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The Ellen Burstyn Show

  • 1986 – 1987
  • Canceled
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.5/10

Ellen Brewer is a Baltimore college professor living with her overbearing mother Sydney and recently divorced daughter Molly as well as young grandson Nick.

Latest: Season 1 · 1986

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  1. E1. Pilot

    Sep 20, 1986 · 30m

    Ellen Burstyn stars as a writer at a Baltimore college who lives in a brownstone with her mother, 25-year-old daughter and 5-year-old grandson. In the pilot, Nick's dog is about to have puppies. Ellen faces a troublesome student who never fulfills assignments.

  2. E2. Monkey Business

    Sep 27, 1986 · 30m

    Molly goes out on her first date since separating from her husband, but her date is more interested in Ellen.

  3. E3. Where There's a Will

    Oct 4, 1986 · 30m

    Ellen decides to prepare her last will and testament, but she gains disapproval from her family when she suggests that a poverty-stricken student live in her home rent-free.

  4. E4. The Guest Lecturer

    Oct 18, 1986 · 30m

    Ellen is disillusioned when she meets an award-winning writer she has always admired.

  5. E5. Crime and Punishment

    Oct 25, 1986 · 30m

    Ellen must deal with a grouchy store owner when 6-year-old Nick steals an expensive toy.

  6. E6. Sydney's Night Out

    Nov 1, 1986 · 30m

    Sydney's swept off her feet by a married man.

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