Ellen's Next Great Designer - Season 1

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Back to Basics

1 - Back to Basics

Air Date: April 22, 2021

Scott Foley tasks seven 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

2 - Portia's Art of Design

Air Date: April 22, 2021

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

3 - Shaping Up With Ellen

Air Date: April 22, 2021

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

4 - Foley Artists

Air Date: April 22, 2021

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

5 - Ellen Loves Surprises

Air Date: May 13, 2021

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

6 - The Collection

Air Date: May 20, 2021

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.