E1 - Give Me Equity or Give Me Death

Aired: September 18, 1996

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.

E2 - A Deer Head for Joe

Aired: September 25, 1996

When her new boss, Ed, decides that Joe must go, Ellen resorts to trickery to get him rehired.

E3 - Splitsville, Man

Aired: October 02, 1996

When her parents decide to separate, Ellen's the one who's broken up.

E4 - The Parent Trap

Aired: October 16, 1996

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 as Paige's secretary after he quits.

E5 - Looking Out for Number One

Aired: October 23, 1996

In therapy, Ellen learns to be honest and direct, but she's dumbstruck when she sees her therapist in a shocking position.

E6 - The Bubble Gum Incident

Aired: October 30, 1996

Ellen and Paige attend their 25th camp reunion, where Paige seeks revenge on the girl who put gum in her hair,

E7 - Harold and Ellen

Aired: November 06, 1996

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.

E8 - Not So Great Expectations

Aired: November 13, 1996

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.

E9 - The Pregnancy Test

Aired: November 20, 1996

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.

E10 - Kiss My Bum

Aired: November 27, 1996

Ellen feels like a turkey when she unwittingly invites a homeless man to Thanksgiving dinner.

E11 - Bowl, Baby, Bowl

Aired: December 04, 1996

Ellen experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when she and Ed engage in a sports competition.

E12 - Fleas Navidad

Aired: December 18, 1996

Ellen bites off more than she can chew when she rescues an abandoned dog at Christmas.

E13 - Alone Again... Naturally

Aired: January 08, 1997

Ellen conquers being alone by doing fun things on her own. Meanwhile, Spence and Joe wreak havoc on Paige's vacant apartment.

E14 - Joe's Kept Secret

Aired: January 15, 1997

When Ellen accepts a favor from Joe's wealthy older girlfriend, the repercussions are relentless.

E15 - Makin' Whoopie

Aired: January 22, 1997

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.

E16 - Ellen Unplugged

Aired: February 05, 1997

Ellen fulfills an adolescent fantasy when she goes to Rock and Roll Dream Camp.

E17 - Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam

Aired: February 12, 1997

Ellen misinterprets the signs of a handsome deaf actor, and Spence gets his signals mixed when Paige's former fiance returns to the scene.

E18 - Hello, Dalai

Aired: February 19, 1997

Peter confronts Ellen at a spiritual retreat while a robber at Buy the Book confronts Paige, Spence, Joe and Audrey.

E19 - Secrets & Ellen

Aired: February 26, 1997

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.

E20 - Reversal of Misfortune

Aired: March 04, 1997

Ellen's eagerness to support her parents' divorce unexpectedly brings the couple closer together.

E21 - The Clip Show Patient

Aired: April 08, 1997

Volunteering at a hospital, Ellen tries to regale an incapacitated English patient with memories of her past.

E22 - The Puppy Episode (1)

Aired: April 30, 1997

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 herself for yet another moment of truth: telling her friends.

E23 - The Puppy Episode (2)

Aired: April 30, 1997

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 herself for yet another moment of truth: telling her friends.

E24 - Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

Aired: May 07, 1997

Ellen deals with the ramifications of telling her parents she's gay.

E25 - Moving On

Aired: May 14, 1997

Ellen experiences personal and professional upheaval when she moves into her new home and has an honest talk with Ed.