Season 5
Episodes
S5 · E1 · 24 Sept 1997 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E2 · 1 Oct 1997 · 30 min
Social 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.
S5 · E3 · 8 Oct 1997 · 30 min
Roommates
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 with her mixed emotions about Ellen's lesbianism.
S5 · E4 · 15 Oct 1997 · 30 min
Gay Yellow Pages
Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.
S5 · E5 · 29 Oct 1997 · 30 min
Just Coffee
Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.
S5 · E6 · 5 Nov 1997 · 30 min
G.I. Ellen
Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.
S5 · E7 · 12 Nov 1997 · 30 min
Public Display of Affection
Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.
S5 · E8 · 19 Nov 1997 · 30 min
Emma
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.
S5 · E9 · 26 Nov 1997 · 30 min
Like 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.
S5 · E10 · 3 Dec 1997 · 30 min
All 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.
S5 · E11 · 17 Dec 1997 · 30 min
Break Up
Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.
S5 · E12 · 7 Jan 1998 · 30 min
Womyn 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.
S5 · E13 · 14 Jan 1998 · 30 min
The 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.
S5 · E14 · 28 Jan 1998 · 30 min
Escape 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.
S5 · E15 · 11 Feb 1998 · 30 min
Ellen 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.
S5 · E16 · 18 Feb 1998 · 30 min
Neighbors
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?
S5 · E17 · 25 Feb 1998 · 30 min
It'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.
S5 · E18 · 4 Mar 1998 · 30 min
Hospital
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 Laurie's ex-girlfriend and Holly's ""father.""
S5 · E19 · 13 May 1998 · 30 min
Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
S5 · E20 · 13 May 1998 · 30 min
Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)
A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.
S5 · E21 · 15 Jul 1998 · 30 min
When Ellen Talks, People Listen
Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.
S5 · E22 · 22 Jul 1998 · 30 min
Vows
When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.
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