The Jennifer Hudson Show: Free Burbank Tapings

Season 5 of The Jennifer Hudson Show is in production, and the audience seats are free. If you are looking for things to do in Los Angeles that put you inside a real television studio, this is a good one to request. Tapings run on a rolling schedule from Monday, October 19 through Thursday, November 19, 2026, in Burbank.

When: Taping dates from Oct 19 to Nov 19, 2026 (full list below) Where: Burbank, CA Price: Free Age: 14+

What the show is

The Jennifer Hudson Show is a one-hour national syndicated talk program hosted by Jennifer Hudson and nominated for a Daytime Emmy. The listing describes a mix of celebrity guests, viral sensations, music and a segment that celebrates community heroes, plus the surprise moments the host is known for. It is produced by JHud Productions and Telepictures Productions, a Warner Bros. Television Group company.

The source does not name any guests for these tapings, so we are not going to guess at who might walk out. That is part of the appeal of a studio audience: you find out when everyone else does.

Taping dates

Each date has one or two sessions. Times are as listed by 1iota.

• Oct 19 (Mon): 12:00 PM and 3:45 PM
• Oct 20 (Tue): 12:15 PM and 3:45 PM
• Oct 23 (Fri): 12:15 PM and 3:00 PM
• Oct 26 (Mon) and Oct 27 (Tue): 12:15 PM and 3:45 PM
• Oct 29 (Thu): 12:15 PM
• Nov 2 (Mon), Nov 4 (Wed) and Nov 5 (Thu): 12:15 PM and 3:45 PM
• Nov 11 (Wed), Nov 12 (Thu) and Nov 13 (Fri): 12:15 PM and 3:45 PM
• Nov 16 (Mon), Nov 18 (Wed) and Nov 19 (Thu): 12:15 PM and 3:45 PM

How to request tickets

Requests go through 1iota, the official audience service for the show. Use the link at the bottom of this page, pick a date and fill out the request. There is no charge.

One thing worth knowing before you plan your day: audience services routinely overbook so the studio fills up. A ticket gets you priority in line, not a guaranteed seat. Arrive early, follow the arrival instructions in your confirmation, and have a backup plan if the room fills before you reach the door. Guests must be 14 or older.

Planning your visit

The listing gives the location only as Burbank, CA and no street address, so check your confirmation email for the exact studio and parking details. Burbank traffic on a weekday around noon is manageable, but allow extra time for security and seating. Dress comfortably, since studios tend to run cool under the lights.

If you are building a list of upcoming events in Los Angeles that cost nothing, a TV taping is hard to beat. For more free audience shows, browse the live audience category and see what else is open for requests.