TV series
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
Ellen, mortified by her driver's license photo, pulls out all the stops in a desperate attempt to get a decent picture.
Directed by Neal MarlensWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Giovanni Ribisi, William Bumiller, Matt Landers, Shaun Duke, Lois Viscoli
Episode 2
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.
Written by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Clea Lewis, Lane Davies, Greg Germann
Episode 3
Ellen answers a personal ad and meets the man of her dreams, with one problem: he's a horrible kisser.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Tracy Tweed, Todd Waring, Tony Carreiro, Ann Talman, Jeff Weatherford, Eliza Coyle, Eve Gordon
Episode 4
Anxious to impress her classmates at a reunion, Ellen masquerades as a married cardiologist, jeopardizing her romance with a former high-school heartthrob.
Written by Mark WildingGuest stars Don Lake, Greg Germann, Patty Toy, Steven Flynn, John Mueller, Michael Chieffo, Brenda Varda, Jerry Sroka
Episode 5
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.
Written by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Sully Diaz, Cristine Rose, Alice Hirson, Rosie Taravella, Gene Weygandt, Patrick Mickler
Episode 6
Ellen feels old and out of it when she starts dating a younger man, but her attempts to be cool leave her date lukewarm.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Mark DriscollGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Peter Krause, Brian Leckner, Wendle Josepher, Daniel Edward Mora, Eve Brent, Bryn Erin
Episode 7
When Ellen fans a romantic flame between her boss and Adam, she's the one who may get burned.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Mark WildingGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Cristine Rose, Ryan Olson, Jordan Bond, Scott Sites, Sweeney McVeigh
Episode 8
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.
Written by David S. RosenthalGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Christopher Darga, Jill Talley, Dennis Burkley, Harland Williams, Chuck Mavich, Molly Shannon, Steven Gilborn
Episode 9
Ellen and Adam struggle to find the perfect refrigerator.
Written by Richard DayGuest stars Kurt Fuller, John Riggi, Steve Kehela, Barry Wiggins, Lisa Stahl, Don Stark
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Richard DayGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn, John Bowman, Steven Marcus, Dorian Spencer, Richard Hicks, David Brisbin
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Tommy Hinkley, Cristine Rose, Jimmy Danelli, John Mulrooney, Don Yesso, Amy Jo Weinstein, Jo Steele
Episode information updated Jul 28, 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
ABCUnited States
Touchstone TelevisionUnited States
A Very Good ProductionUnited States
