Ellen
Ellen 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.
tv Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Ellen, mortified by her driver's license photo, pulls out all the stops in a desperate attempt to get a decent picture.
Mar 29, 1994
The Anchor
A guilt-ridden Ellen grovels to win back the friendship of Audrey, an annoying acquaintance she's been trying to dump for years. Meanwhile, Holly puts on a false front to impress a guy.
Mar 30, 1994
A Kiss Is Still a Kiss
Ellen answers a personal ad and meets the man of her dreams, with one problem: he's a horrible kisser.
Apr 6, 1994
The Class Reunion
Anxious to impress her classmates at a reunion, Ellen masquerades as a married cardiologist, jeopardizing her romance with a former high-school heartthrob.
Apr 13, 1994
The Promotion
Ellen kisses up to her boss by buying a gift for her new baby, but her job is put in jeopardy through casual remarks overheard through a baby monitor.
Apr 20, 1994
The Hand That Robs the Cradle
Ellen feels old and out of it when she starts dating a younger man, but her attempts to be cool leave her date lukewarm.
Apr 27, 1994
The Go-Between
When Ellen fans a romantic flame between her boss and Adam, she's the one who may get burned.
May 4, 1994
The Houseguest
Ellen's visiting cousin Tracy mistakenly thinks Ellen has intentionally sabotaged her L.A. vacation, and flees town with a notorious motorcycle gang, with Ellen in hot pursuit.
May 24, 1994
The Refrigerator
Ellen and Adam struggle to find the perfect refrigerator.
Aug 9, 1994
The Soft Touch
Convinced she's responsible for getting a car salesman fired, Ellen hires him to work at Buy the Book. Meanwhile, Ellen's parents unwittingly interfere with her plans to buy a new car.
Aug 23, 1994
The Boyfriend Stealer
Things have changed at the bookstore for Ellen, as a coffee shop is added and Joe is hired as its manager. Meanwhile, Ellen thinks Holly's boyfriend is hitting on her, causing problems in their friendship.
Aug 30, 1994
people Cast
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen Morgan
Joely Fisher
Paige Clark
David Anthony Higgins
Joe Farrell
Clea Lewis
Audrey Penney
Jeremy Piven
Spence Kovak
apartment Production Companies
Touchstone Television
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