List of Roseanne episodes
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Roseanne is an American television sitcom created by Matt Williams that originally aired on ABC from October 18, 1988, to May 20, 1997, with a revival season that premiered in 2018. Lauded for its realistic portrayal of the average American family, the series stars Roseanne Barr, and revolves around the Conners, an Illinois working-class family. In the ninth season, Roseanne and her family win the lottery and associate with "high society". On May 16, 2017, it was announced ABC would produce a tenth season revival of the series, set to air as a mid-season replacement in 2018, with the original cast returning. The tenth season debuted on March 27, 2018. On March 30, 2018, the series was renewed for an eleventh season of 13 episodes by ABC. However, ABC reversed its decision and canceled the series on May 29, 2018, when Barr was fired from the show after she posted a controversial tweet about former Obama-administration Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. As of May 22, 2018, 231 episodes of Roseanne have aired, concluding the tenth season. On June 21, 2018, the show was revived as a spin-off entitled The Conners, which has the same cast as Roseanne after her character dies of an opioid overdose. The show premiered on October 16, 2018, and aired all of its episodes on ABC, with the final episode airing on April 23, 2025.
Tables
Seasons of Roseanne
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
23
Episodes
October 18, 1988 (1988-10-18)
Originally released
May 2, 1989 (1989-05-02)
Originally released
2
Rank
23
Rating
37
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
24
Episodes
September 12, 1989 (1989-09-12)
Originally released
May 8, 1990 (1990-05-08)
Originally released
1
Rank
23
Rating
36
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
25
Episodes
September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18)
Originally released
May 14, 1991 (1991-05-14)
Originally released
3
Rank
18
Rating
28
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
25
Episodes
September 17, 1991 (1991-09-17)
Originally released
May 12, 1992 (1992-05-12)
Originally released
2
Rank
19
Rating
33
5
5
Season
5
Episodes
25
Episodes
September 15, 1992 (1992-09-15)
Originally released
May 18, 1993 (1993-05-18)
Originally released
2
Rank
20
Rating
32
6
6
Season
6
Episodes
25
Episodes
September 14, 1993 (1993-09-14)
Originally released
May 24, 1994 (1994-05-24)
Originally released
4
Rank
19
Rating
29
7
7
Season
7
Episodes
26
Episodes
September 21, 1994 (1994-09-21)
Originally released
May 24, 1995 (1995-05-24)
Originally released
9
Rank
15
Rating
23
8
8
Season
8
Episodes
25
Episodes
September 19, 1995 (1995-09-19)
Originally released
May 21, 1996 (1996-05-21)
Originally released
16
Rank
12
Rating
18
9
9
Season
9
Episodes
24
Episodes
September 17, 1996 (1996-09-17)
Originally released
May 20, 1997 (1997-05-20)
Originally released
35
Rank
10
Rating
16
10
10
Season
10
Episodes
9
Episodes
March 27, 2018 (2018-03-27)
Originally released
May 22, 2018 (2018-05-22)
Originally released
3
Rank
10
Rating
19
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Rank | Rating | Viewers (millions) | ||
| First released | Last released | ||||||
| 1 | 23 | October 18, 1988 (1988-10-18) | May 2, 1989 (1989-05-02) | 2 | 23 | 37 | |
| 2 | 24 | September 12, 1989 (1989-09-12) | May 8, 1990 (1990-05-08) | 1 | 23 | 36 | |
| 3 | 25 | September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18) | May 14, 1991 (1991-05-14) | 3 | 18 | 28 | |
| 4 | 25 | September 17, 1991 (1991-09-17) | May 12, 1992 (1992-05-12) | 2 | 19 | 33 | |
| 5 | 25 | September 15, 1992 (1992-09-15) | May 18, 1993 (1993-05-18) | 2 | 20 | 32 | |
| 6 | 25 | September 14, 1993 (1993-09-14) | May 24, 1994 (1994-05-24) | 4 | 19 | 29 | |
| 7 | 26 | September 21, 1994 (1994-09-21) | May 24, 1995 (1995-05-24) | 9 | 15 | 23 | |
| 8 | 25 | September 19, 1995 (1995-09-19) | May 21, 1996 (1996-05-21) | 16 | 12 | 18 | |
| 9 | 24 | September 17, 1996 (1996-09-17) | May 20, 1997 (1997-05-20) | 35 | 10 | 16 | |
| 10 | 9 | March 27, 2018 (2018-03-27) | May 22, 2018 (2018-05-22) | 3 | 10 | 19 | |
Roseanne, season 1 episodes · Episodes › Season 1 (1988–89)
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
season
1
Title
"Life and Stuff"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Matt Williams
Original release date
October 18, 1988 (1988-10-18)
Prod.
code
101
US viewers
(millions)
36
Roseanne is summoned to Darlene's school for a parent/teacher conference because she's been barking in history class. Stressed from the pressures of coping with home and work, she lashes out at Dan for not doing his share.
Note: This episode is the only one in which Sal Barone played D . Conner. He was subsequently replaced by Michael Fishman.
Roseanne is summoned to Darlene's school for a parent/teacher conference because she's been barking in history class. Stressed from the pressures of coping with home and work, she lashes out at Dan for not doing his share.
Note: This episode is the only one in which Sal Barone played D . Conner. He was subsequently replaced by Michael Fishman.
No.
overall
Roseanne is summoned to Darlene's school for a parent/teacher conference because she's been barking in history class. Stressed from the pressures of coping with home and work, she lashes out at Dan for not doing his share.
Note: This episode is the only one in which Sal Barone played D . Conner. He was subsequently replaced by Michael Fishman.
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
season
2
Title
"We're in the Money"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
David McFadzean
Original release date
October 25, 1988 (1988-10-25)
Prod.
code
201
US viewers
(millions)
31
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance payment on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
Note: This is Michael Fishman's first appearance as D .
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance payment on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
Note: This is Michael Fishman's first appearance as D .
No.
overall
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance payment on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
Note: This is Michael Fishman's first appearance as D .
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
season
3
Title
"D-I-V-O-R-C-E"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Lauren Eve Anderson
Original release date
November 1, 1988 (1988-11-01)
Prod.
code
205
US viewers
(millions)
36
Date night for Dan and Roseanne turns into a brush with divorce after they run into a newly single friend. Dan puts their relationship under a microscope, and after a lot of "what ifs," he and Roseanne conclude their relationship is meant to last. Meanwhile, Roseanne's sister, Jackie, arrives to babysit the kids, during which they lock her out of t
Date night for Dan and Roseanne turns into a brush with divorce after they run into a newly single friend. Dan puts their relationship under a microscope, and after a lot of "what ifs," he and Roseanne conclude their relationship is meant to last. Meanwhile, Roseanne's sister, Jackie, arrives to babysit the kids, during which they lock her out of t
No.
overall
Date night for Dan and Roseanne turns into a brush with divorce after they run into a newly single friend. Dan puts their relationship under a microscope, and after a lot of "what ifs," he and Roseanne conclude their relationship is meant to last. Meanwhile, Roseanne's sister, Jackie, arrives to babysit the kids, during which they lock her out of t
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
season
4
Title
"Language Lessons"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Laurie Gelman
Original release date
November 22, 1988 (1988-11-22)
Prod.
code
208
US viewers
(millions)
30
Dan and Roseanne take a body language test that will prove whether they can physically communicate their thoughts. The plan backfires when Dan's true feelings about Jackie are laid bare: he thinks Jackie is a meddlesome moocher, especially after she inadvertently comments about his lack of work, inciting a confrontation between the in-laws.
Dan and Roseanne take a body language test that will prove whether they can physically communicate their thoughts. The plan backfires when Dan's true feelings about Jackie are laid bare: he thinks Jackie is a meddlesome moocher, especially after she inadvertently comments about his lack of work, inciting a confrontation between the in-laws.
No.
overall
Dan and Roseanne take a body language test that will prove whether they can physically communicate their thoughts. The plan backfires when Dan's true feelings about Jackie are laid bare: he thinks Jackie is a meddlesome moocher, especially after she inadvertently comments about his lack of work, inciting a confrontation between the in-laws.
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
season
5
Title
"Radio Days"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Laurie Gelman
Original release date
November 29, 1988 (1988-11-29)
Prod.
code
206
US viewers
(millions)
32
As Becky and Darlene bicker over bedroom territory, Roseanne encourages Dan to enter a songwriting contest (using one of her own poems as the lyrics) in hopes of winning a $100 prize (the episode features a full-length rendition sung by John Goodman). Meanwhile, sexual tension between Jackie and Wellman foreman Booker Brooks heats up.
As Becky and Darlene bicker over bedroom territory, Roseanne encourages Dan to enter a songwriting contest (using one of her own poems as the lyrics) in hopes of winning a $100 prize (the episode features a full-length rendition sung by John Goodman). Meanwhile, sexual tension between Jackie and Wellman foreman Booker Brooks heats up.
No.
overall
As Becky and Darlene bicker over bedroom territory, Roseanne encourages Dan to enter a songwriting contest (using one of her own poems as the lyrics) in hopes of winning a $100 prize (the episode features a full-length rendition sung by John Goodman). Meanwhile, sexual tension between Jackie and Wellman foreman Booker Brooks heats up.
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
season
6
Title
"Lovers' Lane"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Danny Jacobson
Original release date
December 6, 1988 (1988-12-06)
Prod.
code
209
US viewers
(millions)
34
On a night out at the bowling alley, Roseanne sneaks a peek at Chip, Becky's first crush, who works there. Meanwhile, Booker makes a bet with Jackie for very high stakes: if he wins, she has to spend the night with him. He does so but refuses to spend the night with her because of a bet.
On a night out at the bowling alley, Roseanne sneaks a peek at Chip, Becky's first crush, who works there. Meanwhile, Booker makes a bet with Jackie for very high stakes: if he wins, she has to spend the night with him. He does so but refuses to spend the night with her because of a bet.
No.
overall
On a night out at the bowling alley, Roseanne sneaks a peek at Chip, Becky's first crush, who works there. Meanwhile, Booker makes a bet with Jackie for very high stakes: if he wins, she has to spend the night with him. He does so but refuses to spend the night with her because of a bet.
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
season
7
Title
"The Memory Game"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Grace McKeaney
Original release date
December 13, 1988 (1988-12-13)
Prod.
code
202
US viewers
(millions)
36
Dan's enthusiastic plan to have a family portrait taken for his and Roseanne's 15th high school reunion yearbook exposes a 15-year-old secret he has kept from Roseanne: during a brief breakup back in high school, Dan had a one-night stand with Roseanne's nemesis, Phyllis Zimmer (who appears in the Season 6 episode "Guilt by Imagination").
Dan's enthusiastic plan to have a family portrait taken for his and Roseanne's 15th high school reunion yearbook exposes a 15-year-old secret he has kept from Roseanne: during a brief breakup back in high school, Dan had a one-night stand with Roseanne's nemesis, Phyllis Zimmer (who appears in the Season 6 episode "Guilt by Imagination").
No.
overall
Dan's enthusiastic plan to have a family portrait taken for his and Roseanne's 15th high school reunion yearbook exposes a 15-year-old secret he has kept from Roseanne: during a brief breakup back in high school, Dan had a one-night stand with Roseanne's nemesis, Phyllis Zimmer (who appears in the Season 6 episode "Guilt by Imagination").
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
season
8
Title
"Here's to Good Friends"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Danny Jacobson
Original release date
December 20, 1988 (1988-12-20)
Prod.
code
207
US viewers
(millions)
35
Roseanne and Jackie console a brokenhearted Crystal after her boyfriend dumps her. A night at the Lobo Lounge, reflecting on love and men, helped to set her right. While at the Lobo, a miffed Jackie embarrasses Booker when he unexpectedly shows up with another woman after telling her he was spending the evening with his mother.
Roseanne and Jackie console a brokenhearted Crystal after her boyfriend dumps her. A night at the Lobo Lounge, reflecting on love and men, helped to set her right. While at the Lobo, a miffed Jackie embarrasses Booker when he unexpectedly shows up with another woman after telling her he was spending the evening with his mother.
No.
overall
Roseanne and Jackie console a brokenhearted Crystal after her boyfriend dumps her. A night at the Lobo Lounge, reflecting on love and men, helped to set her right. While at the Lobo, a miffed Jackie embarrasses Booker when he unexpectedly shows up with another woman after telling her he was spending the evening with his mother.
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
season
9
Title
"Dan's Birthday Bash"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Grace McKeaney
Original release date
January 3, 1989 (1989-01-03)
Prod.
code
210
US viewers
(millions)
38
Roseanne and the kids surprise Dan with an elaborate birthday breakfast. Later that evening, Roseanne throws Dan a party at the Lobo. During the celebration, Dan barely avoids a fight with a loudmouthed jerk (Eric Allan Kramer) after Roseanne stops him. Afraid of looking like a wimp, Dan vows to beat up the bully the next time he sees him. When Dan
Roseanne and the kids surprise Dan with an elaborate birthday breakfast. Later that evening, Roseanne throws Dan a party at the Lobo. During the celebration, Dan barely avoids a fight with a loudmouthed jerk (Eric Allan Kramer) after Roseanne stops him. Afraid of looking like a wimp, Dan vows to beat up the bully the next time he sees him. When Dan
No.
overall
Roseanne and the kids surprise Dan with an elaborate birthday breakfast. Later that evening, Roseanne throws Dan a party at the Lobo. During the celebration, Dan barely avoids a fight with a loudmouthed jerk (Eric Allan Kramer) after Roseanne stops him. Afraid of looking like a wimp, Dan vows to beat up the bully the next time he sees him. When Dan
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
season
10
Title
"Saturday"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
David McFadzean
Original release date
January 10, 1989 (1989-01-10)
Prod.
code
204
US viewers
(millions)
36
Dan intends to spend Saturday afternoon working on (translation: drinking beer and talking in front of) an old truck with his friends. Roseanne, having heard similar claims before, bets Dan that the guys will not finish the repair work by the end of the day. Dan takes the bet but soon realizes he is losing. When Jackie rebuffs Dwight, one of Dan's
Dan intends to spend Saturday afternoon working on (translation: drinking beer and talking in front of) an old truck with his friends. Roseanne, having heard similar claims before, bets Dan that the guys will not finish the repair work by the end of the day. Dan takes the bet but soon realizes he is losing. When Jackie rebuffs Dwight, one of Dan's
No.
overall
Dan intends to spend Saturday afternoon working on (translation: drinking beer and talking in front of) an old truck with his friends. Roseanne, having heard similar claims before, bets Dan that the guys will not finish the repair work by the end of the day. Dan takes the bet but soon realizes he is losing. When Jackie rebuffs Dwight, one of Dan's
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
season
11
Title
"Canoga Time"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
David McFadzean
Original release date
January 17, 1989 (1989-01-17)
Prod.
code
212
US viewers
(millions)
36
Roseanne proposes a compromise when Dan is unable to bear parting with his old "junk" that Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale. Darlene forges a passing history grade on her report card.
Roseanne proposes a compromise when Dan is unable to bear parting with his old "junk" that Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale. Darlene forges a passing history grade on her report card.
No.
overall
Roseanne proposes a compromise when Dan is unable to bear parting with his old "junk" that Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale. Darlene forges a passing history grade on her report card.
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
season
12
Title
"The Monday Thru Friday Show"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Danny Jacobson
Original release date
January 24, 1989 (1989-01-24)
Prod.
code
213
US viewers
(millions)
39
Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend their romantic 15th wedding anniversary with Roseanne envisioning a sunny Florida beach while Dan wants to fish at a rustic lodge. Becky is willing to accept a lower grade after refusing to dissect a frog in biology class. Darlene finds that a paper route is more work than she can handle and eventually
Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend their romantic 15th wedding anniversary with Roseanne envisioning a sunny Florida beach while Dan wants to fish at a rustic lodge. Becky is willing to accept a lower grade after refusing to dissect a frog in biology class. Darlene finds that a paper route is more work than she can handle and eventually
No.
overall
Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend their romantic 15th wedding anniversary with Roseanne envisioning a sunny Florida beach while Dan wants to fish at a rustic lodge. Becky is willing to accept a lower grade after refusing to dissect a frog in biology class. Darlene finds that a paper route is more work than she can handle and eventually
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
season
13
Title
"Bridge over Troubled Sonny"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Laurie Gelman
Original release date
January 31, 1989 (1989-01-31)
Prod.
code
211
US viewers
(millions)
38
Crystal struggles to cope with her first husband Sonny's death after Jackie, in a rush to get them to work on time, drives them over the bridge that Sonny was accidentally buried inside during its construction. Roseanne is unsure whether to tell Crystal about Sonny's infidelities to help her get over him. Crystal finally confronts her emotions and
Crystal struggles to cope with her first husband Sonny's death after Jackie, in a rush to get them to work on time, drives them over the bridge that Sonny was accidentally buried inside during its construction. Roseanne is unsure whether to tell Crystal about Sonny's infidelities to help her get over him. Crystal finally confronts her emotions and
No.
overall
Crystal struggles to cope with her first husband Sonny's death after Jackie, in a rush to get them to work on time, drives them over the bridge that Sonny was accidentally buried inside during its construction. Roseanne is unsure whether to tell Crystal about Sonny's infidelities to help her get over him. Crystal finally confronts her emotions and
14
14
No.
overall
14
No. in
season
14
Title
"Father's Day"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Lauren Eve Anderson
Original release date
February 7, 1989 (1989-02-07)
Prod.
code
214
US viewers
(millions)
38
Roseanne acts as a referee when Dan's father, Ed, visits the family bearing gifts. Everyone is thrilled to see him except Dan, who says Ed was an often-absent father and considers his philosophy of "work smart, not hard" as veiled criticism for his being a contractor, while Ed considers it caring, fatherly advice.
Note: This episode marks the firs
Roseanne acts as a referee when Dan's father, Ed, visits the family bearing gifts. Everyone is thrilled to see him except Dan, who says Ed was an often-absent father and considers his philosophy of "work smart, not hard" as veiled criticism for his being a contractor, while Ed considers it caring, fatherly advice.
Note: This episode marks the firs
No.
overall
Roseanne acts as a referee when Dan's father, Ed, visits the family bearing gifts. Everyone is thrilled to see him except Dan, who says Ed was an often-absent father and considers his philosophy of "work smart, not hard" as veiled criticism for his being a contractor, while Ed considers it caring, fatherly advice.
Note: This episode marks the firs
15
15
No.
overall
15
No. in
season
15
Title
"Nightmare on Oak Street"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Grace McKeaney
Original release date
February 14, 1989 (1989-02-14)
Prod.
code
215
US viewers
(millions)
34
After Dan lets the girls watch a slasher movie, Darlene has trouble sleeping. Roseanne blames the film, but the truth is something more natural: Darlene has had her first period. Roseanne sits her tomboyish daughter down for a heart-to-heart talk about becoming a woman.
After Dan lets the girls watch a slasher movie, Darlene has trouble sleeping. Roseanne blames the film, but the truth is something more natural: Darlene has had her first period. Roseanne sits her tomboyish daughter down for a heart-to-heart talk about becoming a woman.
No.
overall
After Dan lets the girls watch a slasher movie, Darlene has trouble sleeping. Roseanne blames the film, but the truth is something more natural: Darlene has had her first period. Roseanne sits her tomboyish daughter down for a heart-to-heart talk about becoming a woman.
16
16
No.
overall
16
No. in
season
16
Title
"Mall Story"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
Laurie Gelman
Original release date
February 21, 1989 (1989-02-21)
Prod.
code
216
US viewers
(millions)
39
At the annual Lanford Mall-A-Thon, Roseanne and her brood scout out deals in retail heaven. Roseanne makes Dan buy a new pair of dress shoes he does not want. Becky finds the perfect dress for the high school dance that Roseanne says is too expensive. Roseanne later asks Dan to return the shoes so she can afford to buy Becky's dress.
At the annual Lanford Mall-A-Thon, Roseanne and her brood scout out deals in retail heaven. Roseanne makes Dan buy a new pair of dress shoes he does not want. Becky finds the perfect dress for the high school dance that Roseanne says is too expensive. Roseanne later asks Dan to return the shoes so she can afford to buy Becky's dress.
No.
overall
At the annual Lanford Mall-A-Thon, Roseanne and her brood scout out deals in retail heaven. Roseanne makes Dan buy a new pair of dress shoes he does not want. Becky finds the perfect dress for the high school dance that Roseanne says is too expensive. Roseanne later asks Dan to return the shoes so she can afford to buy Becky's dress.
17
17
No.
overall
17
No. in
season
17
Title
"Becky's Choice"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
Laurie Gelman and Danny Jacobson
Original release date
February 28, 1989 (1989-02-28)
Prod.
code
218
US viewers
(millions)
39
Becky seems unenthused when Roseanne and Dan invite Becky's boyfriend Chip and his affluent parents over for dinner. During the evening, Roseanne catches Becky in the backyard, making out with Johnny Swanko, aka "The Tongue Bandit." Becky must now decide between Chip and Johnny.
Becky seems unenthused when Roseanne and Dan invite Becky's boyfriend Chip and his affluent parents over for dinner. During the evening, Roseanne catches Becky in the backyard, making out with Johnny Swanko, aka "The Tongue Bandit." Becky must now decide between Chip and Johnny.
No.
overall
Becky seems unenthused when Roseanne and Dan invite Becky's boyfriend Chip and his affluent parents over for dinner. During the evening, Roseanne catches Becky in the backyard, making out with Johnny Swanko, aka "The Tongue Bandit." Becky must now decide between Chip and Johnny.
18
18
No.
overall
18
No. in
season
18
Title
"The Slice of Life"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
Lauren Eve Anderson and David McFadzean
Original release date
March 7, 1989 (1989-03-07)
Prod.
code
217
US viewers
(millions)
44
Becky prepares for a slumber party, and Darlene practices to pitch in a baseball game. Darlene becomes extremely moody and storms out of the house after arguing with Roseanne over. Later, Roseanne receives a phone call that Darlene was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Roseanne is wracked with guilt after Darlene develops compli
Becky prepares for a slumber party, and Darlene practices to pitch in a baseball game. Darlene becomes extremely moody and storms out of the house after arguing with Roseanne over. Later, Roseanne receives a phone call that Darlene was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Roseanne is wracked with guilt after Darlene develops compli
No.
overall
Becky prepares for a slumber party, and Darlene practices to pitch in a baseball game. Darlene becomes extremely moody and storms out of the house after arguing with Roseanne over. Later, Roseanne receives a phone call that Darlene was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Roseanne is wracked with guilt after Darlene develops compli
19
19
No.
overall
19
No. in
season
19
Title
"Workin' Overtime"
Directed by
Ellen Falcon
Written by
Bill Pentland
Original release date
March 14, 1989 (1989-03-14)
Prod.
code
203
US viewers
(millions)
41
The Wellman employees are exhausted after Booker continues to lengthen work shifts due to upped quotas and machinery errors. Roseanne is unable to handle the pressure, especially when Dan starts working overtime as well. After one too many long days, she takes a breather at a local diner where a waitress provides some perspective about life and lon
The Wellman employees are exhausted after Booker continues to lengthen work shifts due to upped quotas and machinery errors. Roseanne is unable to handle the pressure, especially when Dan starts working overtime as well. After one too many long days, she takes a breather at a local diner where a waitress provides some perspective about life and lon
No.
overall
The Wellman employees are exhausted after Booker continues to lengthen work shifts due to upped quotas and machinery errors. Roseanne is unable to handle the pressure, especially when Dan starts working overtime as well. After one too many long days, she takes a breather at a local diner where a waitress provides some perspective about life and lon
20
20
No.
overall
20
No. in
season
20
Title
"Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
Grace McKeaney
Original release date
March 28, 1989 (1989-03-28)
Prod.
code
219
US viewers
(millions)
40
A dangerous tornado is heading for Lanford, and the Conners, along with Crystal (who takes shelter at their house), prepare for the storm. Problems arise: Becky insists on retrieving her pet guinea pigs from the garage, while Jackie barely makes it to shelter after a trip to the grocery store, prompting a fight between her and Roseanne.
A dangerous tornado is heading for Lanford, and the Conners, along with Crystal (who takes shelter at their house), prepare for the storm. Problems arise: Becky insists on retrieving her pet guinea pigs from the garage, while Jackie barely makes it to shelter after a trip to the grocery store, prompting a fight between her and Roseanne.
No.
overall
A dangerous tornado is heading for Lanford, and the Conners, along with Crystal (who takes shelter at their house), prepare for the storm. Problems arise: Becky insists on retrieving her pet guinea pigs from the garage, while Jackie barely makes it to shelter after a trip to the grocery store, prompting a fight between her and Roseanne.
21
21
No.
overall
21
No. in
season
21
Title
"Death and Stuff"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
Bill Pentland
Original release date
April 11, 1989 (1989-04-11)
Prod.
code
220
US viewers
(millions)
39
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman (Jeff Corey) drops dead in the Conner kitchen. Roseanne and Dan attempt to conceal the corpse while potential buyers for their old washer and dryer pass through the house. The police officer responding to their emergency call helps Darlene make baklava for a school project while a
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman (Jeff Corey) drops dead in the Conner kitchen. Roseanne and Dan attempt to conceal the corpse while potential buyers for their old washer and dryer pass through the house. The police officer responding to their emergency call helps Darlene make baklava for a school project while a
No.
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During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman (Jeff Corey) drops dead in the Conner kitchen. Roseanne and Dan attempt to conceal the corpse while potential buyers for their old washer and dryer pass through the house. The police officer responding to their emergency call helps Darlene make baklava for a school project while a
22
22
No.
overall
22
No. in
season
22
Title
"Dear Mom and Dad"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
Danny Jacobson
Original release date
April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18)
Prod.
code
221
US viewers
(millions)
41
An unannounced visit by Roseanne and Jackie's parents throws the Conner house into an uproar. Dan and Jackie urge a usually outspoken Roseanne to stick up for herself. Hostility and craziness abound, but the biggest shock comes when Bev announces they are considering moving to Lanford, though later dismisses this as just a casual idea. Bruce Willi
An unannounced visit by Roseanne and Jackie's parents throws the Conner house into an uproar. Dan and Jackie urge a usually outspoken Roseanne to stick up for herself. Hostility and craziness abound, but the biggest shock comes when Bev announces they are considering moving to Lanford, though later dismisses this as just a casual idea. Bruce Willi
No.
overall
An unannounced visit by Roseanne and Jackie's parents throws the Conner house into an uproar. Dan and Jackie urge a usually outspoken Roseanne to stick up for herself. Hostility and craziness abound, but the biggest shock comes when Bev announces they are considering moving to Lanford, though later dismisses this as just a casual idea. Bruce Willi
23
23
No.
overall
23
No. in
season
23
Title
"Let's Call It Quits"
Directed by
John Sgueglia
Written by
David McFadzean and Lauren Eve Anderson
Original release date
May 2, 1989 (1989-05-02)
Prod.
code
222
US viewers
(millions)
35
The Wellman women rebel against the stringent rules imposed by a tough new foreman, Keith Faber (Fred Thompson). After he raises the cap on the quotas yet again, Roseanne asks him to ease off. Faber agrees, but only if Roseanne treats him with deference and undeserved respect. When he reneges on the deal by claiming he now controls Roseanne, she, a
The Wellman women rebel against the stringent rules imposed by a tough new foreman, Keith Faber (Fred Thompson). After he raises the cap on the quotas yet again, Roseanne asks him to ease off. Faber agrees, but only if Roseanne treats him with deference and undeserved respect. When he reneges on the deal by claiming he now controls Roseanne, she, a
No.
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The Wellman women rebel against the stringent rules imposed by a tough new foreman, Keith Faber (Fred Thompson). After he raises the cap on the quotas yet again, Roseanne asks him to ease off. Faber agrees, but only if Roseanne treats him with deference and undeserved respect. When he reneges on the deal by claiming he now controls Roseanne, she, a
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
| 1 | 1 | "Life and Stuff" | Ellen Falcon | Matt Williams | October 18, 1988 (1988-10-18) | 101 | 36 |
| Roseanne is summoned to Darlene's school for a parent/teacher conference because she's been barking in history class. Stressed from the pressures of coping with home and work, she lashes out at Dan for not doing his share. Note: This episode is the only one in which Sal Barone played D . Conner. He was subsequently replaced by Michael Fishman. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "We're in the Money" | Ellen Falcon | David McFadzean | October 25, 1988 (1988-10-25) | 201 | 31 |
| Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance payment on themselves, neither can resist the temptation. Note: This is Michael Fishman's first appearance as D . | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" | Ellen Falcon | Lauren Eve Anderson | November 1, 1988 (1988-11-01) | 205 | 36 |
| Date night for Dan and Roseanne turns into a brush with divorce after they run into a newly single friend. Dan puts their relationship under a microscope, and after a lot of "what ifs," he and Roseanne conclude their relationship is meant to last. Meanwhile, Roseanne's sister, Jackie, arrives to babysit the kids, during which they lock her out of t | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Language Lessons" | Ellen Falcon | Laurie Gelman | November 22, 1988 (1988-11-22) | 208 | 30 |
| Dan and Roseanne take a body language test that will prove whether they can physically communicate their thoughts. The plan backfires when Dan's true feelings about Jackie are laid bare: he thinks Jackie is a meddlesome moocher, especially after she inadvertently comments about his lack of work, inciting a confrontation between the in-laws. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Radio Days" | Ellen Falcon | Laurie Gelman | November 29, 1988 (1988-11-29) | 206 | 32 |
| As Becky and Darlene bicker over bedroom territory, Roseanne encourages Dan to enter a songwriting contest (using one of her own poems as the lyrics) in hopes of winning a $100 prize (the episode features a full-length rendition sung by John Goodman). Meanwhile, sexual tension between Jackie and Wellman foreman Booker Brooks heats up. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Lovers' Lane" | Ellen Falcon | Danny Jacobson | December 6, 1988 (1988-12-06) | 209 | 34 |
| On a night out at the bowling alley, Roseanne sneaks a peek at Chip, Becky's first crush, who works there. Meanwhile, Booker makes a bet with Jackie for very high stakes: if he wins, she has to spend the night with him. He does so but refuses to spend the night with her because of a bet. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Memory Game" | Ellen Falcon | Grace McKeaney | December 13, 1988 (1988-12-13) | 202 | 36 |
| Dan's enthusiastic plan to have a family portrait taken for his and Roseanne's 15th high school reunion yearbook exposes a 15-year-old secret he has kept from Roseanne: during a brief breakup back in high school, Dan had a one-night stand with Roseanne's nemesis, Phyllis Zimmer (who appears in the Season 6 episode "Guilt by Imagination"). | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Here's to Good Friends" | Ellen Falcon | Danny Jacobson | December 20, 1988 (1988-12-20) | 207 | 35 |
| Roseanne and Jackie console a brokenhearted Crystal after her boyfriend dumps her. A night at the Lobo Lounge, reflecting on love and men, helped to set her right. While at the Lobo, a miffed Jackie embarrasses Booker when he unexpectedly shows up with another woman after telling her he was spending the evening with his mother. | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Dan's Birthday Bash" | Ellen Falcon | Grace McKeaney | January 3, 1989 (1989-01-03) | 210 | 38 |
| Roseanne and the kids surprise Dan with an elaborate birthday breakfast. Later that evening, Roseanne throws Dan a party at the Lobo. During the celebration, Dan barely avoids a fight with a loudmouthed jerk (Eric Allan Kramer) after Roseanne stops him. Afraid of looking like a wimp, Dan vows to beat up the bully the next time he sees him. When Dan | |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Saturday" | Ellen Falcon | David McFadzean | January 10, 1989 (1989-01-10) | 204 | 36 |
| Dan intends to spend Saturday afternoon working on (translation: drinking beer and talking in front of) an old truck with his friends. Roseanne, having heard similar claims before, bets Dan that the guys will not finish the repair work by the end of the day. Dan takes the bet but soon realizes he is losing. When Jackie rebuffs Dwight, one of Dan's | |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Canoga Time" | Ellen Falcon | David McFadzean | January 17, 1989 (1989-01-17) | 212 | 36 |
| Roseanne proposes a compromise when Dan is unable to bear parting with his old "junk" that Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale. Darlene forges a passing history grade on her report card. | |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "The Monday Thru Friday Show" | Ellen Falcon | Danny Jacobson | January 24, 1989 (1989-01-24) | 213 | 39 |
| Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend their romantic 15th wedding anniversary with Roseanne envisioning a sunny Florida beach while Dan wants to fish at a rustic lodge. Becky is willing to accept a lower grade after refusing to dissect a frog in biology class. Darlene finds that a paper route is more work than she can handle and eventually | |||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Bridge over Troubled Sonny" | Ellen Falcon | Laurie Gelman | January 31, 1989 (1989-01-31) | 211 | 38 |
| Crystal struggles to cope with her first husband Sonny's death after Jackie, in a rush to get them to work on time, drives them over the bridge that Sonny was accidentally buried inside during its construction. Roseanne is unsure whether to tell Crystal about Sonny's infidelities to help her get over him. Crystal finally confronts her emotions and | |||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Father's Day" | Ellen Falcon | Lauren Eve Anderson | February 7, 1989 (1989-02-07) | 214 | 38 |
| Roseanne acts as a referee when Dan's father, Ed, visits the family bearing gifts. Everyone is thrilled to see him except Dan, who says Ed was an often-absent father and considers his philosophy of "work smart, not hard" as veiled criticism for his being a contractor, while Ed considers it caring, fatherly advice. Note: This episode marks the firs | |||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Nightmare on Oak Street" | John Pasquin | Grace McKeaney | February 14, 1989 (1989-02-14) | 215 | 34 |
| After Dan lets the girls watch a slasher movie, Darlene has trouble sleeping. Roseanne blames the film, but the truth is something more natural: Darlene has had her first period. Roseanne sits her tomboyish daughter down for a heart-to-heart talk about becoming a woman. | |||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Mall Story" | John Sgueglia | Laurie Gelman | February 21, 1989 (1989-02-21) | 216 | 39 |
| At the annual Lanford Mall-A-Thon, Roseanne and her brood scout out deals in retail heaven. Roseanne makes Dan buy a new pair of dress shoes he does not want. Becky finds the perfect dress for the high school dance that Roseanne says is too expensive. Roseanne later asks Dan to return the shoes so she can afford to buy Becky's dress. | |||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Becky's Choice" | John Sgueglia | Laurie Gelman and Danny Jacobson | February 28, 1989 (1989-02-28) | 218 | 39 |
| Becky seems unenthused when Roseanne and Dan invite Becky's boyfriend Chip and his affluent parents over for dinner. During the evening, Roseanne catches Becky in the backyard, making out with Johnny Swanko, aka "The Tongue Bandit." Becky must now decide between Chip and Johnny. | |||||||
| 18 | 18 | "The Slice of Life" | John Sgueglia | Lauren Eve Anderson and David McFadzean | March 7, 1989 (1989-03-07) | 217 | 44 |
| Becky prepares for a slumber party, and Darlene practices to pitch in a baseball game. Darlene becomes extremely moody and storms out of the house after arguing with Roseanne over. Later, Roseanne receives a phone call that Darlene was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Roseanne is wracked with guilt after Darlene develops compli | |||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Workin' Overtime" | Ellen Falcon | Bill Pentland | March 14, 1989 (1989-03-14) | 203 | 41 |
| The Wellman employees are exhausted after Booker continues to lengthen work shifts due to upped quotas and machinery errors. Roseanne is unable to handle the pressure, especially when Dan starts working overtime as well. After one too many long days, she takes a breather at a local diner where a waitress provides some perspective about life and lon | |||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore" | John Sgueglia | Grace McKeaney | March 28, 1989 (1989-03-28) | 219 | 40 |
| A dangerous tornado is heading for Lanford, and the Conners, along with Crystal (who takes shelter at their house), prepare for the storm. Problems arise: Becky insists on retrieving her pet guinea pigs from the garage, while Jackie barely makes it to shelter after a trip to the grocery store, prompting a fight between her and Roseanne. | |||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Death and Stuff" | John Sgueglia | Bill Pentland | April 11, 1989 (1989-04-11) | 220 | 39 |
| During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman (Jeff Corey) drops dead in the Conner kitchen. Roseanne and Dan attempt to conceal the corpse while potential buyers for their old washer and dryer pass through the house. The police officer responding to their emergency call helps Darlene make baklava for a school project while a | |||||||
| 22 | 22 | "Dear Mom and Dad" | John Sgueglia | Danny Jacobson | April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18) | 221 | 41 |
| An unannounced visit by Roseanne and Jackie's parents throws the Conner house into an uproar. Dan and Jackie urge a usually outspoken Roseanne to stick up for herself. Hostility and craziness abound, but the biggest shock comes when Bev announces they are considering moving to Lanford, though later dismisses this as just a casual idea. Bruce Willi | |||||||
| 23 | 23 | "Let's Call It Quits" | John Sgueglia | David McFadzean and Lauren Eve Anderson | May 2, 1989 (1989-05-02) | 222 | 35 |
| The Wellman women rebel against the stringent rules imposed by a tough new foreman, Keith Faber (Fred Thompson). After he raises the cap on the quotas yet again, Roseanne asks him to ease off. Faber agrees, but only if Roseanne treats him with deference and undeserved respect. When he reneges on the deal by claiming he now controls Roseanne, she, a | |||||||
Roseanne, season 2 episodes · Episodes › Season 2 (1989–90)
24
24
No.
overall
24
No. in
season
1
Title
"Inherit the Wind"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Allan Katz
Original release date
September 12, 1989 (1989-09-12)
Prod.
code
301
US viewers
(millions)
39
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation after quitting her job at Wellman Plastics. Becky is mortified after breaking wind while giving a speech in front of the school council. Jackie and Roseanne's attempts to console Becky fail until Jimmy (Stephen Dorff) arrives at the Conner house for their Friday night date.
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation after quitting her job at Wellman Plastics. Becky is mortified after breaking wind while giving a speech in front of the school council. Jackie and Roseanne's attempts to console Becky fail until Jimmy (Stephen Dorff) arrives at the Conner house for their Friday night date.
No.
overall
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation after quitting her job at Wellman Plastics. Becky is mortified after breaking wind while giving a speech in front of the school council. Jackie and Roseanne's attempts to console Becky fail until Jimmy (Stephen Dorff) arrives at the Conner house for their Friday night date.
25
25
No.
overall
25
No. in
season
2
Title
"The Little Sister"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Joss Whedon
Original release date
September 19, 1989 (1989-09-19)
Prod.
code
303
US viewers
(millions)
38
Jackie takes offense at Roseanne's snarky remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals she enrolled in the local police academy. Meanwhile, Darlene taunts Becky for looking at Dan's girlie magazine, and after being chastised by her parents for snitching on Becky, Darlene commiserates with a drunken Jackie about her frustrations over being th
Jackie takes offense at Roseanne's snarky remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals she enrolled in the local police academy. Meanwhile, Darlene taunts Becky for looking at Dan's girlie magazine, and after being chastised by her parents for snitching on Becky, Darlene commiserates with a drunken Jackie about her frustrations over being th
No.
overall
Jackie takes offense at Roseanne's snarky remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals she enrolled in the local police academy. Meanwhile, Darlene taunts Becky for looking at Dan's girlie magazine, and after being chastised by her parents for snitching on Becky, Darlene commiserates with a drunken Jackie about her frustrations over being th
26
26
No.
overall
26
No. in
season
3
Title
"Guilt by Disassociation"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Tom Arnold
Original release date
September 26, 1989 (1989-09-26)
Prod.
code
302
US viewers
(millions)
41
Roseanne is hopeful after a friend recommends her for an office job where her husband works. It would allow Roseanne to quit her hated telemarketing job. After a quick interview, she gets the job, but the celebration is short-lived after the job is revoked due to Roseanne lacking computer skills.
Roseanne is hopeful after a friend recommends her for an office job where her husband works. It would allow Roseanne to quit her hated telemarketing job. After a quick interview, she gets the job, but the celebration is short-lived after the job is revoked due to Roseanne lacking computer skills.
No.
overall
Roseanne is hopeful after a friend recommends her for an office job where her husband works. It would allow Roseanne to quit her hated telemarketing job. After a quick interview, she gets the job, but the celebration is short-lived after the job is revoked due to Roseanne lacking computer skills.
27
27
No.
overall
27
No. in
season
4
Title
"Somebody Stole My Gal"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Martin Pasko and Rebecca Parr
Original release date
October 3, 1989 (1989-10-03)
Prod.
code
304
US viewers
(millions)
43
When Bert (Kevin Dunn), an emotionally needy architect at Dan's new job site, adopts the Conners as a surrogate family, the family attempts to eject him from their lives.
When Bert (Kevin Dunn), an emotionally needy architect at Dan's new job site, adopts the Conners as a surrogate family, the family attempts to eject him from their lives.
No.
overall
When Bert (Kevin Dunn), an emotionally needy architect at Dan's new job site, adopts the Conners as a surrogate family, the family attempts to eject him from their lives.
Roseanne feels abandoned as Jackie prepares to leave for her six-week police academy training. Becky takes Darlene to her first coed party. When Darlene later jibes Becky for making out with her boyfriend, Roseanne gives the girls a talk about boys.
Roseanne feels abandoned as Jackie prepares to leave for her six-week police academy training. Becky takes Darlene to her first coed party. When Darlene later jibes Becky for making out with her boyfriend, Roseanne gives the girls a talk about boys.
No.
overall
Roseanne feels abandoned as Jackie prepares to leave for her six-week police academy training. Becky takes Darlene to her first coed party. When Darlene later jibes Becky for making out with her boyfriend, Roseanne gives the girls a talk about boys.
29
29
No.
overall
29
No. in
season
6
Title
"Five of a Kind"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson
Original release date
October 24, 1989 (1989-10-24)
Prod.
code
308
US viewers
(millions)
38
A poker night turns interesting after Dan's friend, Arnie, give Roseanne an unexpected kiss, leaving her unsure if it was platonic or something more. After talking to Jackie about it, Roseanne realizes it was only meant as a friendly, though inappropriate gesture.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Tom Arnold as Arnie, Dan's friend.
A poker night turns interesting after Dan's friend, Arnie, give Roseanne an unexpected kiss, leaving her unsure if it was platonic or something more. After talking to Jackie about it, Roseanne realizes it was only meant as a friendly, though inappropriate gesture.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Tom Arnold as Arnie, Dan's friend.
No.
overall
A poker night turns interesting after Dan's friend, Arnie, give Roseanne an unexpected kiss, leaving her unsure if it was platonic or something more. After talking to Jackie about it, Roseanne realizes it was only meant as a friendly, though inappropriate gesture.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Tom Arnold as Arnie, Dan's friend.
30
30
No.
overall
30
No. in
season
7
Title
"Boo!"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Norma Safford Vela
Original release date
October 31, 1989 (1989-10-31)
Prod.
code
307
US viewers
(millions)
36
The Conners turn their house into a Halloween "Tunnel of Terror". Roseanne and Dan compete to be the 'Master of Horror' by out-pranking each other. Roseanne finally wins after fooling Dan into believing that her parents are coming for a three-week visit. Becky, upset at not being invited to a classmate's Halloween party, eventually joins the family
The Conners turn their house into a Halloween "Tunnel of Terror". Roseanne and Dan compete to be the 'Master of Horror' by out-pranking each other. Roseanne finally wins after fooling Dan into believing that her parents are coming for a three-week visit. Becky, upset at not being invited to a classmate's Halloween party, eventually joins the family
No.
overall
The Conners turn their house into a Halloween "Tunnel of Terror". Roseanne and Dan compete to be the 'Master of Horror' by out-pranking each other. Roseanne finally wins after fooling Dan into believing that her parents are coming for a three-week visit. Becky, upset at not being invited to a classmate's Halloween party, eventually joins the family
31
31
No.
overall
31
No. in
season
8
Title
"Sweet Dreams"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Danny Jacobson
Original release date
November 7, 1989 (1989-11-07)
Prod.
code
305
US viewers
(millions)
36
Roseanne wants to relax in the bathtub but is constantly interrupted by family; she ends up dreaming about being on trial for having murdered her husband and children. Her family comes back to testify on her behalf, and a lavish musical number.
Roseanne wants to relax in the bathtub but is constantly interrupted by family; she ends up dreaming about being on trial for having murdered her husband and children. Her family comes back to testify on her behalf, and a lavish musical number.
No.
overall
Roseanne wants to relax in the bathtub but is constantly interrupted by family; she ends up dreaming about being on trial for having murdered her husband and children. Her family comes back to testify on her behalf, and a lavish musical number.
32
32
No.
overall
32
No. in
season
9
Title
"We Gather Together"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Danny Jacobson
Original release date
November 21, 1989 (1989-11-21)
Prod.
code
309
US viewers
(millions)
38
As the family gathers for Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally tells her mother she joined the police force, unleashing Bev's anger at both Jackie and Roseanne. After dinner, Dan disapproves when it seems his father is interested in romancing Crystal.
Note: Ann Wedgeworth appears in this episode as Audrey, Dan's Mom.
As the family gathers for Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally tells her mother she joined the police force, unleashing Bev's anger at both Jackie and Roseanne. After dinner, Dan disapproves when it seems his father is interested in romancing Crystal.
Note: Ann Wedgeworth appears in this episode as Audrey, Dan's Mom.
No.
overall
As the family gathers for Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally tells her mother she joined the police force, unleashing Bev's anger at both Jackie and Roseanne. After dinner, Dan disapproves when it seems his father is interested in romancing Crystal.
Note: Ann Wedgeworth appears in this episode as Audrey, Dan's Mom.
33
33
No.
overall
33
No. in
season
10
Title
"Brain-Dead Poets Society"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Joss Whedon
Original release date
November 28, 1989 (1989-11-28)
Prod.
code
310
US viewers
(millions)
37
Darlene's poem is rated best in her class and she is asked to read it at her school's Culture Night. Darlene does not want to, but Roseanne puts her foot down.
Darlene's poem is rated best in her class and she is asked to read it at her school's Culture Night. Darlene does not want to, but Roseanne puts her foot down.
No.
overall
Darlene's poem is rated best in her class and she is asked to read it at her school's Culture Night. Darlene does not want to, but Roseanne puts her foot down.
34
34
No.
overall
34
No. in
season
11
Title
"Lobocop"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Tom Arnold
Original release date
December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05)
Prod.
code
311
US viewers
(millions)
36
Dan works long hours and Roseanne gets a second job working nights at the Lobo Lounge, leaving both too exhausted for romance. Dan takes the initiative to remedy the matter.
Dan works long hours and Roseanne gets a second job working nights at the Lobo Lounge, leaving both too exhausted for romance. Dan takes the initiative to remedy the matter.
No.
overall
Dan works long hours and Roseanne gets a second job working nights at the Lobo Lounge, leaving both too exhausted for romance. Dan takes the initiative to remedy the matter.
35
35
No.
overall
35
No. in
season
12
Title
"No Talking"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Norma Safford Vela
Original release date
December 12, 1989 (1989-12-12)
Prod.
code
312
US viewers
(millions)
37
Becky develops a rebellious attitude, resulting in her and Roseanne having a particularly nasty string of fights. Roseanne accuses Dan for always remaining neutral and making her the "bad" parent. After Becky gives Roseanne the silent treatment and locks her out of her and Darlene's bedroom, Roseanne removes the door. While cleaning the girls' bedr
Becky develops a rebellious attitude, resulting in her and Roseanne having a particularly nasty string of fights. Roseanne accuses Dan for always remaining neutral and making her the "bad" parent. After Becky gives Roseanne the silent treatment and locks her out of her and Darlene's bedroom, Roseanne removes the door. While cleaning the girls' bedr
No.
overall
Becky develops a rebellious attitude, resulting in her and Roseanne having a particularly nasty string of fights. Roseanne accuses Dan for always remaining neutral and making her the "bad" parent. After Becky gives Roseanne the silent treatment and locks her out of her and Darlene's bedroom, Roseanne removes the door. While cleaning the girls' bedr
36
36
No.
overall
36
No. in
season
13
Title
"Chicken Hearts"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Joss Whedon
Original release date
January 2, 1990 (1990-01-02)
Prod.
code
313
US viewers
(millions)
39
Roseanne's new job at a fried chicken restaurant includes an obnoxious teenaged boss who schedules her to work weekends, interfering with the Conner's family time. In an attempt to change his mind, she invites him to dinner and Dan offers to help with his automotive project for school, but his nasty attitude convinces everyone that Roseanne deserve
Roseanne's new job at a fried chicken restaurant includes an obnoxious teenaged boss who schedules her to work weekends, interfering with the Conner's family time. In an attempt to change his mind, she invites him to dinner and Dan offers to help with his automotive project for school, but his nasty attitude convinces everyone that Roseanne deserve
No.
overall
Roseanne's new job at a fried chicken restaurant includes an obnoxious teenaged boss who schedules her to work weekends, interfering with the Conner's family time. In an attempt to change his mind, she invites him to dinner and Dan offers to help with his automotive project for school, but his nasty attitude convinces everyone that Roseanne deserve
37
37
No.
overall
37
No. in
season
14
Title
"One for the Road"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Sheree Guitar
Original release date
January 9, 1990 (1990-01-09)
Prod.
code
314
US viewers
(millions)
41
When Becky and her friend Dana are left at home alone for the day, Becky whips up 'Tornadoes' from the Conner's liquor cabinet, resulting in the girls getting drunk. A hungover Becky is left to explain herself when Dana's mother Karen (Dee Dee Rescher) arrives the next morning demanding to know what happened.
When Becky and her friend Dana are left at home alone for the day, Becky whips up 'Tornadoes' from the Conner's liquor cabinet, resulting in the girls getting drunk. A hungover Becky is left to explain herself when Dana's mother Karen (Dee Dee Rescher) arrives the next morning demanding to know what happened.
No.
overall
When Becky and her friend Dana are left at home alone for the day, Becky whips up 'Tornadoes' from the Conner's liquor cabinet, resulting in the girls getting drunk. A hungover Becky is left to explain herself when Dana's mother Karen (Dee Dee Rescher) arrives the next morning demanding to know what happened.
38
38
No.
overall
38
No. in
season
15
Title
"An Officer and a Gentleman"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela
Original release date
January 23, 1990 (1990-01-23)
Prod.
code
315
US viewers
(millions)
38
Jackie steps in as a substitute mom when Roseanne goes to Moline to visit their father, who is in the hospital. Jackie dazzles Dan and the kids with her housekeeping skills right out of a 1950s family sitcom. An appreciative Dan tells Jackie that he is upgrading their sometimes strained relationship from in-laws to friends.
Jackie steps in as a substitute mom when Roseanne goes to Moline to visit their father, who is in the hospital. Jackie dazzles Dan and the kids with her housekeeping skills right out of a 1950s family sitcom. An appreciative Dan tells Jackie that he is upgrading their sometimes strained relationship from in-laws to friends.
No.
overall
Jackie steps in as a substitute mom when Roseanne goes to Moline to visit their father, who is in the hospital. Jackie dazzles Dan and the kids with her housekeeping skills right out of a 1950s family sitcom. An appreciative Dan tells Jackie that he is upgrading their sometimes strained relationship from in-laws to friends.
39
39
No.
overall
39
No. in
season
16
Title
"Born to Be Wild"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Stephen Paymer
Original release date
January 30, 1990 (1990-01-30)
Prod.
code
316
US viewers
(millions)
38
The Conners' old high school biker pal Ziggy roars into town, making Dan and Roseanne feel old and trapped. They realize that while their lives did not turn out as their youthful selves had envisioned, they still feel fulfilled, particularly after Ziggy refurbishes Dan's old Harley motorcycle so Dan can ride again.
Note: This episode marks the fir
The Conners' old high school biker pal Ziggy roars into town, making Dan and Roseanne feel old and trapped. They realize that while their lives did not turn out as their youthful selves had envisioned, they still feel fulfilled, particularly after Ziggy refurbishes Dan's old Harley motorcycle so Dan can ride again.
Note: This episode marks the fir
No.
overall
The Conners' old high school biker pal Ziggy roars into town, making Dan and Roseanne feel old and trapped. They realize that while their lives did not turn out as their youthful selves had envisioned, they still feel fulfilled, particularly after Ziggy refurbishes Dan's old Harley motorcycle so Dan can ride again.
Note: This episode marks the fir
40
40
No.
overall
40
No. in
season
17
Title
"Hair"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson
Original release date
February 6, 1990 (1990-02-06)
Prod.
code
317
US viewers
(millions)
35
Crystal recommends Roseanne for a job at the beauty salon she frequents, Art's Beauty Shop, sweeping hair, making coffee, and booking appointments. Roseanne is hesitant, feeling it would be degrading, but once she interviewed, she is persuaded into taking the position by the shop's kindly owner. After a short time on the job, she receives a raise a
Crystal recommends Roseanne for a job at the beauty salon she frequents, Art's Beauty Shop, sweeping hair, making coffee, and booking appointments. Roseanne is hesitant, feeling it would be degrading, but once she interviewed, she is persuaded into taking the position by the shop's kindly owner. After a short time on the job, she receives a raise a
No.
overall
Crystal recommends Roseanne for a job at the beauty salon she frequents, Art's Beauty Shop, sweeping hair, making coffee, and booking appointments. Roseanne is hesitant, feeling it would be degrading, but once she interviewed, she is persuaded into taking the position by the shop's kindly owner. After a short time on the job, she receives a raise a
41
41
No.
overall
41
No. in
season
18
Title
"I'm Hungry"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela
Original release date
February 13, 1990 (1990-02-13)
Prod.
code
318
US viewers
(millions)
31
Roseanne realizes she and Dan need to lose weight. She puts restrictions on their diet, but has the most trouble adapting to the new regime. Roseanne sticks with it and celebrates when she can fit back into her jeans.
Roseanne realizes she and Dan need to lose weight. She puts restrictions on their diet, but has the most trouble adapting to the new regime. Roseanne sticks with it and celebrates when she can fit back into her jeans.
No.
overall
Roseanne realizes she and Dan need to lose weight. She puts restrictions on their diet, but has the most trouble adapting to the new regime. Roseanne sticks with it and celebrates when she can fit back into her jeans.
42
42
No.
overall
42
No. in
season
19
Title
"All of Me"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson
Original release date
February 20, 1990 (1990-02-20)
Prod.
code
319
US viewers
(millions)
32
Jackie's constant gushing about new boyfriend Gary being 'the one,' causes Roseanne to accuse her of acting like a submissive, lovesick teenager. A big fight ensues between the two sisters.
Jackie's constant gushing about new boyfriend Gary being 'the one,' causes Roseanne to accuse her of acting like a submissive, lovesick teenager. A big fight ensues between the two sisters.
No.
overall
Jackie's constant gushing about new boyfriend Gary being 'the one,' causes Roseanne to accuse her of acting like a submissive, lovesick teenager. A big fight ensues between the two sisters.
43
43
No.
overall
43
No. in
season
20
Title
"To Tell the Truth"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela
Original release date
February 27, 1990 (1990-02-27)
Prod.
code
320
US viewers
(millions)
35
After their fight, Jackie gives Roseanne the silent treatment but, when Gary proposes, the sisters reconcile. Roseanne is overjoyed and goes into overdrive with wedding preparations, but Gary and Jackie realize they are unready for marriage and slow down their relationship.
Note: As the ending credits roll there are photographs of the wedding of P
After their fight, Jackie gives Roseanne the silent treatment but, when Gary proposes, the sisters reconcile. Roseanne is overjoyed and goes into overdrive with wedding preparations, but Gary and Jackie realize they are unready for marriage and slow down their relationship.
Note: As the ending credits roll there are photographs of the wedding of P
No.
overall
After their fight, Jackie gives Roseanne the silent treatment but, when Gary proposes, the sisters reconcile. Roseanne is overjoyed and goes into overdrive with wedding preparations, but Gary and Jackie realize they are unready for marriage and slow down their relationship.
Note: As the ending credits roll there are photographs of the wedding of P
44
44
No.
overall
44
No. in
season
21
Title
"Fender Bender"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Penelope Spheeris and Bill Gerber
Original release date
March 20, 1990 (1990-03-20)
Prod.
code
322
US viewers
(millions)
34
While moving her car outside the beauty shop, Roseanne is rear-ended by Mrs. Wellman, injuring her neck and requiring her to take time off from work to recuperate at home. When Mrs. Wellman does not apologize, Roseanne considers suing her. Mrs. Wellman offers a smaller counter proposal.
While moving her car outside the beauty shop, Roseanne is rear-ended by Mrs. Wellman, injuring her neck and requiring her to take time off from work to recuperate at home. When Mrs. Wellman does not apologize, Roseanne considers suing her. Mrs. Wellman offers a smaller counter proposal.
No.
overall
While moving her car outside the beauty shop, Roseanne is rear-ended by Mrs. Wellman, injuring her neck and requiring her to take time off from work to recuperate at home. When Mrs. Wellman does not apologize, Roseanne considers suing her. Mrs. Wellman offers a smaller counter proposal.
45
45
No.
overall
45
No. in
season
22
Title
"April Fool's Day"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Stephen Paymer
Original release date
April 10, 1990 (1990-04-10)
Prod.
code
323
US viewers
(millions)
33
It is tax day and Dan and Roseanne stress out trying to complete their tax form until they are forced to go to the IRS office.
It is tax day and Dan and Roseanne stress out trying to complete their tax form until they are forced to go to the IRS office.
No.
overall
It is tax day and Dan and Roseanne stress out trying to complete their tax form until they are forced to go to the IRS office.
46
46
No.
overall
46
No. in
season
23
Title
"Fathers and Daughters"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Kim C. Friese
Original release date
May 1, 1990 (1990-05-01)
Prod.
code
324
US viewers
(millions)
32
Roseanne accuses Dan of favoring Darlene over Becky until he points out that she does the same thing with Becky. In an attempt to individually bond with their daughters, Dan takes Becky to the mall and Roseanne goes to Darlene's basketball game. Dan and Roseanne finally realize their daughters are unique and respond to each parent differently.
Roseanne accuses Dan of favoring Darlene over Becky until he points out that she does the same thing with Becky. In an attempt to individually bond with their daughters, Dan takes Becky to the mall and Roseanne goes to Darlene's basketball game. Dan and Roseanne finally realize their daughters are unique and respond to each parent differently.
No.
overall
Roseanne accuses Dan of favoring Darlene over Becky until he points out that she does the same thing with Becky. In an attempt to individually bond with their daughters, Dan takes Becky to the mall and Roseanne goes to Darlene's basketball game. Dan and Roseanne finally realize their daughters are unique and respond to each parent differently.
47
47
No.
overall
47
No. in
season
24
Title
"Happy Birthday"
Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
Geraldine Barr and Maxine Epstein
Original release date
May 8, 1990 (1990-05-08)
Prod.
code
321
US viewers
(millions)
27
On her birthday, Roseanne wishes for more time to write. Dan and the kids surprise her by creating a writing studio in the basement. Unfortunately, Roseanne is then hit with a severe case of writer's block.
On her birthday, Roseanne wishes for more time to write. Dan and the kids surprise her by creating a writing studio in the basement. Unfortunately, Roseanne is then hit with a severe case of writer's block.
No.
overall
On her birthday, Roseanne wishes for more time to write. Dan and the kids surprise her by creating a writing studio in the basement. Unfortunately, Roseanne is then hit with a severe case of writer's block.
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
| 24 | 1 | "Inherit the Wind" | John Pasquin | Allan Katz | September 12, 1989 (1989-09-12) | 301 | 39 |
| Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation after quitting her job at Wellman Plastics. Becky is mortified after breaking wind while giving a speech in front of the school council. Jackie and Roseanne's attempts to console Becky fail until Jimmy (Stephen Dorff) arrives at the Conner house for their Friday night date. | |||||||
| 25 | 2 | "The Little Sister" | John Pasquin | Joss Whedon | September 19, 1989 (1989-09-19) | 303 | 38 |
| Jackie takes offense at Roseanne's snarky remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals she enrolled in the local police academy. Meanwhile, Darlene taunts Becky for looking at Dan's girlie magazine, and after being chastised by her parents for snitching on Becky, Darlene commiserates with a drunken Jackie about her frustrations over being th | |||||||
| 26 | 3 | "Guilt by Disassociation" | John Pasquin | Tom Arnold | September 26, 1989 (1989-09-26) | 302 | 41 |
| Roseanne is hopeful after a friend recommends her for an office job where her husband works. It would allow Roseanne to quit her hated telemarketing job. After a quick interview, she gets the job, but the celebration is short-lived after the job is revoked due to Roseanne lacking computer skills. | |||||||
| 27 | 4 | "Somebody Stole My Gal" | John Pasquin | Martin Pasko and Rebecca Parr | October 3, 1989 (1989-10-03) | 304 | 43 |
| When Bert (Kevin Dunn), an emotionally needy architect at Dan's new job site, adopts the Conners as a surrogate family, the family attempts to eject him from their lives. | |||||||
| 28 | 5 | "House of Grown-Ups" | John Pasquin | Joss Whedon | October 10, 1989 (1989-10-10) | 306 | 40 |
| Roseanne feels abandoned as Jackie prepares to leave for her six-week police academy training. Becky takes Darlene to her first coed party. When Darlene later jibes Becky for making out with her boyfriend, Roseanne gives the girls a talk about boys. | |||||||
| 29 | 6 | "Five of a Kind" | John Pasquin | Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson | October 24, 1989 (1989-10-24) | 308 | 38 |
| A poker night turns interesting after Dan's friend, Arnie, give Roseanne an unexpected kiss, leaving her unsure if it was platonic or something more. After talking to Jackie about it, Roseanne realizes it was only meant as a friendly, though inappropriate gesture. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Tom Arnold as Arnie, Dan's friend. | |||||||
| 30 | 7 | "Boo!" | John Pasquin | Norma Safford Vela | October 31, 1989 (1989-10-31) | 307 | 36 |
| The Conners turn their house into a Halloween "Tunnel of Terror". Roseanne and Dan compete to be the 'Master of Horror' by out-pranking each other. Roseanne finally wins after fooling Dan into believing that her parents are coming for a three-week visit. Becky, upset at not being invited to a classmate's Halloween party, eventually joins the family | |||||||
| 31 | 8 | "Sweet Dreams" | John Pasquin | Danny Jacobson | November 7, 1989 (1989-11-07) | 305 | 36 |
| Roseanne wants to relax in the bathtub but is constantly interrupted by family; she ends up dreaming about being on trial for having murdered her husband and children. Her family comes back to testify on her behalf, and a lavish musical number. | |||||||
| 32 | 9 | "We Gather Together" | John Pasquin | Danny Jacobson | November 21, 1989 (1989-11-21) | 309 | 38 |
| As the family gathers for Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally tells her mother she joined the police force, unleashing Bev's anger at both Jackie and Roseanne. After dinner, Dan disapproves when it seems his father is interested in romancing Crystal. Note: Ann Wedgeworth appears in this episode as Audrey, Dan's Mom. | |||||||
| 33 | 10 | "Brain-Dead Poets Society" | John Pasquin | Joss Whedon | November 28, 1989 (1989-11-28) | 310 | 37 |
| Darlene's poem is rated best in her class and she is asked to read it at her school's Culture Night. Darlene does not want to, but Roseanne puts her foot down. | |||||||
| 34 | 11 | "Lobocop" | John Pasquin | Tom Arnold | December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05) | 311 | 36 |
| Dan works long hours and Roseanne gets a second job working nights at the Lobo Lounge, leaving both too exhausted for romance. Dan takes the initiative to remedy the matter. | |||||||
| 35 | 12 | "No Talking" | John Pasquin | Norma Safford Vela | December 12, 1989 (1989-12-12) | 312 | 37 |
| Becky develops a rebellious attitude, resulting in her and Roseanne having a particularly nasty string of fights. Roseanne accuses Dan for always remaining neutral and making her the "bad" parent. After Becky gives Roseanne the silent treatment and locks her out of her and Darlene's bedroom, Roseanne removes the door. While cleaning the girls' bedr | |||||||
| 36 | 13 | "Chicken Hearts" | John Pasquin | Joss Whedon | January 2, 1990 (1990-01-02) | 313 | 39 |
| Roseanne's new job at a fried chicken restaurant includes an obnoxious teenaged boss who schedules her to work weekends, interfering with the Conner's family time. In an attempt to change his mind, she invites him to dinner and Dan offers to help with his automotive project for school, but his nasty attitude convinces everyone that Roseanne deserve | |||||||
| 37 | 14 | "One for the Road" | John Pasquin | Sheree Guitar | January 9, 1990 (1990-01-09) | 314 | 41 |
| When Becky and her friend Dana are left at home alone for the day, Becky whips up 'Tornadoes' from the Conner's liquor cabinet, resulting in the girls getting drunk. A hungover Becky is left to explain herself when Dana's mother Karen (Dee Dee Rescher) arrives the next morning demanding to know what happened. | |||||||
| 38 | 15 | "An Officer and a Gentleman" | John Pasquin | Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela | January 23, 1990 (1990-01-23) | 315 | 38 |
| Jackie steps in as a substitute mom when Roseanne goes to Moline to visit their father, who is in the hospital. Jackie dazzles Dan and the kids with her housekeeping skills right out of a 1950s family sitcom. An appreciative Dan tells Jackie that he is upgrading their sometimes strained relationship from in-laws to friends. | |||||||
| 39 | 16 | "Born to Be Wild" | John Pasquin | Stephen Paymer | January 30, 1990 (1990-01-30) | 316 | 38 |
| The Conners' old high school biker pal Ziggy roars into town, making Dan and Roseanne feel old and trapped. They realize that while their lives did not turn out as their youthful selves had envisioned, they still feel fulfilled, particularly after Ziggy refurbishes Dan's old Harley motorcycle so Dan can ride again. Note: This episode marks the fir | |||||||
| 40 | 17 | "Hair" | John Pasquin | Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson | February 6, 1990 (1990-02-06) | 317 | 35 |
| Crystal recommends Roseanne for a job at the beauty salon she frequents, Art's Beauty Shop, sweeping hair, making coffee, and booking appointments. Roseanne is hesitant, feeling it would be degrading, but once she interviewed, she is persuaded into taking the position by the shop's kindly owner. After a short time on the job, she receives a raise a | |||||||
| 41 | 18 | "I'm Hungry" | John Pasquin | Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela | February 13, 1990 (1990-02-13) | 318 | 31 |
| Roseanne realizes she and Dan need to lose weight. She puts restrictions on their diet, but has the most trouble adapting to the new regime. Roseanne sticks with it and celebrates when she can fit back into her jeans. | |||||||
| 42 | 19 | "All of Me" | John Pasquin | Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson | February 20, 1990 (1990-02-20) | 319 | 32 |
| Jackie's constant gushing about new boyfriend Gary being 'the one,' causes Roseanne to accuse her of acting like a submissive, lovesick teenager. A big fight ensues between the two sisters. | |||||||
| 43 | 20 | "To Tell the Truth" | John Pasquin | Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela | February 27, 1990 (1990-02-27) | 320 | 35 |
| After their fight, Jackie gives Roseanne the silent treatment but, when Gary proposes, the sisters reconcile. Roseanne is overjoyed and goes into overdrive with wedding preparations, but Gary and Jackie realize they are unready for marriage and slow down their relationship. Note: As the ending credits roll there are photographs of the wedding of P | |||||||
| 44 | 21 | "Fender Bender" | John Pasquin | Penelope Spheeris and Bill Gerber | March 20, 1990 (1990-03-20) | 322 | 34 |
| While moving her car outside the beauty shop, Roseanne is rear-ended by Mrs. Wellman, injuring her neck and requiring her to take time off from work to recuperate at home. When Mrs. Wellman does not apologize, Roseanne considers suing her. Mrs. Wellman offers a smaller counter proposal. | |||||||
| 45 | 22 | "April Fool's Day" | John Pasquin | Stephen Paymer | April 10, 1990 (1990-04-10) | 323 | 33 |
| It is tax day and Dan and Roseanne stress out trying to complete their tax form until they are forced to go to the IRS office. | |||||||
| 46 | 23 | "Fathers and Daughters" | John Pasquin | Kim C. Friese | May 1, 1990 (1990-05-01) | 324 | 32 |
| Roseanne accuses Dan of favoring Darlene over Becky until he points out that she does the same thing with Becky. In an attempt to individually bond with their daughters, Dan takes Becky to the mall and Roseanne goes to Darlene's basketball game. Dan and Roseanne finally realize their daughters are unique and respond to each parent differently. | |||||||
| 47 | 24 | "Happy Birthday" | John Pasquin | Geraldine Barr and Maxine Epstein | May 8, 1990 (1990-05-08) | 321 | 27 |
| On her birthday, Roseanne wishes for more time to write. Dan and the kids surprise her by creating a writing studio in the basement. Unfortunately, Roseanne is then hit with a severe case of writer's block. | |||||||
Roseanne, season 3 episodes · Episodes › Season 3 (1990–91)
48
48
No.
overall
48
No. in
season
1
Title
"The Test"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Bob Myer
Original release date
September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18)
Prod.
code
401
US viewers
(millions)
29
One Saturday, Roseanne tries and fails to shoo everyone out of the house, while Dan keeps postponing Becky's driving lesson. Roseanne secretly enlists Jackie and Crystal's help in taking a home pregnancy test. When it is discovered what they are up to, everyone awaits the results together. The test is negative, leaving Roseanne both relieved and sa
One Saturday, Roseanne tries and fails to shoo everyone out of the house, while Dan keeps postponing Becky's driving lesson. Roseanne secretly enlists Jackie and Crystal's help in taking a home pregnancy test. When it is discovered what they are up to, everyone awaits the results together. The test is negative, leaving Roseanne both relieved and sa
No.
overall
One Saturday, Roseanne tries and fails to shoo everyone out of the house, while Dan keeps postponing Becky's driving lesson. Roseanne secretly enlists Jackie and Crystal's help in taking a home pregnancy test. When it is discovered what they are up to, everyone awaits the results together. The test is negative, leaving Roseanne both relieved and sa
49
49
No.
overall
49
No. in
season
2
Title
"Friends & Relatives"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Chuck Lorre
Original release date
September 25, 1990 (1990-09-25)
Prod.
code
402
US viewers
(millions)
26
Dan lends Arnie $1,500 to buy Nancy an engagement ring. He instead spends it on her breast implants, infuriating Roseanne. When Dan falls behind on the bills, Jackie offers to lend him money, but he refuses because she is a relative. D . starts peeping on his sisters.
Dan lends Arnie $1,500 to buy Nancy an engagement ring. He instead spends it on her breast implants, infuriating Roseanne. When Dan falls behind on the bills, Jackie offers to lend him money, but he refuses because she is a relative. D . starts peeping on his sisters.
No.
overall
Dan lends Arnie $1,500 to buy Nancy an engagement ring. He instead spends it on her breast implants, infuriating Roseanne. When Dan falls behind on the bills, Jackie offers to lend him money, but he refuses because she is a relative. D . starts peeping on his sisters.
50
50
No.
overall
50
No. in
season
3
Title
"Like a Virgin"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Brad Isaacs
Original release date
October 2, 1990 (1990-10-02)
Prod.
code
404
US viewers
(millions)
27
Roseanne and Dan think it is time to talk to Becky about birth control, then later catch Darlene making out on the couch with her "platonic" friend Brian. Roseanne cautions the girls to slow down.
Roseanne and Dan think it is time to talk to Becky about birth control, then later catch Darlene making out on the couch with her "platonic" friend Brian. Roseanne cautions the girls to slow down.
No.
overall
Roseanne and Dan think it is time to talk to Becky about birth control, then later catch Darlene making out on the couch with her "platonic" friend Brian. Roseanne cautions the girls to slow down.
51
51
No.
overall
51
No. in
season
4
Title
"Like, A New Job"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Jeff Abugov
Original release date
October 9, 1990 (1990-10-09)
Prod.
code
403
US viewers
(millions)
31
Roseanne quits her job at Art's Beauty Shop and gets a
new job as a waitress at Rodbell's Department Store's luncheonette, much to Becky and Darlene's displeasure since they hang out there with their friends. Roseanne complains that Dan does too little to handle the kids' disputes. After Becky and Darlene fight over their room yet again, Dan sends
Roseanne quits her job at Art's Beauty Shop and gets a
new job as a waitress at Rodbell's Department Store's luncheonette, much to Becky and Darlene's displeasure since they hang out there with their friends. Roseanne complains that Dan does too little to handle the kids' disputes. After Becky and Darlene fight over their room yet again, Dan sends
No.
overall
Roseanne quits her job at Art's Beauty Shop and gets a
new job as a waitress at Rodbell's Department Store's luncheonette, much to Becky and Darlene's displeasure since they hang out there with their friends. Roseanne complains that Dan does too little to handle the kids' disputes. After Becky and Darlene fight over their room yet again, Dan sends
52
52
No.
overall
52
No. in
season
5
Title
"Goodbye Mr. Right"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Bruce Graham
Original release date
October 16, 1990 (1990-10-16)
Prod.
code
405
US viewers
(millions)
26
Becky and Darlene think D . is a psycho when they find his under-the-bed secret stash of tiny, dismembered dolls. Jackie is injured in the line of duty and recuperates at the Conner house. When her boyfriend Gary gives her an ultimatum to either quit the force or end their relationship, Jackie chooses the latter.
Becky and Darlene think D . is a psycho when they find his under-the-bed secret stash of tiny, dismembered dolls. Jackie is injured in the line of duty and recuperates at the Conner house. When her boyfriend Gary gives her an ultimatum to either quit the force or end their relationship, Jackie chooses the latter.
No.
overall
Becky and Darlene think D . is a psycho when they find his under-the-bed secret stash of tiny, dismembered dolls. Jackie is injured in the line of duty and recuperates at the Conner house. When her boyfriend Gary gives her an ultimatum to either quit the force or end their relationship, Jackie chooses the latter.
53
53
No.
overall
53
No. in
season
6
Title
"Becky, Beds & Boys"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Jennifer Heath and Amy Sherman
Original release date
October 23, 1990 (1990-10-23)
Prod.
code
406
US viewers
(millions)
30
Roseanne and Dan shop for a new mattress. Becky dates Mark, a rebellious punk teen who Dan and Roseanne dislike after he disrespects them. They forbid Becky from seeing Mark again after running into him at the Lobo Lounge using a fake I .
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Glenn Quinn as Mark, Becky's rebellious boyfriend and future
Roseanne and Dan shop for a new mattress. Becky dates Mark, a rebellious punk teen who Dan and Roseanne dislike after he disrespects them. They forbid Becky from seeing Mark again after running into him at the Lobo Lounge using a fake I .
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Glenn Quinn as Mark, Becky's rebellious boyfriend and future
No.
overall
Roseanne and Dan shop for a new mattress. Becky dates Mark, a rebellious punk teen who Dan and Roseanne dislike after he disrespects them. They forbid Becky from seeing Mark again after running into him at the Lobo Lounge using a fake I .
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Glenn Quinn as Mark, Becky's rebellious boyfriend and future
54
54
No.
overall
54
No. in
season
7
Title
"Trick or Treat"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov
Original release date
October 30, 1990 (1990-10-30)
Prod.
code
407
US viewers
(millions)
29
Roseanne dresses as a male trucker for the lodge Halloween party. When she and Jackie get stranded at the Lobo Lounge, Roseanne mingles with some random men there and incites one man's ire by making veiled pointed comments about his boastful sexual claims. Meanwhile, Dan is upset because D . wants to be a witch for Halloween.
Roseanne dresses as a male trucker for the lodge Halloween party. When she and Jackie get stranded at the Lobo Lounge, Roseanne mingles with some random men there and incites one man's ire by making veiled pointed comments about his boastful sexual claims. Meanwhile, Dan is upset because D . wants to be a witch for Halloween.
No.
overall
Roseanne dresses as a male trucker for the lodge Halloween party. When she and Jackie get stranded at the Lobo Lounge, Roseanne mingles with some random men there and incites one man's ire by making veiled pointed comments about his boastful sexual claims. Meanwhile, Dan is upset because D . wants to be a witch for Halloween.
55
55
No.
overall
55
No. in
season
8
Title
"PMS, I Love You"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Tom Arnold
Original release date
November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06)
Prod.
code
408
US viewers
(millions)
28
Roseanne's PMS coincides with Dan's birthday. He attempts to escape for the day by going fishing, but Jackie stops him by saying that Roseanne is throwing him a surprise party at the lodge, where he and the rest of family are forced to attend and endure Roseanne's ever-changing moods.
Roseanne's PMS coincides with Dan's birthday. He attempts to escape for the day by going fishing, but Jackie stops him by saying that Roseanne is throwing him a surprise party at the lodge, where he and the rest of family are forced to attend and endure Roseanne's ever-changing moods.
No.
overall
Roseanne's PMS coincides with Dan's birthday. He attempts to escape for the day by going fishing, but Jackie stops him by saying that Roseanne is throwing him a surprise party at the lodge, where he and the rest of family are forced to attend and endure Roseanne's ever-changing moods.
56
56
No.
overall
56
No. in
season
9
Title
"Bird Is the Word"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Joel Madison and Don Foster
Original release date
November 13, 1990 (1990-11-13)
Prod.
code
409
US viewers
(millions)
27
Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo, earning her popularity at school, but angering Roseanne when she has to visit the principal, who suspends Becky and other classmates involved. Dan has plans for Becky's suspension at home. It is later learned that the student next to Becky made the gesture, not Becky, bu
Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo, earning her popularity at school, but angering Roseanne when she has to visit the principal, who suspends Becky and other classmates involved. Dan has plans for Becky's suspension at home. It is later learned that the student next to Becky made the gesture, not Becky, bu
No.
overall
Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo, earning her popularity at school, but angering Roseanne when she has to visit the principal, who suspends Becky and other classmates involved. Dan has plans for Becky's suspension at home. It is later learned that the student next to Becky made the gesture, not Becky, bu
57
57
No.
overall
57
No. in
season
10
Title
"Dream Lover"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Chuck Lorre
Original release date
November 27, 1990 (1990-11-27)
Prod.
code
410
US viewers
(millions)
28
Dan feels pressured about his and Roseanne's "Always Wednesday" sex night. When he starts dreaming about Rodbell's redhead hardware store clerk, Marge (Patrika Darbo), Roseanne feels threatened and decides she must meet Marge. When Marge happens to come into the luncheonette one day, Roseanne thinks she's cute, but she is unlike what Jackie and Cry
Dan feels pressured about his and Roseanne's "Always Wednesday" sex night. When he starts dreaming about Rodbell's redhead hardware store clerk, Marge (Patrika Darbo), Roseanne feels threatened and decides she must meet Marge. When Marge happens to come into the luncheonette one day, Roseanne thinks she's cute, but she is unlike what Jackie and Cry
No.
overall
Dan feels pressured about his and Roseanne's "Always Wednesday" sex night. When he starts dreaming about Rodbell's redhead hardware store clerk, Marge (Patrika Darbo), Roseanne feels threatened and decides she must meet Marge. When Marge happens to come into the luncheonette one day, Roseanne thinks she's cute, but she is unlike what Jackie and Cry
58
58
No.
overall
58
No. in
season
11
Title
"Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
David A. Caplan and Brian LaPan
Original release date
December 4, 1990 (1990-12-04)
Prod.
code
411
US viewers
(millions)
28
When Becky and Darlene continually break curfew, Dan and Roseanne decide to teach them a lesson by staying out late. They send Jackie to the house to trick the girls into worrying about them. The plan backfires when the sisters figure out the scheme.
When Becky and Darlene continually break curfew, Dan and Roseanne decide to teach them a lesson by staying out late. They send Jackie to the house to trick the girls into worrying about them. The plan backfires when the sisters figure out the scheme.
No.
overall
When Becky and Darlene continually break curfew, Dan and Roseanne decide to teach them a lesson by staying out late. They send Jackie to the house to trick the girls into worrying about them. The plan backfires when the sisters figure out the scheme.
59
59
No.
overall
59
No. in
season
12
Title
"Confessions"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Brad Isaacs
Original release date
December 18, 1990 (1990-12-18)
Prod.
code
412
US viewers
(millions)
27
When Bev pays a surprise visit, Roseanne tricks Jackie into coming over for her share of their mother's abuse. Roseanne is crushed when Bev says she and the girls' father always considered Roseanne as the 'ordinary' one who was destined to be a housewife and mother, while Jackie had creative potential. Bev's praise quickly turns to anger when Jacki
When Bev pays a surprise visit, Roseanne tricks Jackie into coming over for her share of their mother's abuse. Roseanne is crushed when Bev says she and the girls' father always considered Roseanne as the 'ordinary' one who was destined to be a housewife and mother, while Jackie had creative potential. Bev's praise quickly turns to anger when Jacki
No.
overall
When Bev pays a surprise visit, Roseanne tricks Jackie into coming over for her share of their mother's abuse. Roseanne is crushed when Bev says she and the girls' father always considered Roseanne as the 'ordinary' one who was destined to be a housewife and mother, while Jackie had creative potential. Bev's praise quickly turns to anger when Jacki
60
60
No.
overall
60
No. in
season
13
Title
"The Courtship of Eddie, Dan's Father"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Story by : Bob Myer
Teleplay by : Don Foster and Joel Madison
Original release date
January 8, 1991 (1991-01-08)
Prod.
code
413
US viewers
(millions)
28
Dan's father, Ed, makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Roseanne attempts to set Crystal up with Don, an eligible bachelor who works at the mall, but Jackie upends her plans by unexpectedly showing up for dinner. When Roseanne then walks in on Crystal and Ed kissing in the bedroom, she gets Jackie to take Don for a drive so she can find out what is go
Dan's father, Ed, makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Roseanne attempts to set Crystal up with Don, an eligible bachelor who works at the mall, but Jackie upends her plans by unexpectedly showing up for dinner. When Roseanne then walks in on Crystal and Ed kissing in the bedroom, she gets Jackie to take Don for a drive so she can find out what is go
No.
overall
Dan's father, Ed, makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Roseanne attempts to set Crystal up with Don, an eligible bachelor who works at the mall, but Jackie upends her plans by unexpectedly showing up for dinner. When Roseanne then walks in on Crystal and Ed kissing in the bedroom, she gets Jackie to take Don for a drive so she can find out what is go
61
61
No.
overall
61
No. in
season
14
Title
"The Wedding"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Jeff Abugov
Original release date
January 15, 1991 (1991-01-15)
Prod.
code
414
US viewers
(millions)
30
Dan struggles to accept Ed and Crystal's unlikely pairing, especially when Crystal announces that she is pregnant. Dan refuses to attend their wedding, but relents and shows up at the last minute as best man.
Dan struggles to accept Ed and Crystal's unlikely pairing, especially when Crystal announces that she is pregnant. Dan refuses to attend their wedding, but relents and shows up at the last minute as best man.
No.
overall
Dan struggles to accept Ed and Crystal's unlikely pairing, especially when Crystal announces that she is pregnant. Dan refuses to attend their wedding, but relents and shows up at the last minute as best man.
62
62
No.
overall
62
No. in
season
15
Title
"Becky Doesn't Live Here Anymore"
Directed by
Gail Mancuso Cordray
Written by
Amy Sherman and Jennifer Heath
Original release date
January 22, 1991 (1991-01-22)
Prod.
code
415
US viewers
(millions)
30
Becky storms out of the house and goes to Jackie's after being grounded for lying about seeing Mark and being forbidden from dating him. Darlene confronts Becky about her selfish behavior and getting her into trouble.
Becky storms out of the house and goes to Jackie's after being grounded for lying about seeing Mark and being forbidden from dating him. Darlene confronts Becky about her selfish behavior and getting her into trouble.
No.
overall
Becky storms out of the house and goes to Jackie's after being grounded for lying about seeing Mark and being forbidden from dating him. Darlene confronts Becky about her selfish behavior and getting her into trouble.
63
63
No.
overall
63
No. in
season
16
Title
"Home-Ec"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Mark Lloyd Rappaport
Original release date
February 5, 1991 (1991-02-05)
Prod.
code
416
US viewers
(millions)
28
Roseanne is miffed that Darlene's home-economics class has only invited fathers to discuss their careers for Career Day. She visits the class to talk about being a working wife and mother, then takes Darlene and her fellow female classmates on a field trip to the supermarket, followed by them preparing dinner at the Conner house. Meanwhile, Dan tri
Roseanne is miffed that Darlene's home-economics class has only invited fathers to discuss their careers for Career Day. She visits the class to talk about being a working wife and mother, then takes Darlene and her fellow female classmates on a field trip to the supermarket, followed by them preparing dinner at the Conner house. Meanwhile, Dan tri
No.
overall
Roseanne is miffed that Darlene's home-economics class has only invited fathers to discuss their careers for Career Day. She visits the class to talk about being a working wife and mother, then takes Darlene and her fellow female classmates on a field trip to the supermarket, followed by them preparing dinner at the Conner house. Meanwhile, Dan tri
64
64
No.
overall
64
No. in
season
17
Title
"Valentine's Day"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Bob Myer
Original release date
February 12, 1991 (1991-02-12)
Prod.
code
417
US viewers
(millions)
28
Roseanne anticipates a special Valentine's Day gift from Dan but is disappointed. Darlene is upset when her crush asks Becky to a school dance instead of her.
Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Martin Mull and Bonnie Sheridan as Leon and Bonnie, two of Roseanne's friends, respectively
Roseanne anticipates a special Valentine's Day gift from Dan but is disappointed. Darlene is upset when her crush asks Becky to a school dance instead of her.
Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Martin Mull and Bonnie Sheridan as Leon and Bonnie, two of Roseanne's friends, respectively
No.
overall
Roseanne anticipates a special Valentine's Day gift from Dan but is disappointed. Darlene is upset when her crush asks Becky to a school dance instead of her.
Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Martin Mull and Bonnie Sheridan as Leon and Bonnie, two of Roseanne's friends, respectively
65
65
No.
overall
65
No. in
season
18
Title
"Communicable Theater"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Jennifer Heath and Amy Sherman
Original release date
February 19, 1991 (1991-02-19)
Prod.
code
418
US viewers
(millions)
29
Roseanne lends more than moral support when Jackie lands a part in the community-theater production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Jackie, the understudy, is unprepared when she has to step in for the sick lead actress.
Roseanne lends more than moral support when Jackie lands a part in the community-theater production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Jackie, the understudy, is unprepared when she has to step in for the sick lead actress.
No.
overall
Roseanne lends more than moral support when Jackie lands a part in the community-theater production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Jackie, the understudy, is unprepared when she has to step in for the sick lead actress.
66
66
No.
overall
66
No. in
season
19
Title
"Vegas Interruptus"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Story by : Bob Myer
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov
Original release date
February 26, 1991 (1991-02-26)
Prod.
code
419
US viewers
(millions)
28
Leon refuses to allow Roseanne time off for her and Dan's trip to Las Vegas which was planned months before Leon became boss. Roseanne does not want to quit, but Dan insists she sacrifice her job so they can go. Roseanne relents, but a snowstorm grounds their plane, cancelling the trip. Roseanne returns to Rodbell's luncheonette and is forced to as
Leon refuses to allow Roseanne time off for her and Dan's trip to Las Vegas which was planned months before Leon became boss. Roseanne does not want to quit, but Dan insists she sacrifice her job so they can go. Roseanne relents, but a snowstorm grounds their plane, cancelling the trip. Roseanne returns to Rodbell's luncheonette and is forced to as
No.
overall
Leon refuses to allow Roseanne time off for her and Dan's trip to Las Vegas which was planned months before Leon became boss. Roseanne does not want to quit, but Dan insists she sacrifice her job so they can go. Roseanne relents, but a snowstorm grounds their plane, cancelling the trip. Roseanne returns to Rodbell's luncheonette and is forced to as
67
67
No.
overall
67
No. in
season
20
Title
"Her Boyfriend's Back"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Story by : Sheldon Krasner and David Saling
Teleplay by : Brad Isaacs and Maxine Lapiduss
Original release date
March 12, 1991 (1991-03-12)
Prod.
code
420
US viewers
(millions)
31
Dan is furious to discover that Mark and Becky rode his vintage Harley motorcycle without permission, and that Mark tinkered with the engine. After defending her earlier per Mark, Dan gives Becky the silent treatment. Roseanne confronts Mark about his true intentions.
Dan is furious to discover that Mark and Becky rode his vintage Harley motorcycle without permission, and that Mark tinkered with the engine. After defending her earlier per Mark, Dan gives Becky the silent treatment. Roseanne confronts Mark about his true intentions.
No.
overall
Dan is furious to discover that Mark and Becky rode his vintage Harley motorcycle without permission, and that Mark tinkered with the engine. After defending her earlier per Mark, Dan gives Becky the silent treatment. Roseanne confronts Mark about his true intentions.
68
68
No.
overall
68
No. in
season
21
Title
"Troubles with the Rubbles"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Joel Madison
Original release date
March 26, 1991 (1991-03-26)
Prod.
code
421
US viewers
(millions)
27
Roseanne meets new neighbors Kathy and Jerry Bowman, and their young son, Todd, who have moved to Lanford from Chicago. Jerry and Dan and D . and Todd hit it off, respectively, but Kathy snubs Roseanne. After a particularly nasty argument with Kathy, Roseanne has to eat some crow for D .'s sake.
Roseanne meets new neighbors Kathy and Jerry Bowman, and their young son, Todd, who have moved to Lanford from Chicago. Jerry and Dan and D . and Todd hit it off, respectively, but Kathy snubs Roseanne. After a particularly nasty argument with Kathy, Roseanne has to eat some crow for D .'s sake.
No.
overall
Roseanne meets new neighbors Kathy and Jerry Bowman, and their young son, Todd, who have moved to Lanford from Chicago. Jerry and Dan and D . and Todd hit it off, respectively, but Kathy snubs Roseanne. After a particularly nasty argument with Kathy, Roseanne has to eat some crow for D .'s sake.
69
69
No.
overall
69
No. in
season
22
Title
"Second Time Around"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Maxine Lapiduss
Original release date
April 2, 1991 (1991-04-02)
Prod.
code
422
US viewers
(millions)
23
Roseanne, Crystal's back-up birth coach, assists Crystal in her Lamaze classes. After Dan's near-fatal accident at work, D . follows him around obsessively. After reconsidering their will, Dan and Roseanne decide Ed and Crystal should take the kids if they should die suddenly. Jackie is upset and offended and insists she is closer to the kids than
Roseanne, Crystal's back-up birth coach, assists Crystal in her Lamaze classes. After Dan's near-fatal accident at work, D . follows him around obsessively. After reconsidering their will, Dan and Roseanne decide Ed and Crystal should take the kids if they should die suddenly. Jackie is upset and offended and insists she is closer to the kids than
No.
overall
Roseanne, Crystal's back-up birth coach, assists Crystal in her Lamaze classes. After Dan's near-fatal accident at work, D . follows him around obsessively. After reconsidering their will, Dan and Roseanne decide Ed and Crystal should take the kids if they should die suddenly. Jackie is upset and offended and insists she is closer to the kids than
70
70
No.
overall
70
No. in
season
23
Title
"Dances with Darlene"
Directed by
Gail Mancuso Cordray
Written by
Brad Isaacs
Original release date
April 30, 1991 (1991-04-30)
Prod.
code
425
US viewers
(millions)
25
One of Darlene's schoolmates, Barry, asks her to go to their school's spring ball with him. Roseanne brings home fancy dresses for her to try on, eventually upsetting Darlene, who then refuses to go to the dance. Meanwhile, it is evaluation time at work for Roseanne and Bonnie, but the visiting inspector seems more interested in Leon. Roseanne and
One of Darlene's schoolmates, Barry, asks her to go to their school's spring ball with him. Roseanne brings home fancy dresses for her to try on, eventually upsetting Darlene, who then refuses to go to the dance. Meanwhile, it is evaluation time at work for Roseanne and Bonnie, but the visiting inspector seems more interested in Leon. Roseanne and
No.
overall
One of Darlene's schoolmates, Barry, asks her to go to their school's spring ball with him. Roseanne brings home fancy dresses for her to try on, eventually upsetting Darlene, who then refuses to go to the dance. Meanwhile, it is evaluation time at work for Roseanne and Bonnie, but the visiting inspector seems more interested in Leon. Roseanne and
71
71
No.
overall
71
No. in
season
24
Title
"Scenes from a Barbecue"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Bob Myer and Chuck Lorre
Original release date
May 7, 1991 (1991-05-07)
Prod.
code
423
US viewers
(millions)
25
The Conners host a Mother's Day barbecue.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Shelley Winters as Nana Mary, Roseanne and Jackie's grandmother.
The Conners host a Mother's Day barbecue.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Shelley Winters as Nana Mary, Roseanne and Jackie's grandmother.
No.
overall
The Conners host a Mother's Day barbecue.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Shelley Winters as Nana Mary, Roseanne and Jackie's grandmother.
72
72
No.
overall
72
No. in
season
25
Title
"The Pied Piper of Lanford"
Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Jeff Abugov
Original release date
May 14, 1991 (1991-05-14)
Prod.
code
424
US viewers
(millions)
21
Roseanne and Dan ponder opening a motorcycle shop with their friend Ziggy, who has returned to Lanford. Dan and Roseanne agree to take out a second mortgage on the house. Ziggy gets cold feet at the last minute and leaves town, but not without leaving his stake in the business: $20,000. Brad Garrett appears in this episode.
Note: This episode mark
Roseanne and Dan ponder opening a motorcycle shop with their friend Ziggy, who has returned to Lanford. Dan and Roseanne agree to take out a second mortgage on the house. Ziggy gets cold feet at the last minute and leaves town, but not without leaving his stake in the business: $20,000. Brad Garrett appears in this episode.
Note: This episode mark
No.
overall
Roseanne and Dan ponder opening a motorcycle shop with their friend Ziggy, who has returned to Lanford. Dan and Roseanne agree to take out a second mortgage on the house. Ziggy gets cold feet at the last minute and leaves town, but not without leaving his stake in the business: $20,000. Brad Garrett appears in this episode.
Note: This episode mark
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
| 48 | 1 | "The Test" | John Whitesell | Bob Myer | September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18) | 401 | 29 |
| One Saturday, Roseanne tries and fails to shoo everyone out of the house, while Dan keeps postponing Becky's driving lesson. Roseanne secretly enlists Jackie and Crystal's help in taking a home pregnancy test. When it is discovered what they are up to, everyone awaits the results together. The test is negative, leaving Roseanne both relieved and sa | |||||||
| 49 | 2 | "Friends & Relatives" | John Whitesell | Chuck Lorre | September 25, 1990 (1990-09-25) | 402 | 26 |
| Dan lends Arnie $1,500 to buy Nancy an engagement ring. He instead spends it on her breast implants, infuriating Roseanne. When Dan falls behind on the bills, Jackie offers to lend him money, but he refuses because she is a relative. D . starts peeping on his sisters. | |||||||
| 50 | 3 | "Like a Virgin" | John Whitesell | Brad Isaacs | October 2, 1990 (1990-10-02) | 404 | 27 |
| Roseanne and Dan think it is time to talk to Becky about birth control, then later catch Darlene making out on the couch with her "platonic" friend Brian. Roseanne cautions the girls to slow down. | |||||||
| 51 | 4 | "Like, A New Job" | John Whitesell | Jeff Abugov | October 9, 1990 (1990-10-09) | 403 | 31 |
| Roseanne quits her job at Art's Beauty Shop and gets a new job as a waitress at Rodbell's Department Store's luncheonette, much to Becky and Darlene's displeasure since they hang out there with their friends. Roseanne complains that Dan does too little to handle the kids' disputes. After Becky and Darlene fight over their room yet again, Dan sends | |||||||
| 52 | 5 | "Goodbye Mr. Right" | John Whitesell | Bruce Graham | October 16, 1990 (1990-10-16) | 405 | 26 |
| Becky and Darlene think D . is a psycho when they find his under-the-bed secret stash of tiny, dismembered dolls. Jackie is injured in the line of duty and recuperates at the Conner house. When her boyfriend Gary gives her an ultimatum to either quit the force or end their relationship, Jackie chooses the latter. | |||||||
| 53 | 6 | "Becky, Beds & Boys" | John Whitesell | Jennifer Heath and Amy Sherman | October 23, 1990 (1990-10-23) | 406 | 30 |
| Roseanne and Dan shop for a new mattress. Becky dates Mark, a rebellious punk teen who Dan and Roseanne dislike after he disrespects them. They forbid Becky from seeing Mark again after running into him at the Lobo Lounge using a fake I . Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Glenn Quinn as Mark, Becky's rebellious boyfriend and future | |||||||
| 54 | 7 | "Trick or Treat" | John Whitesell | Story by : Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov | October 30, 1990 (1990-10-30) | 407 | 29 |
| Roseanne dresses as a male trucker for the lodge Halloween party. When she and Jackie get stranded at the Lobo Lounge, Roseanne mingles with some random men there and incites one man's ire by making veiled pointed comments about his boastful sexual claims. Meanwhile, Dan is upset because D . wants to be a witch for Halloween. | |||||||
| 55 | 8 | "PMS, I Love You" | John Whitesell | Tom Arnold | November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06) | 408 | 28 |
| Roseanne's PMS coincides with Dan's birthday. He attempts to escape for the day by going fishing, but Jackie stops him by saying that Roseanne is throwing him a surprise party at the lodge, where he and the rest of family are forced to attend and endure Roseanne's ever-changing moods. | |||||||
| 56 | 9 | "Bird Is the Word" | John Whitesell | Joel Madison and Don Foster | November 13, 1990 (1990-11-13) | 409 | 27 |
| Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo, earning her popularity at school, but angering Roseanne when she has to visit the principal, who suspends Becky and other classmates involved. Dan has plans for Becky's suspension at home. It is later learned that the student next to Becky made the gesture, not Becky, bu | |||||||
| 57 | 10 | "Dream Lover" | John Whitesell | Chuck Lorre | November 27, 1990 (1990-11-27) | 410 | 28 |
| Dan feels pressured about his and Roseanne's "Always Wednesday" sex night. When he starts dreaming about Rodbell's redhead hardware store clerk, Marge (Patrika Darbo), Roseanne feels threatened and decides she must meet Marge. When Marge happens to come into the luncheonette one day, Roseanne thinks she's cute, but she is unlike what Jackie and Cry | |||||||
| 58 | 11 | "Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?" | John Whitesell | David A. Caplan and Brian LaPan | December 4, 1990 (1990-12-04) | 411 | 28 |
| When Becky and Darlene continually break curfew, Dan and Roseanne decide to teach them a lesson by staying out late. They send Jackie to the house to trick the girls into worrying about them. The plan backfires when the sisters figure out the scheme. | |||||||
| 59 | 12 | "Confessions" | John Whitesell | Brad Isaacs | December 18, 1990 (1990-12-18) | 412 | 27 |
| When Bev pays a surprise visit, Roseanne tricks Jackie into coming over for her share of their mother's abuse. Roseanne is crushed when Bev says she and the girls' father always considered Roseanne as the 'ordinary' one who was destined to be a housewife and mother, while Jackie had creative potential. Bev's praise quickly turns to anger when Jacki | |||||||
| 60 | 13 | "The Courtship of Eddie, Dan's Father" | John Whitesell | Story by : Bob Myer Teleplay by : Don Foster and Joel Madison | January 8, 1991 (1991-01-08) | 413 | 28 |
| Dan's father, Ed, makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Roseanne attempts to set Crystal up with Don, an eligible bachelor who works at the mall, but Jackie upends her plans by unexpectedly showing up for dinner. When Roseanne then walks in on Crystal and Ed kissing in the bedroom, she gets Jackie to take Don for a drive so she can find out what is go | |||||||
| 61 | 14 | "The Wedding" | John Whitesell | Jeff Abugov | January 15, 1991 (1991-01-15) | 414 | 30 |
| Dan struggles to accept Ed and Crystal's unlikely pairing, especially when Crystal announces that she is pregnant. Dan refuses to attend their wedding, but relents and shows up at the last minute as best man. | |||||||
| 62 | 15 | "Becky Doesn't Live Here Anymore" | Gail Mancuso Cordray | Amy Sherman and Jennifer Heath | January 22, 1991 (1991-01-22) | 415 | 30 |
| Becky storms out of the house and goes to Jackie's after being grounded for lying about seeing Mark and being forbidden from dating him. Darlene confronts Becky about her selfish behavior and getting her into trouble. | |||||||
| 63 | 16 | "Home-Ec" | John Whitesell | Mark Lloyd Rappaport | February 5, 1991 (1991-02-05) | 416 | 28 |
| Roseanne is miffed that Darlene's home-economics class has only invited fathers to discuss their careers for Career Day. She visits the class to talk about being a working wife and mother, then takes Darlene and her fellow female classmates on a field trip to the supermarket, followed by them preparing dinner at the Conner house. Meanwhile, Dan tri | |||||||
| 64 | 17 | "Valentine's Day" | John Whitesell | Bob Myer | February 12, 1991 (1991-02-12) | 417 | 28 |
| Roseanne anticipates a special Valentine's Day gift from Dan but is disappointed. Darlene is upset when her crush asks Becky to a school dance instead of her. Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Martin Mull and Bonnie Sheridan as Leon and Bonnie, two of Roseanne's friends, respectively | |||||||
| 65 | 18 | "Communicable Theater" | John Whitesell | Jennifer Heath and Amy Sherman | February 19, 1991 (1991-02-19) | 418 | 29 |
| Roseanne lends more than moral support when Jackie lands a part in the community-theater production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Jackie, the understudy, is unprepared when she has to step in for the sick lead actress. | |||||||
| 66 | 19 | "Vegas Interruptus" | John Whitesell | Story by : Bob Myer Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov | February 26, 1991 (1991-02-26) | 419 | 28 |
| Leon refuses to allow Roseanne time off for her and Dan's trip to Las Vegas which was planned months before Leon became boss. Roseanne does not want to quit, but Dan insists she sacrifice her job so they can go. Roseanne relents, but a snowstorm grounds their plane, cancelling the trip. Roseanne returns to Rodbell's luncheonette and is forced to as | |||||||
| 67 | 20 | "Her Boyfriend's Back" | John Whitesell | Story by : Sheldon Krasner and David Saling Teleplay by : Brad Isaacs and Maxine Lapiduss | March 12, 1991 (1991-03-12) | 420 | 31 |
| Dan is furious to discover that Mark and Becky rode his vintage Harley motorcycle without permission, and that Mark tinkered with the engine. After defending her earlier per Mark, Dan gives Becky the silent treatment. Roseanne confronts Mark about his true intentions. | |||||||
| 68 | 21 | "Troubles with the Rubbles" | John Whitesell | Joel Madison | March 26, 1991 (1991-03-26) | 421 | 27 |
| Roseanne meets new neighbors Kathy and Jerry Bowman, and their young son, Todd, who have moved to Lanford from Chicago. Jerry and Dan and D . and Todd hit it off, respectively, but Kathy snubs Roseanne. After a particularly nasty argument with Kathy, Roseanne has to eat some crow for D .'s sake. | |||||||
| 69 | 22 | "Second Time Around" | John Whitesell | Maxine Lapiduss | April 2, 1991 (1991-04-02) | 422 | 23 |
| Roseanne, Crystal's back-up birth coach, assists Crystal in her Lamaze classes. After Dan's near-fatal accident at work, D . follows him around obsessively. After reconsidering their will, Dan and Roseanne decide Ed and Crystal should take the kids if they should die suddenly. Jackie is upset and offended and insists she is closer to the kids than | |||||||
| 70 | 23 | "Dances with Darlene" | Gail Mancuso Cordray | Brad Isaacs | April 30, 1991 (1991-04-30) | 425 | 25 |
| One of Darlene's schoolmates, Barry, asks her to go to their school's spring ball with him. Roseanne brings home fancy dresses for her to try on, eventually upsetting Darlene, who then refuses to go to the dance. Meanwhile, it is evaluation time at work for Roseanne and Bonnie, but the visiting inspector seems more interested in Leon. Roseanne and | |||||||
| 71 | 24 | "Scenes from a Barbecue" | John Whitesell | Bob Myer and Chuck Lorre | May 7, 1991 (1991-05-07) | 423 | 25 |
| The Conners host a Mother's Day barbecue. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Shelley Winters as Nana Mary, Roseanne and Jackie's grandmother. | |||||||
| 72 | 25 | "The Pied Piper of Lanford" | John Whitesell | Jeff Abugov | May 14, 1991 (1991-05-14) | 424 | 21 |
Roseanne, season 4 episodes · Episodes › Season 4 (1991–92)
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73
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73
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season
1
Title
"A Bitter Pill to Swallow"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Amy Sherman and Jennifer Heath
Original release date
September 17, 1991 (1991-09-17)
Prod.
code
501
US viewers
(millions)
28
While the Conners are preparing to open their own bike shop, Becky seeks birth control advice from Jackie, who encourages her to also talk to Roseanne. Becky later confides to her mother that she has already slept with Mark.
While the Conners are preparing to open their own bike shop, Becky seeks birth control advice from Jackie, who encourages her to also talk to Roseanne. Becky later confides to her mother that she has already slept with Mark.
No.
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While the Conners are preparing to open their own bike shop, Becky seeks birth control advice from Jackie, who encourages her to also talk to Roseanne. Becky later confides to her mother that she has already slept with Mark.
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74
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74
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season
2
Title
"Take My Bike ... Please!"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Mark Rosewater
Teleplay by : Bob Myer
Original release date
September 24, 1991 (1991-09-24)
Prod.
code
504
US viewers
(millions)
32
Dan and Roseanne, working 15-hour days, leave Becky in charge at home, causing friction between Becky and Darlene. D . starts to feel neglected.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Dan Butler as Art, a customer who later becomes the Conners' accountant for the bike shop.
Dan and Roseanne, working 15-hour days, leave Becky in charge at home, causing friction between Becky and Darlene. D . starts to feel neglected.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Dan Butler as Art, a customer who later becomes the Conners' accountant for the bike shop.
No.
overall
Dan and Roseanne, working 15-hour days, leave Becky in charge at home, causing friction between Becky and Darlene. D . starts to feel neglected.
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Dan Butler as Art, a customer who later becomes the Conners' accountant for the bike shop.
75
75
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75
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season
3
Title
"Why Jackie Becomes a Trucker"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Chuck Lorre
Original release date
October 1, 1991 (1991-10-01)
Prod.
code
502
US viewers
(millions)
33
Jackie is horrified to wake up in bed with Arnie after a drunken fling she is unable to remember. Roseanne continually attempts to return a dog that a neighbor gave away to D . Dan and his pals discover Leon is gay when they invite him to their poker game. Jackie decides to start a new career as a professional truck driver.
Jackie is horrified to wake up in bed with Arnie after a drunken fling she is unable to remember. Roseanne continually attempts to return a dog that a neighbor gave away to D . Dan and his pals discover Leon is gay when they invite him to their poker game. Jackie decides to start a new career as a professional truck driver.
No.
overall
Jackie is horrified to wake up in bed with Arnie after a drunken fling she is unable to remember. Roseanne continually attempts to return a dog that a neighbor gave away to D . Dan and his pals discover Leon is gay when they invite him to their poker game. Jackie decides to start a new career as a professional truck driver.
76
76
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76
No. in
season
4
Title
"Darlene Fades to Black"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Jeff Abugov
Original release date
October 8, 1991 (1991-10-08)
Prod.
code
503
US viewers
(millions)
32
Darlene slips into a depressive state, constantly spending time alone. Meanwhile, Becky has her eye on a motor scooter from Dan's shop.
Darlene slips into a depressive state, constantly spending time alone. Meanwhile, Becky has her eye on a motor scooter from Dan's shop.
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Darlene slips into a depressive state, constantly spending time alone. Meanwhile, Becky has her eye on a motor scooter from Dan's shop.
77
77
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77
No. in
season
5
Title
"Tolerate Thy Neighbor"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Maxine Lapiduss and Martin Mull
Original release date
October 15, 1991 (1991-10-15)
Prod.
code
505
US viewers
(millions)
31
When the Bowmans are out of town, Roseanne witnesses their possessions being removed by what she believes is a charity group. Kathy Bowman is furious after learning that Roseanne watched the theft without realizing the house was being robbed.
Note: Bob Hope makes a cameo appearance as a line-up participant during the end-credits of this episode.
When the Bowmans are out of town, Roseanne witnesses their possessions being removed by what she believes is a charity group. Kathy Bowman is furious after learning that Roseanne watched the theft without realizing the house was being robbed.
Note: Bob Hope makes a cameo appearance as a line-up participant during the end-credits of this episode.
No.
overall
When the Bowmans are out of town, Roseanne witnesses their possessions being removed by what she believes is a charity group. Kathy Bowman is furious after learning that Roseanne watched the theft without realizing the house was being robbed.
Note: Bob Hope makes a cameo appearance as a line-up participant during the end-credits of this episode.
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78
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78
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season
6
Title
"Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Amy Sherman
Original release date
October 29, 1991 (1991-10-29)
Prod.
code
506
US viewers
(millions)
36
Dan and Roseanne play a gruesome Halloween prank on Kathy Bowman. Roseanne expects Kathy will retaliate and is disappointed that Kathy wants nothing to do with Roseanne and her juvenile pranks. At the Lodge's Halloween party, Jackie discovers that the moose she has been flirting with is Booker, her former boyfriend. Dan and Jerry stage an obvious t
Dan and Roseanne play a gruesome Halloween prank on Kathy Bowman. Roseanne expects Kathy will retaliate and is disappointed that Kathy wants nothing to do with Roseanne and her juvenile pranks. At the Lodge's Halloween party, Jackie discovers that the moose she has been flirting with is Booker, her former boyfriend. Dan and Jerry stage an obvious t
No.
overall
Dan and Roseanne play a gruesome Halloween prank on Kathy Bowman. Roseanne expects Kathy will retaliate and is disappointed that Kathy wants nothing to do with Roseanne and her juvenile pranks. At the Lodge's Halloween party, Jackie discovers that the moose she has been flirting with is Booker, her former boyfriend. Dan and Jerry stage an obvious t
79
79
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79
No. in
season
7
Title
"Vegas"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Don Foster and Sid Youngers
Original release date
November 5, 1991 (1991-11-05)
Prod.
code
507
US viewers
(millions)
32
Arnie and Nancy invite Roseanne and Dan to their Las Vegas wedding. Once there, Roseanne and Dan have a fight when she feels neglected because he prefers shooting craps.
Arnie and Nancy invite Roseanne and Dan to their Las Vegas wedding. Once there, Roseanne and Dan have a fight when she feels neglected because he prefers shooting craps.
No.
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Arnie and Nancy invite Roseanne and Dan to their Las Vegas wedding. Once there, Roseanne and Dan have a fight when she feels neglected because he prefers shooting craps.
80
80
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80
No. in
season
8
Title
"Vegas, Vegas"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Joel Madison and Mark Rosewater
Original release date
November 12, 1991 (1991-11-12)
Prod.
code
508
US viewers
(millions)
36
Roseanne is still upset that Dan would rather play craps than spend a romantic night together. She and Nancy get drunk and wander into a Wayne Newton impersonator performance. Roseanne starts heckling the performer, unaware it is the real Wayne Newton who is making a surprise on-stage appearance. After Arnie and Nancy's wedding, they offer Dan and
Roseanne is still upset that Dan would rather play craps than spend a romantic night together. She and Nancy get drunk and wander into a Wayne Newton impersonator performance. Roseanne starts heckling the performer, unaware it is the real Wayne Newton who is making a surprise on-stage appearance. After Arnie and Nancy's wedding, they offer Dan and
No.
overall
Roseanne is still upset that Dan would rather play craps than spend a romantic night together. She and Nancy get drunk and wander into a Wayne Newton impersonator performance. Roseanne starts heckling the performer, unaware it is the real Wayne Newton who is making a surprise on-stage appearance. After Arnie and Nancy's wedding, they offer Dan and
81
81
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81
No. in
season
9
Title
"Stressed to Kill"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Bob Myer and Chuck Lorre
Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Maxine Lapiduss
Original release date
November 19, 1991 (1991-11-19)
Prod.
code
510
US viewers
(millions)
28
Roseanne secretly resumes smoking to cope with her stressful life—then tries to hide the renewed habit from her family. Roseanne is thrilled when Darlene gets a B on a school report until she learns that Becky actually wrote it for her.
Roseanne secretly resumes smoking to cope with her stressful life—then tries to hide the renewed habit from her family. Roseanne is thrilled when Darlene gets a B on a school report until she learns that Becky actually wrote it for her.
No.
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Roseanne secretly resumes smoking to cope with her stressful life—then tries to hide the renewed habit from her family. Roseanne is thrilled when Darlene gets a B on a school report until she learns that Becky actually wrote it for her.
82
82
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82
No. in
season
10
Title
"Thanksgiving '91"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Brad Isaacs
Original release date
November 26, 1991 (1991-11-26)
Prod.
code
509
US viewers
(millions)
29
Bev attends Thanksgiving dinner without Jackie and Roseanne's father, Al. Bev shocks them when she finally admits Al is in Kansas City, spending the holiday with his mistress, who he has been seeing for 20 years. Darlene stays secluded in her room and only opens up to Nana Mary.
Bev attends Thanksgiving dinner without Jackie and Roseanne's father, Al. Bev shocks them when she finally admits Al is in Kansas City, spending the holiday with his mistress, who he has been seeing for 20 years. Darlene stays secluded in her room and only opens up to Nana Mary.
No.
overall
Bev attends Thanksgiving dinner without Jackie and Roseanne's father, Al. Bev shocks them when she finally admits Al is in Kansas City, spending the holiday with his mistress, who he has been seeing for 20 years. Darlene stays secluded in her room and only opens up to Nana Mary.
83
83
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83
No. in
season
11
Title
"Kansas City, Here We Come"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Amy Sherman and David Forbes
Teleplay by : Don Foster and Jennifer Heath
Original release date
December 3, 1991 (1991-12-03)
Prod.
code
511
US viewers
(millions)
34
Jackie and Roseanne head to Kansas City, intending to confront Joan, their father's mistress. Once there, they are about to chicken out and leave when Joan opens her door. Dan goes to beat up Becky's boss at the Buy N' Bag for being grossly disrespectful to her, but finds that Mark has beaten him to it.
Jackie and Roseanne head to Kansas City, intending to confront Joan, their father's mistress. Once there, they are about to chicken out and leave when Joan opens her door. Dan goes to beat up Becky's boss at the Buy N' Bag for being grossly disrespectful to her, but finds that Mark has beaten him to it.
No.
overall
Jackie and Roseanne head to Kansas City, intending to confront Joan, their father's mistress. Once there, they are about to chicken out and leave when Joan opens her door. Dan goes to beat up Becky's boss at the Buy N' Bag for being grossly disrespectful to her, but finds that Mark has beaten him to it.
84
84
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84
No. in
season
12
Title
"Santa Claus"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Barry Vigon
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Maxine Lapiduss
Original release date
December 24, 1991 (1991-12-24)
Prod.
code
512
US viewers
(millions)
32
Roseanne and Jackie are the new Santa and Mrs. Claus at Rodbell's; while on duty, Roseanne meets Darlene's new friend Karen, and Karen's son. She is resentful that Darlene refused to open up to her but has shared her writing with Karen.
Roseanne and Jackie are the new Santa and Mrs. Claus at Rodbell's; while on duty, Roseanne meets Darlene's new friend Karen, and Karen's son. She is resentful that Darlene refused to open up to her but has shared her writing with Karen.
No.
overall
Roseanne and Jackie are the new Santa and Mrs. Claus at Rodbell's; while on duty, Roseanne meets Darlene's new friend Karen, and Karen's son. She is resentful that Darlene refused to open up to her but has shared her writing with Karen.
85
85
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85
No. in
season
13
Title
"Bingo"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Tom Arnold and Robert Miranda
Teleplay by : Joel Madison and Sid Youngers
Original release date
January 7, 1992 (1992-01-07)
Prod.
code
513
US viewers
(millions)
36
Crystal, Roseanne, Bonnie, Anne Marie, and Jackie have a girl's night out, while Becky and Darlene babysit Little Ed. Roseanne ridicules Crystal for choosing bingo, but after winning, she quickly becomes addicted, sparking a fight with Crystal. Later, Crystal explains she became upset because she is pregnant again and is overwhelmed raising Little
Crystal, Roseanne, Bonnie, Anne Marie, and Jackie have a girl's night out, while Becky and Darlene babysit Little Ed. Roseanne ridicules Crystal for choosing bingo, but after winning, she quickly becomes addicted, sparking a fight with Crystal. Later, Crystal explains she became upset because she is pregnant again and is overwhelmed raising Little
No.
overall
Crystal, Roseanne, Bonnie, Anne Marie, and Jackie have a girl's night out, while Becky and Darlene babysit Little Ed. Roseanne ridicules Crystal for choosing bingo, but after winning, she quickly becomes addicted, sparking a fight with Crystal. Later, Crystal explains she became upset because she is pregnant again and is overwhelmed raising Little
86
86
No.
overall
86
No. in
season
14
Title
"The Bowling Show"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Don Foster
Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Amy Sherman
Original release date
January 21, 1992 (1992-01-21)
Prod.
code
514
US viewers
(millions)
32
Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their bowling team out of last place, while Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie and Nancy's new friendship. Darlene meets Mark's younger brother for the first time, setting off a mutual attraction. David Crosby appears as Bonnie's partner, Duke, who performs with Bonnie at the bowling alley restaurant.
Note: This epis
Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their bowling team out of last place, while Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie and Nancy's new friendship. Darlene meets Mark's younger brother for the first time, setting off a mutual attraction. David Crosby appears as Bonnie's partner, Duke, who performs with Bonnie at the bowling alley restaurant.
Note: This epis
No.
overall
Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their bowling team out of last place, while Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie and Nancy's new friendship. Darlene meets Mark's younger brother for the first time, setting off a mutual attraction. David Crosby appears as Bonnie's partner, Duke, who performs with Bonnie at the bowling alley restaurant.
Note: This epis
87
87
No.
overall
87
No. in
season
15
Title
"The Back Story"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Bob Myer
Original release date
February 4, 1992 (1992-02-04)
Prod.
code
515
US viewers
(millions)
37
Bev arrives in time to help with D .'s 11th birthday, after Roseanne throws her back out. Dan is thrilled he bought D . a Super Nintendo as a birthday present and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, only to have Bev upend him on both counts.
Bev arrives in time to help with D .'s 11th birthday, after Roseanne throws her back out. Dan is thrilled he bought D . a Super Nintendo as a birthday present and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, only to have Bev upend him on both counts.
No.
overall
Bev arrives in time to help with D .'s 11th birthday, after Roseanne throws her back out. Dan is thrilled he bought D . a Super Nintendo as a birthday present and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, only to have Bev upend him on both counts.
88
88
No.
overall
88
No. in
season
16
Title
"Less Is More"
Directed by
Gail Mancuso Cordray
Written by
Story by : Amy Sherman
Teleplay by : Maxine Lapiduss and Don Foster
Original release date
February 11, 1992 (1992-02-11)
Prod.
code
517
US viewers
(millions)
28
Roseanne's doctor recommends a breast reduction to reduce stress on her back. She agrees but has a nightmare in which her breasts are accidentally enlarged to gigantic proportions.
Note: Neil Patrick Harris makes a cameo appearance as Doogie Howser, MD in this episode.
Roseanne's doctor recommends a breast reduction to reduce stress on her back. She agrees but has a nightmare in which her breasts are accidentally enlarged to gigantic proportions.
Note: Neil Patrick Harris makes a cameo appearance as Doogie Howser, MD in this episode.
No.
overall
Roseanne's doctor recommends a breast reduction to reduce stress on her back. She agrees but has a nightmare in which her breasts are accidentally enlarged to gigantic proportions.
Note: Neil Patrick Harris makes a cameo appearance as Doogie Howser, MD in this episode.
89
89
No.
overall
89
No. in
season
17
Title
"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Jennifer Heath
Original release date
February 18, 1992 (1992-02-18)
Prod.
code
516
US viewers
(millions)
32
When Becky breaks up with Mark, she dates a new boy, Dean, who Dan excitedly considers "son-in-law" material. Roseanne and Jackie dash his hopes by explaining that Dean is the "transitional guy" and guarantee that the next boy Becky dates who Dan hates will be the "keeper."
When Becky breaks up with Mark, she dates a new boy, Dean, who Dan excitedly considers "son-in-law" material. Roseanne and Jackie dash his hopes by explaining that Dean is the "transitional guy" and guarantee that the next boy Becky dates who Dan hates will be the "keeper."
No.
overall
When Becky breaks up with Mark, she dates a new boy, Dean, who Dan excitedly considers "son-in-law" material. Roseanne and Jackie dash his hopes by explaining that Dean is the "transitional guy" and guarantee that the next boy Becky dates who Dan hates will be the "keeper."
90
90
No.
overall
90
No. in
season
18
Title
"This Old House"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Michael Poryes
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov
Original release date
February 25, 1992 (1992-02-25)
Prod.
code
518
US viewers
(millions)
30
Darlene and David have been producing their own comic book in which Darlene writes the story and David illustrates it. When Dan and Roseanne discover she and David skipped school to attend a comic book convention in Chicago, Darlene is grounded and forbidden to see David again. Jackie and Roseanne break into their now-vacant childhood home that is
Darlene and David have been producing their own comic book in which Darlene writes the story and David illustrates it. When Dan and Roseanne discover she and David skipped school to attend a comic book convention in Chicago, Darlene is grounded and forbidden to see David again. Jackie and Roseanne break into their now-vacant childhood home that is
No.
overall
Darlene and David have been producing their own comic book in which Darlene writes the story and David illustrates it. When Dan and Roseanne discover she and David skipped school to attend a comic book convention in Chicago, Darlene is grounded and forbidden to see David again. Jackie and Roseanne break into their now-vacant childhood home that is
91
91
No.
overall
91
No. in
season
19
Title
"The Commercial Show"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Maxine Lapiduss and Chuck Lorre
Teleplay by : Maxine Lapiduss and Jennifer Heath
Original release date
March 3, 1992 (1992-03-03)
Prod.
code
519
US viewers
(millions)
34
The Conners are chosen to be in a Rodbell's commercial, much to Darlene's embarrassment and Roseanne's disappointment after the director replaces her with Jackie as "the mother". Leon and his partner break up. To everyone's delight, the Bowmans are moving back to Chicago.
Note: Sara Gilbert had her hair made up in pigtails to look like Laura Ingal
The Conners are chosen to be in a Rodbell's commercial, much to Darlene's embarrassment and Roseanne's disappointment after the director replaces her with Jackie as "the mother". Leon and his partner break up. To everyone's delight, the Bowmans are moving back to Chicago.
Note: Sara Gilbert had her hair made up in pigtails to look like Laura Ingal
No.
overall
The Conners are chosen to be in a Rodbell's commercial, much to Darlene's embarrassment and Roseanne's disappointment after the director replaces her with Jackie as "the mother". Leon and his partner break up. To everyone's delight, the Bowmans are moving back to Chicago.
Note: Sara Gilbert had her hair made up in pigtails to look like Laura Ingal
92
92
No.
overall
92
No. in
season
20
Title
"Therapy"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre
Teleplay by : Joel Madison and Sid Youngers
Original release date
March 17, 1992 (1992-03-17)
Prod.
code
520
US viewers
(millions)
33
After Darlene mouths off about a girl at school, Becky warns her that the burly girl is planning to beat her up. Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist to work out their "sister" issues.
After Darlene mouths off about a girl at school, Becky warns her that the burly girl is planning to beat her up. Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist to work out their "sister" issues.
No.
overall
After Darlene mouths off about a girl at school, Becky warns her that the burly girl is planning to beat her up. Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist to work out their "sister" issues.
93
93
No.
overall
93
No. in
season
21
Title
"Lies"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Jeff Abugov
Teleplay by : Don Foster and Sid Youngers
Original release date
March 24, 1992 (1992-03-24)
Prod.
code
521
US viewers
(millions)
37
Roseanne is ticked off that Darlene bypasses her for advice on David. Roseanne is anxious about a lie detector test at her workplace, after taking condiments from the restaurant. She soon suspects the test is actually about something else: Leon being gay.
Roseanne is ticked off that Darlene bypasses her for advice on David. Roseanne is anxious about a lie detector test at her workplace, after taking condiments from the restaurant. She soon suspects the test is actually about something else: Leon being gay.
No.
overall
Roseanne is ticked off that Darlene bypasses her for advice on David. Roseanne is anxious about a lie detector test at her workplace, after taking condiments from the restaurant. She soon suspects the test is actually about something else: Leon being gay.
94
94
No.
overall
94
No. in
season
22
Title
"Deliverance"
Directed by
Gail Mancuso Cordray
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre
Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Joel Madison
Original release date
March 31, 1992 (1992-03-31)
Prod.
code
522
US viewers
(millions)
37
Eight-months-pregnant Crystal goes into labor and Dan coaches her as she gives birth to a long-awaited daughter she names Angela. After Leon quits, Roseanne and Bonnie squabble over who should manage the coffee shop. The feud causes Roseanne to refuse Bonnie's phone calls, resulting in Roseanne and Jackie nearly missing Crystal's daughter being bor
Eight-months-pregnant Crystal goes into labor and Dan coaches her as she gives birth to a long-awaited daughter she names Angela. After Leon quits, Roseanne and Bonnie squabble over who should manage the coffee shop. The feud causes Roseanne to refuse Bonnie's phone calls, resulting in Roseanne and Jackie nearly missing Crystal's daughter being bor
No.
overall
Eight-months-pregnant Crystal goes into labor and Dan coaches her as she gives birth to a long-awaited daughter she names Angela. After Leon quits, Roseanne and Bonnie squabble over who should manage the coffee shop. The feud causes Roseanne to refuse Bonnie's phone calls, resulting in Roseanne and Jackie nearly missing Crystal's daughter being bor
95
95
No.
overall
95
No. in
season
23
Title
"Secrets"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Lawrence H. Levy
Original release date
April 28, 1992 (1992-04-28)
Prod.
code
524
US viewers
(millions)
33
Depressed because Becky refuses to see him, Mark gets drunk at the Lobo Lounge and puts his fist through the jukebox. Dan tends to him, then lies to Roseanne and Becky about it, though Roseanne sees through the ruse and punishes Dan.
Depressed because Becky refuses to see him, Mark gets drunk at the Lobo Lounge and puts his fist through the jukebox. Dan tends to him, then lies to Roseanne and Becky about it, though Roseanne sees through the ruse and punishes Dan.
No.
overall
Depressed because Becky refuses to see him, Mark gets drunk at the Lobo Lounge and puts his fist through the jukebox. Dan tends to him, then lies to Roseanne and Becky about it, though Roseanne sees through the ruse and punishes Dan.
96
96
No.
overall
96
No. in
season
24
Title
"Don't Make Me Over"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Sara Gilbert
Teleplay by : Maxine Lapiduss and Don Foster & Sid Youngers
Original release date
May 5, 1992 (1992-05-05)
Prod.
code
523
US viewers
(millions)
31
Roseanne grounds D . from watching TV after he gets a bad report from his math teacher. She chides Dan for always leaving the kids' punishments up to her while he remains neutral. Meanwhile, Becky and Darlene, determined to attend a rock concert in Iowa, scheme to soften up Roseanne with a Mother's Day spa-pampering. Roseanne is thrilled until she
Roseanne grounds D . from watching TV after he gets a bad report from his math teacher. She chides Dan for always leaving the kids' punishments up to her while he remains neutral. Meanwhile, Becky and Darlene, determined to attend a rock concert in Iowa, scheme to soften up Roseanne with a Mother's Day spa-pampering. Roseanne is thrilled until she
No.
overall
Roseanne grounds D . from watching TV after he gets a bad report from his math teacher. She chides Dan for always leaving the kids' punishments up to her while he remains neutral. Meanwhile, Becky and Darlene, determined to attend a rock concert in Iowa, scheme to soften up Roseanne with a Mother's Day spa-pampering. Roseanne is thrilled until she
97
97
No.
overall
97
No. in
season
25
Title
"Aliens"
Directed by
Andrew D. Weyman
Written by
Story by : Joel Madison and Ron Nelson
Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Joel Madison
Original release date
May 12, 1992 (1992-05-12)
Prod.
code
525
US viewers
(millions)
32
D .'s spelling-bee triumph is a welcome bright spot as Rodbell's luncheonette closes down and Dan's bike shop continues its slow descent. Meanwhile, Nancy is heartbroken when Arnie leaves her, especially when he claims he was abducted by aliens.
D .'s spelling-bee triumph is a welcome bright spot as Rodbell's luncheonette closes down and Dan's bike shop continues its slow descent. Meanwhile, Nancy is heartbroken when Arnie leaves her, especially when he claims he was abducted by aliens.
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D .'s spelling-bee triumph is a welcome bright spot as Rodbell's luncheonette closes down and Dan's bike shop continues its slow descent. Meanwhile, Nancy is heartbroken when Arnie leaves her, especially when he claims he was abducted by aliens.
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
| 73 | 1 | "A Bitter Pill to Swallow" | Andrew D. Weyman | Amy Sherman and Jennifer Heath | September 17, 1991 (1991-09-17) | 501 | 28 |
| While the Conners are preparing to open their own bike shop, Becky seeks birth control advice from Jackie, who encourages her to also talk to Roseanne. Becky later confides to her mother that she has already slept with Mark. | |||||||
| 74 | 2 | "Take My Bike ... Please!" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Mark Rosewater Teleplay by : Bob Myer | September 24, 1991 (1991-09-24) | 504 | 32 |
| Dan and Roseanne, working 15-hour days, leave Becky in charge at home, causing friction between Becky and Darlene. D . starts to feel neglected. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Dan Butler as Art, a customer who later becomes the Conners' accountant for the bike shop. | |||||||
| 75 | 3 | "Why Jackie Becomes a Trucker" | Andrew D. Weyman | Chuck Lorre | October 1, 1991 (1991-10-01) | 502 | 33 |
| Jackie is horrified to wake up in bed with Arnie after a drunken fling she is unable to remember. Roseanne continually attempts to return a dog that a neighbor gave away to D . Dan and his pals discover Leon is gay when they invite him to their poker game. Jackie decides to start a new career as a professional truck driver. | |||||||
| 76 | 4 | "Darlene Fades to Black" | Andrew D. Weyman | Jeff Abugov | October 8, 1991 (1991-10-08) | 503 | 32 |
| Darlene slips into a depressive state, constantly spending time alone. Meanwhile, Becky has her eye on a motor scooter from Dan's shop. | |||||||
| 77 | 5 | "Tolerate Thy Neighbor" | Andrew D. Weyman | Maxine Lapiduss and Martin Mull | October 15, 1991 (1991-10-15) | 505 | 31 |
| When the Bowmans are out of town, Roseanne witnesses their possessions being removed by what she believes is a charity group. Kathy Bowman is furious after learning that Roseanne watched the theft without realizing the house was being robbed. Note: Bob Hope makes a cameo appearance as a line-up participant during the end-credits of this episode. | |||||||
| 78 | 6 | "Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down" | Andrew D. Weyman | Amy Sherman | October 29, 1991 (1991-10-29) | 506 | 36 |
| Dan and Roseanne play a gruesome Halloween prank on Kathy Bowman. Roseanne expects Kathy will retaliate and is disappointed that Kathy wants nothing to do with Roseanne and her juvenile pranks. At the Lodge's Halloween party, Jackie discovers that the moose she has been flirting with is Booker, her former boyfriend. Dan and Jerry stage an obvious t | |||||||
| 79 | 7 | "Vegas" | Andrew D. Weyman | Don Foster and Sid Youngers | November 5, 1991 (1991-11-05) | 507 | 32 |
| Arnie and Nancy invite Roseanne and Dan to their Las Vegas wedding. Once there, Roseanne and Dan have a fight when she feels neglected because he prefers shooting craps. | |||||||
| 80 | 8 | "Vegas, Vegas" | Andrew D. Weyman | Joel Madison and Mark Rosewater | November 12, 1991 (1991-11-12) | 508 | 36 |
| Roseanne is still upset that Dan would rather play craps than spend a romantic night together. She and Nancy get drunk and wander into a Wayne Newton impersonator performance. Roseanne starts heckling the performer, unaware it is the real Wayne Newton who is making a surprise on-stage appearance. After Arnie and Nancy's wedding, they offer Dan and | |||||||
| 81 | 9 | "Stressed to Kill" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Bob Myer and Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Maxine Lapiduss | November 19, 1991 (1991-11-19) | 510 | 28 |
| Roseanne secretly resumes smoking to cope with her stressful life—then tries to hide the renewed habit from her family. Roseanne is thrilled when Darlene gets a B on a school report until she learns that Becky actually wrote it for her. | |||||||
| 82 | 10 | "Thanksgiving '91" | Andrew D. Weyman | Brad Isaacs | November 26, 1991 (1991-11-26) | 509 | 29 |
| Bev attends Thanksgiving dinner without Jackie and Roseanne's father, Al. Bev shocks them when she finally admits Al is in Kansas City, spending the holiday with his mistress, who he has been seeing for 20 years. Darlene stays secluded in her room and only opens up to Nana Mary. | |||||||
| 83 | 11 | "Kansas City, Here We Come" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Amy Sherman and David Forbes Teleplay by : Don Foster and Jennifer Heath | December 3, 1991 (1991-12-03) | 511 | 34 |
| Jackie and Roseanne head to Kansas City, intending to confront Joan, their father's mistress. Once there, they are about to chicken out and leave when Joan opens her door. Dan goes to beat up Becky's boss at the Buy N' Bag for being grossly disrespectful to her, but finds that Mark has beaten him to it. | |||||||
| 84 | 12 | "Santa Claus" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Barry Vigon Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Maxine Lapiduss | December 24, 1991 (1991-12-24) | 512 | 32 |
| Roseanne and Jackie are the new Santa and Mrs. Claus at Rodbell's; while on duty, Roseanne meets Darlene's new friend Karen, and Karen's son. She is resentful that Darlene refused to open up to her but has shared her writing with Karen. | |||||||
| 85 | 13 | "Bingo" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Tom Arnold and Robert Miranda Teleplay by : Joel Madison and Sid Youngers | January 7, 1992 (1992-01-07) | 513 | 36 |
| Crystal, Roseanne, Bonnie, Anne Marie, and Jackie have a girl's night out, while Becky and Darlene babysit Little Ed. Roseanne ridicules Crystal for choosing bingo, but after winning, she quickly becomes addicted, sparking a fight with Crystal. Later, Crystal explains she became upset because she is pregnant again and is overwhelmed raising Little | |||||||
| 86 | 14 | "The Bowling Show" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Don Foster Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Amy Sherman | January 21, 1992 (1992-01-21) | 514 | 32 |
| Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their bowling team out of last place, while Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie and Nancy's new friendship. Darlene meets Mark's younger brother for the first time, setting off a mutual attraction. David Crosby appears as Bonnie's partner, Duke, who performs with Bonnie at the bowling alley restaurant. Note: This epis | |||||||
| 87 | 15 | "The Back Story" | Andrew D. Weyman | Bob Myer | February 4, 1992 (1992-02-04) | 515 | 37 |
| Bev arrives in time to help with D .'s 11th birthday, after Roseanne throws her back out. Dan is thrilled he bought D . a Super Nintendo as a birthday present and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, only to have Bev upend him on both counts. | |||||||
| 88 | 16 | "Less Is More" | Gail Mancuso Cordray | Story by : Amy Sherman Teleplay by : Maxine Lapiduss and Don Foster | February 11, 1992 (1992-02-11) | 517 | 28 |
| Roseanne's doctor recommends a breast reduction to reduce stress on her back. She agrees but has a nightmare in which her breasts are accidentally enlarged to gigantic proportions. Note: Neil Patrick Harris makes a cameo appearance as Doogie Howser, MD in this episode. | |||||||
| 89 | 17 | "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" | Andrew D. Weyman | Jennifer Heath | February 18, 1992 (1992-02-18) | 516 | 32 |
| When Becky breaks up with Mark, she dates a new boy, Dean, who Dan excitedly considers "son-in-law" material. Roseanne and Jackie dash his hopes by explaining that Dean is the "transitional guy" and guarantee that the next boy Becky dates who Dan hates will be the "keeper." | |||||||
| 90 | 18 | "This Old House" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Michael Poryes Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov | February 25, 1992 (1992-02-25) | 518 | 30 |
| Darlene and David have been producing their own comic book in which Darlene writes the story and David illustrates it. When Dan and Roseanne discover she and David skipped school to attend a comic book convention in Chicago, Darlene is grounded and forbidden to see David again. Jackie and Roseanne break into their now-vacant childhood home that is | |||||||
| 91 | 19 | "The Commercial Show" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Maxine Lapiduss and Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Maxine Lapiduss and Jennifer Heath | March 3, 1992 (1992-03-03) | 519 | 34 |
| The Conners are chosen to be in a Rodbell's commercial, much to Darlene's embarrassment and Roseanne's disappointment after the director replaces her with Jackie as "the mother". Leon and his partner break up. To everyone's delight, the Bowmans are moving back to Chicago. Note: Sara Gilbert had her hair made up in pigtails to look like Laura Ingal | |||||||
| 92 | 20 | "Therapy" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Joel Madison and Sid Youngers | March 17, 1992 (1992-03-17) | 520 | 33 |
| After Darlene mouths off about a girl at school, Becky warns her that the burly girl is planning to beat her up. Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist to work out their "sister" issues. | |||||||
| 93 | 21 | "Lies" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Jeff Abugov Teleplay by : Don Foster and Sid Youngers | March 24, 1992 (1992-03-24) | 521 | 37 |
| Roseanne is ticked off that Darlene bypasses her for advice on David. Roseanne is anxious about a lie detector test at her workplace, after taking condiments from the restaurant. She soon suspects the test is actually about something else: Leon being gay. | |||||||
| 94 | 22 | "Deliverance" | Gail Mancuso Cordray | Story by : Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Joel Madison | March 31, 1992 (1992-03-31) | 522 | 37 |
| Eight-months-pregnant Crystal goes into labor and Dan coaches her as she gives birth to a long-awaited daughter she names Angela. After Leon quits, Roseanne and Bonnie squabble over who should manage the coffee shop. The feud causes Roseanne to refuse Bonnie's phone calls, resulting in Roseanne and Jackie nearly missing Crystal's daughter being bor | |||||||
| 95 | 23 | "Secrets" | Andrew D. Weyman | Lawrence H. Levy | April 28, 1992 (1992-04-28) | 524 | 33 |
| Depressed because Becky refuses to see him, Mark gets drunk at the Lobo Lounge and puts his fist through the jukebox. Dan tends to him, then lies to Roseanne and Becky about it, though Roseanne sees through the ruse and punishes Dan. | |||||||
| 96 | 24 | "Don't Make Me Over" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Sara Gilbert Teleplay by : Maxine Lapiduss and Don Foster & Sid Youngers | May 5, 1992 (1992-05-05) | 523 | 31 |
| Roseanne grounds D . from watching TV after he gets a bad report from his math teacher. She chides Dan for always leaving the kids' punishments up to her while he remains neutral. Meanwhile, Becky and Darlene, determined to attend a rock concert in Iowa, scheme to soften up Roseanne with a Mother's Day spa-pampering. Roseanne is thrilled until she | |||||||
| 97 | 25 | "Aliens" | Andrew D. Weyman | Story by : Joel Madison and Ron Nelson Teleplay by : Jeff Abugov and Joel Madison | May 12, 1992 (1992-05-12) | 525 | 32 |
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