The Best Episodes of Watching Ellie Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(22 votes)

   #1 - Cheetos

   S1:E53/26/2002

   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.

   Directors:Michael Engler, Brad Hall

   Writer:Brad Hall

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   Directors:Michael Engler, Brad Hall

   Writer:Brad Hall
2. 

   6.4/10(16 votes)

   #2 - Aftershocks

   S1:E43/19/2002

   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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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Jack Burditt
3. 

   6.1/10(30 votes)

   #3 - Pilot

   S1:E12/26/2002

   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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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writer:Brad Hall
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   5.6/10(24 votes)

   #4 - Wedding

   S1:E23/5/2002

   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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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writer:Brad Hall
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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #5 - Dinner Party

   S1:E33/12/2002

   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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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writer:Brad Hall
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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #6 - Tango

   S1:E64/2/2002

   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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   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Andrew Gottlieb
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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #7 - Gift

   S1:E74/2/2002

   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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   Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan

   Writer:Joe Furey
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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #8 - Medicated

   S1:E84/9/2002

   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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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Joe Furey
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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #9 - Weekend

   S1:E94/16/2002

   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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   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Andrew Gottlieb
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    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Zimmerman

    S1:E104/23/2002

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer:Unknown