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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars William Ragsdale, Patrick Bristow, Gina Mari, Suzanne Lanza, Bernd Linhart
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Mike LarsenGuest stars Dedee Pfeiffer
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Gail MancusoGuest stars Jennifer Grant, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Jack Plotnick, Andrea Bendewald, Loretta Fox, Shannon Frank
Episode 4
Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Shawn Christian, Patrick Bristow, Jack Plotnick, John Capodice, Georgia Ragsdale
Episode 5
Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Maxine LapidussGuest stars Lisa Darr, Constance Zimmer, Martin Charles Warner, Steve Moloney
Episode 6
Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Mike LarsenGuest stars Angie Dickinson, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Louis Gossett Jr., Paul Feig, Jim O'Heir, Hap Lawrence, Charles Rahi Chun
Episode 7
Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.
Written by David WalpertGuest stars Lisa Darr, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Kayla Murphy
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Gail MancusoGuest stars Emma Thompson, Army Archerd, Helen FitzGerald, Seth Jaffe
Episode 9
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.
Written by Jane EspensonGuest stars Patrick Bristow, Lisa Darr, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Kayla Murphy
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Alice Hirson, Kevin McDonald, Susan Norfleet, Del Hunter-White
Episode 11
Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Lisa Darr, Steven Gilborn, Kayla Murphy, Gene Poe
Episode 12
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.
Written by Jane EspensonGuest stars Lisa Darr, Sarah McLachlan, Amy Ray, Emily Saliers, Rena Sofer, Rachel Rosenthal
Episode 13
When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Lisa Darr, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Kayla Murphy, Tyler Layton, Justin Jon Ross
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Lisa Darr, Tim DeKay, Candy Ann Brown, Larry Cedar, Kenneth Zavayna, Bobby Edner, Cyd Strittmatter
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Leslie Jordan, Linda Kash, Roger Eschbacher, Steve Fitchpatrick, Marcia Wright, David Youse, Raymond Hanis, Brett Miller
Episode 16
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?
Directed by Gail MancusoGuest stars Marcelo Tubert, Jennifer Balgobin
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by David WalpertGuest stars Patrick Bristow, Harvey Fierstein, Neil Flynn, Lee Everett, Bunny Summers, Jo Farkas, Charles C. Stevenson Jr., Angela Kay Churchill
Episode 18
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.""
Directed by Gail MancusoGuest stars Alice Hirson, Kayla Murphy, Tyler Layton, Anne Heche, Andrew Hill Newman, Cynthia Martells
Episode 19
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Bea Arthur, Helen Hunt, Linda Ellerbee, Phil Leeds, Jim Doughan, Dan Finnerty, Orson Bean
Episode 20
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
Directed by Gil JungerGuest stars Mary Steenburgen, Patrick Bristow, Ted Danson, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Jack Plotnick, Linda Ellerbee, Cindy Ambuehl
Episode 21
Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Mike LarsenGuest stars Kevin McDonald, Susan Norfleet, Judge Reinhold, Ed Begley Jr., Krissy Carlson, Jane Brucker, James Krag, Mike Larsen
Episode 22
When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.
Guest stars Brian Doyle-Murray, Sirena Irwin, Kathleen Noone, Lisa Darr, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, Jack Kehler, Kiva Dawson
Episode information updated Jul 26, 2026
Ellen DeGeneresEllen Morgan
Joely FisherPaige Clark
David Anthony HigginsJoe Farrell
Holly FulgerHolly Jamison
Clea LewisAudrey Penney
Jeremy PivenSpence Kovak
Maggie WheelerAnita Warwell
Arye GrossAdam Green
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