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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 17, 1997
Break Up
Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads in their relationship on their one-month anniversary.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 18, 1998
Neighbors
Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) tries to befriend her neighbors, who always seem to catch her in compromising positions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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