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Ellen : Season 4
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Air date: 18 Sep '96 - 25 episodesEllen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The title role of Ellen Morgan, played by stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres, was a neurotic bookstore owner in her thirties. The series centered on Ellen's dealing with her quirky friends, her family and the problems of daily life. The series is notable for being the first one in which the main character came out as gay, which DeGeneres' character did in the 1997 episode "Puppy Episode". This event received a great deal of media exposure, ignited controversy, and prompted ABC to place a parental advisory at the beginning of each episode. The series' theme song, "So Called Friend" is by Scottish band Texas. A running gag was that each episode had a distinct opening credits sequence, resulting from Ellen's ongoing search for the perfect opening credits.
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List of Episodes (25)
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Ellen (1994)
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1. Give Me Equity or Give Me Death
18 Sep '96When 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.
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2. A Deer Head for Joe
25 Sep '96When her new boss, Ed, decides that Joe must go, Ellen resorts to trickery to get him rehired.
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3. Splitsville, Man
02 Oct '96When her parents decide to separate, Ellen's the one who's broken up.
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4. The Parent Trap
16 Oct '96Ellen plots to reunite her parents by recreating their honeymoon, transforming her apartment into a 1958 Cuban nightclub complete with headliner Eddie Fisher. Meanwhile, Spence begs Barrett to return as Paige's secretary after he quits.
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Ellen (1994)
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5. Looking Out for Number One
23 Oct '96In therapy, Ellen learns to be honest and direct, but she's dumbstruck when she sees her therapist in a shocking position.
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6. The Bubble Gum Incident
30 Oct '96Ellen and Paige attend their 25th camp reunion, where Paige seeks revenge on the girl who put gum in her hair,
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7. Harold and Ellen
06 Nov '96Ellen 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 bound for New Mexico in search of aliens.
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Ellen (1994)
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8. Not So Great Expectations
13 Nov '96Ellen is distraught when her mother starts dating and follows her and her date to a country/western club, intent on breaking the new couple up.
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9. The Pregnancy Test
20 Nov '96A home pregnancy test causes Ellen, Paige and Audrey to rethink their lives. Meanwhile, a life-saving experience prompts Spence to rethink his as well.
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Ellen (1994)
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10. Kiss My Bum
27 Nov '96Ellen feels like a turkey when she unwittingly invites a homeless man to Thanksgiving dinner.
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11. Bowl, Baby, Bowl
04 Dec '96Ellen experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when she and Ed engage in a sports competition.
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12. Fleas Navidad
18 Dec '96Ellen bites off more than she can chew when she rescues an abandoned dog at Christmas.
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13. Alone Again... Naturally
08 Jan '97Ellen conquers being alone by doing fun things on her own. Meanwhile, Spence and Joe wreak havoc on Paige's vacant apartment.
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14. Joe's Kept Secret
15 Jan '97When Ellen accepts a favor from Joe's wealthy older girlfriend, the repercussions are relentless.
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15. Makin' Whoopie
22 Jan '97Ellen accompanies Spence to an important party thrown by a surgeon he's trying to impress, but it's Ellen who makes the lasting impression.
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16. Ellen Unplugged
05 Feb '97Ellen fulfills an adolescent fantasy when she goes to Rock and Roll Dream Camp.
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17. Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam
12 Feb '97Ellen misinterprets the signs of a handsome deaf actor, and Spence gets his signals mixed when Paige's former fiance returns to the scene.
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Ellen (1994)
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18. Hello, Dalai
19 Feb '97Peter confronts Ellen at a spiritual retreat while a robber at Buy the Book confronts Paige, Spence, Joe and Audrey.
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Ellen (1994)
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19. Secrets & Ellen
26 Feb '97After a lifetime of white lies, Ellen comes clean with her hard-to-please grandmother. Meanwhile, Paige treats Spence to a Vegas weekend he'll never forget, thanks to his amnesia.
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20. Reversal of Misfortune
04 Mar '97Ellen's eagerness to support her parents' divorce unexpectedly brings the couple closer together.
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21. The Clip Show Patient
08 Apr '97Volunteering at a hospital, Ellen tries to regale an incapacitated English patient with memories of her past.
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Ellen (1994)
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22. The Puppy Episode (1)
30 Apr '97Ellen senses a kindred spirit when she meets a gay woman, who enlightens her to her own sexual identity. Confused by this startling self discovery, Ellen seeks the guidance of a therapist and braces herself for yet another moment of truth: telling her friends.
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Ellen (1994)
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23. The Puppy Episode (2)
30 Apr '97Ellen senses a kindred spirit when she meets a gay woman, who enlightens her to her own sexual identity. Confused by this startling self discovery, Ellen seeks the guidance of a therapist and braces herself for yet another moment of truth: telling her friends.
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Ellen (1994)
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24. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
07 May '97Ellen deals with the ramifications of telling her parents she's gay.
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25. Moving On
14 May '97Ellen experiences personal and professional upheaval when she moves into her new home and has an honest talk with Ed.
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