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Ellen · S4 · E7

Harold and Ellen

  • NR
  • Nov 6, 1996
  • 30 min

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.

About this episode

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.

Season 4

25 episodes
  1. 1Give Me Equity or Give Me Death

    30 minSep 18, 1996

    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.

  2. 2A Deer Head for Joe

    30 minSep 25, 1996

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

  3. 3Splitsville, Man

    30 minOct 2, 1996

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

  4. 4The Parent Trap

    30 minOct 16, 1996

    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.

  5. 5Looking Out for Number One

    30 minOct 23, 1996

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

  6. 6The Bubble Gum Incident

    30 minOct 30, 1996

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

  7. 7Harold and Ellen

    30 minNov 6, 1996Now viewing

    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.

  8. 8Not So Great Expectations

    30 minNov 13, 1996

    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.

  9. 9The Pregnancy Test

    30 minNov 20, 1996

    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.

  10. 10Kiss My Bum

    30 minNov 27, 1996

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

  11. 11Bowl, Baby, Bowl

    30 minDec 4, 1996

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

  12. 12Fleas Navidad

    30 minDec 18, 1996

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

  13. 13Alone Again... Naturally

    30 minJan 8, 1997

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

  14. 14Joe's Kept Secret

    30 minJan 15, 1997

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

  15. 15Makin' Whoopie

    30 minJan 22, 1997

    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.

  16. 16Ellen Unplugged

    30 minFeb 5, 1997

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

  17. 17Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam

    30 minFeb 12, 1997

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

  18. 18Hello, Dalai

    30 minFeb 19, 1997

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

  19. 19Secrets & Ellen

    30 minFeb 26, 1997

    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.

  20. 20Reversal of Misfortune

    30 minMar 4, 1997

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

  21. 21The Clip Show Patient

    30 minApr 8, 1997

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

  22. 22The Puppy Episode (1)

    30 minApr 30, 1997

    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.

  23. 23The Puppy Episode (2)

    30 minApr 30, 1997

    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.

  24. 24Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

    30 minMay 7, 1997

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

  25. 25Moving On

    30 minMay 14, 1997

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

Guest stars

Patrick BristowPeter Barnes
Steven GilbornHarold Morgan
Harvey KormanTherapist
Anne DeSalvoWaitress
Max LazarCustomer