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Season 5 – Ellen

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Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work and family. The show came under controversy during the fourth season when the title character came out as a lesbian, shortly after Ellen DeGeneres did the same in real life.
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James Collins TIME Magazine The problem with Ellen has always been that DeGeneres is better than the show, and that's still true. If only it were more clever and less narrow. Aug 22, 2019 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly It's often said that you can't be funny if you're also trying to promote a social or political agenda... But Ellen, now in its fifth season, keeps getting funnier. Rated: A- Aug 21, 2019 Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun What a sorry ending. Aug 22, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Neal Marlens

Creator

Carol Black

Creator

David S. Rosenthal

Creator

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen Morgan

David Anthony Higgins

Joe Farrell

Joely Fisher

Paige Clark

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1997 Guys or Dolls Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) runs into an old boyfriend (guest star William Ragsdale) and realizes she is still attracted to him. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 1997 Social Climber Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) decides to brave mountain climbing in an attempt to impress her instructor, Lisa (guest star Dedee Pfeiffer). Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 1997 Roommates Ellen's new neighbors offer to introduce her to someone who is looking for a roommate; Paige struggles with Ellen's lesbianism. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 1997 Gay Yellow Pages Ellen feels pressured to support gay-owned businesses, including a plumber that ruins her housewarming party. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 1997 Just Coffee? Ellen goes out with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she is the only one looking for romance. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 1997 G.I. Ellen Ellen attends her father's annual Civil War re-enactment and endures boot camp, while her father falls for a field nurse. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 1997 Public Display of Affection Ellen struggles to win the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 1997 Emma Ellen gets a job as Emma Thompson's assistant and discovers she is gay and may be ready to let everyone know it. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 1997 Like a Virgin Laurie prepares a romantic dinner with flowers and wine but has trouble convincing Ellen to join her. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 3, 1997 All Ellen, All the Time Ellen gets a job at a talk radio station, but is ill-prepared to fill in when the Sports Chat host leaves in a huff. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 17, 1997 Break Up Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads in their relationship on their one-month anniversary. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 7, 1998 Womyn Fest Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) and her friends attend a rock concert featuring Sarah McLachlan and the Indigo Girls (guest starring as themselves). Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 14, 1998 The Funeral Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) helps Laurie (Lisa Darr) make peace with her family after Laurie's father suddenly dies. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 28, 1998 Escape From L.A. Ellen and Laurie (Ellen DeGeneres, Lisa Darr) take a weekend trip to San Diego, but can't agree on how to spend the time. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 11, 1998 Ellen in Focus Ellen and Joe (Ellen DeGeneres, David Anthony Higgins) join a focus group to help Paige (Joely Fisher) score points at her new job. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 18, 1998 Neighbors Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) tries to befriend her neighbors, who always seem to catch her in compromising positions. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 25, 1998 It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World After sniffing insecticide, Spence awakes in a world where everyone is gay, Joe is in love with him and Paige has tattoos. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 4, 1998 Hospital A friend of Laurie's tries to console Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) after Laurie (Lisa Darr) is injured in a car accident. Guest star: Anne Heche. Details Episode 19 Aired May 13, 1998 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres includes interviews with television stars ranging from Helen Hunt to John O'Hurley. Details Episode 20 Aired May 13, 1998 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres includes interviews with television stars ranging from Helen Hunt to John O'Hurley. Details Episode 21 Aired Jul 15, 1998 When Ellen Talks, People Listen Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) tries to encourage her radio show audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile. Details Episode 22 Aired Jul 22, 1998 Vows Ellen and Laurie (Ellen DeGeneres, Lisa Darr) reaffirm their commitment to each other when Ellen's parents renew their vows. With Joely Fisher. Details

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Season Info

Director
Gil Junger, Gail Mancuso, Lorraine Sevre-Richmond
Creator
Neal Marlens, Carol Black, David S. Rosenthal
Executive Producer
David S. Rosenthal, Warren Bell, Wendy Goldman, Tim Doyle, Vic Kaplan
Screenwriter
Ric Swartzlander, Dan Cohen, Mike Larsen, David Walpert, Jane Espenson, Matt Berry, Tod Himmel, Kit Pongetti, Lisa K. Nelson
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 1997