The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986–1987)

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 20, 1986—Ellen Burstyn stars as a writer at a Baltimore college who lives in a brownstone with her mother, 25-year-old daughter and 5-year-old grands
2. S01E02Monkey BusinessSeptember 27, 1986—Molly goes out on her first date since separating from her husband, but her date is more interested in Ellen.
3. S01E03Where There's a WillOctober 4, 1986—Ellen decides to prepare her last will and testament, but she gains disapproval from her family when she suggests that a poverty-stricken st
4. S01E04The Guest LecturerOctober 18, 1986—Ellen is disillusioned when she meets an award-winning writer she has always admired.
5. S01E05Crime and PunishmentOctober 25, 1986—Ellen must deal with a grouchy store owner when 6-year-old Nick steals an expensive toy.
6. S01E06Sydney's Night OutNovember 1, 1986—Sydney's swept off her feet by a married man.
7. S01E07Reading Between the LinesNovember 8, 1986—Ellen learns that her friend, a best-selling author, is illiterate.
8. S01E08Family AffairNovember 15, 1986—Molly has second thoughts about reconciling with her estranged husband.
9. S01E09Molly Sings the BluesAugust 8, 1987—
10. S01E10Writer, WrongerAugust 15, 1987—An ex-convict enrolls in Ellen's writing class.
11. S01E11The BoxAugust 22, 1987—Ellen finds a mysterious shoe box in a telephone booth. The box is labeled and she calls the owner only to be warned about opening the shoe
12. S01E12Writes of PassageSeptember 5, 1987—
13. S01E13I'm Dancing Faster Than I Can—After undergoing severe sleeplessness, Ellen goes to a physician. The medic prescribes her some vitamin pills. Ellen follows the treatment b

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