD.

Savannah Guthrie (Today (1952) Show); a dad, who creates incredible Halloween costumes for kids, unveils his two latest creations.

Psychic medium John Edward connects the studio audience with departed loved ones.

Chef Jamie Oliver. Also: a tour of a haunted house; and make-up artists from Syfy's Face Off (2011) turn members of the studio audience into hot Halloween costumes.

Susan Lucci and her daughter, Liza Huber; two sisters, who survived a deadly home invasion, share their story. Also: tips to protecting one's self from an attack.

Brie Larson (Room (2015)). Also: wedding trends for plus-size brides.

Regina King (The Leftovers (2014)); Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show (2008)).

James Brolin (Life in Pieces (2015)); Niecy Nash (Scream Queens (2015)).

Celebrity chef/author Giada De Laurentiis (book, "Happy Cooking"); choosing the right bra size.

Allison Janney (Mom (2013)). Also: Allison and Meredith try to spot wigs in the audience; and Day 1 of "Surprise Week".

Cedric the Entertainer (The Soul Man (2012)). Also: Day 2 of "Surprise Week".

Susan Sarandon (Ma mère et moi (2015) and About Ray (2015)); and 17-year-old Valerie Weisler, founder of the anti-bullying "Validation Project". Also: Day 3 of "Surprise Week".

Singer Ciara. Also: a wardrobe makeover for a mom; and Day 4 of "Surprise Week".

Author Christie Brinkley (book, "Timeless Beauty"); Jacob Tremblay (Room (2015)); Bryan Adams, who performs. Also: "Surprise Week" concludes.

"Mystery Celebrity Getaway Week" begins: a blindfolded audience member tries to guess the mystery celebrity, for a chance at a getaway for two.

Kelly Osbourne. Also: "Mystery Celebrity Getaway Week" continues.

Author Timbaland (aka Timbaland) (book, "The Emperor of Sound: A Memoir"); "Mystery Celebrity Getaway Week" continues.

Dennis Quaid (The Art of More (2015)); "Mystery Celebrity Getaway Week" continues.

Singer CeeLo Green; "Mystery Celebrity Getaway Week" concludes.

Joy Behar ("Late Night Joy" (2015)). Also: stylist-yet-comfortable clothes for the holidays; and a surprise for a mother who's cooked Thanksgiving dinner for deserving nurses for the past 20 years.

Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead (2010)). Also: a dating game; and favorite gifts to kickoff one's shopping this holiday season.

Patricia Arquette (Les experts: Cyber (2015)). Also: Andrea Bocelli performs "Moon River".

Scott Foley (Scandal (2012)). Also: tips for saving big on Cyber Monday.

Bob Saget (La Fête à la maison: 20 ans après (2016)).

Cheryl Hines (Christmas Eve (2015)).

Matt McGorry (Murder (2014)). Also: LeAnn Rimes (album, "This is Christmas") performs.

Poppy Montgomery (Unforgettable (2011)). Also: a single mom, who's dedicated her life to caring for others, is given a big surprise.

Jane Lynch (Hollywood Game Night (2013)). Also: the latest denim trends.

Amanda Peet (Togetherness (2015)). Also: a performance by The Radio City Rockettes.

Kevin Nealon. Also: a holiday gift guide.

Justin Long (F is for Family (2015)); Donny Deutsch (Donny! (2015)); and a 13-year-old girl who gives Christmas gifts to children in need. Also: the panel's favorite holiday gifts.

Maura Tierney (The Affair (2014)). Also: age-defying beauty secrets; and the panel's favorite holiday gifts.

Aretha Franklin. Also: the-pay-it-forward movement; and the panel's favorite holiday gifts.

Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)). Also: "Can You Spot a Fake?: Christmas Edition; and the panel's favorite holiday gifts.

Sarah Michelle Gellar. Also: a viewer receives a surprising gift; and the panel's favorite holiday gifts.

Ana Gasteyer (Les Croods: Origines (2015)). Also: tips for holiday cupcakes; and what kids think about the holidays.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Alvin et les Chipmunks : À fond la caisse (2015)); and Tom Colicchio (Top Chef USA (2006)), who helps a mom with a Christmas cooking crisis and offers tips for a holiday dinner. Also: a viewer is gifted with $15,000.

Carla Hall (The Chew (2011)). Also: ugly Christmas sweaters.

Soul legend Patti LaBelle. Also: party planners dish on the lavish parties they're hired to throw; tips on how to throw the perfect party.

Mena Suvari (South of Hell (2015)). Also: a mom's surprise miracle dental makeover.

Fitness crazes; and skin tips from a dermatologist. Also: Joseph Simmons (aka Rev Run) and Justine Simmons (Rev Runs Around the World (2015)).

Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Tia Mowry at Home (2015)); and Lisa Edelstein (Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014)). Also: improving the health of a pet.

Sherri Shepherd (Mise à l'épreuve 2 (2016)). Also: expert advice for a family drowning in debt.

Morgan Spurlock (Morgan Spurlock Inside Man (2013)).

Author Hoda Kotb (Today (1952)) (book, "Where We Belong"); "Fake News"; and animal expert Grant Kremmerer brings some wild animals; Billy Dec makes winter booze: cocoa Azteca and winter grapes cocktail.

Eva Longoria (Telenovela (2015)). Also: must-have products of 2016.

Kirstie Alley (Flaked (2016)). Also: organization tips.

Kathie Lee Gifford (Today (1952)); Miriam Shor (Younger (2015)).

Marilu Henner (Marilu's Simple Good Food (2016)). Also: a sanitation worker, who started a nonprofit to help homeless people, is interviewed.

Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser (2004)). Also: animal expert Grant Kremmerer with wild animals, including an alligator, black leopard and hyena.

Hilary Duff and Sutton Foster (Younger (2015)). Also: tips for reinventing one's wardrobe.

Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium (2010)); Dean Cain (Hit the Floor (2013)).

Josh Holloway (Colony (2016)); and Ryan Ferguson, who served 10 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.

Dermot Mulroney (Dirty Papy (2016)); Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out (2015)); Mario Cantone. Also: the audience tries to match the panelists to their secrets.

J.B. Smoove (Four Courses with J.B. Smoove (2013)); Jo Frost ("Jo Frost: Nanny on Tour" (2015)). Also: the audience tries to match panelists to their secrets.

Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces (2015)). Also: chef Wolfgang Puck prepares a barbecue chicken quesadilla dish and guacamole dip; and the audience tries to match panelists to their secrets.

Blythe Danner (Madoff (2016)). Also: Jeff Rossen with winter car safety advice; and the audience tries to match panelists to their secrets.

Ben Feldman (Superstore (2015)); mentalist Oz Pearlman (America's Got Talent (2006)).

Co-authors Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin (book, "The Wait"). Also: a teen chef with autism makes sweet French toast with a savory twist.

Health headlines; Debi Mazar (Younger (2015)). Also: Parmesan crusted chicken and balsamic potato salad.

Tiffani Thiessen (Dinner at Tiffani's (2014)). Also: Valentine's Day gifts to loved ones.

Jillian Michaels (Just Jillian (2016)); and musician Jimmy Greene, whose daughter was killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

Jerry Springer (The Jerry Springer Show (1991)); chef/author Rocco DiSpirito (book, "Negative Calorie Diet") shares a recipe for a healthy pizza.

Ralph Macchio (John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)). Also: budget-minded replicas of Hollywood décor; and viral videos.

Sam Champion; a "Battle of the Brainiacs" with Meredith and Lance Bass facing off against the stars of Child Genius (2015); and hot fashions vs. made-up creations.

Rick Springfield competes against Meredith in "Don't Sing the Lyrics"; and nutritionist Heidi Skolnick discusses superfood trends for 2016.

Author William Shatner discusses his friendship with Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015), which is the subject of his book, "Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man". Also: Nick Gehlfuss (Chicago Med (2015)).

Stephan James and Carice van Houten (La couleur de la victoire (2016)); fitness expert David Kirsch, who offers booty tips. Also: Lance Bass dons a disguise to prank viewers.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (American Crime Story (2016)); film critic Ben Lyons with Oscar predictions; and tips for mimicking red-carpet fashions from style expert Lilliana Vazquez.

Candace Cameron Bure (La Fête à la maison: 20 ans après (2016) and The View (1997)). Also: drug busts of college kids; and the personal dilemmas of viewers.

Katie Lowes (Scandal (2012)); and Taron Egerton (Eddie the Eagle (2015)). Also: Lance Bass dons a disguise and pranks unsuspecting viewers.

Tamar Braxton (The Real (2013) and "Tamar and Vince" (2012)). Also: dance-deficient dads; and Yamaneika Saunders's speed-dating experiment.

Lori Loughlin (La Fête à la maison: 20 ans après (2016)); and R&B singer Faith Evans. Also: Lilliana's favorite meal.

Angela Bassett (La chute de Londres (2016)); and Hayley Orrantia (Les Goldberg (2013) and Dieu n'est pas mort 2 (2016)). Also: Lance's favorite meal.

Freida Pinto (Knight of Cups (2015)). Also: the founders of Twitter and Bumble with successful apps; and Yamaneika Saunders' favorite meal.

Steve Harvey (Little Big Shots (2016)). Also: the favorite meals of Meredith and Megan Colarossi.

Judy Greer (Un mec ordinaire (2016) and Arrested development - Les nouveaux pauvres (2003)); author Michael Eric Dyson (books, "The Black Presidency" and "Race in America"). Also: a member of a dance troupe, for children with physical challenges, reflects on performing at Lincoln Center.

Sarah Michelle Gellar. Also: a man's act of kindness, that was inspired by a visit with a kindergarten class; and viral videos.

Author Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef USA (2006)) (book, "Love, Loss and What We Eat"); and dog trainer Cesar Millan (Cesar 911 (2014)).

Christopher Meloni (Underground (2016)). Also: viral videos; and a "touchy feely" game, in which contestants have 30 seconds to determine a phrase, based on touching and feeling items while blindfolded.

Bethenny Frankel (Les Real Housewives: New York City (2008)). Also: inexpensive room renovations; and tips for revamping a dresser, chair and headboard on the cheap.

Natalie Morales (Today (1952)). Also: parenting shortcuts and advice; and someone's wish comes true.

Susie Essman; Jon Taffer (Bar Rescue (2011)) shows how to make a Manhattan cocktail.

Kathy Najimy (Unforgettable (2011)). Also: Meredith arranges a date for Yamaneika Saunders.

Emily Maynard Johnson (The Bachelorette (2003)); and Fredrik Eklund (Million Dollar Listing New York (2012)). Also: a game of "Faking News".

Dave Coulier (La Fête à la maison: 20 ans après (2016)). Also: modern makeovers for three dads.

Fran Drescher; Renée Elise Goldsberry (Broadway's "Hamilton"). Also: Meredith's favorite viral videos.

Author Arianna Huffington (book, "The Sleep Revolution"); and author Daryn Kagan (book, "Hope Possible"). Also: Jorge Cruise with guilt-free desserts; and Mother's Day gifts.

Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods (2010)); impersonator Christina Bianco. Also: Lance Bass with viewers' personal dilemmas.

Meredith surprises Lance Bass and the other panelists with their moms for Mother's Day. Also: amazing mothers from the past season, including moms who've taken it upon themselves to change their high-crime neighborhood in Chicago.

Carla Hall (The Chew (2011)); and fitness expert/author Jenna Wolfe (book, "Thinner in 30 Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days").

Tim Gunn (Projet Haute Couture (2004)). Also: deserving military moms get head-to-toe makeovers.

Valerie Harper; Clay Aiken (American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002)).

Meredith's favorite celebrity moments of the season. Included: Jay Leno; Steve Harvey; Kirstie Alley; Eva Longoria; Richard Gere and Goldie Hawn.

Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie (Today (1952)); Monte Durham (Say Yes to the Dress (2007)).

Clinton Kelly (The Chew (2011)) shares his favorite cocktails. Also: Lance Bass helps viewers solve personal dilemmas.

Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); singer Rachel Platten.

Meredith shares her favorite kid and animal guests from the past season, including Room (2015) star Jacob Tremblay, and Cesar 911 (2014) star Cesar Millan. Also: Meredith's dramatic dog rescue.

Meredith's final show features surprise guests, including Kathie Lee Gifford; Hoda Kotb; Willie Geist; Regis Philbin and Joy Behar.

Meredith spotlights her favorite reality star guests from the past season, including Theresa Caputo; NeNe Leakes; Jonathan Silver Scott and Drew Scott; Bethenny Frankel; Jon Taffer; and Joseph Simmons (Rev Run).

Crime stories covered on the show are recalled. Included: the 20th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson trial; the wrongful imprisonment of Ryan Ferguson; and the story of two sisters who survived a brutal home invasion.