The Jennifer Hudson Show

Jennifer Hudson gets emotional as “The Jennifer Hudson Show” premieres on what just so happens to be her 41st birthday. The EGOT-winning star delivers a heartfelt speech and gets a surprise from the studio audience.

Jennifer welcomes superfan couple Traci and Pat Jean-Baptiste, from Los Angeles, CA who had a surprise special guest, Jennifer Hudson, show up on their wedding day, creating a moment that they’ll never forget. Plus, Jennifer sits down with Tiare Lawrence from Lahaina, HI who recently gained national attention for her philanthropic work after the devastating Maui Fires.

Angela Bassett of 9-1-1 stops by. Next, the MUSYCA Youth Choir of Los Angeles, California, performs in-studio. Jennifer then welcomes Sherllay Debe Petion from Cape Coral, Florida, who gave birth to her daughter, Bithiah, at 35 weeks in the back seat of a rideshare. With her husband away, Sherllay called a rideshare to get to the hospital but went into labor en route. The driver pulled over, and Bithiah was born under a Miami highway during rush hour. Sherllay wrote in to thank the two female officers who helped her that day.

Jennifer launches Season 4 with an exclusive interview with Grammy-winning rap superstar Cardi B, who stops by to discuss her highly anticipated new album, “Am I the Drama?” Then, Jennifer welcomes Kevin Berthia and retired California Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs. Sergeant Briggs met Berthia after he talked him down from a ledge, and an image from that day went viral. The two reconnected eight years later when Sergeant Briggs was honored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for his years of exceptional service. They have since formed a deep friendship and now travel the country as advocates to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Plus, musical artist Charles Jones visits Jennifer.