The essential episodes of Chelsea

Watch these 15 in order and you've got Chelsea — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · May 11, 2016 · 38m

    Appetite for Instruction7.2

    Chelsea kicks off a whole new journey of discovery and delinquency with guests Drew Barrymore, Chris Martin and the U.S. secretary of education.

  2. 02

    S01E37 · Season 1 peak · August 10, 2016

    A Prodigy in Our Midst10.0

    Chelsea's niece steps in as co-host, and Bryce Dallas Howard offers tips on growing up in a famous family. James Carville marvels at Trump's behavior.

  3. 03

    S01E38 · Top rated · August 11, 2016

    Putting Compton Back on the Map9.0

    Mayor Aja Brown fights to rebuild a city plagued by turmoil. David Axelrod offers insights on Obama. Michael Kelly talks eerie 'House of Cards' plots.

  4. 04

    S01E39 · Top rated · August 12, 2016

    Mission to Moscow8.5

    In the land of vodka, Chelsea braves a bracing spa ritual, tries rhythmic gymnastics with Maria Sharapova and probes the mystery of Russian men.

  5. 05

    S01E43 · Top rated · August 24, 2016

    For You to Get This Hostile Is Weird10.0

    Sparks fly as Chelsea talks cats, fame and Obama with comedian Marc Maron and actress Natasha Lyonne. Plus, Olympic swimming champ Nathan Adrian.

  6. 06

    S01E46 · Top rated · August 31, 2016

    It Felt Like Racist WrestleMania10.0

    Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show" recounts his hair-raising trip to the RNC, and the women of "Mr. Robot" celebrate their stereotype-defying roles.

  7. 07

    S01E48 · Top rated · September 2, 2016

    Oh, This Isn't Funny Anymore10.0

    Comedian David Cross mourns the "quaint" early stages of Trump's campaign. Chelsea and "Sully" actor Aaron Eckhart talk phobias and hypnosis.

  8. 08

    S01E49 · Top rated · September 7, 2016

    Dinner Party: The State of Politics8.5

    Chelsea invites a politically diverse group including W. Kamau Bell and S.E. Cupp to dissect the rise of Trump and the issues that divide Americans.

  9. 09

    S01E52 · Top rated · September 14, 2016

    Sex in Space10.0

    Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the hazards of zero-gravity intimacy. Michael Sheen talks "Masters of Sex." Jenny Mollen obsesses over Jason Biggs's ex.

  10. 10

    S01E53 · Top rated · September 15, 2016

    I Was a Ticking Time Bomb10.0

    Sarah Silverman opens up about a recent health scare and her fiery DNC remarks. Gloria Steinem talks politics and her Emmy-nominated Vice show.

  11. 11

    S01E72 · Top rated · October 28, 2016

    It Tears You Down, and Builds You10.0

    Shannen Doherty offers a raw glimpse of how cancer has redefined her self-image, upended long relationships and changed her life -- for the better.

  12. 12

    S01E74 · Top rated · November 3, 2016

    So Fiercely Proud of My Mom10.0

    Chelsea Clinton speaks out about her mother's resilience, the high stakes in this election, and an "offensive" ploy by Trump. With Rose McGowan.

  13. 13

    S01E77 · Top rated · November 11, 2016

    Do Not Despair About Our Country10.0

    Chelsea sifts through the dizzying emotional and political fallout of the election with help from Sen. Barbara Boxer, Mary McCormack and Nikki Glaser.

  14. 14

    S02E05 · Season 2 peak · May 12, 2017 · 55m

    Answer Me This8.5

    Chelsea quizzes “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt. Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn and Wanda Sykes play a guessing game. Plus, Rep. Adam Schiff.

  15. 15

    S02E30 · Series finale · December 15, 2017 · 52m

    Dinner Party: Ending on a High Note

    Wiz Khalifa, Jill Scott, Shania Twain and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds open up about inspiration, success and the emotional power of music.

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