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Pilot Episode
From The Ellen Show
A 30-minute pilot episode from The Ellen Show, Season 1, Episode 1.
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Series Progress: Episode 6 of 1833% Completed
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In the pilot, Ellen DeGeneres plays a dot.com executive from L.A. who returns to her home town to receive an award and decides to stay there to be closer to her mom and sister (Cloris Leachman, Emily Rutherford). Mr. Munn: Martin Mull. Rusty: Jim Gaffigan. Bunny: Diane Delano. Meg: Jennifer Irwin.
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FAQ
How long is Pilot Episode?
Pilot Episode runs for 30m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under pilot, comedy, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 18 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 9 hours 0 minutes (18 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 18 days
3 episodes/day: 6 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (18)
- - Shallow Gal
- - A Matter of Principal
- - Gathering Moss
- - Where the Sun Doesn't Shine
- - One for the Roadshow
- S01E01 - Pilot Episode Viewing
- S01E10 - Alive and Kicking
- S01E11 - Ellen's First Christmess
- S01E12 - A Bird in the Hand
- S01E13 - Just the Duck
- S01E02 - Walden Pond
- S01E03 - Chain Reaction
- S01E04 - Vanity Hair
- S01E05 - The Move
- S01E06 - Muskrat Love
- S01E07 - Joe
- S01E08 - Cathy's Taffy
- S01E09 - Missing the Bus
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