A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Cast: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Alicia Goranson
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23 episodes
1. Life and StuffRoseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.TV-PGCC23minOct 18, 1988
2. We're in the MoneyAlthough Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.TV-PGCC23minOct 25, 1988
3. D-I-V-O-R-C-EJackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.TV-PGCC23minNov 1, 1988
4. Language LessonsA body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.TV-PGCC23minNov 22, 1988
5. Radio DaysA songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.TV-PGCC23minNov 29, 1988
6. Lovers' LaneBowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.TV-PGCC23minDec 6, 1988
7. The Memory GameRoseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.TV-PGCC23minDec 13, 1988
8. Here's to Good FriendsRoseanne 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 and a pep talk.TV-PGCC23minDec 20, 1988
9. Dan's Birthday BashDan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.TV-PGCC23minJan 3, 1989
10. SaturdayRoseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.TV-PGCC23minJan 10, 1989
11. Canoga TimeDan 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.TV-PGCC23minJan 17, 1989
12. The Monday Through Friday ShowDan 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.TV-PGCC23minJan 24, 1989
13. Bridge Over Troubled SonnyCrystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.TV-PGCC23minJan 31, 1989
14. Father's DayRoseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.TV-PGCC23minFeb 7, 1989
15. Nightmare on Oak StreetDarlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.TV-PGCC23minFeb 14, 1989
16. Mall StoryRoseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.TV-PGCC23minFeb 21, 1989
17. Becky's ChoiceBecky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.TV-PGCC23minFeb 28, 1989
18. The Slice of LifeDarlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.TV-PGCC23minMar 7, 1989
19. Workin' OvertimeAfter two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.TV-PGCC23minMar 14, 1989
20. Toto, We're Not in Kansas AnymoreAs a tornado spins through Lanford, a storm is brewing inside the Conner house over the whereabouts of Jackie who hasn't returned from her trip to the market.TV-PGCC23minMar 28, 1989
21. Death and StuffDuring the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.TV-PGCC23minApr 11, 1989
22. Dear Mom and DadAn unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.TV-PGCC23minApr 18, 1989
23. Let's Call It QuitsRoseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.TV-PGCC23minMay 2, 1989
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A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Matt Williams
- Studio
- Carsey-Werner Company, Wind Dancer Productions
