The format for the episode guide is as follows: Episode #, Title, Production #, Air Date(s) and Summary Episodes are listed in order of first (original) airing. Subsequent repeat dates are listed after the original air date. I am including airdates for ABC in the USA and CTV, which airs 'Ellen' in Canada. The asterisk (*) indicates episodes that I have in my collection. * 1. "Shake, Rattle and Rubble" [C-339]Wednesday, September 13, 1995 ABC 8:00pmAn earthquake rocks L.A., severely damaging Buy the Book in the process. Ellen tries to get her friends to rally around her, but they are more concerned with their own problems; Ellen's cousin Spence arrives and reveals he's decided not to become a doctor
2. "These Successful Friends of Mine" [C-340]Wednesday, September 20, 1995 ABC 8:00pmEllen feels left out when Adam's and Paige's careers blossom
* 3. "The Shower Scene" [C-341]Wednesday, September 27, 1995 ABC 8:00pmEllen accidentally tapes over the birth video of Paige's sister's baby with an episode of "Thirtysomething". To make up for it, Ellen throws a lavish baby shower for her
![]() * 4. "The Bridges of LA County" [C-342]Wednesday, October 4, 1995 ABC/CTV 8:00pmSpence has a one night stand with Karen, a new member of Ellen's book group. He decides not to see her again, which makes Ellen get involved... Guest Star: Anthony Clark Wednesday, October 4, 1995 - CTV 9:00pm - Repeat of "The Spa" Wednesday, October 11, 1995 - No show due to game two of Baseball League Championships Wednesday, October 18, 1995 - No show due to game seven of Baseball League Championships Wednesday, October 25, 1995 - No show due to Game Four of the World Series
5. "Trick or Treat--Who Cares?" [C-344]Wednesday, November 1, 1995 ABC 8:00pmHalloween spirit fills Ellen; Paige needs help to make a deadline
* 6. "She Ain't Friendly, She's My Mother"Wednesday, November 8, 1995 ABC 8:00pm/CTV 9:00pmEllen is pleased to learn that her mother is in therapy
7. "Salad Days" [C-346]Wednesday, November 15, 1995 ABC/CTV 8:00pmAn unexpected guest attends Ellen's elegant dinner party Guest Star: Martha Stewart Wednesday, November 22, 1995 CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "Ellen's Improvement"
8. "The Movie Show" [C-348]Wednesday, November 22, 1995 ABC/CTV 8:30pmPaige shoots her first film project at Buy The Book Guest Star: Carrie Fisher
* 9. "What's Up, Ex-doc?" [C-347]Wednesday, November 29, 1995 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen causes Spence and his dad to reconcile Guest Star: Brian Murray-Doyle
* 10. "Ellen's Choice" [C-349]Wednesday, December 6, 1995 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen and her book group are invited to appear on "Book Chat", a local TV show. However, the host will allow only three members to appear out of the five. The members of the group offer "gifts" to help Ellen make up her mind... Guest Stars: Vance DeGeneres, Anthony Clark
Wednesday, December 13, 1995 - ABC/CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "Shake, Rattle and Rubble"
11. "Do You Fear What I Fear?" [C-350]Wednesday, December 20, 1995 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen's parents give her a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift Wednesday, December 20, 1995 - CTV 9:00pm - Repeat of "The Sleep Clinic"
Wednesday, December 27, 1995 - ABC/CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "The Shower Scene"
12. "Horshack's Law" [C-351]Wednesday, January 3, 1996 ABC 8:00pmPaige invites Ellen to an exclusive birthday party for John Travolta Guest Star: Ron Palillo
13. "Morgan, PI" [C-352]Wednesday, January 10, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmWhen Ellen's store is robbed, she offers to help with a police sting Wednesday, January 17, 1996 - ABC/CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "The Bridges of LA County"
14. "Oh, Sweet Rapture" [C-353]Wednesday, January 24, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen rescues Audrey when she gets into trouble buying a new car
15. "Hello, I Must Be Going" [C-343]Wednesday, January 31, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmBefore moving to England for a new job, Adam makes a personal revelation to Ellen
16. "Witness" [C-354]Wednesday, February 7, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmSpence recruits Ellen to play a key witness in a mock trial
* 17. "Ellen: With Child" [C-355]Wednesday, February 14, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen takes care of Paige's boyfriend's young daughter Mia for a weekend
18. "Lobster Diary" [C-356]Wednesday, February 21, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen is bestowed with honors when she rescues an old lobster from being eaten in a restaurant Guest Star: Mary Tyler Moore
* 19. "Two Ring Circus" [C-???]Wednesday, February 28, 1996 ABC 8:00pmPaige feels her "demure" engagement ring is not flashy enough, so she gets another one that's bigger, which leads to all sorts of complications; Ellen gets Paige's ring stuck on her finger; Peter and Barrett exchange rings as well
Wednesday, March 6, 1996 - CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "Salad Days"
20. "A Penny Saved..." [C-358]Wednesday, March 13, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmMoney woes force Ellen to consider firing Audrey Guest Stars: Carol Kane, Barry Corbin
* 21. "Too Hip For The Room" [C-359]Wednesday, March 20, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen hires a grunge band to perform at Buy The Book. When the group suddenly cancels, Ellen is forced to use the first runners-up: The Shapiros, a lounge act. The Shapiros make Buy The Book the coolest place to be, but Ellen is dismayed when she learns that the people are there just to laugh at the duo
Wednesday, March 27, 1996 - ABC/CTV 8:00 - Repeat of "She Ain't Friendly, She's My Mother"
* 22. "Two Mammograms And A Wedding" [C-360]Wednesday, April 3, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmEllen befriends a woman while awaiting a mammogram Guest Star: Janeane Garofalo
Wednesday, April 10, 1996 - ABC 8:00pm - Repeat of "The Movie Show" Wednesday, April 17, 1996 - ABC/CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "What's Up, Ex-Doc?" Wednesday, April 24, 1996 - ABC 8:00pm - Repeat of "Ellen's Choice"
* 23. "Go Girlz" [C-361]Wednesday, May 1, 1996 ABC 8:00pmWednesday, October 9, 1996 CTV 8:00pm (Repeat) Ellen has a bachelorette slumber party for a reluctant Paige, and decides to invite a psychic, a stripper and Paige's boss...Ellen's crank call backfires, the girls get two strippers for the price of one and Madam Debbie Johnson's predictions come true in unexpected ways Guest Stars: Kathy Najimy and Timothy Elwell
24. "When The Vow Breaks, Part One" [C-362]Wednesday, May 8, 1996 ABC/CTV 8:00pmComplications threaten Paige's wedding day; Ellen discovers an unlikely couple
25. "When The Vow Breaks, Part Two" [C-363]Wednesday, May 8, 1996 CTV 8:30pmWednesday, May 15, 1996 ABC 8:00pm Maid of Honor Ellen must take charge on Paige's wedding day Guest Star: Ron Palillo Wednesday, May 22, 1996 - ABC/CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "Lobster Diary" Wednesday, May 29, 1996 - ABC/CTV 8:00pm - Repeat of "These Successful Friends Of Mine"
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