| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 01-101 |
"Life and Stuff" |
Matt Williams [1] |
Ellen Falcon |
October 18, 1988 (1988-10-18) |
101 |
| Roseanne deals with some stuff with Dan and meets with Darlene's history teacher. This is the first appearance of Roseanne Conner (Roseanne Barr), Dan Conner (John Goodman), Becky Conner (Lecy Goranson), Darlene Conner (Sara Gilbert), DJ Conner (Sal Barone), Crystal Anderson (Natalie West), Booker Brooks (George Clooney), and Jackie Harris (Laurie Metcalf). This is the first and only time DJ was played by Barone, and the first time Becky is played by Goranson. |
| 02-102 |
"We're in the Money" |
David McFadzean |
Ellen Falcon |
October 25, 1988 (1988-10-25) |
201 |
| Roseanne and Dan receive an unexpected sum of money, and vow to pay off bills with it. They find their vows harder to keep than they originally thought. This is the first episode in which DJ is played by Michael Fishman. |
| 03-103 |
"D-I-V-O-R-C-E" |
Lauren Eve Anderson |
Ellen Falcon |
November 1, 1988 (1988-11-01) |
205 |
| After hearing of friends' divorces, Roseanne decides to see if Dan still loves her. The two go to the Lanford Inn for dinner while Jackie stays home to babysit. |
| 04-104 |
"Language Lessons" |
Laurie Gelman |
Ellen Falcon |
November 22, 1988 (1988-11-22) |
208 |
| A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law Jackie, and Darlene has a bone to pick with her little brother DJ. |
| 05-105 |
"Radio Days" |
Laurie Gelman |
Ellen Falcon |
November 29, 1988 (1988-11-29) |
206 |
| A songwriting contest unleashes a musical side to Dan and Roseanne, while Booker and Jackie's workplace relationship gets a little deeper, especially when he tells her of his impulses. |
| 06-106 |
"Lovers' Lane" |
Danny Jacobson |
Ellen Falcon |
December 6, 1988 (1988-12-06) |
209 |
| It's bowling night for the Conners and their friends. Dan tries showing off to everyone, while Jackie and Booker make a bet that just may beat the pants off the pair. Meanwhile, Roseanne can't resist interfering with Becky's first crush. |
| 07-107 |
"The Memory Game" |
Grace McKeaney |
Ellen Falcon |
December 13, 1988 (1988-12-13) |
202 |
| When taking a picture for their high school renuion, Roseanne learns that Dan had a one-night stand with her nemesis while the two were fighting years ago. This leads to a serious strain in their relationship. |
| 08-108 |
"Here's to Good Friends" |
Danny Jacobson |
Ellen Falcon |
December 20, 1988 (1988-12-20) |
207 |
| Roseanne and Jackie attempt to help Crystal drown her sorrows after breaking up with her lover, by taking her to the Lobo lounge for a few drinks and a pep talk. |
| 09-109 |
"Dan's Birthday Bash" |
Grace McKeaney [2] |
Ellen Falcon |
January 3, 1989 (1989-01-03) |
210 |
| Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo lounge is interrupted by a trucker who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table, and Roseanne is unhappy about Dan's violent side being reawakened. |
| 10-110 |
"Saturday" |
David McFadzean |
Ellen Falcon |
January 10, 1989 (1989-01-10) |
204 |
| Roseanne, annoyed with Dan and his buddies constantly "working" on an old truck in the driveway, bets that the group will never repair it by 4:00 on a Saturday. Dan scoffs, but soon finds himself scrambling to finish as one of his pals hits on Jackie. |
| 11-111 |
"Canoga Time" |
David McFadzean |
Ellen Falcon |
January 17, 1989 (1989-01-17) |
212 |
| Roseanne and Dan can't agree on what to give to the PTA rummage sale. |
| 12-112 |
"The Monday Thru Friday Show" |
Danny Jacobson |
Ellen Falcon |
January 24, 1989 (1989-01-24) |
213 |
| Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend a romantic 15th anniversary. In the end, it's Jackie to the rescue; she takes the kids away for the weekend and lets the parents rekindle romance in their own house. |
| 13-113 |
"Bridge Over Troubled Sonny" |
Laurie Gelman |
Ellen Falcon |
January 31, 1989 (1989-01-31) |
211 |
| After a careless choice of driving route by Jackie, Crystal begins obsessing over her late husband Sonny, who died by being entombed in the Lanford Bridge. This obsession leads to sad facts about Sonny coming to light. Meanwhile, Darlene tries smoking cigarettes. |
| 14-114 |
"Father's Day" |
Lauren Eve Anderson |
Ellen Falcon |
February 7, 1989 (1989-02-07) |
214 |
| Trouble erupts when Dan's father visits. |
| 15-115 |
"Nightmare on Oak Street" |
Grace McKeaney |
John Pasquin |
February 14, 1989 (1989-02-14) |
215 |
| Darlene is having bad dreams. Roseanne thinks that the cause is a horror movie that Dan allowed the kids to watch, but the truth is much scarier – Darlene had her first period. This leads to a heart-to-heart between mother and daughter. |
| 16-116 |
"Mall Story" |
Laurie Gelman |
John Sgueglia |
February 21, 1989 (1989-02-21) |
216 |
| Mayhem follows the Connors when they go shopping at the local mall. |
| 17-117 |
"Becky's Choice" |
Laurie Gelman, David Jacobson |
John Sgueglia |
February 28, 1989 (1989-02-28) |
218 |
| Roseanne discovers why Becky is eager for dinner with her beau Chip's parents to end – she has another boyfriend. |
| 18-118 |
"Slice of Life" |
Lauren Eve Anderson, David McFadzean |
John Sgueglia |
March 7, 1989 (1989-03-07) |
217 |
| The morning before her big softball game, Darlene acts nasty, and Roseanne scolds her. When it is revealed that Darlene's appendix is ruptured, requiring surgery, Roseanne and Dan face the fear of losing a child. |
| 19-119 |
"Workin' Overtime" |
Bill Pentland |
Ellen Falcon |
March 14, 1989 (1989-03-14) |
203 |
| Roseanne and Dan are both working overtime. Chaos reigns in the household, so Roseanne seeks refuge one night at a local diner. The waitress there helps her to realize that having a noisy house is not as bad as having an empty one. |
| 20-120 |
"Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore" |
Grace McKeaney |
John Sgueglia |
March 28, 1989 (1989-03-28) |
219 |
| A tornado is brewing over Lanford. In the Conner house, another storm is brewing. Roseanne is furious at Jackie for disappearing into the neighborhood. Soon, Crystal joins the frightened clan, and all help each other get through the storm. |
| 21-121 |
"Death and Stuff" |
Bill Pentland |
John Sgueglia |
April 11, 1989 (1989-04-11) |
220 |
| When an elderly salesman comes to the door, Roseanne can't resist letting him come inside to rest for a moment. Unfortunately, he drops dead right at the kitchen table! The coroner cannot come until later, so the Conners must deal with the corpse. |
| 22-122 |
"Dear Mom and Dad" |
Danny Jacobson |
John Sgueglia |
April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18) |
221 |
| An unexpected visit from Roseanne's parents creates havoc. |
| 23-123 |
"Let's Call It Quits" |
Grace McKeaney |
Ellen Falcon |
May 2, 1989 (1989-05-02) |
222 |
| A nasty new boss at the factory works the women like slaves. Roseanne tries to stand up for ever-yone, but even she breaks at his cruelty. When he furthers his torment, she and all of her friends walk out on the job – permanently. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 24-201 |
"Inherit the Wind" |
Allan Katz |
John Pasquin |
September 12, 1989 (1989-09-12) |
301 |
| Becky suffers major public embarrassment at school when she breaks wind during a presentation before her fellow students, and soon becomes the laughing stock of Lanford High School. |
| 25-202 |
"The Little Sister" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin |
September 19, 1989 (1989-09-19) |
303 |
| Roseanne refuses to support Jackie's new career choice: being a police officer. This leads to a huge fight between the pair. In the end, Roseanne finally reveals why she is so opposed to the idea. She fears that Jackie might be killed. |
| 26-203 |
"Guilt by Disassociation" |
Tom Arnold |
John Pasquin |
September 26, 1989 (1989-09-26) |
302 |
| Roseanne, seeking a better job than her current telemarketing position, nearly lands what seems like ideal employment. She calls everyone and they plan a surprise party for her. Sadly, she loses the job when she reveals she cannot work a computer, and feels worthless. |
| 27-204 |
"Somebody Stole My Gal" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin |
October 3, 1989 (1989-10-03) |
304 |
| Roseanne is offered a temporary job by Dan's boss. This takes her away a little more than Dan likes, so to smooth things over, Roseanne invites Dan's boss to dinner. |
| 28-205 |
"House of Grown-Ups" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin, Martin Pasko, Rebecca Parr |
October 10, 1989 (1989-10-10) |
306 |
| Roseanne has a difficult time accepting Jackie's departure to police training camp. |
| 29-206 |
"Five of a Kind" |
Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson |
John Pasquin |
October 24, 1989 (1989-10-24) |
308 |
| One of Dan's poker buddies gives Roseanne a passionate kiss. |
| 30-207 |
"BOO!" |
Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
October 31, 1989 (1989-10-31) |
307 |
| It's the Conners' favorite holiday – Halloween! Dan and Roseanne engage in a massive prank war, and everyone helps out to make the Conner house the spookiest one on the block. |
| 31-208 |
"Sweet Dreams" |
Danny Jacobson |
John Pasquin |
November 7, 1989 (1989-11-07) |
305 |
| Roseanne just wants to spend five minutes in her bathtub, alone. When this denied, she fantasizes about a "perfect" life, which mainly involves her being pampered and murdering her family. She must defend her actions in a huge, full-cast musical number. |
| 32-209 |
"We Gather Together" |
Danny Jacobson |
John Pasquin |
November 21, 1989 (1989-11-21) |
309 |
| The Conner clan gathers for an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner, in which Jackie tries to hide the fact that she is a policewoman from her parents. |
| 33-210 |
"Brain-Dead Poets Society" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin |
November 28, 1989 (1989-11-28) |
310 |
| Darlene writes a poem for school and wins a prize. She is asked to read it at a special assembly but is reluctant to do so until Roseanne coaxes her by sharing her own poetry journals. In the end, Darlene's poem reveals her true, pained nature. |
| 34-211 |
"Lobocop" |
Tom Arnold |
John Pasquin |
December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05) |
311 |
| When Roseanne gets a second job at the Lobo lounge, she discovers that Dan and herself are spending too much time apart, and turns to Jackie for support. |
| 35-212 |
"No Talking" |
Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
December 12, 1989 (1989-12-12) |
312 |
| Becky and Roseanne are engaged in a particularly nasty string of fights. This leads to a war of silence between the pair. |
| 36-213 |
"Chicken Hearts" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin |
January 2, 1990 (1990-01-02) |
313 |
| Roseanne has found a new job working at a fast food restaurant. When her obnoxious teenage boss annoys her, she tries to butter him up by inviting him over for dinner. His nasty attitude soon convinces everyone that Roseanne deserves to be treated better. |
| 37-214 |
"One for the Road" |
Sheree Guitar |
John Pasquin |
January 9, 1990 (1990-01-09) |
314 |
| Becky and a friend decide to experiment with alcohol one afternoon. Darlene actually protects her sister for once, but in the end, Roseanne finds out from the friend's mother. This leads to a serious discussion. |
| 38-215 |
"An Officer and a Gentleman" |
Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
January 23, 1990 (1990-01-23) |
315 |
| Jackie runs the house while Roseanne is away. |
| 39-216 |
"Born to Be Wild" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin |
January 30, 1990 (1990-01-30) |
316 |
| An old biker friend of the Conners comes roaring into town. He makes the pair feel old and fat with his wild lifestyle. In the end, they learn that while their lives are not what they had planned, they still feel fulfillment. |
| 40-217 |
"Hair" |
Danny Jacobson, Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
February 6, 1990 (1990-02-06) |
317 |
| Roseanne keeps her new job sweeping floors in a beauty parlor despite her humiliation. |
| 41-218 |
"I'm Hungry" |
Danny Jacobson, Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
February 13, 1990 (1990-02-13) |
318 |
| Roseanne decides to go on a diet when her pants will not fit one morning. She convinces Dan to diet with her. Can the Conners resist the delicious temptations in their kitchen? |
| 42-219 |
"All of Me" |
Danny Jacobson, Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
February 20, 1990 (1990-02-20) |
319 |
| Jackie has finally found 'the one',but Roseanne's meddling in her sister's life explodes in her face. |
| 43-220 |
"To Tell the Truth" |
Danny Jacobson, Norma Safford Vela |
John Pasquin |
February 27, 1990 (1990-02-27) |
320 |
| Jackie gives Roseanne the silent treatment when she has enough of her meddling in her lovelife, but the sisters reconcile. |
| 44-221 |
"Fender Bender" |
Penelope Spheeris, Bill Gerber |
John Pasquin |
March 20, 1990 (1990-03-20) |
322 |
| After they are both involved in a fender bender, Roseanne tells her former employer, Mrs. Wellman, a thing or two. |
| 45-222 |
"April Fool's Day" |
Steve Paymer |
John Pasquin |
April 10, 1990 (1990-04-10) |
323 |
| Dan and Roseanne are in a panic to get their tax returns filed by deadline. |
| 46-223 |
"Fathers and Daughters" |
Joss Whedon |
John Pasquin |
May 1, 1990 (1990-05-01) |
324 |
| In an effort to get closer to Becky and Darlene, Roseanne and Dan stray into new terrain. Roseanne spends more time with Darlene, and Dan with Becky, which does not have the intended results. |
| 47-224 |
"Happy Birthday" |
Geraldine Barr, Maxine Epstein |
John Pasquin |
May 8, 1990 (1990-05-08) |
321 |
| Roseanne's 37th birthday prompts her family to build her a writing room where she can take up writing again. Roseanne is overjoyed, but finds herself stricken with writer's block. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 48-301 |
"The Test" |
Bob Myer |
John Whitesell |
September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18) |
401 |
| While the Conners are anxiously awaiting the results of Roseanne's pregnancy test they all share their differing opinions on whether or not she should have the baby. Dan is reluctant to give Becky driving lessons. |
| 49-302 |
"Friends and Relatives" |
Chuck Lorre |
John Whitesell |
September 25, 1990 (1990-09-25) |
402 |
| Dan loans $1500 to Arnie thinking he's going to buy Nancy an engagement ring but then he uses it to buy her breast implants. When Dan starts falling behind in the bills Jackie tries to loan him the money but he refuses to borrow money from her because she's a relative. DJ starts peeping on his sisters. |
| 50-303 |
"Like, a Virgin" |
Brad Isaacs |
John Whitesell |
October 2, 1990 (1990-10-02) |
404 |
| Roseanne and Dan think it's time to give Becky a lesson about birth control but are shocked to catch Darlene making out on their couch. |
| 51-304 |
"Like, a New Job" |
Jeff Abugov |
John Whitesell |
October 9, 1990 (1990-10-09) |
403 |
| Roseanne quits her job at the hair salon when she gets a new job as a waitress at Rodbell's department store. Becky and Darlene are fighting over their room so Dan sends Darlene to live in the basement. |
| 52-305 |
"Goodbye Mr. Right" |
Bruce Graham |
John Whitesell |
October 16, 1990 (1990-10-16) |
405 |
| Gary gives Jackie an ultimatum when she's injured in the line of duty. Becky and Darlene start to think that DJ's a psycho when they discover his secret stash of dismembered dolls under his bed. |
| 53-306 |
"Becky, Beds and Boys" |
Jennifer Heath, Amy Sherman-Palladino |
John Whitesell |
October 23, 1990 (1990-10-23) |
406 |
| Roseanne and Dan are in the market for a new bed. Becky starts seeing a rebellious teen named Mark. |
| 54-307 |
"Trick or Treat" |
Chuck Lorre |
John Whitesell |
October 30, 1990 (1990-10-30) |
407 |
| Roseanne dresses as a male trucker for Halloween and for fun mingles with some guys at the Lobo Lounge. Dan is upset about DJ wanting to be a witch for Halloween. |
| 55-308 |
"PMS, I Love You" |
Tom Arnold |
John Whitesell |
November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06) |
408 |
| Roseanne's PMS coincide on the same day as Dan's birthday. He would rather avoid it by going fishing, but his family insists on throwing him a surprise party. |
| 56-309 |
"Bird is the Word" |
Joel Madison, Don Foster |
John Whitesell |
November 13, 1990 (1990-11-13) |
409 |
| Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo – which makes her suddenly popular at school – but Roseanne is the one called into the principal's office. |
| 57-310 |
"Dream Lover" |
Chuck Lorre |
John Whitesell |
November 27, 1990 (1990-11-27) |
410 |
| When Dan starts dreaming about another woman, Roseanne feels threatened, and decides to meet this woman at Rodbell's. |
| 58-311 |
"Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?" |
David A. Caplan, Brian LaPan |
John Whitesell |
December 4, 1990 (1990-12-04) |
411 |
| When Becky and Darlene break curfew, Dan and Roseanne try to teach them a lesson by staying out late and sending Jackie over to make sure they worry. |
| 59-312 |
"Confessions" |
Brad Isaacs |
John Whitesell |
December 18, 1990 (1990-12-18) |
412 |
| When Roseanne's mom pays her a surprise visit, she tricks Jackie into coming over for a share of the torture. As their visit drags on, Roseanne is crushed to hear that Bev thought that Jackie always had more potential than the ordinary Roseanne. |
| 60-313 |
"The Courtship of Eddie, Dan's Father" |
Don Foster, Joel Madison |
John Whitesell |
January 8, 1991 (1991-01-08) |
413 |
| Dan's father Eddie surprises the family with an uninvited visit, revealing that he and Crystal are romantically involved. Dan doesn't take it well, especially when they announce they're getting married. |
| 61-314 |
"The Wedding" |
Jeff Abugov |
John Whitesell |
January 15, 1991 (1991-01-15) |
414 |
| Crystal gives a shock announcement: she's pregnant! Her pregnancy is taking a toll on Dan, who can't accept the unlikely courtship, but puts the animosity aside to attend Eddie and Crystal's wedding ceremony. |
| 62-315 |
"Becky Does not Live Here Anymore" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Jennifer Heath |
Gail Mancuso |
January 22, 1991 (1991-01-22) |
415 |
| Becky runs away from home to live with Jackie after lying about not seeing Mark. |
| 63-316 |
"Home-Ec" |
Mark Lloyd Rappaport |
John Whitesell |
February 5, 1991 (1991-02-05) |
416 |
|
Roseanne gives Darlene's classmates a crash course in home economics when she takes them on a trip to the supermarket, much to Darlene's embarrassment.
Notes: Leonardo DiCaprio guest stars as Darlene's classmate, though he doesn't speak. |
| 64-317 |
"Valentine's Day" |
Bob Myer |
John Whitesell |
February 12, 1991 (1991-02-12) |
417 |
| Roseanne awaits a special gift from Dan for Valentine's day. Darlene is disappointed when a boy she has a crush on asks Becky to the dance instead. |
| 65-318 |
"Communicable Theater" |
Jennifer Heath, Amy Sherman-Palladino |
John Whitesell |
February 19, 1991 (1991-02-19) |
418 |
| A crash course on 'Cyrano de Bergerac' has Jackie struggling to remember her lines for the play, but Roseanne lends a more-than-helpful hand. |
| 66-319 |
"Vegas Interruptus" |
Bob Myer (story)
Jeff Abugov, Chuck Lorre (teleplay) |
John Whitesell |
February 26, 1991 (1991-02-26) |
419 |
| Roseanne and Dan's trip to Vegas is interrupted by a snow storm. |
| 67-320 |
"Her Boyfriend's Back" |
Brad Isaacs, Maxine Lapiduss, Sheldon Krasner, David Saling |
John Whitesell |
March 12, 1991 (1991-03-12) |
420 |
| When Mark and Becky ride Dan's vintage motorcycle without asking, Dan hits the roof and Roseanne orders a showdown at Mark's house. |
| 68-321 |
"Troubles with the Rubbles" |
Joel Madison |
John Whitesell |
March 26, 1991 (1991-03-26) |
421 |
| Roseanne feels humiliated when Kathy Bowman, her new neighbor, looks down on her like white trash and says that DJ is a bad influence on her son, Todd. |
| 69-322 |
"Second Time Around" |
Maxine Lapiduss |
John Whitesell |
April 2, 1991 (1991-04-02) |
422 |
| Roseanne assists Crystal in her Lamaze classes. After a near-fatal accident at work, DJ follows Dan around obsessively. Jackie is offended when she finds out that Roseanne and Dan don't think she's responsible enough to take care of their kids if they die. |
| 70-323 |
"Dances with Darlene" |
Brad Isaacs |
Gail Mancuso |
April 30, 1991 (1991-04-30) |
425 |
| Roseanne tries to persuade Darlene to wear something feminine and formal to her school dance, but Darlene shows no interest. |
| 71-324 |
"Scenes from a Barbecue" |
Bob Myer, Chuck Lorre |
John Whitesell |
May 7, 1991 (1991-05-07) |
423 |
| The Conners hold a barbecue for Mother's day, where feisty Nana Mary displays her acts of motherhood on Bev, surprising Roseanne and Jackie of how alike their relationships are. |
| 72-325 |
"The Pied Piper of Lanford" |
Jeff Abugov |
John Whitesell |
May 14, 1991 (1991-05-14) |
424 |
| Roseanne and Dan ponder over opening their own business; a motorcycle shop, alongside their friend who gets cold feet at the last minute, but leaves behind a generous token of gratitude, coming in the form of $10,000. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 73-401 |
"A Bitter Pill to Swallow" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Jennifer Heath |
Andrew D. Weyman |
September 17, 1991 (1991-09-17) |
501 |
| When Becky comes to Jackie and Roseanne for advice on birth control, Roseanne tries to remain calm, until Becky reveals that she has already slept with Mark. |
| 74-402 |
"Take My Bike ... Please!" |
Bob Myer, Mark Rosewater |
Andrew D. Weyman |
September 24, 1991 (1991-09-24) |
504 |
| Dan and Roseanne leave Becky in charge at home when they start working 15 hour days. DJ starts to feel neglected. |
| 75-403 |
"Why Jackie Becomes a Trucker" |
Chuck Lorre |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 1, 1991 (1991-10-01) |
502 |
| Jackie is horrified when she realizes that she's slept with Arnie after getting drunk. Roseanne tries endlessly to get rid of DJ's new dog. Dan and his pals discover Leon's gay when they invite him their poker game. |
| 76-404 |
"Darlene Fades to Black" |
Jeff Abugov |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 8, 1991 (1991-10-08) |
503 |
| Darlene slips into a depressive state, constantly searching for alone time away from her parents and siblings. Meanwhile, Becky has her eye on one of Dan's bikes. |
| 77-405 |
"Tolerate Thy Neighbor" |
Maxine Lapiduss, Martin Mull |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 15, 1991 (1991-10-15) |
505 |
| Roseanne's witnesses the Bowman's possessions being donated to (what she believes) charity while they're out of town. When they return they find their house has been robbed and are angered at Roseanne for letting it happen. |
| 78-406 |
"Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 29, 1991 (1991-10-29) |
506 |
| When Dan and Roseanne play a gruesome Halloween prank on Kathy Bowman, Roseanne is worried that Kathy might get her revenge later in the night. At the Halloween party in the lodge, Jackie discovers that the moose she has been flirting with is really Booker. |
| 79-407 |
"Vegas" |
Don Foster, Sid Youngers |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 5, 1991 (1991-11-05) |
507 |
| Arnie and Nancy invite Roseanne and Dan to their wedding in Las Vegas. Roseanne and Dan get into a big fight when she pulls him out of a lucky game. |
| 80-408 |
"Vegas, Vegas" |
Joel Madison, Mark Rosewater |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 12, 1991 (1991-11-12) |
508 |
| Roseanne's upset with Dan because he'd rather play a game of craps instead of spending a romantic evening with her. Later she gets drunk with Nancy and walks into a Wayne Newton performance yelling rude remarks thinking that he's just an impersonater. During Arnie's and Nancy's wedding, Dan and Roseanne get to renew their vows. |
| 81-409 |
"Stressed to Kill" |
Maxine Lapiduss, Bob Myer, Chuck Lorre |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 19, 1991 (1991-11-19) |
510 |
| Roseanne's life is becoming more stressful and she decides to take up smoking again while trying to hide it from her family. Roseanne is excited when Darlene gets a B on a school report, until she finds out that Becky actually wrote it for her. |
| 82-410 |
"Thanksgiving '91" |
Brad Isaacs |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 26, 1991 (1991-11-26) |
509 |
| Roseanne and Jackie find out during Thanksgiving dinner that not only has their father been cheating on Bev for twenty years but she has never done anything about it even though she's known about it for years. |
| 83-411 |
"Kansas City, Here We Come" |
Don Foster, Jennifer Heath, Amy Sherman-Palladino, David Forbes |
Andrew D. Weyman |
December 3, 1991 (1991-12-03) |
511 |
| Jackie and Roseanne hit the road for Kansas City to meet their father's mistress. Dan goes to beat up Becky's boss after he's extremely rude to her, only to discover that Mark has already taken care of it. |
| 84-412 |
"Santa Claus" |
Chuck Lorre, Maxine Lapiduss, Barry Vigon |
Andrew D. Weyman |
December 24, 1991 (1991-12-24) |
512 |
| Roseanne and Jackie are the new Santa and Mrs. Claus at Rodbell's. Darlene's parents are overjoyed to hear about her new friend, Karen, until they find out that she's Roseanne's age. |
| 85-413 |
"Bingo" |
Joel Madison, Sid Youngers, Tom Arnold, Robert Miranda |
Andrew D. Weyman |
January 7, 1992 (1992-01-07) |
513 |
| Crystal invites Roseanne to bingo and leaves Becky & Darlene to care for little Ed. After Roseanne wins in her first game she becomes addicted. In the meantime, Roseanne's rude behavior angers Crystal and the two have a fight. Later, we learn why she's so emotional: She's pregnant and is stressed over the thought of taking care of a teenaged son, a young infant, and a bun in the oven by herself due to her husband being away on business all the time. |
| 86-414 |
"The Bowling Show" |
Don Foster |
Andrew D. Weyman |
January 21, 1992 (1992-01-21) |
514 |
| Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their team out of last place, while Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie and Nancy's new friendship. Darlene meets David for the first time (but in this episode he's referred to as Kevin) |
| 87-415 |
"The Back Story" |
Bob Myer |
Andrew D. Weyman |
February 4, 1992 (1992-02-04) |
515 |
| When Roseanne throws her back out, Bev arrives to help. Dan is excited that he has a rare opportunity to spoil his kids when he secretly buys DJ a Super Nintendo for his 10th birthday and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, but is upset when Bev swoops in and beats him to the punch. |
| 88-416 |
"Less is More" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Gail Mancuso |
February 11, 1992 (1992-02-11) |
517 |
| Roseanne's doctor recommends she get a breast reduction because her back is not getting any better. |
| 89-417 |
"Breakin' Up is Hard to Do" |
Jennifer Heath |
Andrew D. Weyman |
February 18, 1992 (1992-02-18) |
516 |
| Roseanne and Dan can finally relax now that Becky has broken up with Mark, but she can't help but fall back into his arms. |
| 90-418 |
"This Old House" |
Michael Poryes |
Andrew D. Weyman |
February 25, 1992 (1992-02-25) |
518 |
| Roseanne discovers that Darlene skipped school to attend a comic book convention in Chicago with David. Jackie and Roseanne return to their vacant childhood home and relive some memories, including ones about their abusive father. |
| 91-419 |
"The Commercial Show" |
Chuck Lorre, Maxine Lapiduss |
Andrew D. Weyman |
March 3, 1992 (1992-03-03) |
519 |
| The Connor's are picked for a Rodbell's commercial, much to Darlene's embarrassment. Leon and his partner break up. DJ falls out with Todd, since his family is moving back to Chicago. |
| 92-420 |
"Therapy" |
Joel Madison, Sid Youngers, Chuck Lorre |
Andrew D. Weyman |
March 17, 1992 (1992-03-17) |
520 |
| Darlene is dead meat when she mouths off about a girl at school, and Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist. |
| 93-421 |
"Lies" |
Don Foster, Sid Youngers |
Andrew D. Weyman |
March 24, 1992 (1992-03-24) |
521 |
| Darlene bipasses Roseanne about advice with David, Roseanne is anxious about a lie detector test in her workplace. |
| 94-422 |
"Deliverance" |
Joel Madison, Chuck Lorre |
Gail Mancuso |
March 31, 1992 (1992-03-31) |
522 |
| Crystal is 8 months pregnant and snapping at everyone in sight. When she goes into labor early, Dan has to help coach Crystal in the delivery room and she gives birth to a baby girl. Roseanne and Bonnie feud over who is going to manage the coffee shop. Darlene tells David to quit crowding her. |
| 95-423 |
"Secrets" |
Laurence H. Levy |
Andrew D. Weyman |
April 28, 1992 (1992-04-28) |
524 |
| Mark is depressed because Becky still doesn't want to see him and he ends up getting drunk down at the Lobo Lounge. Dan has to lie about Mark's drunken state when he puts his fist through the Jukebox. |
| 96-424 |
"Don't Make Me Over" |
Maxine Lapiduss and Sara Gilbert |
Andrew D. Weyman |
May 5, 1992 (1992-05-05) |
523 |
| Becky and Darlene are bent on going to a rock concert, so they string some money together and give Roseanne a pampering at a spa. Roseanne sees a new side in her daughters for their kindness, but is upset to discover that they have an ulterior motive. |
| 97-425 |
"Aliens" |
Joel Madison |
Andrew D. Weyman |
May 12, 1992 (1992-05-12) |
525 |
| When the coffee shop closes down and Dan's bike shop goes under, DJ competes in a spelling bee and wins, while Nancy is heartbroken over Arnie's decision to leave her. Nancy is also upset about his lame excuse: claiming he was abducted by aliens. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 98-501 |
"Terms of Estrangement Part 1" |
Sy Dukane, Denise Moss |
Andrew D. Weyman |
September 15, 1992 (1992-09-15) |
601 |
| With the bike shop failing, Roseanne and Dan must adjust to losing their money and seek new jobs. Meanwhile, Becky and Dan have a huge fight after Mark gets a great job offer in Minnesota. In the end, Becky runs away with Mark, and the two get married. |
| 99-502 |
"Terms of Estrangement Part 2" |
Rob Ulin |
Andrew D. Weyman |
September 22, 1992 (1992-09-22) |
602 |
| Becky returns home for her things, while Roseanne tries to accept Becky's marriage and tries to cheer up Dan after the loss of his bike shop. |
| 100-503 |
"The Dark Ages" |
Eric Gilliland, Mike Gandolfi |
Andrew D. Weyman |
September 29, 1992 (1992-09-29) |
603 |
| The Conner's get their electricity cut off when they don't have enough money to pay their bill. Darlene gets in big trouble when she accidentally spends the night with David. She claims to have not slept with him, but her parents don't believe her. |
| 101-504 |
"Pretty in Black" |
|
|
October 6, 1992 (1992-10-06) |
604 |
| It's Darlene's 16th birthday and her parents enjoy torturing her by making her think they're giving her a sweet sixteen party. The Conner's meet their new neighbors, Ty Tilden and his two daughters Charlotte and Molly. |
| 102-505 |
"Mommy Nearest" |
Janice Jordan, Monica Piper |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 13, 1992 (1992-10-13) |
605 |
| Jackie is embarrassed when she starts going out with a much younger guy named Fisher. Bev makes a lot of money when she sells her house and wants to give much of it to her daughters, but only under one condition: they let her move to Lanford. |
| 103-506 |
"Looking for Loans in All the Wrong Places" |
Eileen Heisler [3], DeAnn Heline [4] |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 20, 1992 (1992-10-20) |
606 |
| Roseanne decides to go into business with Jackie and Nancy by opening up a loose meat restaurant. When she can't get a loan at a bank she goes to her mother as a last resort. Bev agrees to put up another $10,000 but only if they let her become their 4th partner. |
| 104-507 |
"Halloween IV" |
Rob Ulin |
Andrew D. Weyman |
October 27, 1992 (1992-10-27) |
607 |
| With Becky gone, Roseanne does not get into the spirit of Halloween. She is visited by the Ghosts of Halloween Past, Present, and Future, illuminating her ever-present love of All Hallow's Eve-and the terrifying, Bev-like future that awaits if she does not change her ways! |
| 105-508 |
"Ladies' Choice" |
Betsy Borns, David Raether |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 10, 1992 (1992-11-10) |
608 |
| Roseanne and Jackie are shocked to discover that Nancy is a lesbian. Roseanne starts to think she's getting old when her mom decides to move into a retirement community. |
| 106-509 |
"Stand on Your Man" |
Denise Moss, Sy Dukane |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 17, 1992 (1992-11-17) |
610 |
| Roseanne is threatened at work, prompting the girls to sign up for a self-defense class. Arnie returns to take Nancy back, and learns about her lesbian lifestyle. |
| 107-510 |
"Good Girls, Bad Girls" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Andrew D. Weyman |
November 24, 1992 (1992-11-24) |
609 |
| Darlene begs her mom to let her go to a rock concert with Molly when she shows up with an extra ticket. Roseanne reluctantly agrees but is fuming when Darlene doesn't come home until 4:00am. Darlene says that Molly ditched her to go smoke pot in some stranger's van and she had to take a cab home but her parents hesitate to believe her. |
| 108-511 |
"Of Ice and Men" |
Robert Borden, Norm Macdonald |
Andrew D. Weyman |
December 1, 1992 (1992-12-01) |
611 |
| Dan loves that DJ wants to be a hockey player but has a hard time teaching him. Fisher offers to help show DJ a few moves but then Jackie breaks up with him because she thinks it's inevitable that he going to dump her for a younger woman. Roseanne convinces her to get back together with him and she ends up moving in with him. |
| 109-512 |
"It's No Place Like Home for The Holidays" |
Eric Gilliland |
Andrew D. Weyman |
December 15, 1992 (1992-12-15) |
612 |
| Due to a snow storm, the Connor's are forced to be apart for the holidays. Roseanne, Jackie, Bev, and Nana Mary are stuck at the Lunchbox. Dan, DJ, and Nancy are at the house and Darlene is at David's, and learns about his abusive home life. |
| 110-513 |
"Crime and Punishment" |
Bruce Rasmussen |
Andrew D. Weyman |
January 5, 1993 (1993-01-05) |
613 |
| DJ brings one of Darlene's comic books to school, and it is dubbed "obscene" by a teacher. When Darlene seeks DJ out for stealing her book, she walks in on Jackie in the bathroom-and her back is covered in bruises. Roseanne realizes that Fisher hit her, and Jackie breaks down. Upon hearing the news, Dan beats Fisher up, and winds up in prison. |
| 111-514 |
"War and Peace" |
DeAnn Heline, Eileen Heisler |
Andrew D. Weyman |
January 12, 1993 (1993-01-12) |
614 |
| Darlene must bail Dan out with the money she has been saving. The story of Dan's defending Jackie quickly spreads around town. Meanwhile, Fisher begs Jackie to come back to him. Roseanne is prepared to attack him herself-but learns that Jackie is strong enough to make her own decisions. |
| 112-515 |
"Lanford Daze" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Andrew D. Weyman |
January 26, 1993 (1993-01-26) |
615 |
| Due to Darlene vandalizing the Lunch box, Roseanne forces her to serve loose meat sandwiches at the food fair, much to her chagrin. |
| 113-516 |
"Wait Till Your Father Gets Home" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Andrew D. Weyman |
February 9, 1993 (1993-02-09) |
616 |
| Roseanne and Jackie are stunned to learn that their father has died, and both are reunited with his mistress at the funeral. |
| 114-517 |
"First Cousin, Twice Removed" |
Janice Jordan |
Andrew D. Weyman |
February 16, 1993 (1993-02-16) |
617 |
| Roseanne's obnoxious, wealthy cousin comes to town, hoping to end the feud that began years ago when she did not put Roseanne in her wedding party. While there, she tries to persuade Darlene to take her savings and follow her to New York. Roseanne and her cousin fight, but make up in the end. |
| 115-518 |
"Lose a Job, Winnebago" |
Norm Macdonald |
Andrew D. Weyman |
February 23, 1993 (1993-02-23) |
618 |
| The Connor's go on a roadtrip with Molly's family for a taping of the Jackie Thomas show, while Dan tries to persuade Roseanne to have another child. |
| 116-519 |
"It's a Boy!" |
Rob Ulin |
Andrew D. Weyman |
March 2, 1993 (1993-03-02) |
619 |
| David's domestic life is reaching intolerable, so Darlene begs Roseanne for him to move in with them, Roseanne immediately refuses, but her mind soon changes when she catches a glimpse of his life herself. |
| 117-520 |
"It was Twenty Years Ago Today" |
Betsy Borns |
Andrew D. Weyman |
March 9, 1993 (1993-03-09) |
620 |
| During Roseanne and Dan's anniversary, Dan borrows Roseanne's wedding ring to remodel the design, her reaction is not at all what he intended. Roseanne poses for a sexy photograph for Dan. |
| 118-521 |
"Playing with Matches" |
Robert Borden |
Andrew D. Weyman |
March 23, 1993 (1993-03-23) |
621 |
| Roseanne plays cupid when she tries to set her mother up with a friend from the retirement home. Molly seduces David, which leads to a kiss, prompting Darlene to feud with him. |
| 119-522 |
"Promises, Promises" |
Mike Gandolfi |
Andrew D. Weyman |
April 6, 1993 (1993-04-06) |
622 |
| Darlene decides to go against her opinion of prom, and arrives with David, surprising him with a motel room after prom. Things at their motel room take a different turn, when neither are sure if they are ready for sex. |
| 120-523 |
"Glengarry, Glen Rosey" |
Lois Bromfield, Scott Burton, Sy Dukane, Denise Moss |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
May 4, 1993 (1993-05-04) |
623 |
| Dan finishes remodeling a house, and is close to losing his own house. Luckily, Jackie saves the day and buys the house off the market. |
| 121-524 |
"Tooth or Consequences" |
Leslie Reider |
Gail Mancuso |
May 11, 1993 (1993-05-11) |
624 |
| Dan accidentally knocks out Roseanne's tooth on the day of the health inspector's visit. Darlene is faced with an ugly predicament: her boyfriend, or school in Chicago? |
| 122-525 |
"Daughters and Other Strangers" |
Eric Gilliland |
Jeff Margolis |
May 18, 1993 (1993-05-18) |
625 |
| Roseanne and Dan agree to let Darlene go to art school in Chicago, but what about David? DJ befriends an annoying boy on the block. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 123-601 |
"Two Down, One to Go" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
September 14, 1993 (1993-09-14) |
701 |
| Roseanne is heartbroken when Darlene refuses to drive to Chicago with her. In the hope that she will stay, David asks Darlene to marry him, leading to her refusal and a fight between them. Roseanne eventually goes to Darlene's Chicago apartment and stays the night, engaging in a mother-daughter talk. |
| 124-602 |
"The Mommy's Curse" |
Eric Gilliland |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
September 21, 1993 (1993-09-21) |
704 |
| Roseanne has had her fill of Bev at the Lunchbox, and Bev agrees to leave, selling her share to Leon. Meanwhile, Jackie dives back into the dating arena, deciding to give Dan's friend Fred a go. |
| 125-603 |
"Party Politics" |
Miriam Trogdon |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
September 28, 1993 (1993-09-28) |
703 |
| DJ begins skipping school. Roseanne is tired of Darlene and David's separation, so hosts a weekend for the two. When Darlene discovers that it was her mother's plan, she and DJ team up to plot revenge against her. Jackie refuses to go out on another date with Fred after their one night stand. |
| 126-604 |
"A Stash from the Past" |
Kevin Abbott |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
October 5, 1993 (1993-10-05) |
705 |
| Roseanne is shocked to find a bag of pot in David's room, immediately punishing him for possession of the drugs. Dan realizes that the pot is a 20 year old stash of his and Roseanne's. David thinks it belongs to Darlene so he says that it's his to cover for her. Roseanne, Dan and Jackie roll one up for old times sake, and soon discover the zombifying effects of smoking pot. |
| 127-605 |
"Be My Baby" |
Rick Ulin |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
October 19, 1993 (1993-10-19) |
706 |
| Roseanne has been trying to get pregnant for months now, but to no avail. Jackie drops a bombshell when she reveals she is pregnant after her one night stand with Fred, so Roseanne decides that she cannot steal Jackie's thunder by getting pregnant at the same time. |
| 128-606 |
"Halloween V" |
Betsy Borns, Miriam Trogdon |
Gail Mancuso |
October 26, 1993 (1993-10-26) |
708 |
| Nancy thinks that Dan doesn't like her, and Roseanne soon realises she is right. Darlene and David scheme to terrify Roseanne on Halloween. |
| 129-607 |
"Homeward Bound" |
Michael Borkow |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
November 2, 1993 (1993-11-02) |
702 |
| Darlene realizes how much David really misses her. Roseanne urges Dan to have a talk with DJ, who has discovered a puberty surprise. |
| 130-608 |
"Guilt by Imagination" |
Pat Bullard, Stevie Ray Fromstein |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
November 9, 1993 (1993-11-09) |
707 |
| Dan has lunch with Phyllis Zimmer, an old flame (mentioned in the 1st season episode "The Memory Game"), and has trouble trying to conceal it from Roseanne. Guest stars Vicki Lawrence (from Mama's Family and The Carol Burnett Show fame). |
| 131-609 |
"Homecoming" |
Sid Youngers |
Gail Mancuso |
November 16, 1993 (1993-11-16) |
709 |
| Becky and Mark return for Dan's 20th anniversary high school football team. Roseanne realizes that Becky and Mark are drifting further apart and schemes to break them up, only to learn that maybe Mark isn't the one to blame. |
| 132-610 |
"Thanksgiving '93" |
Michael Borkow |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
November 23, 1993 (1993-11-23) |
710 |
| Nana Mary embarrasses a heavily-pregnant Jackie, and Bev reveals a secret about her marriage. Becky prepares the turkey dinner, while Dan and Mark battle it out. |
| 133-611 |
"The Driver's Seat" |
James Berg, Stan Zimmerman |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
November 30, 1993 (1993-11-30) |
711 |
| Roseanne's suspicions that Leon is trying to usurp her position as head of the Lunchbox are cast aside by others when in fact, Leon really is trying to implement many changes to the restaurant behind her back. DJ steals Roseanne's car, and her violent response has her questioning who she really is, and if she is repeating her pattern of childhood abuse onto her kids. |
| 134-612 |
"White Trash Christmas" |
Lawrence Broch |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
December 14, 1993 (1993-12-14) |
712 |
| Due to a new limit of how decorated a house can be on the holidays, Roseanne and Dan go all out for Christmas. Roseanne is angry when Becky uses college money that was meant for her to put Mark through school and is further annoyed when Becky begins working at a tacky bar, "Bunz," inspired by the real-life bar, "Hooters." DJ finds out that David is living with Darlene and DJ tells her that he misses her. |
| 135-613 |
"Suck Up or Shut Up" |
Betsy Borns, Mike Gandolfi |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
January 4, 1994 (1994-01-04) |
713 |
| Roseanne joins a women's club because Leon thinks it will be good for the diner. DJ hates having to be friends with the son of one of the women at the club (Florence Henderson) because he doesn't stop singing. Dan finds out that Mark has dropped out of trade school when he catches him at the bar. |
| 136-614 |
"Busted" |
Amy Sherman-Palladino |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
January 11, 1994 (1994-01-11) |
714 |
| Mark breaks up with Becky because he doesn't think he's good enough for her and Becky is mad at Roseanne for making her push Mark to go to school. Roseanne finds out from Roy, Mark's roommate, that David has been living with Darlene in Chicago and she tries to hide the fact from Dan. |
| 137-615 |
"David vs. Goliath" |
Steve Pepoon |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
February 1, 1994 (1994-02-01) |
716 |
| After Roseanne went to Chicago to get David he starts to feel guilty about lying to Dan about living with Darlene. When Dan finds out he throws David out telling him to go back to his mom's. Roseanne intervenes and persuades Jackie to take him in. Becky tries to pressure Dan into hiring Mark again. Jackie refuses to accept money from Fred for the baby. |
| 138-616 |
"Everyone Comes to Jackie's" |
Betsy Borns, Mike Gandolfi |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
February 8, 1994 (1994-02-08) |
715 |
| Dan has a hard time facing that he was lied to. Jackie's house is buzzing with activity as Roseanne tries to hide David from Dan. |
| 139-617 |
"Don't Make Room for Daddy" |
Kevin Abbott, Stevie Ray Fromstein |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
February 15, 1994 (1994-02-15) |
717 |
| In the heat of anger, Dan tells Fred to fight for custody of the baby, so he agrees. Jackie is heartbroken when faced with the papers, and Dan tries to hide the fact that he is the one who suggested it. |
| 140-618 |
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" |
James Berg, Stan Zimmerman |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
March 1, 1994 (1994-03-01) |
718 |
| At a gay bar, Roseanne is the life of the party, until Nancy's girlfriend plants a kiss on her. One of Becky's old boyfriends gives Mark a reason to distrust her. |
| 141-619 |
"Labor Day" |
Miriam Trogdon |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
March 8, 1994 (1994-03-08) |
719 |
| Roseanne is upset that Jackie wants Fred in the delivery room, not her. However, she is there when the contractions start, and doesn't contact Fred. Jackie delivers a baby boy, who she decides to name 'Andy'. |
| 142-620 |
"Past Imperfect" |
David Raether |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
March 22, 1994 (1994-03-22) |
720 |
| When Dan's father misses an alimony payment he feels forced to give her money. Fred asks Jackie about her sexual history, which turns out to be more steamier than he imagined. |
| 143-621 |
"Lies My Father Told Me" |
Eric Gilliland |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
March 29, 1994 (1994-03-29) |
721 |
| Roseanne tries to help Dan deal with life-changing news: his mother has a history of mental illness and psychiatric hospital stays. Ed allowed Dan to believe her imbalance was his fault all these years, due to his absence in Dan's life, in an effort to keep Dan's mother looking favorable in his eyes. Dan must come to terms with the idea that his father isn't the monster he always believed him to be. |
| 144-622 |
"I Pray the Lord My Stove to Keep" |
Kevin Abbott, Pat Bullard |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
May 3, 1994 (1994-05-03) |
722 |
| DJ gives Roseanne a hard time about morals when she accepts a mistaken delivery of a stove, Darlene discovers that he has been ditching school to attend church. |
| 145-623 |
"Body by Jake" |
David Forbes |
Philip Charles MacKenzie |
May 10, 1994 (1994-05-10) |
723 |
| Bev breaks her pelvis while at the retirement home, saying she fell out of the shower. Roseanne discovers Bev broke her pelvis in a more lustful way. Fred pops the question to Jackie, just not the one she was hoping for. |
| 146-624 |
"Isn't It Romantic?" |
Leif Sandaas, Cynthia Hogle, Timothy Schlattmann, Perry Dance |
Gail Mancuso |
May 17, 1994 (1994-05-17) |
724 |
| Mark and David struggle with the concepts of feminism. Fred asks Roseanne about ways to propose to Jackie, and uses lines from her favourite soap opera. Roseanne demands passion from Dan, but turns to fantasy instead. |
| 147-625 |
"Altar Egos" |
Rob Ulin, Eric Gilliland |
Mark K. Samuels |
May 24, 1994 (1994-05-24) |
725 |
| Fred and Jackie are unsure whether to get hitched or not, especially since Fred thinks Jackie is having an affair with Dan. They break off the wedding, but after realizing he wasn't being realistic, Fred begs Jackie to marry him. At the ceremony, Jackie breastfeeds Andy at the Altar. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 148-701 |
"Nine Is Enough" |
Stevie Ray Fromstein, Pat Bullard |
Gail Mancuso |
September 21, 1994 (1994-09-21) |
803 |
| Dan is forced to shave his armpits to treat a cyst, and gets embarrassed when everyone finds out. Mark and Becky are given the boot, while Jackie and Fred conflict over the baby sharing their bed. Roseanne reveals that she is carrying her fourth child. |
| 149-702 |
"Two for One" |
Stephen Godchaux |
Gail Mancuso |
September 28, 1994 (1994-09-28) |
801 |
| When Jackie discovers Darlene at a motel in the middle of the day, she thinks she is lying about her and David's lovelife. Much to the family's horror, she was sleeping with Jimmy, a guy she met in college, subsequently breaking David's heart. |
| 150-703 |
"Snoop Davey Dave" |
Elaine Aronson |
Gail Mancuso |
October 5, 1994 (1994-10-05) |
802 |
| David lies about Darlene's prior drug usage in an effort to keep Darlene from returning to college and Jimmy. Roseanne keeps her under lock and key as Darlene tries to prove that she can be trusted and that David is just a lover scorned. |
| 151-704 |
"Girl Talk" |
Miriam Trogdon |
Gail Mancuso |
October 12, 1994 (1994-10-12) |
804 |
| Dan and his pals go too far talking about their lives in the bedroom, and soon become uncomfortable around each other. |
| 152-705 |
"Sleeper" |
Tim Doyle |
Gail Mancuso |
October 19, 1994 (1994-10-19) |
806 |
| David moves into DJ's room when the basement floods, and admits to Becky about having an erotic dream. Becky thinks the dream was about her, but to everyone's surprise, it was about Roseanne. |
| 153-706 |
"Skeleton in the Closet" |
William Lucas Walker, Lawrence Broch |
Gail Mancuso |
October 26, 1994 (1994-10-26) |
807 |
| Leon hosts a halloween party inviting all his gay friends, who seem to know Fred a little more than they should. Jackie and Roseanne become convinced that Bev wears a wig after seeing her stylist. |
| 154-707 |
"Follow the Son" |
Dusty Kay |
Gail Mancuso |
November 2, 1994 (1994-11-02) |
809 |
| DJ wants out of his busboy job at the Lunchbox, while David and Jimmy conflict over Darlene, who realizes that Jimmy thinks David likes him. |
| 155-708 |
"Punch and Jimmy" |
David Raether |
Gail Mancuso |
November 9, 1994 (1994-11-09) |
805 |
| Jackie and Roseanne make a surprise visit to Darlene's apartment to meet Jimmy. Dan tries to teach DJ self defense when a bully arises at school, and a frustrated DJ takes his anger out on an unexpecting David. |
| 156-709 |
"White Men Can't Kiss" |
Rob Ulin, Kevin Abbott |
Gail Mancuso |
November 16, 1994 (1994-11-16) |
808 |
| Roseanne makes a costume for DJ in the school play, but DJ drops the role when he finds out that he has to kiss a black girl. Several problems arise from his decision, forcing Dan and Roseanne to take a look at their views on race. |
| 157-710 |
"Thanksgiving '94" |
Miriam Trogdon, Lois Bromfield |
Gail Mancuso |
November 23, 1994 (1994-11-23) |
810 |
| Roseanne gets alarming news about her pregnancy that she can't confirm with the pre-natal clinic. Nana Mary arrives with a feeble husband on her arm, upsetting Bev by discussing the two abortions she had years ago. |
| 158-711 |
"Maybe Baby" |
Matt Berry, Ed Yeager, Cynthia Mort |
Gail Mancuso |
November 30, 1994 (1994-11-30) |
811 |
| Roseanne and Dan are anxious about the fate of her pregnancy, and DJ steps up to the plate and says he will help with any assistance that Roseanne needs, no matter what the result. The results are mistaken and are negative, but another fight arises at the celebration. |
| 159-712 |
"The Parenting Trap" |
Sid Youngers |
Gail Mancuso |
December 14, 1994 (1994-12-14) |
812 |
| Dan realizes DJ is having a puberty-related problem in school, and Mark gives a handy solution. Roseanne shares her growing up story with DJ about her first menstruation, which sends him running and screaming. |
| 160-713 |
"Rear Window" |
Michael Borkow, Danny Zuker |
Gail Mancuso |
January 4, 1995 (1995-01-04) |
813 |
| The new nudist couple next door tell the Conner's that they are perverted for watching them, so they put up a hedge. David's time with Becky over coffee has Mark worried, so he enlists the help of Darlene. |
| 161-714 |
"My Name is Bev" |
Bob Nickman |
Gail Mancuso |
January 11, 1995 (1995-01-11) |
814 |
| After drunk-driving, Bev is forced to attend an AA meeting, where she realizes she is indeed an alcoholic. Dan throws a Super Bowl party at the house, where Bev shows up. Roseanne tells the guests to hide the keg, so Bev won't get tempted, which proves to be catastrophic. |
| 162-715 |
"Bed and Bored" |
Eric Gilliland |
Gail Mancuso |
February 1, 1995 (1995-02-01) |
817 |
| Roseanne lies about the doctor telling her she should stay in bed, and has everyone at her beck and call. David discovers that she is lying, and Jackie confronts Bev about her terrible mothering. |
| 163-716 |
"Sisters" |
Michael Borkow |
Gail Mancuso |
February 8, 1995 (1995-02-08) |
815 |
| Fred wants Jackie to get rid of DJ because he is getting on his nerves, so Jackie confronts Roseanne about it, trying to avoid a fight with Fred but walking into a fight with Roseanne. Dan also struggles with his two daughters over Roseanne's birthday. |
| 164-717 |
"Lost Youth" |
Pat Bullard, Stevie Ray Fromstein |
Gail Mancuso |
February 15, 1995 (1995-02-15) |
818 |
| David and Mark fight over a waitress at the Lunchbox named Stacy (Traci Lords), who David wants to draw a mural of. Jackie confronts Fred about their sex life, who says it is boring. |
| 165-718 |
"Single Married Female" |
Betsy Borns |
Gail Mancuso |
February 22, 1995 (1995-02-22) |
819 |
| In Roseanne's absence, Dan finds out that Jackie has been cheating on Fred when he catches her at the Lobo with another man. |
| 166-719 |
"The Clip Show: All About Rosey (Part 1)" |
Rob Ulin, Perry Dance |
Gail Mancuso |
March 1, 1995 (1995-03-01) |
816A |
| Youngsters Roseanne and Jackie go to a fortune teller to take a look into the future. In the future, Jackie takes an adult, autistic DJ to a psychiatrist. |
| 167-720 |
"The Clip Show: All About Rosey (Part 2)" |
Perry Dance, Rob Ulin |
Gail Mancuso |
March 1, 1995 (1995-03-01) |
816B |
| Sitcom moms begin to point the finger at Rosey about parenting, who is taught a thing or two about motherhood. |
| 168-721 |
"Husbands and Wives" |
Kevin Abbott |
Gail Mancuso |
March 22, 1995 (1995-03-22) |
820 |
| Roseanne gets DJ to help Darlene cut her own allowance. Jackie and Fred split, causing Roseanne to stick her nose in where it doesn't belong. |
| 169-722 |
"Happy Trailers" |
Tim Doyle, Sid Youngers |
Mark K. Samuell |
March 29, 1995 (1995-03-29) |
821 |
| Becky and Mark leave the nest to move into a tacky trailer park, and a tipsy neighbor (Sharon Stone) puts out the welcome mat. |
| 170-723 |
"The Blaming of the Shrew" |
Lawrence Broch |
Gail Mancuso |
May 3, 1995 (1995-05-03) |
823 |
| DJ is being bossed around by his new girlfriend (Ashley Johnson), who Roseanne actually begins to like, and his relationship causes problems at school. Jackie and Fred see a psychologist (Ellen DeGeneres) about their anger issues. |
| 171-724 |
"The Birds and the Frozen Bees" |
David Forbes |
Gail Mancuso |
May 10, 1995 (1995-05-10) |
822 |
| Roseanne thinks David likes someone more than Darlene, so the two reconcile after much poking and prodding about their reconciliation. |
| 172-725 |
"Couch Potatoes" |
Eric Gilliland |
Mark K. Samuels |
May 17, 1995 (1995-05-17) |
825 |
| The Conner's are chosen as a Nielsen family. Roseanne's nesting instincts disrupt the family routine. Jackie and Fred's marriage has come to an end. |
| 173-726 |
"Sherwood Schwartz: A Loving Tribute" |
William Lucas Walker, Allan Stephan |
Gail Mancuso |
May 17, 1995 (1995-05-17) |
824 |
| Roseanne's encourages Dan to return to working on the boat in the garage, while a Gilligan's Island fantasy plays into their heads in which the family are characters of the sitcom. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 174-801 |
"Shower the People You Love with Stuff" |
Lawrence Broch |
Gail Mancuso |
September 19, 1995 (1995-09-19) |
901 |
| Becky and Darlene feud over Roseanne's baby shower. |
| 175-802 |
"Let Them Eat Junk" |
Matt Berry, Ed Yeager |
Gail Mancuso |
September 26, 1995 (1995-09-26) |
902 |
| Jackie has a bee in her bonnet over Roseanne feeding Andy junkfood. Dan is upset since DJ's only perspective of him includes a can of beer. |
| 176-803 |
"Roseanne in the Hood" |
Mike Costa, Drew Ogier |
Mark K. Samuels |
October 17, 1995 (1995-10-17) |
904 |
| When a new, more classy restaurant opens opposite the Lunchbox, Roseanne declares war. |
| 177-804 |
"The Last Date" |
Eric Gilliland, Daniel Palladino |
Gail Mancuso |
October 24, 1995 (1995-10-24) |
905 |
| The 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 hurrah" before the baby is born. |
| 178-805 |
"Halloween: the Final Chapter" |
Roseanne, Lois Bromfield |
Roseanne |
October 31, 1995 (1995-10-31) |
906 |
| Roseanne reigns as "Queen of the Gypsies, consort of wizards and seer of souls" on Halloween A Ouija board sends a message from "The Dead" and portends an unexpected event: she has the baby, who she names "Jerry". |
| 179-806 |
"The Fifties Show" |
Allan Stephan |
Gail Mancuso |
November 7, 1995 (1995-11-07) |
907 |
| The Conners find themselves going back in time in this spoof of 1950s sitcoms (shot mostly in black and white): Roseanne's a fussy hausfrau, Dan is a hapless businessman stewing over "the Anderson account", and Jackie's the wacky neighbor. |
| 180-807 |
"The Getaway, Almost" |
Cynthia Mort |
Gail Mancuso |
November 14, 1995 (1995-11-14) |
908 |
| Jackie and Roseanne's shopping trip with Jerry turns into a version of Thelma and Louise when they accept a lift from a teen and run a trucker off the road. |
| 181-808 |
"The Last Thursday in November" |
Ritch Shydner |
Gail Mancuso |
November 21, 1995 (1995-11-21) |
909 |
| When DJ's teacher gives his students free rein, the class Thanksgiving pageant takes on a decidedly modern, Pulp Fiction twist – and offends many of the parents, but not the Conners. Roseanne invites some new Native American friends over for their Thanksgiving celebration, and they do it their way. |
| 182-809 |
"Of Mice and Dan" |
Bob Nickman |
Gail Mancuso |
November 28, 1995 (1995-11-28) |
910 |
| Dan's old band mates (guest star John Popper) roll on into Lanford to play, and Dan gets a dose of regret, infused with a tad of depression. Roseanne talks to the band, and gets Dan a little stage time, which he takes full advantage of. |
| 183-810 |
"Direct to Video" |
Michael B. Kaplan |
Gail Mancuso |
December 5, 1995 (1995-12-05) |
903 |
| While Roseanne narrates a video time capsule for her unborn child, Becky and Darlene find old love letters of Dan and Roseanne's. DJ gets upset when he finds his parents did not fill out his baby book, and Mark cooks a 'special' dinner for the Conner clan. |
| 184-811 |
"December Bride" |
William Lucas Walker |
Gail Mancuso |
December 12, 1995 (1995-12-12) |
911 |
| Scott and Leon are having their gay wedding, but have trouble with the plans until Roseanne offers to plan it for free. Meanwhile, Leon has cold feet and he thinks he's not gay, until the truth be told by Roseanne. |
| 185-812 |
"The Thrilla Near the Vanilla Extract" |
Ed Yeager |
Gail Mancuso |
January 2, 1996 (1996-01-02) |
912 |
| Jackie realizes her hidden talent as a samplesperson. Dan and David fight about Mark being DJ's role model. |
| 186-813 |
"The White Sheep of the Family" |
David Raether |
Gail Mancuso |
January 9, 1996 (1996-01-09) |
913 |
| After the Conners receive a small inheritance from their great Aunt Harriet, they decide to all go out to a nice dinner, with their limits already set, until Darlene unexpectedly pops in. Meanwhile, DJ is contemplating what to spend his own personal inheritance from great aunt Harriet on, since he received $500. Darlene spends her visit home alienating the family and hurling insults, until the family finally bites back. DJ buys a trombone. |
| 187-814 |
"Becky Howser, M.D." |
Sid Youngers |
Gail Mancuso |
January 16, 1996 (1996-01-16) |
914 |
| Mark tries to help a depressed Becky, by inviting the friends and family over for a surprise get together. That is his way of cheering her up. Roseanne talks to her at the party, as everything is going wrong, and she admits that she wants more out of life. Roseanne supports that decision, unaware that Becky's plans for change include her marital status. |
| 188-815 |
"Out of the Past" |
Drew Ogier, Mike Costa |
Gail Mancuso |
February 6, 1996 (1996-02-06) |
915 |
| While Nana Mary amuses Roseanne and Jackie with a box of their childhood treasures, they take a walk down memory lane, & discover that Roseanne has always been the queen, to Jackie's minion status. Jackie finds her long lost doll, "Mrs. Tuttle" that she thought had been 'doll-napped', Roseanne tries to pin the disappearance on a napping Nana Mary. The truth is told though, when Nana Mary calls Roseanne on her story... |
| 189-816 |
"Construction Junction" |
Daniel Palladino |
Gail Mancuso |
February 13, 1996 (1996-02-13) |
916 |
| When Dan's buddies show up with a great new job prospect for the old crew, Dan is confused as to what to do. Should he continue on at the garage, or make a bid on a huge construction job, that would make him & his friends a lot of money? Meanwhile, Jackie gets hooked up to the internet, and reluctantly starts to surf. Ultimately, David needs to intervene to pry her away from the screen. |
| 190-817 |
"We're Going to Disney World" |
Matt Berry |
Gail Mancuso |
February 20, 1996 (1996-02-20) |
917 |
| The family goes hog wild with excitement and with plans to travel to Disney World when Dan brings home his final paycheck from the Lanford City Garage. |
| 191-818 |
"Disney World War II" |
Allan Stephan |
Gail Mancuso |
February 27, 1996 (1996-02-27) |
918 |
| Fireworks and fanfare accompany the Conners on a whirlwind tour of the magical kingdom of Disney World, when Darlene finds she's actually happy in the presence of Winnie the Pooh. |
| 192-819 |
"Springtime for David" |
Garland Testa, David Forbes |
Mark K. Samuels |
March 12, 1996 (1996-03-12) |
919 |
| After Dan's strict order of David having to move out, he finally does and works at a not-well-known theme park in Lanford, and David also transforms into a different person with an eerie smile. |
| 193-820 |
"Another Mouth to Shut Up" |
Janet Leahy, Richard Kaplan |
Mark K. Samuels |
March 26, 1996 (1996-03-26) |
920 |
| Just weeks after their hot night in Disney World, Darlene proposes to David and has a surprise announcement: she's pregnant. |
| 194-821 |
"Morning Becomes Obnoxious" |
Leif Sandaas |
Gail Mancuso |
April 9, 1996 (1996-04-09) |
921 |
| After an impromptu interview at the diner goes spectacularly well, Roseanne prepares to "Wake Up Chicago" on a morning TV talk show (with Jackie as her manager) with a news commentator who has a unique and "opinionated blue-collar outlook". Meanwhile, David plans for the wedding, but offends Bev as well. |
| 195-822 |
"Ballroom Blitz" |
Cathy Ladman, Carrie Snow |
Gail Mancuso |
April 30, 1996 (1996-04-30) |
922 |
| Bev's smitten with her passionate ballroom-dance instructor until drama unfolds on the dance floor when he starts flirting with the newly-divorced Jackie. When Jackie agrees to have dinner with him, the claws come out from Bev! |
| 196-823 |
"The Wedding" |
Michael B. Kaplan, Lawrence Broch |
Gail Mancuso |
May 7, 1996 (1996-05-07) |
923 |
| Darlene's wedding with David is held and it immediately turns into disaster when Dan has a heart attack during the reception. |
| 197-824 |
"Heart & Soul" |
Daniel Palladino, William Lucas Walker |
Gail Mancuso |
May 14, 1996 (1996-05-14) |
924 |
| Roseanne tries to be cool at the hospital, but she really can't. We learn that DJ performed CPR on Dan to keep him alive. A small replica of the reception is held in Dan's hospital room. |
| 198-825 |
"Fights and Stuff" |
Cynthia Mort, Sid Youngers |
Mark K. Samuels |
May 21, 1996 (1996-05-21) |
925 |
| Dan returns home to a now strict diet regime and other rules. Dan doesn't follow the rules behind Roseanne's back, and it leads to a huge uproar and a fight that leaves the Connor house broken apart. |
| Order |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Code |
| 199-901 |
"Call Waiting" |
Drew Ogier, Allan Stephan |
Mark K. Samuels |
September 17, 1996 (1996-09-17) |
1001 |
| Dan begins to regret what he had said to Roseanne, as well as the rules he broke. Dan fixes the house after the huge fight, and leaves a ton of messages on Jackie's answering machine. Roseanne finds herself in front of Jackie's TV, watching noticible past sitcoms, such as That Girl, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, eventually finding her and Dan playing the roles of Ann & Don, Mary and Lou Grant, and Jeannie and Tony. And later, Jackie convinces Roseanne that Dan and Roseanne were meant for each other. Cameo appearance by Ed Asner. |
| 200-902 |
"Millions from Heaven" |
Nancy Steen, Cynthia Mort |
Mark K. Samuels |
September 24, 1996 (1996-09-24) |
1002 |
| Remember the lottery ticket mentioned in the last episode? Its a winner! Roseanne finds out that she has won $108 million dollars. The family ponders over what they will do with all that money, and they are bombarded by press and local news. |
| 201-903 |
"What a Day for a Daydream" |
Richard Kaplan, Garland Testa |
Mark K. Samuels |
October 1, 1996 (1996-10-01) |
1003 |
| With a full dinner table and a home-cooked meal, Roseanne daydreams about the lottery winnings; from a riot on the Jerry Springer Show, to a glamourous photo shoot with Jackie and Hugh Hefner. |
| 202-829 |
"Honor Thy Mother" |
Bob Nickman, Amy Welsh |
Mark K. Samuels |
October 8, 1996 (1996-10-08) |
1004 |
| Dan drops an announcement! That he's going to visit his mother in California, which surprises Roseanne, who is caught off guard. The Conner house begins the renovation process, while Jackie and Roseanne prepare to be pampered in a spa. |
| 203-904 |
"Someday My Prince Will Come" |
Carrie Snow, Janet Leahy |
Mark K. Samuels |
October 15, 1996 (1996-10-15) |
1005 |
| Prince Carlos Chermaine (Jim Varney), comes to visit Jackie after he's fallen in love with her after seeing her on television. Roseanne warns Jackie to remain distant, as she finds him to be a phony, until Leon discovers that he's really a prince. The family as well as Leon are invited to a trip to New York, except for Dan, who's off in California. |
| 204-905 |
"Pampered To A Pulp" |
Stacie Lipp |
Mark K. Samuels |
October 22, 1996 (1996-10-22) |
1007 |
|
Roseanne and Jackie's supposed 'impromptu' spa trip turns out to be chaotic, especially when they are on a strict diet, acid peels, skin toxins, and exhausting hikes.
NOTE: Roseanne (Roseanne) and Laurie Metcalf (Jackie) are the only main cast to appear in this episode. |
| 205-906 |
"Satan, Darling" |
Roseanne Barr, Jennifer Saunders |
Roseanne Barr |
October 29, 1996 (1996-10-29) |
1006 |
| Roseanne, Jackie, and Nancy go to the Upper West Side in New York City after being invited there. They meet famous celebrities, and are also given an invite to Martha's Vineyard by a woman named Astrid Wentworth. After becoming drunk, Roseanne, in a parody of Rosemary's Baby, has a nightmare of Darlene giving birth to Satan. |
| 206-907 |
"Hoi Polloi Meets Hoiti Toiti" |
Leif Sandaas, Debbie Kasper |
Mark K. Samuels |
November 12, 1996 (1996-11-12) |
1008 |
| Roseanne, Jackie, DJ, Mark, Bev, Becky, Andy, and Jerry go to the Wentworth estate to meet Astrid's family – who aren't impressed at Roseanne's trashy ways. Roseanne backfires at them over the findings of the family's stash of happy pills, until Roseanne teaches the family to scream out their anger. |
| 207-908 |
"Roseambo" |
R. Gaylor, Betsy Salkind |
Gary Halvorson |
November 19, 1996 (1996-11-19) |
1009 |
| Roseanne meets First Lady, Hillary Clinton (not really her), after saving her family and Dr. Bakshmi from women-hating terrorists on a train en route to Washington D.C. |
| 208-909 |
"Home is Where the Afghan Is" |
Lawrence Broch |
Gary Halvorson |
November 26, 1996 (1996-11-26) |
1010 |
| Roseanne and Jackie as well as the family finally arrive home from all the excitement! Roseanne, who thought that Dan would be home before they arrived, is completly wrong. Her Thanskgiving is being catered, and she decides as well as Jackie to open the Lunch Box as a soup kitchen. |
| 209-910 |
"Mothers and Other Strangers" |
Roseanne Barr, Cynthia Mort |
Gary Halvorson |
December 3, 1996 (1996-12-03) |
1011 |
| Dan still isn't home, and Roseanne is afraid of the changes to the family, and the house, that she has made. |
| 210-911 |
"Home For The Holidays" |
Lawrence Broch |
Mark K. Samuels |
December 17, 1996 (1996-12-17) |
1012 |
| Dan comes home from California for the holidays, and the family is happy. Dan is distant from Roseanne, and Jackie catches him on the phone flirting with his mother's nurse. |
| 211-912 |
"Say It Ain't So" |
Nancy Steen |
Mark K. Samuels |
January 7, 1997 (1997-01-07) |
1013 |
| Jackie catches Dan on the phone with his mother Audrey's nurse, whom he had an affair with. Roseanne kicks Dan out in the process, and she is devastated over the decision she has made. |
| 212-913 |
"Hit the Road, Jack" |
Roseanne Barr |
Mark K. Samuels |
January 14, 1997 (1997-01-14) |
1014 |
| In the heat of anger, DJ goes to a video store and meets his soul mate, Heather (Heather Matarazzo). Roseanne ignores Dan and drives around town with fast food and radio shows. Dan packs his bags and leaves. |
| 213-914 |
"The War Room" |
Bob Nickman |
Mark K. Samuels |
January 28, 1997 (1997-01-28) |
1015 |
| A depressed Roseanne locks herself and Jerry into her bedroom with fatty foods, trashy magazines, and TV. Friends and family attempt to get her out, but they all ultimately fail to do so, except Mark, who tells her that Dan wants her to come back to him. |
| 214-915 |
"Lanford's Elite (1)" |
Richard Whitley, Bob Rubin |
Gary Halvorson |
February 11, 1997 (1997-02-11) |
1016 |
| Roseanne and Jackie go off to an exquisite luncheon where they discuss politics and other topics with the rich and famous of Lanford, or in other words, the elite. Meanwhile, Roseanne meets Edgar Wellman, who she has a brief crush on, and they talk about plans for Edgar's plastic company, which entered decline after Roseanne and Jackie left in 1989. |
| 215-916 |
"Some Enchanted Merger (2)" |
April Winchell |
Gary Halvorson |
February 11, 1997 (1997-02-11) |
1017 |
| Jackie believes that Roseanne and Edgar Wellman are real, which isn't true, despite the fact Roseanne desperately wants him, but she hides it. Roseanne tells Jackie that it's just for business, but she doesn't believe her. Roseanne dreams that Edgar and herself are from the movie, Evita. |
| 216-917 |
"A Second Chance" |
Cynthia Mort |
Mark K. Samuels |
February 18, 1997 (1997-02-18) |
1018 |
| Dan, who is reluctant to leave, asks Jackie about Edgar Wellman's relationship with Roseanne. Jackie confirms. Roseanne, however, comes back to Dan. As they reconcile, they receive a call from Jackie that Darlene is in labor and they have given her a drug to stop her from delivering a premature baby. |
| 217-918 |
"The Miracle" |
Drew Ogier |
Gary Halvorson |
February 25, 1997 (1997-02-25) |
1019 |
| Everyone is scared when Darlene gives birth to a premature baby, Harris Connor Healy, a girl, who might die. Roseanne consults other doctors from around the world, but proves to be unhelpful. Roseanne, herself, keeps the baby alive with love and affection. |
| 218-919 |
"Roseanne-Feld" |
April Winchell, Richard Whitley |
Mark K. Samuels |
March 4, 1997 (1997-03-04) |
1020 |
| Jackie and Mark go off to a wrestling match, but Jackie's nightmare happens when she must fight the Black Widow. DJ comes in close contact with his first sexual experience, and consults Mark for help, but Mark turns out to be unhelpful. |
| 219-920 |
"The Truth Be Told" |
Lawrence Broch, April Winchell |
Mark K. Samuels |
March 18, 1997 (1997-03-18) |
1021 |
| Roseanne and Jackie learn that producers want to create a TV movie about the Conners, but also find out that the producers wanted to make drastic changes including gorgeous actors to play the Conners and plot twists to make the story less blue-collar, which distresses Roseanne and Jackie. Meanwhile, a tabloid reporter pays a call on Bev, Joyce and Leon, and they naively reveal a wealth of information about Roseanne’s life and past. |
| 220-921 |
"Arsenic and Old Mom" |
Lawrence Broch, April Winchell |
Mark K. Samuels |
May 20, 1997 (1997-05-20) |
1022 |
| Audrey, Dan's crazy mom, stops by for a surprise visit. Audrey tries in numerous ways to kill her son for putting her away for so many years. Roseanne begins to realize this of Audrey, and decides to end it all with a simple battle in the backyard. |
| 221-922 |
""Into That Good Night" (Part 1)" |
Jessica Pentland, Jennifer Pentland |
Gary Halvorson |
May 27, 1997 (1997-05-27) |
1023 |
| Harris Connor Healy, the prematurely born daughter of David and Darlene, finally arrives at home after a brush with death. Darlene decides to stay at the house for a while, to help hone her parenting skills under Roseanne's direction. Roseanne is delighted and wants Darlene to stay forever. DJ begrudgingly gives up his room, and heads for the basement, taking David's former space now to make room for the baby. It is revealed that Mark & Becky are expecting as well as Mark and Becky spend time with Harris. Mark wants to spread the news, but Becky opts to hold off, and let the day be about Darlene. Darlene is apprehensive about overstaying their welcome, so she questions Roseanne about it. Roseanne lets her know that she would like them to live with her at the house forever. Darlene is relieved, and would like that as well. Leon and his significant other announce they will be adopting little Nadia, a little girl that needs a family. |
| 222-923 |
""Into That Good Night" (Part 2)" |
Roseanne Barr, Allan Stephan |
Gary Halvorson |
May 27, 1997 (1997-05-27) |
1024 |
| In the first half, the family talks about life after winning the lottery. In the last 15 minutes Roseanne reflects about her fictional life as it is revealed to the audience through a voiceover monologue that the show itself has really been her writing. She says that while the book she was writing was based on her life, she changed what she didn't like. For instance, in reality, the Connors did not win the lottery, Dan died of the heart attack, Jackie was gay instead of Bev, and Mark and Darlene were a couple and Becky and David were a couple, instead of the other way around. In the final moments, after looking over her book, she goes upstairs and sits on the couch. The show fades to black and her trademark laugh is heard one last time. |
