The BEST episodes of Ellen season 1

Every episode of Ellen season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ellen season 1!

Ellen, which was titled "These Friends of Mine" during its first season, is a comedy about the life of a young woman by the name of Ellen Morgan – a neurotic, 30-something, bookstore employee who tries to get by in life dealing with her many random foils and follies (and not to mention her annoying and overbearing parents, Lois and Harold). Thanks to her friends, however, including the bubbly redhead Paige, the insecure photographer Adam, her unsure-of-himself cousin Spence, the coffee shop guy Joe Farrell, and the critical and obnoxious Audrey, Ellen is able to find the security, and the sanity, to get through her less than ordinary every day life. The show can be described as a combination between popular sitcoms Seinfeld and Friends, blending a perfect mix of comedy and situational humor with the drama and excitement of every day issues and life in the "real world".

Last Updated: 11/20/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
The Boyfriend Stealer
star
8.27
11 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
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The Houseguest
star
7.55
11 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: John Bowab
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A Kiss is Still A Kiss
star
7.42
50 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.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
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The Refrigerator
star
7.36
11 votes

#4 - The Refrigerator

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/1994

Ellen and Adam struggle to find the perfect refrigerator.

Directors: Rob Schiller
Writer: Richard Day
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The Anchor
star
7.32
57 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Rob Schiller
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The Hand That Robs the Cradle
star
7.31
42 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.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
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The Go-Between
star
7.25
16 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.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Mark Wilding
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The Soft Touch
star
7.23
13 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Richard Day
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The Class Reunion
star
7.16
50 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Rob Schiller
Writer: Mark Wilding
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The Promotion
star
7.15
41 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Rob Schiller
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star
6.81
57 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Neal Marlens
Watch Now:Apple TV