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Ellen•Season 4•Episode 22

The Puppy Episode (1)

8.9/10 · 312 votesApr 30, 199730 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 4•+1.8 vs season avg

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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.

Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes25

Cast5

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen Morgan

Joely Fisher

Joely Fisher

Paige Clark

David Anthony Higgins

David Anthony Higgins

Joe Farrell

Clea Lewis

Clea Lewis

Audrey Penney

Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven

Spence Kovak

Crew5

Jonathan Stark

Jonathan Stark

Writer

Gil Junger

Gil Junger

Director

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Mark Driscoll

Writer

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Dava Savel

Writer

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Puppy Episode (1)" is episode 22 of Ellen season 4. It scored 8.9/10 from 312 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Gil Junger and written by Jonathan Stark, Mark Driscoll, Dava Savel, Ellen DeGeneres, it aired on April 30, 1997.