Season 5 (1997)
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Episodes 22
Guys or Dolls
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.
Read MoreSocial Climber
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.
Read MoreGay Yellow Pages
Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
Read MoreJust Coffee
Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
Read MoreG.I. Ellen
Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
Read MorePublic Display of Affection
Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.
Read MoreLike a Virgin
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.
Read MoreAll Ellen, All the Time
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.
Read MoreWomyn Fest
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.
Read MoreThe Funeral
When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.
Read MoreEscape from L.A.
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.
Read MoreEllen in Focus
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.
Read MoreIt's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World!
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.
Read MoreEllen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
Read MoreEllen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
Read MoreWhen Ellen Talks, People Listen
Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
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