NaN/100 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2002
While hurrying to get out of her apartment in time for a club date, lounge singer Ellie Riggs has to deal with an overflowing toilet, her neighbor Ingvar who knocks himself unconscious trying to help, and a naked doctor who comes to the rescue. Finally out the door, Ellie bumps into her ex-boyfriend Edgar who tries to ""un-invite"" her to his birthday party. (NBC)
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Brad Hall
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#2 - Wedding
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2002
Ellie and her band are preparing to sing at the wedding of her childhood friend Diane, when she suddenly realizes the song Diane wrote to her husband is in the back of Ben's car, which is about to be hauled away by an unyielding tow-truck driver. Meanwhile, Ellie's sister Susan is excited about possibly being pregnant.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Brad Hall
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#3 - Dinner Party
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2002
Ellie's elaborate dinner party becomes a disaster when her sister cancels and Ben invites Dr. Zimmerman and Ingvar to join them. Meanwhile, Dr. Zimmerman brings home a dog from the animal hospital and runs off with Ellie's roast beef, Ingvar and Ben give chase.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Brad Hall
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#4 - Aftershocks
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2002
An earthquake causes chaos in Ellie's apartment building. Dr. Zimmerman is even trapped in a dog cage under a piano.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Jack Burditt
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#5 - Cheetos
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2002
While trying to record a commercial jingle with Edgar, Ellie has to run next door to the bookshop where her boyfriend Ben is waiting -- and stumbles upon him flirting with a mysterious woman. Meanwhile, Don becomes frantic when his bicycle is stolen.
Director: Michael Engler, Brad Hall
Writer: Brad Hall
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#6 - Tango
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2002
While out on a date, Ellie and Ben try to avoid Edgar by ducking into a dance studio, which leads to an impromptu tango lesson. But when Ellie sees Ben's talent for the dance and the attention he's getting from the instructor, the competitive side of her nature comes out. Meanwhile, when Ben steps out for a moment, Edgar catches Ellie's eye and sweeps her on to the dance floor, making another attempt to win her back.
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: Andrew Gottlieb
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#7 - Gift
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2002
After Ben gives Ellie a necklace, he has to find a way to get it back when his wife mistakenly believes he bought it for her. Meanwhile, Ingvar tries to help Don pick up a woman at the nightclub where Ellie's band is performing.
Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writer: Joe Furey
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#8 - Medicated
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2002
After taking Dr. Zimmerman's cold medicine cocktail, Ellie is suddenly reminded of her band's gig that evening and has to find a way to get there. But when the effects of the medicine make her feel euphoric, she starts saying things to Ingvar and her boyfriend Ben that she may later regret.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Joe Furey
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#9 - Weekend
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/16/2002
Ellie and Ben are finally able to spend an entire weekend alone, but while Ben is content to lie around and watch motorcyle racing on television, Ellie is privately disappointed that their time together isn't more ""magical."" There's plenty of excitement, though, when Edgar returns early to pick up his beloved dog from their care, and Ellie discovers that the pooch has accidentally glued himself to the model ship Ingvar is building.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Andrew Gottlieb
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#10 - Zimmerman
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2002
Already depressed by a very slow gig and wondering if she's ever going to realize her dream of stardom, Ellie goes over the edge when Ben promises Dr. Zimmerman he can sing with the band. However, her efforts to talk the veterinarian out of performing may become unnecessary when his sudden attack of stage fright won't let him leave the club bathroom.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#11 - Dream
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired Unknown
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Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#12 - Junk
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired Unknown
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Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#13 - Drive
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired Unknown
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The Best Episodes of Watching Ellie Season 1
Every episode of Watching Ellie Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Watching Ellie Season 1!
A single woman, Ellie Riggs, tries to navigate her way through the Los Angeles music scene and her own messy personal life.
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Watching Ellie" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Brad Hall, it aired on 2/26/2002. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Wedding".