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Roseanne

TV·1988–2018·10 seasons, 231 episodes·ABC·Comedy, Family·30m·5.9·Created by Matt Williams

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A groundbreaking American television sitcom, following the fortunes of the down-to-earth, blue collar Conner family in the small town of Lanford, Illinois.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Roseanne S01E11Canoga TimeS01E11 · 10.0Dan can't bear to part with the "junk" Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale; Darlene forges a passing grade on her report card.
  2. 02Roseanne S01E12The Monday Through Friday ShowS01E12 · 10.0Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend a romantic 15th anniversary; Becky refuses to dissect a frog in biology class; Darlene finds her paper route more than she can handle.
  3. 03Roseanne S01E13Bridge Over Troubled SonnyS01E13 · 10.0Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.

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Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode23Episodes1988–89Aired 9.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Roseanne S01E01Life and StuffOctober 18, 1988 9.7Roseanne and Dan, parents of a low income family, deal with the trials and tribulations of suburban domesticity. Roseanne must keep her sani
  2. S01E02Roseanne S01E02We're in the MoneyOctober 25, 1988 9.3Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
  3. S01E03Roseanne S01E03D-I-V-O-R-C-ENovember 1, 1988 9.3Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
  4. S01E04Roseanne S01E04Language LessonsNovember 22, 1988 9.3A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
  5. S01E05Roseanne S01E05Radio DaysNovember 29, 1988 9.3A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
  6. S01E06Roseanne S01E06Lovers' LanesDecember 6, 1988 9.3Roseanne sees Becky and her first boyfriend at a bowling alley. Jackie and Booker make a bet, if Booker wins, Jackie has to spend the night
  7. S01E07Roseanne S01E07The Memory GameDecember 13, 1988 9.3Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
  8. S01E08Roseanne S01E08Here's to Good FriendsDecember 20, 1988 9.3Roseanne and Jackie help Crystal drown her sorrows over breaking up with her lover by taking her to the Lobo Lounge for a few pink squirrels
  9. S01E09Roseanne S01E09Dan's Birthday BashJanuary 3, 1989 9.0Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
  10. S01E10Roseanne S01E10SaturdayJanuary 10, 1989 9.3Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
  11. S01E11Roseanne S01E11Season's bestCanoga TimeJanuary 17, 1989 10.0Dan can't bear to part with the "junk" Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale; Darlene forges a passing grade on her report card.
  12. S01E12Roseanne S01E12The Monday Through Friday ShowJanuary 24, 1989 10.0Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend a romantic 15th anniversary; Becky refuses to dissect a frog in biology class; Darlene finds
  13. S01E13Roseanne S01E13Bridge Over Troubled SonnyJanuary 31, 1989 10.0Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
  14. S01E14Roseanne S01E14Father's DayFebruary 7, 1989 10.0Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
  15. S01E15Roseanne S01E15Nightmare on Oak StreetFebruary 14, 1989 10.0Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
  16. S01E16Roseanne S01E16Mall StoryFebruary 21, 1989 10.0Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
  17. S01E17Roseanne S01E17Becky's ChoiceFebruary 28, 1989 10.0Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
  18. S01E18Roseanne S01E18The Slice of LifeMarch 7, 1989 10.0Darlene's emergency appendectormy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
  19. S01E19Roseanne S01E19Workin' OvertimeMarch 14, 1989After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
  20. S01E20Roseanne S01E20Toto, We're Not in Kansas AnymoreMarch 28, 1989 10.0As a tornado spins through Lanford, a storm is brewing inside the Conner house over the whereabouts of Jackie who hasn't returned from her t
  21. S01E21Roseanne S01E21Death and StuffApril 11, 1989The Conners have a corpse in their kitchen, which interferes with Dan's attempts to repair the refrigerator.
  22. S01E22Roseanne S01E22Dear Mom and DadApril 18, 1989An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
  23. S01E23Roseanne S01E23Let's Call It QuitsMay 2, 1989Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode24Episodes1989–90Aired 8.1Season avg
  1. S02E01Roseanne S02E01Inherit the WindSeptember 12, 1989Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation while trying to console Becky who had an embarrassing accident in front of the school coun
  2. S02E02Roseanne S02E02The Little SisterSeptember 19, 1989Jackie takes umbrage at Roseanne's remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals that she has enrolled in police academy; Becky gets c
  3. S02E03Roseanne S02E03Guilt by DisassociationSeptember 26, 1989Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.
  4. S02E04Roseanne S02E04Somebody Stole My GalOctober 3, 1989After a lonely architect who works with Dan has dinner at the Conners', he attempts to buy their friendship.
  5. S02E05Roseanne S02E05House of Grown-UpsOctober 10, 1989Roseanne begins to feel the empty-nest syndrome when Jackie departs for police training, Becky dates a 17-year-old and Darlene goes to a co-
  6. S02E06Roseanne S02E06Five of a KindOctober 24, 1989A kiss is just a kiss, but it could mean trouble when the kisser is Dan's buddy Arnie, and the kissee is Roseanne.
  7. S02E07Roseanne S02E07BOO!October 31, 1989The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.
  8. S02E08Roseanne S02E08Sweet DreamsNovember 7, 1989Roseanne tries to get a few minutes of relaxation in the bathtub, but she ends up getting constant interruptions from her family--and a fant
  9. S02E09Roseanne S02E09We Gather TogetherNovember 21, 1989On Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally spills the news of her new job to her mother; and Dan's dad butters up Crystal.
  10. S02E10Roseanne S02E10Brain-Dead Poets SocietyNovember 28, 1989Darlene refuses to read her prize-winning poem on Culture Night at her school, preferring to stay home to watch a ballgame with Dan, until R
  11. S02E11Roseanne S02E11LobocopDecember 5, 1989When Roseanne takes a second job, her hectic work schedule takes a bite out of her romantic schedule with Dan. Dan disguises himself in an a
  12. S02E12Roseanne S02E12No TalkingDecember 12, 1989Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.
  13. S02E13Roseanne S02E13Chicken HeartsJanuary 2, 1990Roseanne strains to treat her 17-year-old boss with respect so she can have weekends off to be with her family.
  14. S02E14Roseanne S02E14One for the RoadJanuary 9, 1990When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.
  15. S02E15Roseanne S02E15An Officer and a GentlemanJanuary 23, 1990When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.
  16. S02E16Roseanne S02E16Born to Be WildJanuary 30, 1990Roseanne and Dan get a blast from the blast when old pal Ziggy cruises into Lanford on a motorcycle, prompting the Conners to resurrect thei
  17. S02E17Roseanne S02E17HairFebruary 6, 1990Roseanne applies for a job at a beauty salon doing the same domestic chores that she does at home.
  18. S02E18Roseanne S02E18I'm HungryFebruary 13, 1990Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.
  19. S02E19Roseanne S02E19All of MeFebruary 20, 1990Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.
  20. S02E20Roseanne S02E20To Tell the TruthFebruary 27, 1990Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.
  21. S02E21Roseanne S02E21Fender BenderMarch 20, 1990 8.0Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.
  22. S02E22Roseanne S02E22April Fool's DayApril 10, 1990 8.0On April 15th, Dan and Roseanne offer the kids a frantic lesson in family accounting; and in despair finally visit the local IRS office.
  23. S02E23Roseanne S02E23Season's bestFathers and DaughtersMay 1, 1990 8.5In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.
  24. S02E24Roseanne S02E24Happy BirthdayMay 8, 1990 8.0Roseanne finally has a place to write when Dan builds her an office for her birthday -- but she's stricken with a case of writer's block.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode25Episodes1990–91Aired 8.6Season avg
  1. S03E01Roseanne S03E01The TestSeptember 18, 1990 7.5Becky is eager to practice for her driving test, and the rest of the family awaits the results of Roseanne's pregnancy test.
  2. S03E02Roseanne S03E02Friends and RelativesSeptember 25, 1990 7.5Lending money to pal Arnie comes easily for Dan, but he believes that borrowing from family only adds up to disaster.
  3. S03E03Roseanne S03E03Like, a VirginOctober 2, 1990 8.0Roseanne decides it's time to give Becky "the talk" unaware that it's Darlene who needs it more.
  4. S03E04Roseanne S03E04Like, a New JobOctober 9, 1990 9.0Despite her misgivings, Roseanne, working late as a coffee-shop waitress, leaves Dan in charge of the kids.
  5. S03E05Roseanne S03E05Goodbye, Mr. RightOctober 16, 1990 7.5After Police Officer Jackie gets slightly injured, Gary says he's tired of always worrying about her and wants her to quit her job as a Poli
  6. S03E06Roseanne S03E06Becky, Beds and BoysOctober 23, 1990 9.0Becky's folks pressure her to stop dating a boy.
  7. S03E07Roseanne S03E07Trick or TreatOctober 30, 1990 7.5Roseanne, mistaken for a guy in her lumberjack Halloween costume, plays along with some braggarts and learns about machismo.
  8. S03E08Roseanne S03E08Season's bestPMS, I Love YouNovember 6, 1990 10.0Roseanne's PMS day and Dan's birthday are on a collision course.
  9. S03E09Roseanne S03E09Bird is the WordNovember 13, 1990 9.5Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo – which makes her suddenly popular at school – but Roseanne is
  10. S03E10Roseanne S03E10Dream LoverNovember 27, 1990 9.0Dan ill-advisedly tells Roseanne he's having dreams of a mysterious, and oddly homely, other woman.
  11. S03E11Roseanne S03E11Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?December 4, 1990 9.0Since the girls continually break curfew, Dan and Roseanne celebrate the anniversary of their first lovemaking by revisiting the restaurant/
  12. S03E12Roseanne S03E12ConfessionsDecember 18, 1990 8.5An angry and deflated Roseanne discovered that her mother always thought sister Jackie had more potential.
  13. S03E13Roseanne S03E13The Courtship of Eddie, Dan's Father (1)January 8, 1991 9.0Dan's visiting father astonishes everyone by announcing his plans to marry Crystal.
  14. S03E14Roseanne S03E14The Wedding (2)January 15, 1991 9.0Against Dan's wishes, Roseanne forges ahead with wedding preparations, with Crystal revealing she's pregnant with Ed's child.
  15. S03E15Roseanne S03E15Becky Doesn't Live Here AnymoreJanuary 22, 1991 8.5Becky runs away from home to live with Jackie.
  16. S03E16Roseanne S03E16Home-EcFebruary 5, 1991 9.0Darlene is embarrassed when Roseanne gives Darlene's home economics class a supermarket lesson in real-life family budgeting; D.J. has to de
  17. S03E17Roseanne S03E17Valentine's DayFebruary 12, 1991 8.5Roseanne is mad at Dan for forgetting Valentine's Day, so he winds up full-figure lingerie shopping; and Darlene's upset when a boy she like
  18. S03E18Roseanne S03E18Communicable TheaterFebruary 19, 1991Roseanne is torn between taking care of her flu-stricken husband and helping Jackie learn lines for her play.
  19. S03E19Roseanne S03E19Vegas InterruptusFebruary 26, 1991Roseanne may lose her job if she and Dan go on their long-awaited trip to see Wayne Newton perform in Las Vegas.
  20. S03E20Roseanne S03E20Her Boyfriend's BackMarch 12, 1991Frustrated because her parents can't afford the car she wants, Becky and her boyfriend Mark borrow Dan's treasured motorcycle against his or
  21. S03E21Roseanne S03E21Troubles with the RubblesMarch 26, 1991The new wife next door, Kathy Bowman, looks down on Roseanne and complains that D.J. is a bad influence on her son Todd.
  22. S03E22Roseanne S03E22Second Time AroundApril 2, 1991Roseanne helps Crystal with her Lamaze classes; Dan's near-fatal accident at work makes D.J. follow him obsessively; Dan and Roseanne sit up
  23. S03E23Roseanne S03E23Dances with DarleneApril 30, 1991Roseanne tries to convince Darlene to wear something feminine to a big school dance -- but she'd rather attract attention for her softball s
  24. S03E24Roseanne S03E24Scenes from a BarbecueMay 7, 1991The Connors celebrate Mother's Day with a barbecue with Roseanne's feisty grandmother.
  25. S03E25Roseanne S03E25The Pied Piper of LanfordMay 14, 1991Dan and Roseanne commit to opening a motorcycle shop with a free-spirited old friend who gets cold feet at the last minute.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0425Episodes1991–92AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Roseanne S04E01A Bitter Pill to SwallowSeptember 17, 1991Roseanne is stunned when Becky asks for advice about birth control.
  2. S04E02Roseanne S04E02Take My Bike ... Please!September 24, 1991Roseanne and Dan open up shop at Lanford Custom Cycle, but selling a bike proves an exhausting challenge, as does keeping the household fine
  3. S04E03Roseanne S04E03Why Jackie Becomes a TruckerOctober 1, 1991Jackie awakens and is horrified to find that she has slept with Arnie; Dan invites Leon home for the weekly poker game; DJ trades his comics
  4. S04E04Roseanne S04E04Darlene Fades to BlackOctober 8, 1991Darlene slips into a depressive state, wanting to wear only black, watch TV and be left alone; Becky wants a motorcycle.
  5. S04E05Roseanne S04E05Tolerate Thy NeighborOctober 15, 1991Roseanne's new neighbors the Bowmans are burgled while they are out of town -- and hold Roseanne responsible.
  6. S04E06Roseanne S04E06Trick Me Up, Trick Me DownOctober 29, 1991Roseanne is convinced that Kathy Bowman will take revenge for the Hallowe'en prank she played on her; Jackie flirts with a moose at the Lodg
  7. S04E07Roseanne S04E07Vegas (1)November 5, 1991Arnie decides to wed Nancy in Las Vegas, inviting Dan and Roseanne to stand up for them.
  8. S04E08Roseanne S04E08Vegas, Vegas (2)November 12, 1991The Conners risk getting thrown out of a Vegas nightclub, and visit a wedding chapel with Arnie and Nancy.
  9. S04E09Roseanne S04E09Stressed to KillNovember 19, 1991Becky gets into hot water for helping Darlene with a school assignment; trying to stop smoking cold-turkey has Roseanne frazzled, as does wo
  10. S04E10Roseanne S04E10Thanksgiving '91November 26, 1991Thanksgiving brings four generations together to cope with a surprise announcement from Bev.
  11. S04E11Roseanne S04E11Kansas City, Here We ComeDecember 3, 1991Roseanne and Jackie go to Kansas City to visit their father's mistress; Dan intends to beat up Becky's obnoxious boss.
  12. S04E12Roseanne S04E12Santa ClausDecember 24, 1991Roseanne talks Leon into letting her play Santa Claus at the mall -- and hears something she wishes she hadn't from one of the kids' mothers
  13. S04E13Roseanne S04E13BingoJanuary 7, 1992It is Crystal's choice to choose where the gals' night out will be. Crystal chooses bingo and they all hate it. After Roseanne wins $50 play
  14. S04E14Roseanne S04E14The Bowling ShowJanuary 21, 1992When Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their bowling team out of last place, some unexpected competition arises. Meanwhile, Roseanne feels shu
  15. S04E15Roseanne S04E15The Back StoryFebruary 4, 1992After Roseanne throws her back out, Bev arrives to help out -- and to spoil her grandchildren.
  16. S04E16Roseanne S04E16Less is MoreFebruary 11, 1992A doctor recommends that Roseanne undergo breast reduction surgery for her back problems.
  17. S04E17Roseanne S04E17Breakin' Up is Hard to DoFebruary 18, 1992Roseanne and Dan breathe a sigh of relief when Becky breaks up with Mark.
  18. S04E18Roseanne S04E18This Old HouseFebruary 25, 1992On a last visit to their childhood home, Roseanne and Jackie recall their adolescent years, causing Roseanne to reconsider a punishment for
  19. S04E19Roseanne S04E19The Commercial ShowMarch 3, 1992The Conners are sitting pretty for a TV ad for Rodbell's Luncheonette, but at home things get ugly between D.J. and Todd. Leon and Steven br
  20. S04E20Roseanne S04E20TherapyMarch 17, 1992Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist after she chooses the ideal man for Jackie -- dull tax accountant Art; Darlene mouths off once
  21. S04E21Roseanne S04E21LiesMarch 24, 1992Roseanne freaks out when she learns that Rodbell's employees must take a lie detector test to find out who has been stealing from the restau
  22. S04E22Roseanne S04E22DeliveranceMarch 31, 1992A pregnant Crystal snaps at everyone in sight, then goes into labour with Dan coaching her in the delivery room; Roseanne and Bonnie feud ov
  23. S04E23Roseanne S04E23SecretsApril 28, 1992Mark turns to alcohol to solve his problems with Becky, and Dan lies to Roseanne about the boy's drunken, reckless evening at the Lobo Loung
  24. S04E24Roseanne S04E24Don't Make Me OverMay 5, 1992The girls take Roseanne to the Beauty Box for Mother's Day in hopes of convincing her to let them attend a weekend rock concert.
  25. S04E25Roseanne S04E25AliensMay 12, 1992As the luncheonette closes and the bike shop folds, D.J.'s scholastic achievement is the only light on the Conners' dim horizon.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0525Episodes1992–93AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Roseanne S05E01Terms of Estrangement (1)September 15, 1992Roseanne supports the family after Dan's motorcycle shop goes under; Becky considers moving to Minneapolis with Mark.
  2. S05E02Roseanne S05E02Terms of Estrangement (2)September 22, 1992Becky and Mark return to say goodbye before moving away.
  3. S05E03Roseanne S05E03The Dark AgesSeptember 29, 1992The power company cuts off the Conners' power. Dan and Roseanne must look at Darlene in a new light after David spends the night in her room
  4. S05E04Roseanne S05E04Mommy NearestOctober 6, 1992Roseanne and Jackie are stunned when their mother announces she is moving to Lanford; Jackie agonizes over dating Fisher, a perfect but much
  5. S05E05Roseanne S05E05Pretty in BlackOctober 13, 1992Roseanne mortifies Darlene with a sweet sixteen party, then sends her off to her friends while the adults enjoy the festivities, which inclu
  6. S05E06Roseanne S05E06Looking for Loans in All the Wrong PlacesOctober 20, 1992Denied a loan to open the restaurant, Roseanne must turn to her mother; Darlene catches D.J. peeping at neighbor Molly.
  7. S05E07Roseanne S05E07Halloween IVOctober 27, 1992Roseanne sends everyone to a party while she stays home -- and is visited by the ghosts of Halloween past, present, and future.
  8. S05E08Roseanne S05E08Ladies' ChoiceNovember 10, 1992Nancy takes Roseanne and Jackie by surprise with the announcement that she and Marla are gay lovers; Bev announces she is moving into a Lanf
  9. S05E09Roseanne S05E09Stand on Your ManNovember 17, 1992The Lunch Box welcomes its first customers, including a weirdo whose presence sends the gals to a self-defense class. Meanwhile, Arnie quest
  10. S05E10Roseanne S05E10Good Girls, Bad GirlsNovember 24, 1992Roseanne reluctantly allows Darlene to go to a rock concert in nearby Rockford with Molly -- who abandons her.
  11. S05E11Roseanne S05E11Of Ice and MenDecember 1, 1992D.J. decides to take up hockey and becomes the terror of the rink; Roseanne meddles to reunite Jackie and Fisher.
  12. S05E12Roseanne S05E12It's No Place Like Home for the HolidaysDecember 15, 1992A Christmas Eve snowstorm scatters the Connors, with Roseanne and Jackie trapped at the Lunch Box with Bev and Nana Mary, while Darlene take
  13. S05E13Roseanne S05E13Crime and Punishment (1)January 5, 1993Dan disciplines D.J. for taking offensive reading material to school-- Darlene's comic book. Dan reacts strongly when Roseanne discovers tha
  14. S05E14Roseanne S05E14War and Peace (2)January 12, 1993Dan returns home to rampart rumors about his behavior, while Roseanne urges a dazed Jackie to leave her abusive boyfriend.
  15. S05E15Roseanne S05E15Lanford DazeJanuary 26, 1993Darlene does NOT serve meat at the counter. She is forced to work there by Roseanne, but out of principal, will not serve the meat. That was
  16. S05E16Roseanne S05E16Wait Till Your Father Gets HomeFebruary 9, 1993The death of their father finds Jackie blubbering, but Roseanny angry -- and sharing a drink with the "other woman" in his life.
  17. S05E17Roseanne S05E17First Cousin, Twice RemovedFebruary 16, 1993A wealthy and successful cousin whom Roseanne hasn't seen in 25 years comes to bury the hachet, and encourages Darlene to leave home.
  18. S05E18Roseanne S05E18Lose a Job, WinnebagoFebruary 23, 1993The Conners and the Tildens travel to California in a motor home, with Dan pondering his future and Ty contemplating Jackie.
  19. S05E19Roseanne S05E19It's a Boy!March 2, 1993Roseanne wants Darlene's boyfriend David to move in with them, but Dan refuses to allow it.
  20. S05E20Roseanne S05E20It Was Twenty Years Ago TodayMarch 9, 1993For their anniversary, Roseanne poses in a sexy photo for Dan, while he moonlights at a big-and-tall men's store to pay for his present for
  21. S05E21Roseanne S05E21Playing with MatchesMarch 23, 1993Darlene wants nothing to do with David after Molly kisses him; and a new friend puts a smile on Bev's face.
  22. S05E22Roseanne S05E22Promises, PromisesApril 6, 1993Darlene springs a prom-night surprise on David: she has rented a motel room. Meanwhile, Dan is reluctant to share with Roseanne his plans fo
  23. S05E23Roseanne S05E23Glengarry, Glen RoseyMay 4, 1993Roseanne and Dan fear a financial crisis when they cannot sell the house they refurbished and their new partner Roger skips town.
  24. S05E24Roseanne S05E24Tooth or ConsequencesMay 11, 1993Dan realizes that he needs a steady job to take care of his family when he accidentally knocks out one of Roseanne's teeth on the day she is
  25. S05E25Roseanne S05E25Daughters and Other StrangersMay 18, 1993Roseanne worries that Darlene may be planning to run away from home; new neighbor George befriends D.J.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season0625Episodes1993–94AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Roseanne S06E01Two Down, One to GoSeptember 14, 1993Roseanne is suffering from empty-nest syndrome as Darlene heads for school. But after Darlene gets settled into her dorm, the two have a rev
  2. S06E02Roseanne S06E02The Mommy's CurseSeptember 21, 1993Brutally honest Roseanne suffers the consequences after telling Bev that she's had her fill of her at the Lunch Box. Meanwhile, Jackie jumps
  3. S06E03Roseanne S06E03Party PoliticsSeptember 28, 1993Roseanne attempts to enlist Darlene's aid in taming a rebellious D.J., while scheming to reunite her with David.
  4. S06E04Roseanne S06E04A Stash from the PastOctober 5, 1993Foreman Dan feels lower than low for getting tough with his employees at work, while Roseanne lectures David for getting high after she find
  5. S06E05Roseanne S06E05Be My BabyOctober 19, 1993After months of trying to get pregnant, Roseanne learns that Jackie is expecting -- and Fred is the unknowing father.
  6. S06E06Roseanne S06E06Halloween VOctober 26, 1993Hallowe'en at the diner becomes complicated when Nancy complains that Dan doesn't like her, and Roseanne discovers that Darlene and David ar
  7. S06E07Roseanne S06E07Homeward BoundNovember 2, 1993Darlene visits, making David realize how much he misses her; Roseanne urges Dan to have a man-to-man chat with D. J. after they discover he'
  8. S06E08Roseanne S06E08Guilt by ImaginationNovember 9, 1993Dan has a hard time concealing the fact that he had lunch with an old flame.
  9. S06E09Roseanne S06E09HomecomingNovember 16, 1993Becky and Mark return home for Dan's high school football team's 20th anniversary party. It soon becomes apparent that there's trouble in pa
  10. S06E10Roseanne S06E10Thanksgiving '93November 23, 1993The Connors' dysfunctional-family Thanksgiving finds Becky preparing the bird, Dan and Mark duking it out, and an absent-minded Nana Mary re
  11. S06E11Roseanne S06E11The Driver's SeatNovember 30, 1993Leon convinces Jackie and Nancy to open the restaurant for breakfast, causing Roseanne to fear he is planning to force her out. Roseanne's c
  12. S06E12Roseanne S06E12White Trash ChristmasDecember 14, 1993Roseanne and Dan snub the neighborhood association by putting up gaudy Xmas decorations, and become furious with Becky when she gives the ch
  13. S06E13Roseanne S06E13Suck Up or Shut UpJanuary 4, 1994Roseanne joins a women's club in hopes of establishing useful contacts, leaving DJ high and dry with a weird classmate whose mother also bel
  14. S06E14Roseanne S06E14BustedJanuary 11, 1994Dan and Roseanne try to talk Mark into coming back to Becky; meanwhile, Roseanne finds out that David is living with Darlene and heads for C
  15. S06E15Roseanne S06E15David vs. GoliathFebruary 1, 1994Guilt and Roseanne's slavedriving push David to confess to Dan that he was living with Darlene in Chicago, and Dan throws him out; Jackie re
  16. S06E16Roseanne S06E16Everyone Comes to Jackie'sFebruary 8, 1994Jackie's house buzzes with activity as Roseanne tries to hide David from Dan.
  17. S06E17Roseanne S06E17Don't Make Room for DaddyFebruary 15, 1994Roseanne becomes involved in a family feud as Fred sues Jackie for custody of their unborn child; Mark and D.J. tease David for being unmanl
  18. S06E18Roseanne S06E18Don't Ask, Don't TellMarch 1, 1994Roseanne is the life of the party at a gay bar, until Nancy's new girlfriend plants a disturbing kiss on her; meanwhile, back home, Becky's
  19. S06E19Roseanne S06E19Labor DayMarch 8, 1994Jackie is due to give birth, and has to choose between Fred and Roseanne to accompany her to the delivery room.
  20. S06E20Roseanne S06E20Past ImperfectMarch 22, 1994When Dan's father misses an alimony payment, Dan and Roseanne argue about covering it; meanwhile, Fred becomes concerned about Jackie's sexu
  21. S06E21Roseanne S06E21Lies My Father Told MeMarch 29, 1994Roseanne helps Dan understand his dad's lying about his mom's mental state.
  22. S06E22Roseanne S06E22I Pray the Lord My Stove to KeepMay 3, 1994Darlene discovers that D.J. has been sneaking off after to school to attend church; D.J. gives Roseanne a hard time about morals when she ac
  23. S06E23Roseanne S06E23Body by JakeMay 10, 1994Bev moves in after breaking her pelvis at the retirement home, blaming Dan for not safeproofing her shower; then Roseanne discovers that it
  24. S06E24Roseanne S06E24Isn't It Romantic?May 17, 1994Fred asks Roseanne how to propose to Jackie, then uses hints from Jackie's favourite soap opera; an enraged Roseanne demands romance from Da
  25. S06E25Roseanne S06E25Altar EgosMay 24, 1994Egos clash when Jackie and Fred can't make a decision about their marriage. Fred is having what Dan calls "the moment of clarity" – a case o

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season0726Episodes1994–95AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Roseanne S07E01Nine is EnoughSeptember 21, 1994Space limitations prompt Dan and Roseanne to boot Becky and Mark; Dan must shave his armpits to treat a cyst, and Roseanne finds his new loo
  2. S07E02Roseanne S07E02Two for OneSeptember 28, 1994Dan is anxious at the thought of Roseanne having another child; Roseanne is upset to discover that Darlene is seeing a college student and t
  3. S07E03Roseanne S07E03Snoop Davey DaveOctober 5, 1994Smarting over being dumped by Darlene, David tells her parents that she has been experimenting with drugs at college.
  4. S07E04Roseanne S07E04Girl TalkOctober 12, 1994Dan, Mark and Fred indulge in a little "girl talk" and are horrified to discover what their respective wives have told each other about the
  5. S07E05Roseanne S07E05SleeperOctober 19, 1994David has to move in with D.J. when the basement is flooded; David hesitantly admits to Becky that he had an erotic dream; she assumes it wa
  6. S07E06Roseanne S07E06Skeleton in the ClosetOctober 26, 1994Leon outdoes himself hosting a Halloween soirée with the Lunch Box clan and a bevy of his gay friends, many of whom seem to know Fred – inti
  7. S07E07Roseanne S07E07Follow the SonNovember 2, 1994D.J. wants out of his busboy job at the Lunch Box, and David wants to put the kibosh on Darlene's moving in with her new squeeze Jimmy -- wh
  8. S07E08Roseanne S07E08Punch and JimmyNovember 9, 1994An impromptu visit to Darlene's apartment gives Roseanne a clear picture of what Jimmy is all about; meanwhile at home, Dan finds himself a
  9. S07E09Roseanne S07E09White Men Can't KissNovember 16, 1994D.J.'s refusal to kiss a black student in the school play brings Dan and Roseanne face to face with their own racial prejudices.
  10. S07E10Roseanne S07E10Thanksgiving '94November 23, 1994Thanksgiving is a real turkey at the Conner household when Roseanne gets alarming medical news she can't confirm with the pre-natal clinic,
  11. S07E11Roseanne S07E11Maybe BabyNovember 30, 1994Roseanne is warring with Dan and in a dither over her upcoming second medical test, which may require a difficult decision -- one she believ
  12. S07E12Roseanne S07E12The Parenting TrapDecember 14, 1994Dan takes the bull by the horns after he learns that D.J. isn't performing well in school; meanwhile, to Roseanne's horror, Darlene seems ge
  13. S07E13Roseanne S07E13Rear WindowJanuary 4, 1995The Connors get an eyeful from a new elderly neighbor couple who enjoy nudity in their home but are all too visible from Roseanne and Dan's
  14. S07E14Roseanne S07E14My Name is BevJanuary 11, 1995After Bev is charged with drunken driving, Jackie and Roseanne accompany her to a compulsory AA seminar. Her new resolve of sobriety on Supe
  15. S07E15Roseanne S07E15Bed and BoredFebruary 1, 1995Roseanne feigns illness to get some rest, but grows bored instead; Jackie confronts Bev about having been a rotten mother to her.
  16. S07E16Roseanne S07E16SistersFebruary 8, 1995Sibling rivalries fester when Jackie complains to Roseanne about D.J.'s annoying visits, and Roseanne lures Darlene home.
  17. S07E17Roseanne S07E17Lost YouthFebruary 15, 1995Jealousies mount between David and Mark over vulnerable Lunch Box waitress Stacy, whom David asks to pose for a wall mural in the diner; Jac
  18. S07E18Roseanne S07E18Single Married FemaleFebruary 22, 1995In Roseanne's absence, Dan gets unexpected advice from David after discovering a scandalous secret concerning Jackie.
  19. S07E19Roseanne S07E19The Clip Show: All About Rosey (1)March 1, 1995Youngsters Roseanne and Jackie visit a fortuneteller who gives them a peek into their futures via his crystal ball; in the future, Jackie ta
  20. S07E20Roseanne S07E20The Clip Show: All About Rosey (2)March 1, 1995The "Sitcom Moms Welcome Wagon" visits Roseanne.
  21. S07E21Roseanne S07E21Husbands and WivesMarch 22, 1995Just as Fred gets ready to cave in and return home, Roseanne comes to regret sticking her nose in where it doesn't belong by trying to reuni
  22. S07E22Roseanne S07E22Happy TrailersMarch 29, 1995Becky and Mark finally leave the Conner nest to move into a tacky trailer park, but when Roseanne and Dan try to help out financially, their
  23. S07E23Roseanne S07E23The Blaming of the ShrewMay 3, 1995Dan puts his foot down when D.J. allows a pushy vixen to boss him around; and Jackie gets a few things off her chest when she and Fred visit
  24. S07E24Roseanne S07E24The Birds and the Frozen BeesMay 10, 1995Roseanne has a bee in her bonnet over the possibility that David may like another girl better than Darlene -- who risks losing him if she do
  25. S07E25Roseanne S07E25Couch PotatoesMay 17, 1995Because the Conners have been selected as a Neilsen family, Roseanne decrees that their household viewing habits must change.
  26. S07E26Roseanne S07E26Sherwood Schwartz: A Loving TributeMay 24, 1995A Gilligan's Island fantasy plays into the season finale, which finds Dan torn between pleasing Roseanne and building a boat for a future ad

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season0825Episodes1995–96AiredSeason avg
  1. S08E01Roseanne S08E01Shower the People You Love with StuffSeptember 19, 1995Hostesses Becky and Darlene disagree over Roseanne's baby shower.
  2. S08E02Roseanne S08E02Let Them Eat JunkSeptember 26, 1995Jackie chews out Roseanne for feeding baby Andy junk food; D.J. spends a picture-perfect day observing what makes Dan tick after Dan becomes
  3. S08E03Roseanne S08E03Roseanne in the HoodOctober 17, 1995Roseanne will stop at nothing to crush the competition when a new, more posh eatery -- complete with a salad bar and a drive-through window
  4. S08E04Roseanne S08E04The Last DateOctober 24, 1995The temptation to crash a stranger's bar mitzvah at a local hotel is too much for Roseanne as she drags Dan out on the town for a "last hurr
  5. S08E05Roseanne S08E05Halloween: the Final ChapterOctober 31, 1995Roseanne reigns as "Queen of the Gypsies, consort of wizards and seer of souls" on Halloween, when an Ouija board sending a message from "Th
  6. S08E06Roseanne S08E06The Fifties ShowNovember 7, 1995The Conners find themselves going back in time in this spoof of 1950s sitcoms (shot mostly in black and white): Roseanne's a fussy hausfrau,
  7. S08E07Roseanne S08E07The Getaway, AlmostNovember 14, 1995Roseanne and Jackie's shopping trip with the baby becomes an outing a la Thelma and Louise after they give a lift to a rebellious teen, then
  8. S08E08Roseanne S08E08The Last Thursday in NovemberNovember 21, 1995When D.J.'s teacher gives his students free rein, the class Thanksgiving pageant takes on a decidedly modern, Pulp Fiction twist-- and offen
  9. S08E09Roseanne S08E09Of Mice and DanNovember 28, 1995With his old band mate performing in town, Dan's got the blues. Seems he regrets giving up his youthful dreams to settle down with Roseanne.
  10. S08E10Roseanne S08E10Direct to VideoDecember 5, 1995While Roseanne narrates a video time capsule for her unborn child, Becky and Darlene find old love letters of Dan and Roseanne's; D.J. gets
  11. S08E11Roseanne S08E11December BrideDecember 12, 1995Christmas for the Conners bring more than the usual holiday cheer and festivities, it also brings a wedding -- for Leon and Scott.
  12. S08E12Roseanne S08E12The Thrilla Near the Vanilla ExtractJanuary 2, 1996Did someone say food fight? That's what Roseanne and Jackie's stint offering samples at a supermarket turns into when Jackie outsells her si
  13. S08E13Roseanne S08E13The White Sheep of the FamilyJanuary 9, 1996D.J. inherits $500 in his great aunt Harriet's will (because he was the only member of the family she never met) and blows half of it on a t
  14. S08E14Roseanne S08E14Becky Howser, M.D.January 16, 1996Roseanne advises an unhappy Becky to change her life -- not realizing that Mark doesn't share his wife's eagerness for change, so Becky inte
  15. S08E15Roseanne S08E15Out of the PastFebruary 6, 1996While Nana Mary amuses Roseanne and Jackie with a box of their childhood treasures, Dan and his pals reluctantly play poker with Leon and Sc
  16. S08E16Roseanne S08E16Construction JunctionFebruary 13, 1996Dan weighs the merits of giving up his boring garage job for a new construction endeavor with his pals; Jackie surfs the Internet and become
  17. S08E17Roseanne S08E17We're Going to Disney World (1)February 20, 1996The family goes hog wild with excitement -- and with plans to travel to Disney World -- when Dan brings home his final paycheck from the Lan
  18. S08E18Roseanne S08E18Disney World War II (2)February 27, 1996Fireworks and fanfare accompany the Conners on a whirlwind tour of the magical kingdom of Disney World, when Darlene finds she's actually ha
  19. S08E19Roseanne S08E19Springtime for DavidMarch 12, 1996David moves out after getting a job at a theme park known as "the happiest place in Illinois," where he's soon transformed into an ultra-per
  20. S08E20Roseanne S08E20Another Mouth to Shut UpMarch 26, 1996Just weeks after their hot night in Disney World, Darlene drops a proposal -- and a surprise announcement: she's pregnant -- on David, whose
  21. S08E21Roseanne S08E21Morning Becomes ObnoxiousApril 9, 1996After an improptu interview at the diner goes spectacularly well, Roseanne prepares to "Wake Up Chicago" on a morning TV talk show as a news
  22. S08E22Roseanne S08E22Ballroom BlitzApril 30, 1996Bev's smitten with her passionate ballroom-dance instructor -- until a drama unfolds on the dance floor when he starts flirting with the new
  23. S08E23Roseanne S08E23The WeddingMay 7, 1996Darlene's wedding day brings unexpected tears, joy and tenderness as Dan is finally able to express his love to Darlene and the young couple
  24. S08E24Roseanne S08E24Heart & SoulMay 14, 1996Roseanne's brave and witty front masks her fears after Dan suffers a heart attack during Darlene's wedding reception.
  25. S08E25Roseanne S08E25Fights and StuffMay 21, 1996Dan returns home from hospital with orders from the doctor for a new diet regime -- and strict orders from Roseanne about changing his lifes

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

Season0924Episodes1996–97AiredSeason avg
  1. S09E01Roseanne S09E01Call WaitingSeptember 17, 1996Roseanne goes on a spiritual odyssey in front of the TV. After walking out on Dan in the heat of anger, Roseanne is now holed up at Jackie's
  2. S09E02Roseanne S09E02Millions from HeavenSeptember 24, 1996After finding out they won the Illinois State Lottery, the Conners and family imagine how to spend their new-found wealth. Kathleen Sullivan
  3. S09E03Roseanne S09E03What a Day for a DaydreamOctober 1, 1996Newly wealthy Roseanne indulges in daydreams involving Hugh Hefner and an appearance on the Jerry Springer Show in which she imagines her dr
  4. S09E04Roseanne S09E04Honor Thy MotherOctober 8, 1996While Roseanne and Jackie anticipate indulging themselves to unlock their "divine female essence" at a luxury spa, Dan is just plain morose
  5. S09E05Roseanne S09E05Someday My Prince Will ComeOctober 15, 1996A Moldavian prince descends on Lanford with one purpose in mind: to romance Jackie. It seems he's developed a royal crush on her after seein
  6. S09E06Roseanne S09E06Pampered to a PulpOctober 22, 1996Roseanne and Jackie fight the battle of the bulge during their sojourn at a luxury spa, where past-life regression therapy brings out the im
  7. S09E07Roseanne S09E07Satan, DarlingOctober 29, 1996Absolutely Fabulous glam gals Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley (in character as Edina and Patsy) are among the few down-to-earth particip
  8. S09E08Roseanne S09E08Hoi Polloi Meets Hoiti ToitiNovember 12, 1996A visit with the wealthy Wentworths on Martha's Vineyard gives the Conners a glimpse into new friend Astrid's dysfunctional family. And befo
  9. S09E09Roseanne S09E09RoseamboNovember 19, 1996Roseanne battles a group of women-hating terrorists who hold her family and a foreign diplomat hostage on a train to Washington, D.C.
  10. S09E10Roseanne S09E10Home is Where the Afghan IsNovember 26, 1996The absence of Dan, a series of family squabbles, and a shocking revelation by Bev mar the Conners' first Thanksgiving as a rich and famous
  11. S09E11Roseanne S09E11Mothers and Other StrangersDecember 3, 1996Bev pays a visit to her free-spirited mom in search of answers, while Roseanne awaits Dan's return with trepidation, fearing he might not re
  12. S09E12Roseanne S09E12Home for the HolidaysDecember 17, 1996After a long stay in California with his mother, Dan returns home for Christmas and he, Roseanne and the rest of the family begin to realize
  13. S09E13Roseanne S09E13Say It Ain't SoJanuary 7, 1997Jackie forces Dan to reveal some devastating news to Roseanne: he's been having an affair in California with a nurse who cared for his mothe
  14. S09E14Roseanne S09E14Hit the Road, JackJanuary 14, 1997As Dan packs his bags to leave, Roseanne drowns her sorrows in fast food while driving aimlessly around Lanford, and D.J. finds a soul mate
  15. S09E15Roseanne S09E15The War RoomJanuary 28, 1997When a heartbroken Roseanne locks herself in her room and won't come out, her family and friends all try in their own unique way to help her
  16. S09E16Roseanne S09E16Lanford's Elite (1)February 11, 1997At a party at the swank Lanford Country Club, Roseanne forges a surprising bond with Edgar Wellman, Jr., the son of her hated former boss. W
  17. S09E17Roseanne S09E17Some Enchanted Merger (2)February 11, 1997After they wrap up the Wellman Plastics buyout, Roseanne doesn't know what to do when she finds herself deeply attracted to Edgar Wellman, J
  18. S09E18Roseanne S09E18A Second ChanceFebruary 18, 1997Bothered by rumors about Roseanne and "that Wellman guy," Dan sweeps by to take Roseanne out for a ride. Roseanne and Dan begin to take the
  19. S09E19Roseanne S09E19The MiracleFebruary 25, 1997When Darlene gives birth to a very premature baby, the doctors offer very little hope for the child's survival. But Roseanne sets out to pro
  20. S09E20Roseanne S09E20Roseanne-FeldMarch 4, 1997Jackie and Mark take in a female wrestling match; D.J. is not prepared when he realizes he may be about to have his first sexual experience
  21. S09E21Roseanne S09E21The Truth Be ToldMarch 18, 1997Roseanne learns some truths about the price of fame when two high-powered television programmers bombard her with all sorts of bizarre ideas
  22. S09E22Roseanne S09E22Arsenic and Old MomMay 13, 1997Dan's eccentric mom heads straight for Lanford after she's released from hospital, claiming to be cured. Problem is, Dan thinks she's trying
  23. S09E23Roseanne S09E23Into That Good Night (1)May 20, 1997Darlene and David bring home their new baby. Roseanne's sage advice for her daughter? "The best part is when you can mold their tender littl
  24. S09E24Roseanne S09E24Into That Good Night (2)May 20, 1997Roseanne fans find out much more than they thought they would.

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

Season10Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode9Episodes2018Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S10E01Roseanne S10E01Twenty Years to LifeMarch 27, 2018 5.1Roseanne and Dan adjust to living under the same roof with Darlene and her two children, Harris and Mark, when Darlene loses her job. Meanwh
  2. S10E02Roseanne S10E02Dress to ImpressMarch 27, 2018 5.9Darlene's son, Mark, gets caught with a pocket knife after being bullied on the first day of his new school. Meanwhile, Becky invites Andrea
  3. S10E03Roseanne S10E03Roseanne Gets the ChairApril 3, 2018 5.5Roseanne's clash with Darlene over how she's raising her kids - especially Harris - reaches a breaking point; while Dan tries to help Rosean
  4. S10E04Roseanne S10E04Eggs Over, Not EasyApril 10, 2018 5.3A crucial moment for Becky's surrogacy arrangement forces her and Darlene to critically assess each other's lives. Meanwhile, an animal resc
  5. S10E05Roseanne S10E05Season's bestDarlene v. DavidApril 17, 2018 6.6David unexpectedly shows up for Harris' birthday after being absent for years, forcing Darlene to re-examine their relationship and the rest
  6. S10E06Roseanne S10E06No Country for Old WomenMay 1, 2018 5.9After Beverly gets kicked out of the nursing home, Roseanne and Jackie fight over who will take care of their mother. Meanwhile, Mark's crea
  7. S10E07Roseanne S10E07Go CubsMay 8, 2018 5.8The Conners can't pay their Wi-Fi bill, so they befriend their new neighbors to use the internet for Mary to Skype with mom Geena, who is st
  8. S10E08Roseanne S10E08Netflix & PillMay 15, 2018 6.1After celebrating their 45th anniversary, Roseanne reveals to Dan a bigger problem with her bad knee. Meanwhile, Crystal announces her retir
  9. S10E09Roseanne S10E09Knee DeepMay 22, 2018 6.4Roseanne's knee gets worse so Dan is forced to a make an important work decision; but when a major storm hits Lanford, their fortunes change

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

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