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Ellen: Season 5

22 episodes · first aired Sep 24, 1997

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1 Guys or Dolls Sep 24, 1997 · 30m 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…
2 Social Climber Oct 1, 1997 · 30m 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…
3 Roommates Oct 8, 1997 · 30m 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…
4 Gay Yellow Pages Oct 15, 1997 · 30m Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
5 Just Coffee Oct 29, 1997 · 30m Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
6 G.I. Ellen Nov 5, 1997 · 30m Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
7 Public Display of Affection Nov 12, 1997 · 30m Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.
8 Emma Nov 19, 1997 · 30m 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.
9 Like a Virgin Nov 26, 1997 · 30m 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.
10 All Ellen, All the Time Dec 3, 1997 · 30m 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.
11 Break Up Dec 17, 1997 · 30m Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.
12 Womyn Fest Jan 7, 1998 · 30m 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.
13 The Funeral Jan 14, 1998 · 30m When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.
14 Escape from L.A. Jan 28, 1998 · 30m 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.
15 Ellen in Focus Feb 11, 1998 · 30m 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.
16 Neighbors Feb 18, 1998 · 30m 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?
17 It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World! Feb 25, 1998 · 30m 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.
18 Hospital Mar 4, 1998 · 30m 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…
19 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1) May 13, 1998 · 30m A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
20 Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2) May 13, 1998 · 30m A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
21 When Ellen Talks, People Listen Jul 15, 1998 · 30m Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
22 Vows Jul 22, 1998 · 30m When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.