Ellen S4 Comp

In season 4, Ellen's world crumbles. Her parents divorce, her friendship with Paige (Joely Fisher) is almost ruined, and she is forced to be more self-confident by her therapist. In addition to all this craziness, Ellen discovers she is a lesbian and comes out to her friends and family at the end of the season. Of course, all the drama is mixed in with good humor. Spence (Jeremy Piven), Joe (David Anthony Higgins), and Audrey (Clea Lewis) are also there along for the ride. We even see the relationship between Paige and Spence evolve in a positive way. This memorable season also includes cameos by Eddie Fisher (Joely Fisher's father), Demi Moore, Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Rait, Aaron Nevile, David Crosby, and so much more! If you're not already a fan of this show, buy this season and all the other seasons out there because it's one of the greatest shows in television history! YOU GO ELLEN!!!!

Ten years ago, Ellen was a mid rated comedy, a "female Seinfeld" it was once described, about a group of friends living and loving in L.A. Season three Ellen - The Complete Season Threehit its peak, with one of the funniest hour long episodes in the history of sitcoms, Paige's wedding. And then came the infamous season four, with the even more infamous hour on television "The Puppy Episode", which galvanized and turned the nation on its ear, and became the birthmother, intentionally or not.

I purchased season four of Ellen primarily to relive those days gone past, and see if the Puppy Episode held up to the previous "genius" season. And the good news is, it did. With all of the "Ellen is gay" hype gone, and the public thinking of her as more of a Oscar host and congenial television hostess, the episode stands alone now. The thing that is quickly apparent is how personal this show was to Ellen, as she herself comes out of the closet nationally, as her character comes out to her small group of friends. Both make significant impacts on their worlds, but Ellen's world was totally rocked. As she talks with counselor Oprah, she is both Ellen and Ellen Morgan, discussing and divulging the pain of coming out to millions of people who may have never realized how hard it is.

And what is even more surprising is how personal I took the show. It harkened me back to a time where I was struggling with these issues such as Ellen. I didn't take the time, surprisingly, to appreciate how similar she and I were, and how our shared experiences were so revolutionary. The episode itself was proof on how far we've come baby, and how far we have to go still.

Other than "the episode", the entire season plays out well. Many funny episodes are included in this collection, and you'll find yourself laughing out loud from one to another. You can't help but feel that each episode is bringing you one step closer to THE episode. And once that hits, you know you've just fallen into a new, and somewhat different show.

Ellen was courageous, and full of conviction to do what she did, when she did. Bravo to our funny lady, and thank you for teaching us, and taking us on an incredible ride.

I must say Ellen's 4th season was probably one of her best, because her coming out as a lead gay character was groundbreaking! I just loved the way she poked fun with the gay innuendo during most of the episodes that lead to her actually coming "out". The fourth season also included alot of really funny episodes involving her parents separation, Joe's sugarmama Florence Henderson, and Ellen going to the rock and roll fantasy camp starring Aaron Neville and Bonnie Raitt! I'm so looking forward to the release of the fifth and final season!!!