TV series

Roseanne

Name: Roseanne
Released: 1988
Cast: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Alicia Goranson, Sara Gilbert, Michael Fishman

1988–2018· 10 seasons· 23 min episodesTV-PG★ 6.8Canceled

On ABC — From Carsey-Werner Company · Wind Dancer Productions

The first family that made you feel better about your own!

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Synopsis

A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.

Themes

illinois overweight working class family sitcom

Episodes

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E1 Life and StuffNext upOct 18, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
Guest stars: Charlayne Woodard, George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E2 We're in the MoneyOct 25, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
Guest stars: Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E3 D-I-V-O-R-C-ENov 1, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
Guest stars: Todd Field
E4 Language LessonsNov 22, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
E5 Radio DaysNov 29, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
Guest stars: Chris Tucker, George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E6 Lovers' LaneDec 6, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
Guest stars: Jared Rushton, George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E7 The Memory GameDec 13, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
Guest stars: George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E8 Here's to Good FriendsDec 20, 1988 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Frances Fisher, George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E9 Dan's Birthday BashJan 3, 1989 · 23 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
Guest stars: William Sadler, Jared Rushton, George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson), Eric Allan Kramer
E10 SaturdayJan 10, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
Guest stars: William Sadler, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E11 Canoga TimeJan 17, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: George Clooney
E12 The Monday Through Friday ShowJan 24, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Gary Bayer, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E13 Bridge Over Troubled SonnyJan 31, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
Guest stars: George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E14 Father's DayFeb 7, 1989 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
Guest stars: Ned Beatty (Ed Conner), Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E15 Nightmare on Oak StreetFeb 14, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
E16 Mall StoryFeb 21, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
Guest stars: Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E17 Becky's ChoiceFeb 28, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
Guest stars: Robert Harper, Jared Rushton
E18 The Slice of LifeMar 7, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
Guest stars: Elya Baskin, Lynne Thigpen
E19 Workin' OvertimeMar 14, 1989 · 23 min
Synopsis
After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
Guest stars: George Clooney, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E20 Toto, We're Not in Kansas AnymoreMar 28, 1989 · 23 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)
E21 Death and StuffApr 11, 1989 · 23 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.
Guest stars: Jeff Corey, Lee Garlington
E22 Dear Mom and DadApr 18, 1989 · 23 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
Guest stars: John Randolph, Estelle Parsons (Beverly Harris)
E23 Let's Call It QuitsMay 2, 1989 · 23 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.
Guest stars: Charlayne Woodard, George Clooney, Fred Thompson, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson)