Oh Ellen, how we've missed you! But the wait is over, and today The Ellen Show returns with an action-packed 12th season premiere. Ellen has even called it the biggest premiere ever, and from the look of these sneak peaks, we have no doubt she's right. If you just can't wait any longer, we've already got her opening monologue right here:

As promised, Ellen will be sitting down with Anthony Carbajal, the 26-year-old with ALS whose ice bucket challenge changed perspectives and lives when it went viral. Here's an Instagram-sized hint of how beautiful their sit down is about to be:

Lastly, regardless of your feelings on Kim Kardashian, watching her get a bucket of water dumped on her head is something everyone can enjoy. Check ellentv.com to find out where you can catch the premiere today!