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The Best Episodes of Ellen

Every episode of Ellen ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ellen!

The Best Episodes of Ellen

Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The...

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  1. 8.9/10(339 votes)

    #1 - The Puppy Episode (1)

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    S4:E22

    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.

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  2. 8.0/10(133 votes)

    #2 - Emma

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    S5:E8

    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.

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.9/10(108 votes)

    #3 - The Puppy Episode (2)

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    S4:E23

    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.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.8/10(86 votes)

    #4 - Roommates

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    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.6/10(93 votes)

    #5 - Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

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    S4:E24

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

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.5/10(91 votes)

    #6 - Neighbors

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    S5:E16

    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?

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.4/10(87 votes)

    #7 - The Movie Show

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    S3:E9

    Ellen is thrilled when Paige's first film project shoots at Buy the Book, but her enthusiasm is soon outweighed by her disappointment with Paige's show-biz ways.

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  9. 7.4/10(80 votes)

    #8 - Witness

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    S3:E16

    Recruited by Spence to play the key witness in a mock trial, Ellen assumes the role of a stripper, but must perform some fancy footwork when she loses her notes.

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  10. 7.4/10(95 votes)

    #9 - Makin' Whoopie

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    S4:E15

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  11. 7.4/10(77 votes)

    #10 - The Funeral

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    S5:E13

    When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  12. 7.3/10(75 votes)

    #11 - Morgan, P.I.

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    S3:E14

    When Buy the Book is robbed, Ellen volunteers to become the bait in a police sting operation designed to catch the ""perp.""

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    Director:Robby Benson
    Writer:Dava Savel
  13. 7.3/10(79 votes)

    #12 - Not So Great Expectations

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    S4:E8

    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.

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  14. 7.3/10(79 votes)

    #13 - Alone Again... Naturally

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    S4:E13

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

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    Director:Alan Myerson
  15. 7.3/10(85 votes)

    #14 - Escape from L.A.

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    S5:E14

    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.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.2/10(79 votes)

    #15 - Joe's Kept Secret

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    S4:E14

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

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.2/10(97 votes)

    #16 - Gay Yellow Pages

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    S5:E4

    Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  18. 7.2/10(90 votes)

    #17 - Just Coffee

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    S5:E5

    Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.

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  19. 7.2/10(85 votes)

    #18 - Like a Virgin

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    S5:E9

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  20. 7.1/10(88 votes)

    #19 - The Hand That Robs the Cradle

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    S1:E6

    Ellen feels old and out of it when she starts dating a younger man, but her attempts to be cool leave her date lukewarm.

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  21. 7.1/10(83 votes)

    #20 - The Spa

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    S2:E15

    Paige persuades Ellen to relieve stress at a health spa, but the rigorous regime creates tension between them. Meanwhile, Adam tries to broaden his circle of friends, starting with Joe.

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    Director:Tom Cherones
    Writer:N/A
  22. 7.1/10(78 votes)

    #21 - Ballet Class

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    S2:E16

    Determined to fulfill a childhood dream, Ellen takes ballet lessons and sets her sights on dancing the lead in her class recital.

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    Director:Tom Cherones
  23. 7.1/10(81 votes)

    #22 - Gladiators

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    S2:E19

    Ellen reluctantly becomes a contestant on American Gladiators, then becomes fighting mad when her female combatant, Ice, ruins her budding romance with gladiator Nitro.

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    Director:David Trainer
  24. 7.1/10(80 votes)

    #23 - The Bridges of L.A. County

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    S3:E4

    Ellen takes a stand for womanking, rewriting the ABCs of dating after Spence's one-night stand with a member of her reading group.

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  25. 7.1/10(82 votes)

    #24 - Hello, I Must Be Going

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    S3:E5

    Before moving to England for an exciting job opportunity, Adam makes a surprising personal revelation to Ellen, who must deal with the awkward consequences when his trip is postponed.

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    Director:Robby Benson
    Writer:N/A
  26. 7.1/10(89 votes)

    #25 - Salad Days

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    S3:E8

    Inspired by domestic diva Martha Stewart, Ellen throws an elegant dinner party, but she's the one who's thrown when an unexpected guest arrives.

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    Director:Robby Benson
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"The Puppy Episode (1)" is the best rated episode of "Ellen". It scored 8.9/10 based on 339 votes. Directed by Gil Junger and written by Mark Driscoll, Jonathan Stark, Dava Savel, Ellen DeGeneres, it aired on 4/30/1997. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Emma".