Ellen DeGeneres
Director
Ellen (1994)
Season 5
Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work and family.
Released March 29, 1994
Episode 30 min
13+
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Production Companies: The Black/Marlens Company, A Very Good Production, WAD Productions, Touchstone Television
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Guys or Dolls
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.
Sept. 24, 1997, midnight
S5E2 - Social Climber
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.
Oct. 1, 1997, midnight
1.0
S5E3 - Roommates
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.
Oct. 8, 1997, midnight
S5E4 - Gay Yellow Pages
Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
Oct. 15, 1997, midnight
1.0
S5E5 - Just Coffee
Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
Oct. 29, 1997, midnight
S5E6 - G.I. Ellen
Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
Nov. 5, 1997, midnight
S5E7 - Public Display of Affection
Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.
Nov. 12, 1997, midnight
1.0
S5E8 - Emma
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.
Nov. 19, 1997, midnight
S5E9 - Like a Virgin
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.
Nov. 26, 1997, midnight
S5E10 - All Ellen, All the Time
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.
Dec. 3, 1997, midnight
S5E11 - Break Up
Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.
Dec. 17, 1997, midnight
S5E12 - Womyn Fest
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.
Jan. 7, 1998, midnight
S5E13 - The Funeral
When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.
Jan. 14, 1998, midnight
1.0
S5E14 - Escape from L.A.
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.
Jan. 28, 1998, midnight
S5E15 - Ellen in Focus
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.
Feb. 11, 1998, midnight
S5E16 - Neighbors
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?
Feb. 18, 1998, midnight
S5E17 - It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World!
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.
Feb. 25, 1998, midnight
S5E18 - Hospital
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.""
March 4, 1998, midnight
S5E19 - Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
May 13, 1998, midnight
S5E20 - Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
May 13, 1998, midnight
S5E21 - When Ellen Talks, People Listen
Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
July 15, 1998, midnight
S5E22 - Vows
When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.
July 22, 1998, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 3270 min.
Released: March 29, 1994
Last Air Date: July 22, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 13+
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