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Ellen's Next Great Designer - Episode Guide

Season 1

Back to Basics

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2021 (45 min)

Back to Basics

Scott Foley tasks seven talented designers handpicked by Ellen DeGeneres with their first furniture-making challenge: transforming basic raw materials into show-stopping signature pieces.

Portia's Art of Design

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2021 (44 min)

Portia's Art of Design

Ellen's wife and special guest Portia de Rossi gives the designers their next challenge: use the color, form, and general feeling of a painting from her art publishing company to inspire an original piece of furniture.

Shaping Up With Ellen

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2021 (44 min)

Shaping Up With Ellen

The remaining competitors work against the clock to incorporate a 3D geometric shape – from a humble cube to a 20-sided icosahedron – into a furniture design of their choice.

Foley Artists

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 6, 2021 (43 min)

Foley Artists

After a virtual tour of Scott's new home, the designers are tasked with building a safe, beautiful, and fun outdoor play structure.

Ellen Loves Surprises

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 13, 2021 (44 min)

Ellen Loves Surprises

Jockeying for a spot in the finals, the designers face their most ambitious challenge yet: bringing a surprise element to a multifunctional piece of high-end furniture.

The Collection

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 20, 2021 (45 min)

The Collection

For their final challenge and the $100,000 prize, the remaining designers face the ultimate test: creating a cohesive three-piece collection for an iconic Los Angeles home.

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