episodes
- 1. Give Me Equity or Give Me Death 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 When her new boss, Ed, decides that Joe must go, Ellen resorts to trickery to get him rehired.
- 3. Splitsville, Man When her parents decide to separate, Ellen's the one who's broken up.
- 4. The Parent Trap 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 Barrett to return...
- 5. Looking Out for Number One 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 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 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 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 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 Ellen feels like a turkey when she unwittingly invites a homeless man to Thanksgiving dinner.
- 11. Bowl, Baby, Bowl Ellen experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when she and Ed engage in a sports competition.
- 12. Fleas Navidad Ellen bites off more than she can chew when she rescues an abandoned dog at Christmas.
- 13. Alone Again... Naturally 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 When Ellen accepts a favor from Joe's wealthy older girlfriend, the repercussions are relentless.
- 15. Makin' Whoopie 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 Ellen fulfills an adolescent fantasy when she goes to Rock and Roll Dream Camp.
- 17. Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam 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 Peter confronts Ellen at a spiritual retreat while a robber at Buy the Book confronts Paige, Spence, Joe and Audrey.
- 19. Secrets & Ellen 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 Ellen's eagerness to support her parents' divorce unexpectedly brings the couple closer together.
- 21. The Clip Show Patient Volunteering at a hospital, Ellen tries to regale an incapacitated English patient with memories of her past.
- 22. The Puppy Episode (1) 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 and braces...
- 23. The Puppy Episode (2) 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 and braces...
- 24. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah Ellen deals with the ramifications of telling her parents she's gay.
- 25. Moving On Ellen experiences personal and professional upheaval when she moves into her new home and has an honest talk with Ed.