Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen Morgan
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1997
Ellen
Season 5
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Episode 130 min1997-09-24
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.
Episode 230 min1997-10-01
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.
Episode 330 min1997-10-08
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.
Episode 430 min1997-10-15
Gay Yellow Pages
Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
Episode 530 min1997-10-29
Just Coffee
Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
Episode 630 min1997-11-05
G.I. Ellen
Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
Episode 730 min1997-11-12
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.
Episode 830 min1997-11-19
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.
Episode 930 min1997-11-26
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.
Episode 1030 min1997-12-03
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.
Episode 1130 min1997-12-17
Break Up
Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.
Episode 1230 min1998-01-07
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.
Episode 1330 min1998-01-14
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.
Episode 1430 min1998-01-28
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.
Episode 1530 min1998-02-11
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.
Episode 1630 min1998-02-18
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?
Episode 1730 min1998-02-25
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.
Episode 1830 min1998-03-04
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.""
Episode 1930 min1998-05-13
Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
Episode 2030 min1998-05-13
Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
Episode 2130 min1998-07-15
When Ellen Talks, People Listen
Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
Episode 2230 min1998-07-22
Vows
When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.
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