Ellen

1. S01E01PilotMarch 29, 1994—Ellen, mortified by her driver's license photo, pulls out all the stops in a desperate attempt to get a decent picture.
2. S01E02The AnchorMarch 30, 1994—A guilt-ridden Ellen grovels to win back the friendship of Audrey, an annoying acquaintance she's been trying to dump for years. Meanwhile,
3. S01E03A Kiss Is Still a KissApril 6, 1994—Ellen answers a personal ad and meets the man of her dreams, with one problem: he's a horrible kisser.
4. S01E04The Class ReunionApril 13, 1994—Anxious to impress her classmates at a reunion, Ellen masquerades as a married cardiologist, jeopardizing her romance with a former high-sch
5. S01E05The PromotionApril 20, 1994—Ellen kisses up to her boss by buying a gift for her new baby, but her job is put in jeopardy through casual remarks overheard through a bab
6. S01E06The Hand That Robs the CradleApril 27, 1994—Ellen feels old and out of it when she starts dating a younger man, but her attempts to be cool leave her date lukewarm.
7. S01E07The Go-BetweenMay 4, 1994—When Ellen fans a romantic flame between her boss and Adam, she's the one who may get burned.
8. S01E08The HouseguestMay 24, 1994—Ellen's visiting cousin Tracy mistakenly thinks Ellen has intentionally sabotaged her L.A. vacation, and flees town with a notorious motorcy
9. S01E09The RefrigeratorAugust 9, 1994—Ellen and Adam struggle to find the perfect refrigerator.
10. S01E10The Soft TouchAugust 23, 1994—Convinced she's responsible for getting a car salesman fired, Ellen hires him to work at Buy the Book. Meanwhile, Ellen's parents unwitting
11. S01E11The Boyfriend StealerAugust 30, 1994—Things have changed at the bookstore for Ellen, as a coffee shop is added and Joe is hired as its manager. Meanwhile, Ellen thinks Holly's

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The DentistSeptember 21, 1994—Paige refers Ellen to a handsome dentist and Ellen hopes the professional visit might lead to a personal relationship. However, her serious
2. S02E02Saint EllenSeptember 28, 1994—When Ellen learns that the show-biz party she crashed was for charity, she tries to make amends by going on a volunteering binge.
3. S02E03The Thirty-Minute ManOctober 5, 1994—Ellen flips for a customer whose visits to the bookstore spice up her life, but her rising hopes for romance fall flat when she learns he's
4. S02E04The NoteOctober 12, 1994—Stumbling upon evidence that someone in her reading group dislikes her, a downcast Ellen stoops to spying in order to root out and win over
5. S02E05The Fix-UpOctober 19, 1994—When Ellen's blind date, whom she remembers as a childhood weirdo, turns out to be a perfectly normal guy, she's eager to pursue the relatio
6. S02E06So FunnyOctober 26, 1994—Ellen feels threatened by Adam's visiting friend, Theresa, whose humor rivals her own. But when Ellen sees her own jealousy drive her comic
7. S02E07The ToastNovember 9, 1994—When Ellen hosts the wedding rehearsal dinner for her brother and his bride-to-be, she unintentionally causes their breakup.
8. S02E08Adam's BirthdayNovember 16, 1994—Convinced that Ellen is limiting his potential, Adam moves out, leaving Ellen with limitless possibilities as to what to do with his vacant
9. S02E09The TrainerNovember 23, 1994—To help Paige appease her demanding movie-producer boss, Ellen pretends to be his exercise trainer. But when the boss offers Ellen a develo
10. S02E10Mrs. KogerNovember 30, 1994—Ellen speaks her mind to her cranky old neighbor who then dies. Meanwhile, she hires a pushy new bookstore manager with a history of mental
11. S02E11Ellen's New FriendDecember 7, 1994—Ellen tries to make a new friend without offending Audrey, the person who introduced them. Meanwhile, Adam inherits historical family lette
12. S02E12The Christmas ShowDecember 14, 1994 7.0Ellen's holidays are bittersweet, thanks to an acerbic new employee and a sugarcoated suitor. Meanwhile, Paige agonizes over what to get he
13. S02E13Ellen's ImprovementJanuary 4, 1995—Ellen goes on a scholastic kick to expand her cultural horizons, and impresses an attractive college professor along the way. Meanwhile, un
14. S02E14The Apartment HuntJanuary 11, 1995—Ellen is determined to help Audrey find an apartment, as far away from hers as possible. Meanwhile, Paige dates an alternate juror for a hi
15. S02E15The SpaJanuary 25, 1995—Paige persuades Ellen to relieve stress at a health spa, but the rigorous regime creates tension between them. Meanwhile, Adam tries to bro
16. S02E16Ballet ClassFebruary 8, 1995—Determined to fulfill a childhood dream, Ellen takes ballet lessons and sets her sights on dancing the lead in her class recital.
17. S02E17Guns 'N EllenFebruary 15, 1995—After her apartment is robbed, Ellen goes on a safety spree, but her obsession with security makes her a model of insecurity.
18. S02E18The Sleep ClinicFebruary 22, 1995—When Ellen starts losing sleep over her erotic dreams about Adam, she goes into therapy. However, Audrey is having fantasies about Adam als
19. S02E19GladiatorsMarch 1, 1995—Ellen reluctantly becomes a contestant on American Gladiators, then becomes fighting mad when her female combatant, Ice, ruins her budding r
20. S02E20$5,000March 22, 1995—Ellen feels like an angel when she donates her tax refund to charity, but she has a devil of a time recouping the cash when Uncle Sam demand
21. S02E21Three StrikesMarch 29, 1995—Ellen joins an animal rights group, gets thrown in jail and winds up in the custody of her parents.
22. S02E22The Therapy EpisodeMay 3, 1995—Ellen feels guilty about lying to her mother, but when her therapist prescribes a dose of total honesty, the truth proves to be more than th
23. S02E23Thirty Kilo Man (1)May 10, 1995—Ellen rekindles her romance with ex-boyfriend Dan, who returns from Rome with a brilliant new career. However, Ellen soon discovers that hi
24. S02E24Thirty Kilo Man (2)May 17, 1995—Ellen's relationship with Dan heats up, Adam caves in to Audrey's burning desire, and Paige feels left out in the cold.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Shake, Rattle and RubbleSeptember 13, 1995—Ellen's world is turned upside down when an earthquake devastates Buy the Book. Ellen tries to salvage her business, with little help from
2. S03E02These Successful Friends of MineSeptember 20, 1995—Ellen feels left in the dust when Paige and Adam's careers take exciting turns, so she embarks on a journey to find her own dream.
3. S03E03The Shower SceneSeptember 27, 1995—Ellen labors to make amends after accidentally taping over a video of Paige's sister giving birth to twins, so she throws a lavish baby show
4. S03E04The Bridges of L.A. CountyOctober 4, 1995—Ellen takes a stand for womanking, rewriting the ABCs of dating after Spence's one-night stand with a member of her reading group.
5. S03E05Hello, I Must Be GoingOctober 18, 1995—Before moving to England for an exciting job opportunity, Adam makes a surprising personal revelation to Ellen, who must deal with the awkwa
6. S03E06Trick or Treat - Who Cares?November 1, 1995—As Halloween approaches, Ellen's high spirits have no effect on Spence, who is haunted by thoughts of his life. Meanwhile, Paige doesn't hav
7. S03E07She Ain't Friendly, She's My MotherNovember 8, 1995—Ellen is elated when her mother enters therapy but she's not that crazy about her mom's idea that mother and daughter become friends.
8. S03E08Salad DaysNovember 15, 1995—Inspired by domestic diva Martha Stewart, Ellen throws an elegant dinner party, but she's the one who's thrown when an unexpected guest arri
9. S03E09The Movie ShowNovember 22, 1995—Ellen is thrilled when Paige's first film project shoots at Buy the Book, but her enthusiasm is soon outweighed by her disappointment with P
10. S03E10What's Up, Ex-Doc?November 29, 1995—Thanks to Ellen's miscommunication, Spence and his equally combative dad have reached a peace settlement, but Ellen is determined to set thi
11. S03E11Ellen's ChoiceDecember 6, 1995—Ellen is thrilled when she's invited to appear on the television program ""Book Chat."" However, her ecstasy turns to agony when she's forc
12. S03E12Do You Fear What I Fear?December 20, 1995 7.0Ellen's holiday spirits hit an all-time low when her parents present her with a cemetery burial plot as a Christmas present.
13. S03E13Horshack's LawJanuary 3, 1996—Ellen is thrilled when Paige invites her to an exclusive birthday party for John Travolta. But their fantasy evening turns into a nightmare
14. S03E14Morgan, P.I.January 10, 1996—When Buy the Book is robbed, Ellen volunteers to become the bait in a police sting operation designed to catch the ""perp.""
15. S03E15Oh, Sweet RaptureJanuary 24, 1996—It's Ellen to the rescue when Audrey buys a new car that comes with an extended warranty and an extended family of fanatics.
16. S03E16WitnessFebruary 7, 1996—Recruited by Spence to play the key witness in a mock trial, Ellen assumes the role of a stripper, but must perform some fancy footwork when
17. S03E17Ellen: With ChildFebruary 14, 1996—Looking after Paige's boyfriend's daughter for the weekend, Ellen is proud of the way she communicates with her charge. But when the fourth
18. S03E18Lobster DiaryFebruary 21, 1996—Ellen is heralded as a hero when she rescues a lobster from a restaurant and tries to set it out to sea, but the elderly lobster has other p
19. S03E19Two Ring CircusFebruary 28, 1996—Ellen gets caught in the middle of Paige and Matt's relationship when Paige's engagement ring gets stuck on Ellen's finger.
20. S03E20A Penney Saved...March 13, 1996—Money problems force Ellen to consider giving Audrey the ax, but when Audrey's parents buy a slice of the bookstore, it's with strings attac
21. S03E21Too Hip for the RoomMarch 20, 1996—Disappointed when Buy the Book isn't voted one of L.A.'s ""Top Twenty Hippest Hangs,"" Ellen hires a lounge act to draw a hipper crowd, and
22. S03E22Two Mammograms and a WeddingApril 3, 1996—Ellen is afraid Paige's marriage will end their friendship so, while nervously awaiting a mammogram, she latches onto Chloe, but soon discov
23. S03E23Go GirlzMay 1, 1996—Ellen throws a bachelorette party for a despondent Paige, inviting her high-powered studio boss and a psychic aerobics instructor whose dire
24. S03E24When the Vow Breaks (1)May 8, 1996—When Paige's wedding day is marred by complications, maid of honor Ellen manages to keep it together. But things threaten to fall apart whe
25. S03E25When the Vow Breaks (2)May 15, 1996—With Paige's marriage mere moments away, it's up to maid of honor Ellen to decide if things will go off with or without a hitch.
26. S03E26The TapeMay 14, 1996—Ellen and her friends make a frantic effort to retrieve a racy videotape that winds up in the wrong hands.
27. S03E27The MuggingMay 21, 1996—A reluctant Ellen is persuaded to come forward as the witness to a mugging she never saw.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Give Me Equity or Give Me DeathSeptember 18, 1996—When Ellen decides to put down roots and buy a home of her own, she's unprepared for the price--the cost of her beloved Buy the Book.
2. S04E02A Deer Head for JoeSeptember 25, 1996—When her new boss, Ed, decides that Joe must go, Ellen resorts to trickery to get him rehired.
3. S04E03Splitsville, ManOctober 2, 1996—When her parents decide to separate, Ellen's the one who's broken up.
4. S04E04The Parent TrapOctober 16, 1996—Ellen plots to reunite her parents by recreating their honeymoon, transforming her apartment into a 1958 Cuban nightclub complete with headl
5. S04E05Looking Out for Number OneOctober 23, 1996—In therapy, Ellen learns to be honest and direct, but she's dumbstruck when she sees her therapist in a shocking position.
6. S04E06The Bubble Gum IncidentOctober 30, 1996—Ellen and Paige attend their 25th camp reunion, where Paige seeks revenge on the girl who put gum in her hair,
7. S04E07Harold and EllenNovember 6, 1996—Ellen tries to bond with her father, Paige is bent out of shape when Spence accepts a wedding invitation from an ex-girlfriend, and Joe is b
8. S04E08Not So Great ExpectationsNovember 13, 1996—Ellen is distraught when her mother starts dating and follows her and her date to a country/western club, intent on breaking the new couple
9. S04E09The Pregnancy TestNovember 20, 1996—A home pregnancy test causes Ellen, Paige and Audrey to rethink their lives. Meanwhile, a life-saving experience prompts Spence to rethink
10. S04E10Kiss My BumNovember 27, 1996—Ellen feels like a turkey when she unwittingly invites a homeless man to Thanksgiving dinner.
11. S04E11Bowl, Baby, BowlDecember 4, 1996—Ellen experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when she and Ed engage in a sports competition.
12. S04E12Fleas NavidadDecember 18, 1996 7.0Ellen bites off more than she can chew when she rescues an abandoned dog at Christmas.
13. S04E13Alone Again... NaturallyJanuary 8, 1997—Ellen conquers being alone by doing fun things on her own. Meanwhile, Spence and Joe wreak havoc on Paige's vacant apartment.
14. S04E14Joe's Kept SecretJanuary 15, 1997—When Ellen accepts a favor from Joe's wealthy older girlfriend, the repercussions are relentless.
15. S04E15Makin' WhoopieJanuary 22, 1997—Ellen accompanies Spence to an important party thrown by a surgeon he's trying to impress, but it's Ellen who makes the lasting impression.
16. S04E16Ellen UnpluggedFebruary 5, 1997—Ellen fulfills an adolescent fantasy when she goes to Rock and Roll Dream Camp.
17. S04E17Ellen's Deaf Comedy JamFebruary 12, 1997—Ellen misinterprets the signs of a handsome deaf actor, and Spence gets his signals mixed when Paige's former fiance returns to the scene.
18. S04E18Hello, DalaiFebruary 19, 1997—Peter confronts Ellen at a spiritual retreat while a robber at Buy the Book confronts Paige, Spence, Joe and Audrey.
19. S04E19Secrets & EllenFebruary 26, 1997—After a lifetime of white lies, Ellen comes clean with her hard-to-please grandmother. Meanwhile, Paige treats Spence to a Vegas weekend he
20. S04E20Reversal of MisfortuneMarch 4, 1997—Ellen's eagerness to support her parents' divorce unexpectedly brings the couple closer together.
21. S04E21The Clip Show PatientApril 8, 1997—Volunteering at a hospital, Ellen tries to regale an incapacitated English patient with memories of her past.
22. S04E22The Puppy Episode (1)April 30, 1997—Ellen senses a kindred spirit when she meets a gay woman, who enlightens her to her own sexual identity. Confused by this startling self di
23. S04E23The Puppy Episode (2)April 30, 1997—Ellen senses a kindred spirit when she meets a gay woman, who enlightens her to her own sexual identity. Confused by this startling self di
24. S04E24Hello Muddah, Hello FaddahMay 7, 1997 1.0Ellen deals with the ramifications of telling her parents she's gay.
25. S04E25Moving OnMay 14, 1997—Ellen experiences personal and professional upheaval when she moves into her new home and has an honest talk with Ed.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Guys or DollsSeptember 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 revel
2. S05E02Social ClimberOctober 1, 1997—Ellen fakes athletic prowess to impress Lisa, her very attractive ""spinning"" instructor, but on a mountain-climbing trip--with Spence in t
3. S05E03Season's bestRoommatesOctober 8, 1997 1.0Ellen's new neighbors offer to introduce her to a friend who is looking for a ""roommate,"" which, according to Audrey and Barrett, is code
4. S05E04Gay Yellow PagesOctober 15, 1997—Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
5. S05E05Just CoffeeOctober 29, 1997 1.0Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
6. S05E06G.I. EllenNovember 5, 1997—Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
7. S05E07Public Display of AffectionNovember 12, 1997—Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.
8. S05E08EmmaNovember 19, 1997 1.0Thanks to Paige, Ellen lands a job as personal assistant to Emma Thompson and discovers that, not only is Thompson gay, but her past contain
9. S05E09Like a VirginNovember 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
10. S05E10All Ellen, All the TimeDecember 3, 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
11. S05E11Break UpDecember 17, 1997—Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.
12. S05E12Womyn FestJanuary 7, 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 pond
13. S05E13The FuneralJanuary 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.
14. S05E14Escape from L.A.January 28, 1998 1.0Ellen and Laurie take their first trip together, to San Diego. However, a problem arises when Ellen wants to party and Laurie wants to stic
15. S05E15Ellen in FocusFebruary 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.
16. S05E16NeighborsFebruary 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
17. S05E17It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World!February 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 b
18. S05E18HospitalMarch 4, 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 wo
19. S05E19Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)May 13, 1998—A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
20. S05E20Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)May 13, 1998—A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
21. S05E21When Ellen Talks, People ListenJuly 15, 1998—Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
22. S05E22VowsJuly 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.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed