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Ellen
Season 5

Ellen

22 episodes

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E01
Episode 11997-09-2430m

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.

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E02
Episode 21997-10-0130m

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.

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E03
Episode 31997-10-0830m

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.

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E04
Episode 41997-10-1530m

Gay Yellow Pages

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

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E05
Episode 51997-10-2930m

Just Coffee

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

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E06
Episode 61997-11-0530m

G.I. Ellen

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

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E07
Episode 71997-11-1230m

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.

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E08
Episode 81997-11-1930m

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.

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E09
Episode 91997-11-2630m

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.

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E10
Episode 101997-12-0330m

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.

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E11
Episode 111997-12-1730m

Break Up

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

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E12
Episode 121998-01-0730m

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.

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E13
Episode 131998-01-1430m

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.

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E14
Episode 141998-01-2830m

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.

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E15
Episode 151998-02-1130m

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.

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E16
Episode 161998-02-1830m

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?

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E17
Episode 171998-02-2530m

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.

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E18
Episode 181998-03-0430m

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.""

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E19
Episode 191998-05-1330m

Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)

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

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E20
Episode 201998-05-1330m

Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)

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

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E21
Episode 211998-07-1530m

When Ellen Talks, People Listen

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

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E22
Episode 221998-07-2230m

Vows

When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.