RoseanneThe first family that made you feel better about your own!
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
CreatorMatt Williams
Life and Stuff
Oct 18, 1988
Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
We're in the Money
Oct 25, 1988
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Nov 1, 1988
Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
Language Lessons
Nov 22, 1988
A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
Radio Days
Nov 29, 1988
A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
Lovers' Lane
Dec 6, 1988
Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
The Memory Game
Dec 13, 1988
Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
Here's to Good Friends
Dec 20, 1988
Roseanne 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.
Dan's Birthday Bash
Jan 3, 1989
Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
Saturday
Jan 10, 1989
Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
Canoga Time
Jan 17, 1989
Dan 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.
The Monday Through Friday Show
Jan 24, 1989
Dan 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.
Bridge Over Troubled Sonny
Jan 31, 1989
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
Father's Day
Feb 7, 1989
Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
Nightmare on Oak Street
Feb 14, 1989
Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
Mall Story
Feb 21, 1989
Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
Becky's Choice
Feb 28, 1989
Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
The Slice of Life
Mar 7, 1989
Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
Workin' Overtime
Mar 14, 1989
After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Mar 28, 1989
As 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.
Death and Stuff
Apr 11, 1989
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.
Dear Mom and Dad
Apr 18, 1989
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
Let's Call It Quits
May 2, 1989
Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.
