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Premiered

Wednesday, September 24, 1997

Ended: Wednesday, July 22, 1998

When does Ellen Season 5 come out?

Ellen Season 5 premiered Wednesday, September 24, 1997 on ABC and ended Wednesday, July 22, 1998. The season has 22 episodes.

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Ellen Season 5 episode release dates
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1. Guys or Dolls

While on a double date with Spence, Paige and a dumb lesbian, Ellen runs into former boyfriend Dan. He is taken aback by her personal revelation but accepts it, leaving Ellen confused about her attraction to him.

Wednesday · 29 years ago

2. Social Climber

Ellen fakes athletic prowess to impress Lisa, her very attractive ""spinning"" instructor, but on a mountain-climbing trip--with Spence in tow--she learns that honesty may have been more effective, and less life threatening.

Wednesday · 29 years ago

3. Roommates

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.

Wednesday · 29 years ago

4. Gay Yellow Pages

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

Wednesday · 29 years ago

5. Just Coffee

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

Wednesday · 29 years ago

6. G.I. Ellen

Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.

Wednesday · 29 years ago

7. Public Display of Affection

Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.

Wednesday · 29 years ago

8. Emma

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.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

9. Like a Virgin

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.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

10. All Ellen, All the Time

Ellen gets a job at a small, all-talk radio station, but when the Sports Chat host leaves in a huff, she's left to fill the void armed with only her personal charm and irrevocable wit.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

11. Break Up

Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

12. Womyn Fest

Ellen takes Paige and Audrey to a female only concert in Berkeley to have a good time after her break up with Laurie. Meanwhile, Paige ponders commitment with Spence.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

13. The Funeral

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

Wednesday · 28 years ago

14. Escape from L.A.

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.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

15. Ellen in Focus

Ellen and Joe join Paige's focus group, so that her new cop show will receive high marks and need minimal changes before air time.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

16. Neighbors

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?

Wednesday · 28 years ago

17. It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World!

After Spence sniffs a heavy dose of insecticide, he awakens in a world where being gay is normal, Joe is in love with him, and Paige has a buzz cut and tattoos.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

18. Hospital

Ellen rushes to the hospital after discovering that Laurie was in a car accident. While waiting for news on her condition, Ellen meets a woman in the waiting room, whom she discovers is Laurie's ex-girlfriend and Holly's ""father.""

Wednesday · 28 years ago

19. Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)

A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

20. Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)

A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

21. When Ellen Talks, People Listen

Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

22. Vows Finale

When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.

Wednesday · 28 years ago

Ellen Season 5 guest stars

  • William Ragsdale

    William Ragsdale

    Dan

  • Shawn Christian

    Shawn Christian

    Danny

  • Angie Dickinson

    Angie Dickinson

    Betsy

  • Leslie Jordan

    Leslie Jordan

    Top Studio Executive

  • Jada Pinkett Smith

    Jada Pinkett Smith

    Ellen Screen Test #3

  • Mary Steenburgen

    Mary Steenburgen

    Self (uncredited)

  • Patrick Bristow

    Patrick Bristow

    Peter Barnes

  • Bea Arthur

    Bea Arthur

    Bea Arthur

  • Ted Danson

    Ted Danson

    Self (uncredited)

  • Brian Doyle-Murray

    Brian Doyle-Murray

    Burt Kovak

  • Helen Hunt

    Helen Hunt

    Ellen Screen Test #2

  • Sirena Irwin

    Sirena Irwin

    Cherry-O

  • Kathleen Noone

    Kathleen Noone

    Ferne Kovak

  • Lisa Darr

    Lisa Darr

    Laurie Manning

  • Jennifer Grant

    Jennifer Grant

    Erin

  • Alice Hirson

    Alice Hirson

    Lois Morgan

Ellen Season 5 FAQ

When does Ellen Season 5 come out?

Ellen Season 5 premiered Wednesday, September 24, 1997 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Ellen Season 5?

Ellen Season 5 has 22 episodes.

Are new episodes of Ellen Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Ellen Season 5 finale?

The Ellen Season 5 finale (Episode 22) aired Wednesday, July 22, 1998.

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