Ellen checks in on her hometown, New Orleans. Joining her is New Orleans native AARON NEVILLE, who discusses his personal struggle with the effects of Hurricane Katrina and performs "Stand By Me" from his new CD, "Bring It On Home...The Soul Classics." Plus, Ellen has a HUGE surprise for her audience and some lucky home viewers! Becky Zaheri, founder of the "Katrina Krewe," updates Ellen on their progress, and we check in on SHARON KARRIEM, who received a Quiznos from Ellen after the hurricane destroyed her business. JON CRYER stops by to chat about his hit show, "Two and a Half Men (CBS, Monday 9pm)." And, Ellen meets Guyland Leday, a 9-year-old accordion prodigy, who will perform with Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (thetvdb.com)