Ellen

1994
Ellen

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EP1 Guys or Dolls Sep 24, 1997

While on a double date with Spence, Paige and a dumb lesbian, Ellen runs into former boyfriend Dan. He is taken aback by her personal revelation but accepts it, leaving Ellen confused about her attraction to him.

EP2 Social Climber Oct 01, 1997

Ellen fakes athletic prowess to impress Lisa, her very attractive ""spinning"" instructor, but on a mountain-climbing trip--with Spence in tow--she learns that honesty may have been more effective, and less life threatening.

EP3 Roommates Oct 08, 1997

Ellen's new neighbors offer to introduce her to a friend who is looking for a ""roommate,"" which, according to Audrey and Barrett, is code for ""girlfriend."" Meanwhile, Paige struggles with her mixed emotions about Ellen's lesbianism.

EP4 Gay Yellow Pages Oct 15, 1997

Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.

EP5 Just Coffee Oct 29, 1997

Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.

EP6 G.I. Ellen Nov 05, 1997

Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.

EP7 Public Display of Affection Nov 12, 1997

Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.

EP8 Emma Nov 19, 1997

Thanks to Paige, Ellen lands a job as personal assistant to Emma Thompson and discovers that, not only is Thompson gay, but her past contains a truly sordid secret.

EP9 Like a Virgin Nov 26, 1997

Laurie has prepared for a big romantic evening with flowers, fine wine and a homemade dinner, but she still needs Ellen to stick around for it.

EP10 All Ellen, All the Time Dec 03, 1997

Ellen gets a job at a small, all-talk radio station, but when the Sports Chat host leaves in a huff, she's left to fill the void armed with only her personal charm and irrevocable wit.

EP11 Break Up Dec 17, 1997

Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.

EP12 Womyn Fest Jan 07, 1998

Ellen takes Paige and Audrey to a female only concert in Berkeley to have a good time after her break up with Laurie. Meanwhile, Paige ponders commitment with Spence.

EP13 The Funeral Jan 14, 1998

When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.

EP14 Escape from L.A. Jan 28, 1998

Ellen and Laurie take their first trip together, to San Diego. However, a problem arises when Ellen wants to party and Laurie wants to stick to her plan.

EP15 Ellen in Focus Feb 11, 1998

Ellen and Joe join Paige's focus group, so that her new cop show will receive high marks and need minimal changes before air time.

EP16 Neighbors Feb 18, 1998

Ellen tries to make friends with her neighbors, but they keep catching her in strange coincidences. After all, why would Ellen and Paige be playing Twister on the roof?

EP17 It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World! Feb 25, 1998

After Spence sniffs a heavy dose of insecticide, he awakens in a world where being gay is normal, Joe is in love with him, and Paige has a buzz cut and tattoos.

EP18 Hospital Mar 04, 1998

Ellen rushes to the hospital after discovering that Laurie was in a car accident. While waiting for news on her condition, Ellen meets a woman in the waiting room, whom she discovers is Laurie's ex-girlfriend and Holly's ""father.""

EP19 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1) May 13, 1998

A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

EP20 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2) May 13, 1998

A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

EP21 When Ellen Talks, People Listen Jul 15, 1998

Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.

EP22 Vows Jul 22, 1998

When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.
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Released: 29 March 1994 Ended
Producted By: Touchstone Television
Country: United States of America
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Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The title role of Ellen Morgan, played by stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres, was a neurotic bookstore owner in her thirties. The series centered on Ellen's dealing with her quirky friends, her family and the problems of daily life. The series is notable for being the first one in which the main character came out as gay, which DeGeneres' character did in the 1997 episode "Puppy Episode". This event received a great deal of media exposure, ignited controversy, and prompted ABC to place a parental advisory at the beginning of each episode. The series' theme song, "So Called Friend" is by Scottish band Texas. A running gag was that each episode had a distinct opening credits sequence, resulting from Ellen's ongoing search for the perfect opening credits.

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Patti Davis This television show was "okay" but it became "Great" in Season 4 when "Ellen" came out. It was a groundbreaking moment. Ellen in real life came out as well and that help save my brothers life. My brother was (and still is) one of the greatest person I know. I was glad he was "My brother". He watched my kids all the time and at times became a third parent. However I could tell he was sad and his health was declining fast. Finally he told me that "He was gay" and if our "Family Knew" he was afraid we would shun him. As the year passed on he got help for a drinking and depression problem. He is still to this day doesn't drink. He told me also how "Cousins treated him" after he came out. I thought he was crazy (He was still drinking but not drunk at a family gathering) but later on I did hear them say "Things behind his back". My brother might of been a closeted gay man but he always saw the truth. Props to him.Now as for this review "The Puppy Episode" is not only groundbreaking but FUNNY! In the show "Ellen" comes out and you can see "Ellen's" body language change. It was like she became the most beautiful butterfly. And this happened to my brother as well. He became "HIS AUTHENTIC SELF". Everyone that knows him has herd him say "If it wasn't for Ellen". Ellen not only saved his life she saved everyone of us that love him!
DKosty123 When I first started watching Ellen, I thought the first season was a new younger & more attractive LUCY. A lot of the early episodes I recall feature Ellen doing physical comedy & acting zany in a way which reminded me of LUCY. As a male, I actually found her attractive as a woman.This continued for me into season 2 until I started to see her change into the leading up to the coming out episode. Leave it to me, even now I still find her attractive even though I know her wiring would have no interest in me. Of course, I would hope if I ever were to dream of romance with her, that she would be quieter when intimate.I really think as the show evolved, that even though it was a great idea that she should come out on the show, I think the coming out caused the show to end due to the fact that once it was done, Ellen could not find her way back to the original sitcom premise of the show- entertainingly funny. When the show first started, that is where it was.When it ended, too much ado with the fact that Ellen had changed, & the series lost it's comic edge. Ellen has gone on with a lot of other things since this show established her, & she does have a flair for comedy.She has an intuition for what many audiences find funny & that continues to serve her well. I am not sure that her personal life is quite righted yet as she seemed to have some train-wrecks in her personal relationships since the series went off. To me, the first season is the best & the Ellen I got to know. Luckily she never got to know me as I would really creep her out. After all, not every man has ever found Ellen attractive, but for me she is.On her daytime TV show, she even dances like I do - she fakes it well. By The Book this series introduced some serious talent to everyone. Ellen Degeneres best work was in this series, & her work in comedy clubs prior to doing this series.
dtucker86 If there was ever a true American heroine it is Ellen. This great woman puts the c in courage, the d in dignity and the g in great. That she is a warm, wonderful human being and side-splittingly funny is just so much gravy. She and her great ensemble cast made every episode first class. Ellen's character was always so good-hearted, thats what I liked the most about her.
ejanekyle Ellen was a very funny show, one of my favorite TV comedies - until the wretched woman decided to make her sexual preferences the main engine that drove the series. Suddenly it just was not funny any more, you just wanted to scream at her `Nobody gives a damn what you do in bed, honey. Get over it`.