Season 5

September 24, 1997

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.

October 1, 1997

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.

October 8, 1997

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.

October 15, 1997

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

October 29, 1997

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

November 5, 1997

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

November 12, 1997

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

November 19, 1997

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.

November 26, 1997

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.

December 3, 1997

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.

December 17, 1997

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

January 7, 1998

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.

January 14, 1998

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

January 28, 1998

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.

February 11, 1998

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.

February 18, 1998

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?

February 25, 1998

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.

March 4, 1998

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.""

May 13, 1998

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

May 13, 1998

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

July 15, 1998

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

July 22, 1998

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