Episode guide
Ellen: Season 4
25 episodes · first aired Sep 18, 1996
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- 1 Give Me Equity or Give Me Death Sep 18, 1996 · 30m When Ellen decides to put down roots and buy a home of her own, she's unprepared for the price--the cost of her beloved Buy the Book.
- 2 A Deer Head for Joe Sep 25, 1996 · 30m When her new boss, Ed, decides that Joe must go, Ellen resorts to trickery to get him rehired.
- 3 Splitsville, Man Oct 2, 1996 · 30m When her parents decide to separate, Ellen's the one who's broken up.
- 4 The Parent Trap Oct 16, 1996 · 30m Ellen plots to reunite her parents by recreating their honeymoon, transforming her apartment into a 1958 Cuban nightclub complete with headliner Eddie Fisher. Meanwhile, Spence begs…
- 5 Looking Out for Number One Oct 23, 1996 · 30m In therapy, Ellen learns to be honest and direct, but she's dumbstruck when she sees her therapist in a shocking position.
- 6 The Bubble Gum Incident Oct 30, 1996 · 30m Ellen and Paige attend their 25th camp reunion, where Paige seeks revenge on the girl who put gum in her hair,
- 7 Harold and Ellen Nov 6, 1996 · 30m Ellen tries to bond with her father, Paige is bent out of shape when Spence accepts a wedding invitation from an ex-girlfriend, and Joe is bound for New Mexico in search of aliens.
- 8 Not So Great Expectations Nov 13, 1996 · 30m Ellen is distraught when her mother starts dating and follows her and her date to a country/western club, intent on breaking the new couple up.
- 9 The Pregnancy Test Nov 20, 1996 · 30m A home pregnancy test causes Ellen, Paige and Audrey to rethink their lives. Meanwhile, a life-saving experience prompts Spence to rethink his as well.
- 10 Kiss My Bum Nov 27, 1996 · 30m Ellen feels like a turkey when she unwittingly invites a homeless man to Thanksgiving dinner.
- 11 Bowl, Baby, Bowl Dec 4, 1996 · 30m Ellen experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when she and Ed engage in a sports competition.
- 12 Fleas Navidad Dec 18, 1996 · 30m Ellen bites off more than she can chew when she rescues an abandoned dog at Christmas.
- 13 Alone Again... Naturally Jan 8, 1997 · 30m Ellen conquers being alone by doing fun things on her own. Meanwhile, Spence and Joe wreak havoc on Paige's vacant apartment.
- 14 Joe's Kept Secret Jan 15, 1997 · 30m When Ellen accepts a favor from Joe's wealthy older girlfriend, the repercussions are relentless.
- 15 Makin' Whoopie Jan 22, 1997 · 30m Ellen accompanies Spence to an important party thrown by a surgeon he's trying to impress, but it's Ellen who makes the lasting impression.
- 16 Ellen Unplugged Feb 5, 1997 · 30m Ellen fulfills an adolescent fantasy when she goes to Rock and Roll Dream Camp.
- 17 Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam Feb 12, 1997 · 30m Ellen misinterprets the signs of a handsome deaf actor, and Spence gets his signals mixed when Paige's former fiance returns to the scene.
- 18 Hello, Dalai Feb 19, 1997 · 30m Peter confronts Ellen at a spiritual retreat while a robber at Buy the Book confronts Paige, Spence, Joe and Audrey.
- 19 Secrets & Ellen Feb 26, 1997 · 30m After a lifetime of white lies, Ellen comes clean with her hard-to-please grandmother. Meanwhile, Paige treats Spence to a Vegas weekend he'll never forget, thanks to his amnesia.
- 20 Reversal of Misfortune Mar 4, 1997 · 30m Ellen's eagerness to support her parents' divorce unexpectedly brings the couple closer together.
- 21 The Clip Show Patient Apr 8, 1997 · 30m Volunteering at a hospital, Ellen tries to regale an incapacitated English patient with memories of her past.
- 22 The Puppy Episode (1) Apr 30, 1997 · 30m Ellen senses a kindred spirit when she meets a gay woman, who enlightens her to her own sexual identity. Confused by this startling self discovery, Ellen seeks the guidance of a therapist…
- 23 The Puppy Episode (2) Apr 30, 1997 · 30m Ellen senses a kindred spirit when she meets a gay woman, who enlightens her to her own sexual identity. Confused by this startling self discovery, Ellen seeks the guidance of a therapist…
- 24 Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah May 7, 1997 · 30m Ellen deals with the ramifications of telling her parents she's gay.
- 25 Moving On May 14, 1997 · 30m Ellen experiences personal and professional upheaval when she moves into her new home and has an honest talk with Ed.