Ellen

Name: Ellen
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1994-03-29
Cast: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis, Jeremy Piven

1994 | 5 seasons | 22 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 3 Emmys. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work and family.

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 5 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 128K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Created by Neal Marlens, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Black