Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

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Wed 4/1/09: Rach’s 500th Episode! We're celebrating Rachael's spectacular 500th episode with so many celebrity guests we can't even list them all! It's an hour packed with surprises, including Barbara Walters, Matthew McConaughey, David Letterman, Hilary Duff and a few unexpected dinner guests! Plus, find out Rachael's favorite moments from the show, and get ready for our biggest giveaways yet!	390	665
Thu 4/2/09: “Going Too Far?” with Bill O’Reilly He's been called everything from a bully to a big mouth, but when two viewers square off in a round of "Going Too Far?", controversial commentator Bill O'Reilly gets caught in the middle! Then, meet a woman whose hair is stuck in a time warp. Can Gretta's mullet-busting makeover pull this viewer out of the '80s for good? And for dinner, Rachael turns french onion soup into a pizza!	15	129
Fri 4/3/09: Teen “Sexting” & Anna Kournikova Listen up, parents: This is the one episode you don't want to miss! CNN's Nancy Grace breaks open the shocking new teenage trend of "sexting," which affects 40 percent of our nation's youth! Plus, tennis star Anna Kournikova serves up snacks from the set, and Rachael's got a brand new dish that's perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner!	17	75
Mon 4/6/09: Mary Tyler Moore & March Menu Mania She can turn the world on with her smile ... and now 7-time Emmy®-winner Mary Tyler Moore is lighting up Rachael's studio! What is this TV icon's favorite must-watch show? She's sharing it all, including her idea of the perfect girls' night out with her alter-ego Mary Richards. Then, after beating out thousands of entries in a month-long battle, our two "March Menu Mania" finalists compete in a recipe showdown to find America's top casual party recipe!	8	39
Tues 4/7/09: Alyssa Milano’s Wedding Plans Red hot actress Alyssa Milano has finally found Mr. Right! So how did her fiancé "charm" this star's heart? Plus, she's bringing gifts for Rach because they share the same obsession - find out what it is! Then, meet two sisters-in-law who look so similar even their men can't keep them straight! Gretta is on a mission to transform these ladies with dramatic makeovers in less than an hour. And for dinner, it's restaurant quality steak and potatoes in a 30-minute meal!	17	29
Weds 4/8/09: Mariah Carey's Secret Talent It's the Mariah Carey exclusive! The megastar opens up about her rules to live by, her secret talent, and the whirlwind romance with her husband. Then, a viewer who's a dead ringer for Sarah Palin gets made over by Gretta to have a look of her own, and Rachael whips up a super easy, super affordable black bean soup for dinner!	4	22
Thurs 4/9/09: Valerie Bertinelli’s Bikini Body She wowed the world with her sizzling People magazine bikini cover ... and now our audience is asking Valerie Bertinelli the questions everyone wants to know! How did she pick the swimsuit? Was the photo retouched? And what's the secret to her fitness regimen that has her looking better than ever? We're getting all the answers! Plus, for dinner everyone's favorite Caesar chicken salad is getting an Asian twist.	10	21
Fri 4/10/09: Miley Cyrus The most famous teenager in America makes her first visit to Rach's kitchen table - and she's bringing her dad Billy Ray! It's a family affair when pop star Miley Cyrus is here! Plus, looking for the perfect Easter dinner menu? We've got you covered with delicious dishes for the holiday, including a new take on deviled eggs.	14	44
Mon 4/13/09: Bob Barker & a Big Giveaway Daytime legend Bob Barker comes out of retirement and challenges our audience to a pricing showdown with over $1,000 worth of prizes! Then, Dancing with the Stars hunk Gilles Marini has our staff swooning, and our "Hey, Can You Cook?!" champ is back to collect the ultimate prize. And, if your annual spring cold has you feeling less than springy, Rachael's lemon garlic chicken noodle soup is just the medicine you need.	12	44
Tue 4/14/09: Vivica A. Fox & Cougar Confessions Sexy star Vivica A. Fox has a thing for younger men and she isn't the only one. Our audience reveals their downright shocking cougar confessions! Plus, we're putting two infomercial pitchmen to the ultimate test: Can these masters of the hard sell make a deal when we turn them loose on the streets of New York City? Then, for dinner Rachael cooks up her latest and greatest burger!	12	33
Wed 4/15/09: Look 20 Pounds Thinner Instantly It's everyone's dream to lose weight without exercising or going on a diet ... so we're cracking a revolutionary fashion code that can help you look 20 pounds thinner instantly! Then, she plays a hairdresser on TV, but what happens when we put Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz to work in a real salon? And, Art Smith's cooking is good enough for Oprah and the Obamas, but can this star chef solve your picky eater problems?	47	135
Thu 4/16/09: Debra Messing & Steak on a Budget Are you missing Will & Grace? Then don't miss this show! See what happens when Debra Messing matches up real-life Hollywood exes in a game called "The Ex Factor." Then, Jarod the animal guy loves to torture Rachael, but this time she's getting some sweet revenge! And for dinner, Rachael's got 5 affordable ways to serve your family steak tonight.	4	13
Fri 4/17/09: Real-Life "Benjamin Buttons" The notorious Joan Rivers is here for an uncensored red carpet roundup, and no celebrity is safe! She's also bringing along copies of her new book Men Are Stupid ... and They Like Big Boobs. Then, the hit movie Benjamin Button fascinated millions with its story of a man who ages backwards. But what's it like in real life to look nothing like your actual age? See two women who are living it as 10 Years Younger host Kyan Douglas tries to transform them in one hour!	4	6
Mon 4/20/09: Bob Saget & a Fast-Food Diet Full House's lovable dad is back on the block in Surviving Suburbia ... but can he survive a round of Rachael's "Going Too Far?" Then, meet a viewer who lost 15 pounds by eating McDonald's three times a day for a whole month, and for dinner treat yourself to a five-star dish without the five-star price.	15	88
Tue 4/21/09: Jillian Michaels & a $5 Dinner When The Biggest Loser trainer comes by, Rachael makes a deal she might regret! Plus, Jillian Michaels shares her four unbreakable rules for dining out on a diet, and we send her to a burger joint to put her to the test. Then, we're turning Rachael's studio into a piano bar and challenging Law & Order: Criminal Intent's Jeff Goldblum to sing for his supper. Plus, one of the "Smartest Savers in America" has tips for feeding your entire family for just $5.	8	38
Wed 4/22/09: In the Kitchen with Mary J Blige Did the queen of hip-hop soul lose her cool when she performed in front of the Obamas? Mary J. Blige is sharing stories from her most unforgettable performance, and then she's heading into Rachael's kitchen to cook! Plus, is your voice saying all the wrong things about you? We're giving a Hollywood voice coach two weeks to pull off three total vocal makeovers. And get ready to kick off grilling season with Rachael's tips, including the recipe for the perfect shish kebabs.	5	27
Thu 4/23/09: Paula Deen & CSI's Marg Helgenberger Red-hot Marg Helgenberger is tough as nails on CSI, but find out how she does when it comes to a real-life crime scene! Then, Southern chef Paula Deen is stirring up trouble in the kitchen, and see if you can spot the difference in Gretta’s $0.99 vs. $999 makeovers for twin sisters!	14	28
Fri 4/24/09: Jennifer Lopez How has Jennifer Lopez adjusted to motherhood, and how did she get her mind-blowing body back after having twins? J-Lo is pulling up a chair at the kitchen table and you don't want to miss it! Then, the man who's been called the Rachael Ray of India is cooking in Rachael's kitchen, and for dinner it's a crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex favorite.	8	15
Mon 4/27/09: Hey, Can You Cook?! 4 Rachael's cooking competition is back, and this time six contestants are embarking on the most unforgiving set of challenges yet! Find out who can stand the heat ... and who will have to get out of the kitchen! Talk about the competition here.	1	1
Tue 4/28/09: TV’s Hottest Matchmaker Want to know what guys are really thinking? We've got your go-to dating guide with TV's hottest matchmaker! Find out the dos and big-time don'ts of dating in your 20s, 30s and 40s. Then, how about a go-to guide for home repairs? Hunky handyman Carter Oosterhouse goes door-to-door in our handy van doling out tips! Plus, Rachael surprises a viewer with her latest "Kitchen Calls," and then she's got you covered with a go-to pasta supper.	12	25
Wed 4/29/09: Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Human Lab: Back Pain Four Olympic champions put back pain products to the ultimate test ... but are they gold-medal worthy? Plus, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down for some girl talk with Gabby Reece, including how the 48-year-old mother of two gets it all done and looks so great! And for dinner, it's an affordable chicken and rice meal with a Spanish sizzle.	4	18
Thu 4/30/09: Sexiest Swimsuits for Your Body with Kim Kardashian Gear up for summer with our beach season blowout! Are lumpy love handles keeping your dream bikini from becoming a reality? Let Gretta help you find the suit that suits you! Then, a woman who definitely knows how to handle her curves, Kim Kardashian, is dropping by, and Bobby Flay shares a refreshing summer treat. For dinner, it's a no-pasta lasagna that's perfect for swimsuit season!	11	26