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Give Me Equity or Give Me Death

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

A Deer Head for Joe

Episode number: 2

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

Splitsville, Man

Episode number: 3

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

The Parent Trap

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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.

Looking Out for Number One

Episode number: 5

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

The Bubble Gum Incident

Episode number: 6

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

Harold and Ellen

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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.

Not So Great Expectations

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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.

The Pregnancy Test

Episode number: 9

Overview: 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.

Kiss My Bum

Episode number: 10

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

Bowl, Baby, Bowl

Episode number: 11

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

Fleas Navidad

Episode number: 12

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

Alone Again... Naturally

Episode number: 13

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

Joe's Kept Secret

Episode number: 14

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

Makin' Whoopie

Episode number: 15

Overview: 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.

Ellen Unplugged

Episode number: 16

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

Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam

Episode number: 17

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

Hello, Dalai

Episode number: 18

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

Secrets & Ellen

Episode number: 19

Overview: 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.

Reversal of Misfortune

Episode number: 20

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

The Clip Show Patient

Episode number: 21

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

The Puppy Episode (1)

Episode number: 22

Overview: 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.

The Puppy Episode (2)

Episode number: 23

Overview: 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.

Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

Episode number: 24

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

Moving On

Episode number: 25

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