The Ellen Burstyn Show

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.

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

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.

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

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

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