6.8/10112 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/29/1994
Ellen, mortified by her driver's license photo, pulls out all the stops in a desperate attempt to get a decent picture.
Director: Neal Marlens
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
- 6.7/1098 votes
#2 - The Anchor
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/30/1994
A guilt-ridden Ellen grovels to win back the friendship of Audrey, an annoying acquaintance she's been trying to dump for years. Meanwhile, Holly puts on a false front to impress a guy.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
- 6.6/1089 votes
#3 - A Kiss is Still A Kiss
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/6/1994
Ellen answers a personal ad and meets the man of her dreams, with one problem: he's a horrible kisser.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/1090 votes
#4 - The Class Reunion
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/13/1994
Anxious to impress her classmates at a reunion, Ellen masquerades as a married cardiologist, jeopardizing her romance with a former high-school heartthrob.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mark Wilding
- 6.7/1086 votes
#5 - The Promotion
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/1994
Ellen kisses up to her boss by buying a gift for her new baby, but her job is put in jeopardy through casual remarks overheard through a baby monitor.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
- 7.1/1087 votes
#6 - The Hand That Robs the Cradle
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/1994
Ellen feels old and out of it when she starts dating a younger man, but her attempts to be cool leave her date lukewarm.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Mark Driscoll
- 6.6/1087 votes
#7 - The Go-Between
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/1994
When Ellen fans a romantic flame between her boss and Adam, she's the one who may get burned.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Mark Wilding
- 6.3/1092 votes
#8 - The Houseguest
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/1994
Ellen's visiting cousin Tracy mistakenly thinks Ellen has intentionally sabotaged her L.A. vacation, and flees town with a notorious motorcycle gang, with Ellen in hot pursuit.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
- 6.3/1083 votes
#9 - The Refrigerator
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/1994
Ellen and Adam struggle to find the perfect refrigerator.
Director: N/A
Writer: Richard Day
- 6.6/1081 votes
#10 - The Soft Touch
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/1994
Convinced she's responsible for getting a car salesman fired, Ellen hires him to work at Buy the Book. Meanwhile, Ellen's parents unwittingly interfere with her plans to buy a new car.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Richard Day
- 6.6/1084 votes
#11 - The Boyfriend Stealer
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/30/1994
Things have changed at the bookstore for Ellen, as a coffee shop is added and Joe is hired as its manager. Meanwhile, Ellen thinks Holly's boyfriend is hitting on her, causing problems in their friendship.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
The Best Episodes of Ellen Season 1
Every episode of Ellen Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ellen Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Ellen" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 112 votes. Directed by Neal Marlens and written by David S. Rosenthal, it aired on 3/29/1994. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Anchor".