The 1990s sitcoms 'Ellen' and 'SISTER' were both popular shows during the decade. 'Ellen' starred Ellen DeGeneres as a bookstore owner who navigates life in Los Angeles. The show ran from 1994 to 1998 and was praised for its groundbreaking portrayal of LGBT characters. 'SISTER' was a sitcom that aired from 1991 to 1994 and starred Sela Ward as a single mother raising her four children. The show focused on the struggles of single parenting and the importance of family.