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Ellen

Premiered: Mar 29, 1994 | 5 seasons | 109 episodes

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Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The title role of Ellen Morgan, played by stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres, was a neurotic bookstore owner in her thirties. The series centered on Ellen's dealing with her quirky friends, her family and the problems of daily life. The series is notable for being the first one in which the main character came out as gay, which DeGeneres' character did in the 1997 episode "Puppy Episode". This event received a great deal of media exposure, ignited controversy, and prompted ABC to place a parental advisory at the beginning of each episode. The series' theme song, "So Called Friend" is by Scottish band Texas. A running gag was that each episode had a distinct opening credits sequence, resulting from Ellen's ongoing search for the perfect opening credits.
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Name Character Episodes
Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Morgan 109
David Anthony Higgins Joe Farrell 104
Joely Fisher Paige Clark 98
Clea Lewis Audrey Penney 81
Jeremy Piven Spence Kovak 74
Arye Gross Adam Green 42
Alice Hirson Lois Morgan 28
Steven Gilborn Harold Morgan 27
Patrick Bristow Peter Barnes 20
Jack Plotnick Barrett 13
Maggie Wheeler Anita Warwell 13
Lisa Darr Laurie Manning 8
Bruce Campbell Ed Billik 7
Dan Gauthier Matt Liston 7
William Ragsdale Dan 4
Nancy Lenehan Margaret 4
Anthony Clark Will Davies 4
Sarah Dampf Willa 4
Connie Britton Heather 3
Paxton Whitehead Dr. Whitcomb 3
Greg Germann Rick 3
Kate Hodge Stephanie 3
Cristine Rose Susan 3
Ron Palillo Ron Palillo 3
Laura Dern Susan 2
Oprah Winfrey Therapist 2
Paul Bates Kenny Burke 2
Christine Taylor Karen Lewis 2
Brian George Ranjit Sudar 2
Patrick Warburton Jack 2
Jamie Kennedy Tad 2
Kimmy Robertson Brandy 2
Steven Eckholdt Richard 2
Kevin McDonald Chuck 2
Brian Doyle-Murray Burt Kovak 2
Stephanie Erb 'Alien' Denise 2
Dana Gould Mike 2
Bari K. Willerford Delivery Man 2
Jerry Penacoli Richard 2
Kathleen Noone Ferne Kovak 2
Dean Fortunato Man 2
k.d. lang Janine 2
Emma Thompson Emma Thompson 1
Mary Steenburgen Self (uncredited) 1
Kaley Cuoco Little Ellen 1
Jada Pinkett Smith Ellen Screen Test #3 1
Glenn Close Glenn Close 1
Helen Hunt Ellen Screen Test #2 1
Barry Corbin Jack Penney 1
Rena Sofer Jean 1
Mariska Hargitay Dara 1
Giovanni Ribisi Cashier 1
Julianna Margulies Ellen Screen Test #5 1
Kurt Fuller Dr. Collins 1
Peter Krause Tim 1
Louis Gossett Jr. Sgt. Timko 1
James Hong The Waiter 1
Carol Kane Lily Penney 1
Ted Danson Self (uncredited) 1
Laraine Newman The Over-Supportive Parent (uncredited) 1
Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher 1
Janeane Garofalo Chloe Korban 1
Neil Flynn George 1
Elinor Donahue Delores Warwell 1
Wendle Josepher Saleswoman 1
Wayne Wilderson Ronnie Williams 1
Mitzi McCall Rochelle Shapiro 1
Shaun Duke Man in Line 1
Shae D'Lyn Debbie Johnson 1
John Petlock Uncle Jim 1
Jill Talley Infomercial Woman 1
Christine Lahti Ellen Screen Test #4 1
Orson Bean Gameshow Contestant 1
Elaine Hendrix Maya 1
Diahann Carroll Diahann Carroll 1
Bradley Whitford Doug 1
Molly Shannon Woman 1
Pat Crawford Brown Rose 1
Larry Hankin Larry 1
Don Lake Bob 1
Patrick Warburton Brent 1
Anne Heche Karen 1
Queen Latifah Queen Latifah (uncredited) 1
Angie Dickinson Betsy 1
Harvey Korman Therapist 1
Joe Flaherty Perry 1
Andrea Parker Joanna 1
Drew Carey Drew Carey 1
Curtis Armstrong Tom 1
Nita Talbot Mrs. Koger 1
Harry Shearer Ted Layton 1
Rebecca Staab Cindy 1
Beverly Garland Eva 1
Leslie Jordan Top Studio Executive 1
Marianne Muellerleile Edna 1
Shawn Christian Danny 1
Ron Canada Detective Sutterman 1
Connie Stevens Paige's Mom 1
Hal Landon Jr. Bus Driver 1
Tim Conway Comedian 1
Judge Reinhold Trevor 1
Tim DeKay John 1
Florence Henderson Madeline 1
Jazz Raycole Angela 1
Alex Trebek Alex Trebek (voice) 1
Jennifer Grant Erin 1
Greg Collins Agent Chamberlain 1
David Brisbin Manager 1
Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Dad 1
Kathy Griffin Peggy 1
David DeLuise Robber in Hat 1
Harriet Sansom Harris Claire 1
Jane Carr Glynnis 1
Mindy Sterling June Haddassi 1
W. Earl Brown Customer 1
Larry Poindexter Don 1
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs 1
Cindy Crawford Ellen Screen Test #1 1
Gregory Sierra General Colon 1
Bea Arthur Bea Arthur 1
Matt Letscher Steven Morgan 1
Michael Des Barres Nigel the Director 1
Michael Des Barres The Patient 1
Harvey Fierstein Harvey Fierstein 1
Don Stark Repairman 1
Molly Cheek Sylvia 1
Mary Tyler Moore Mary Tyler Moore 1
Eric Allan Kramer Detective Gil Ryan 1
Earl Boen Hubert Warwell 1
John O'Hurley Announcer #2 1
Juanita Jennings Therapist 1
Dedee Pfeiffer Lisa 1
Paul Dooley Thomas Kelsey 1
Tommy Hinkley Steve 1
Patty Toy Engineer's Wife 1
Romy Rosemont The Woman 1
Marie-Alise Recasner Kim 1
Deanne Bray Juliet 1
Jack Kehler Manager 1
Sirena Irwin Cherry-O 1
Karen Maruyama Kate 1
Lisa Stahl Delila 1
Martha Stewart Martha Stewart 1
Felicity Waterman Lauren 1
Robert Gant Dr. Garber 1
Bob Glouberman Sean 1
Eve Brent Lovely Old Woman (uncredited) 1
Bobby Edner The 'Can I Touch your Boobs' Kid 1
Jim Ward Emcee 1
Brittany Ashton Holmes Julie 1
Don Amendolia Mr. Koundakian 1
Cyd Strittmatter Kid's mother 1
Ed Begley Jr. Ed Begley Jr. 1
Brian McNamara Jim 1
Christine Elise Rosie 1
Constance Zimmer Riot Girl 1
Kathy Najimy Theresa 1
Kathy Najimy Lorna Irons 1
Judy Kain Nurse 1
Debra Mooney Barbara 1
Tim Bagley The Wine Maker 1
Mark L. Taylor Charles 1
Linda Kash Sue 1
Bunny Summers Mom 1
Wayne Newton Doctor 1
Bodhi Elfman Surfer Dude 1
Jane Brucker Mimi Samuel 1
Shawn Pyfrom Boy Scout 1
Dann Florek Mr. Woodruff 1
Eve Gordon Adam's Date (uncredited) 1
Iqbal Theba Dalai Rajhavaari 1
Peter Michael Goetz Dr. Haddassi 1
Christopher Darga Officer 1
Derek McGrath Stanley Peck 1
Jeff Dunham Starky 1
Amzie Strickland Old Woman 1
Lori Heuring The Cowgirl 1
Concetta Tomei Professor Bass 1
Larry Cedar Desk Clerk 1
Michael Chieffo Bank V.P. 1
Dave Florek Officer 1
Jim O'Heir Kelsy 1
Steven Flynn Joe 1
Jay Johnston Transition Guy 1
Spencer Rochfort Jerry 1
Doris Belack Cora 1
Ashley Peldon Little Paige 1
Michael Shamus Wiles Bartender 1
Charlie Brill Del Shapiro 1
Jean Speegle Howard Bernadette 1
Jim Cody Williams Biker 1
Kenneth Kimmins Phil 1
Todd Waring William 1
Mary Page Keller Sarah 1
Scott Mosenson Josh Patterson 1
David Sederholm Patrick 1
Don Yesso Fight Fan 1
Don Yesso The Robber 1
Charles Rahi Chun Joey Chen 1
Paddi Edwards Smoking Woman 1
Jeff Feringa Edna 1
Marilyn Kagan Therapist 1
J. Patrick McCormack Reverend Engler 1
Elya Baskin Sergei 1
Shaun Toub Foreign Man 1
Joey Slotnick Mr. Selman 1
Michael McDonald The Guy 1
John Capodice Tony 1
Paul Feig Peterson 1
Philippe Bergeron Maitre d' 1
Steve Kehela Jeff 1
Dennis Burkley Nestor Biggs 1
Lyle Waggoner Vic 1
Willie C. Carpenter Officer Wilson 1
Brian Leckner Karl 1
William Bumiller Roger 1
Harland Williams Ticket Taker 1
Kat Cressida Instructor #1 1
Eileen Heckart Grandma 1
Jim Jackman Man 1
Phil Leeds Comedian 1
Cynthia Martells Doctor 1
Sully Diaz Maria 1
Nick Bakay Lloyd 1
Andrea Bendewald Sherry 1
Michole Briana White Alyssa 1
Rick Scarry Funeral Guest 1
Jo Farkas Mom 1
Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt 1
Blaire Baron Waitress 1
Matt Landers Photographer 1
Anthony Natale Brian 1
Lise Simms Lesly 1
David Wells Mousy Man 1
Esther Scott Ruby 1
Bill Calvert Patrick 1
Jim Haynie Jake Hilfiger 1
Perry Anzilotti Minister 1
Cindy Ambuehl Candy 1
Anne DeSalvo Waitress 1
Loretta Fox Dena 1
Jonathan Stark Gus 1
Brian Cousins Billy 1
Rick Fitts Reporter 1
Michael Hagiwara The Doctor 1
Eddie Fisher Eddie Fisher 1
Ken Olandt Alternate Juror 1
Justin Jon Ross Lie Detector Kid 1
Brian McGovern Romantic Guy 1
Brett Butler Grace Kelly 1
Gary Schwartz Gary 1
David Crosby David Crosby 1
Brandon Maggart Harry 1
Bridget Sienna The Nurse 1
J. Karen Thomas The Operator 1
Rick Hall Contractor 1
Ruth Manning Customer 1
Andrew Hill Newman Male Nurse 1
Gina Mari Carley 1
Tony Carreiro Jackson 1
Matt McKenzie Officer 1
Ralph P. Martin Tony 1
John McCafferty 1
Garret Davis Detective 1
Jann Arden Self (uncredited) 1
Jonathan Emerson Lucky Customer 1
Sarah McLachlan Sarah McLachlan 1
Chris Hogan Stevie (voice) 1
Wesley Thompson Kevin Brown 1
Andy Kindler Hesh Finkleman 1
Zack Eginton Bud 1
Andrew Shaifer Party Guest 1
Joanna Daniels Tracy 1
Gregory White Man 1
Scotch Ellis Loring Walter 1
Tom Billett American Gladiator 1
Judith Scarpone Sydelle 1
Milt Tarver Passenger 1
Jim Doughan Camera Assistant 1
Leonard Kelly-Young Customer 1
Scott LaRose Jack 1
Thea Vidale Technician 1
Steven Anderson Bookish Man 1
Toni Tennille Tennille (uncredited) 1
Chad Einbinder Bob 1
Steven Marcus Agitated Man 1
Daniel Edward Mora Water Delivery Man 1
Daniel Edward Mora Deliveryman (uncredited) 1
Gregory Paul Martin Roger 1
Anne Rice Anne Rice 1
Jonathan Fuller The Instructor 1
Martin Charles Warner Old Man 1
Marcelo Tubert Mr. Patel 1
Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood 1
Aaron Neville Self (uncredited) 1
Aaron Neville Aaron Neville 1
Dan Sachoff Brian 1
Steve Fitchpatrick Kevin 1
Christine Romeo Woman 1
Bruce Thomas Mike Lyons 1
Kim Kim Korean Woman 1
Fred Ornstein Camp Director 1
Kevin Light Contractor 1
Molly David Sweet Old Woman 1
Colleen Wainwright Woman 1
Kiva Dawson Cinnamon 1
Catherine Paolone The Mother 1
Danny Lee Clark Nitro 1
Rachel Duncan Little Girl 1
Amy Ray Amy Ray / Indigo Girl 1
Mark McCracken Richard 1
Elizabeth Keener Trendy Woman 1
Barry Wiggins Herbert 1
Tricia Leigh Fisher Joanie 1
Tricia Leigh Fisher Megan 1
Jeff Sanders Contestant 1
Eliza Coyle Karen (uncredited) 1
Darla Haun Beautiful Woman 1
Harley Venton David 'Dave' Ellis DDS 1
Candy Ann Brown Sue 1
Rachel Rosenthal Tarot Woman 1
Allan Murray Announcer #1 1
Eric Menyuk Jim Hogan 1
Laurel Green Lorraine 1
Angela Dohrmann Jessica 1
Crystal Carson Gwen 1
Connie Needham Waitress 1
Patricia Lentz Joanne 1
Nicki Vannice Debbie 1
Steven Cragg Greg 1
Paul Crowder Trendy Man 1
Paul Crowder Drummer at audition 1
Seth Jaffe Manager 1
Diana Theodore Young Woman 1
Tera Hendrickson Barb 1
Andy Houts Brett Sellman 1
Timothy Elwell Security Guy 1
Brittany Paige Bouck Head Dolphin 1
Danny Breen Homeless Guy 1
Mike White Instructor 1
Jennifer Balgobin Mrs. Patel 1
Jamie Marsh Robber in Jacket 1
Kimberly Russell Tonya 1
David Fenner Waiter 1
Julie Janney The Receptionist 1
Lane Davies Nate 1