Give Me Equity or Give Me Death

E1

When Ellen decides to put down roots and buy a home of her own, she's unprepared for the price--the cost of her beloved Buy the Book.

A Deer Head for Joe

E2

When her new boss, Ed, decides that Joe must go, Ellen resorts to trickery to get him rehired.

Splitsville, Man

E3

When her parents decide to separate, Ellen's the one who's broken up.

The Parent Trap

E4

Ellen plots to reunite her parents by recreating their honeymoon, transforming her apartment into a 1958 Cuban nightclub complete with headliner Eddie Fisher. Meanwhile, Spence begs Barrett to return as Paige's secretary after he quits.

Looking Out for Number One

E5

In therapy, Ellen learns to be honest and direct, but she's dumbstruck when she sees her therapist in a shocking position.

The Bubble Gum Incident

E6

Ellen and Paige attend their 25th camp reunion, where Paige seeks revenge on the girl who put gum in her hair,

Harold and Ellen

E7

Ellen tries to bond with her father, Paige is bent out of shape when Spence accepts a wedding invitation from an ex-girlfriend, and Joe is bound for New Mexico in search of aliens.

Not So Great Expectations

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.

The Pregnancy Test

E9

A home pregnancy test causes Ellen, Paige and Audrey to rethink their lives. Meanwhile, a life-saving experience prompts Spence to rethink his as well.

Kiss My Bum

E10

Ellen feels like a turkey when she unwittingly invites a homeless man to Thanksgiving dinner.

Bowl, Baby, Bowl

E11

Ellen experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when she and Ed engage in a sports competition.

Fleas Navidad

E12

Ellen bites off more than she can chew when she rescues an abandoned dog at Christmas.

Alone Again... Naturally

E13

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

Joe's Kept Secret

E14

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

Makin' Whoopie

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.

Ellen Unplugged

E16

Ellen fulfills an adolescent fantasy when she goes to Rock and Roll Dream Camp.

Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam

E17

Ellen misinterprets the signs of a handsome deaf actor, and Spence gets his signals mixed when Paige's former fiance returns to the scene.

Hello, Dalai

E18

Peter confronts Ellen at a spiritual retreat while a robber at Buy the Book confronts Paige, Spence, Joe and Audrey.

Secrets & Ellen

E19

After a lifetime of white lies, Ellen comes clean with her hard-to-please grandmother. Meanwhile, Paige treats Spence to a Vegas weekend he'll never forget, thanks to his amnesia.

Reversal of Misfortune

E20

Ellen's eagerness to support her parents' divorce unexpectedly brings the couple closer together.

The Clip Show Patient

E21

Volunteering at a hospital, Ellen tries to regale an incapacitated English patient with memories of her past.

The Puppy Episode (1)

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.

The Puppy Episode (2)

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.

Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

E24

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

Moving On

E25

Ellen experiences personal and professional upheaval when she moves into her new home and has an honest talk with Ed.