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Ellen

Comedy · 1994 · Rated 6.2/10

Last aired: S5 E22, Vows · 1998-07-22

Ellen, which was titled These Friends of Mine during its first season, is comedy about the life of a young woman by the name of Ellen Morgan-a neurotic, 30-something, bookstore employee who tries to get by life in dealing with her many random foils and follies (and not to mention her annoying and overbearing parents, Lois and Harold). Thanks to her friends, however, among them including the bubbly redhead Paige, insecure photographer Adam, her unsure-of-himself cousin Spence, coffee shop guy Joe Farrell, and the critical and obnoxious Audrey, Ellen is able to find the security, and the sanity, to get through her less than normal every day life. The show can be described as a combination between popular sitcoms Seinfeld and Friends, blending a perfect mix of comedy and situational humor with the drama and excitement of every day issues and life in the "real world".

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Season 5

Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5
E1 Guys or Dolls 1997-09-24 · 30 min Ellen's friendship with an old boyfriend takes a romantic turn that confuses Ellen about her sexuality.
E2 Social Climber 1997-10-01 · 30 min Ellen tries rock climbing in a rather rugged effort to impress an outdoorsy fitness instructor.
E3 Roommates 1997-10-08 · 30 min When neighbors recommend a "roommate" for Ellen, she assumes she's being fixed up.
E4 Gay Yellow Pages 1997-10-15 · 30 min Ellen consults a "gay" business directory to find a plumber to repair a sink as she prepares a party for members of the gay community.
E5 Just Coffee 1997-10-29 · 30 min Ellen still doesn't know where she stands after a few dates with her mortgage broker, so she hopes to ask a few bold questions.
E6 G.I. Ellen 1997-11-05 · 30 min Ellen soldiers on as a participant in her dad's Civil War re-enactment.
E7 Public Display of Affection 1997-11-12 · 30 min Ellen's awkwardness about public displays of affection with Laurie has an effect on Laurie's daughter, Holly.
E8 Emma 1997-11-19 · 30 min Ellen discovers that Oscar winner Emma Thompson is a closet lesbian.
E9 Like a Virgin 1997-11-26 · 30 min With Laurie poised to take the next step in the romantic relationship, a nervous Ellen flees.
E10 All Ellen, All the Time 1997-12-03 · 30 min Ellen gets a job at a talk-radio station, where she's harassed by the lecherous sports-show host.
E11 Break Up 1997-12-17 · 30 min Ellen and Laurie's relationship unravels after they exchange gifts for their one-month anniversary.
E12 Womyn Fest 1998-01-07 · 30 min Paige reveals her intention to marry Spence on the way to a women's music fest, where Ellen gets clues about her Ms. Right from a fortune teller.
E13 The Funeral 1998-01-14 · 30 min Ellen's dying to know what Laurie is doing on Saturday that she doesn't want Ellen to know about. Turns out it's her father's funeral.
E14 Escape from L.A. 1998-01-28 · 30 min Ellen and Laurie take a vacation, and Laurie's instinct for organization clashes with Ellen's spontaneity.
E15 Ellen in Focus 1998-02-11 · 30 min Paige and Ellen scheme to have Ellen infiltrate the focus group slated to evaluate a TV cop show Paige developed.
E16 Neighbors 1998-02-18 · 30 min Circumstances conspire to make Ellen look like a fool in front of her neighbors.
E17 It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World! 1998-02-25 · 30 min Accidental exposure to bug spray sends Spence into a dream world where what's gay is straight and what's straight is gay.
E18 Hospital 1998-03-04 · 30 min After Laurie's in a car accident, Ellen meets a woman in the hospital waiting room who doesn't reveal that she's Laurie's ex.
E19 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1) 1998-05-13 · 30 min Part 1 of Two. An irreverent mockumentary celebrates Ellen's career in entertainment, including her landmark sitcom that premiered "way back in 1959." "Hosted" by Linda Ellerbee.
E20 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2) 1998-05-13 · 30 min Conclution. An irreverent mockumentary celebrates Ellen's career in entertainment, including her landmark sitcom that premiered "way back in 1959." "Hosted" by Linda Ellerbee.
E21 When Ellen Talks, People Listen 1998-07-15 · 30 min Ellen's espousal of neighborly behavior inspires listeners of her radio program.
E22 Vows 1998-07-22 · 30 min Ellen's parents' plan to renew their wedding vows inspires Ellen to propose to Laurie.

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