TV series

Ellen

Name: Ellen
Released: 1994
Cast: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis, Jeremy Piven

1994–1998· 5 seasons· 22 min episodesNR★ 6.2Ended

On ABC — From Touchstone Television · The Black/Marlens Company

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Synopsis

Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work and family.

Themes

book store lgbt sitcom

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upMar 29, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ellen, mortified by her driver's license photo, pulls out all the stops in a desperate attempt to get a decent picture.
Guest stars: Giovanni Ribisi (Cashier), William Bumiller (Roger), Matt Landers (Photographer), Shaun Duke (Man in Line), Lois Viscoli (Depressed Woman)
E2 The AnchorMar 30, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Clea Lewis (Audrey Penney), Lane Davies (Nate), Greg Germann (Rick)
E3 A Kiss Is Still a KissApr 6, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ellen answers a personal ad and meets the man of her dreams, with one problem: he's a horrible kisser.
Guest stars: David Anthony Higgins (Joe Farrell), Tracy Tweed (Tara), Todd Waring (William), Tony Carreiro (Jackson), Ann Talman (Beth), Jeff Weatherford (Teddy), Eliza Coyle (Karen (uncredited)), Eve Gordon (Adam's Date (uncredited))
E4 The Class ReunionApr 13, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Anxious to impress her classmates at a reunion, Ellen masquerades as a married cardiologist, jeopardizing her romance with a former high-school heartthrob.
Guest stars: Don Lake (Bob), Greg Germann (Rick), Patty Toy (Engineer's Wife), Steven Flynn (Joe), John Mueller (Brad), Michael Chieffo (Bank V.P.), Brenda Varda (Lawyer), Jerry Sroka (Engineer)
E5 The PromotionApr 20, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Sully Diaz (Maria), Cristine Rose (Susan), Alice Hirson (Lois Morgan), Rosie Taravella (Clerk), Gene Weygandt (Gallery Owner), Patrick Mickler (Officer)
E6 The Hand That Robs the CradleApr 27, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ellen feels old and out of it when she starts dating a younger man, but her attempts to be cool leave her date lukewarm.
Guest stars: David Anthony Higgins (Joe Farrell), Peter Krause (Tim), Brian Leckner (Karl), Wendle Josepher (Saleswoman), Daniel Edward Mora (Water Delivery Man), Eve Brent (Lovely Old Woman (uncredited)), Bryn Erin (Girl (uncredited))
E7 The Go-BetweenMay 4, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Ellen fans a romantic flame between her boss and Adam, she's the one who may get burned.
Guest stars: David Anthony Higgins (Joe Farrell), Cristine Rose (Susan), Ryan Olson (Student), Jordan Bond (Student), Scott Sites (Delivery Man), Sweeney McVeigh (Waiter)
E8 The HouseguestMay 24, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Anthony Higgins (Joe Farrell), Christopher Darga (Officer), Jill Talley (Infomercial Woman), Dennis Burkley (Nestor Biggs), Harland Williams (Ticket Taker), Chuck Mavich (Roy), Molly Shannon (Woman), Steven Gilborn (Harold Morgan)
E9 The RefrigeratorAug 9, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ellen and Adam struggle to find the perfect refrigerator.
Guest stars: Kurt Fuller (Dr. Collins), John Riggi (Manager), Steve Kehela (Jeff), Barry Wiggins (Herbert), Lisa Stahl (Delila), Don Stark (Repairman)
E10 The Soft TouchAug 23, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Anthony Higgins (Joe Farrell), Alice Hirson (Lois Morgan), Steven Gilborn (Harold Morgan), John Bowman (Glenn), Steven Marcus (Agitated Man), Dorian Spencer (Young Man), Richard Hicks (Coffee Drinker), David Brisbin (Manager)
E11 The Boyfriend StealerAug 30, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Anthony Higgins (Joe Farrell), Tommy Hinkley (Steve), Cristine Rose (Susan), Jimmy Danelli (Customer), John Mulrooney (Fight Fan), Don Yesso (Fight Fan), Amy Jo Weinstein (Woman), Jo Steele (Woman)