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Season 1 – Roseanne

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Explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the working-class Conner household, which is located in the drab, fictional exurb of Langford, Ill; with the inimitable Roseanne Barr at its epicenter as the family's matriarch, the series tackles current issues with fresh stories and even more laughs; Roseanne is joined by her husband, Dan and their children, D.J., Darlene and Becky; Roseanne's warm, but neurotic, sister Jackie rounds out the core of the family.
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Roseanne — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Roseanne returns a welcome, distinct voice to the sitcom landscape with edgy, biting humor and a strong undercurrent of familial warmth.

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Kimberly Potts New York Magazine/Vulture Watch for the nostalgia for all things mall-related, but stay for Roseanne's working-class mama sacrifice. Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post Roseanne Barr, the eponymous heroine, is probably funnier than anybody's Aunt Milly or Cousin Joe. But the fact that Barr's show seems cut so authentically out of middle-class experience gives it a solid familiarity from first encounter. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Clifford Terry Chicago Tribune This Matt Williams-created series appears to be merely an extended version of Barr`s stand-up act, fleshed out by characters who are too obviously set up. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Helen Razer The Daily Review/Crikey All In The Family or Good Times served the seventies with realism and diversity, [but] none of them were able to do so as craftily or for as long as Roseanne. May 7, 2019 Full Review Joan Hanauer United Press International Roseanne tries to capture the warmth and humor of family life - the show doesn't aim a rapid-fire barrage of one-liners at the audience. Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Jeff Jarvis People Magazine It's a tricky mix. But it's the perfect mix. So far, Roseanne is the best new show of the season. Rated: A Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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DJ T Still watch it when it's on TV. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Was a very great show to watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The cast is nice with exception of Roseanne . Her voice gave me a headache . She is annoying . Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Alicia Goranson

Becky Conner-Healy

Sara Gilbert

Darlene Conner

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

Michael Fishman

D.J. Conner

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 18, 1988 Life and Stuff Roseanne believes Dan should share domestic responsibilities. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 25, 1988 We're in the Money Roseanne and Dan pledge to pay off their bills after Dan receives a $500 advance on a drywall job. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 1, 1988 D-I-V-O-R-C-E Roseanne and Dan evaluate their marriage after news of a friend's divorce. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 22, 1988 Language Lessons A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about Roseanne's sister. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 29, 1988 Radio Days Dan enters a songwriting contest with Roseanne's encouragement; Jackie fends off her factory manager. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 6, 1988 Lovers' Lane Roseanne meets Becky's beau at the bowling alley; Booker makes a bet with Jackie. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 13, 1988 The Memory Game Dan's 15-year-old secret is exposed during preparations for the high-school reunion. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 20, 1988 Here's to Good Friends Roseanne and Jackie take a heartbroken Crystal out; Jackie sees Booker with another woman. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 3, 1989 Dan's Birthday Bash It's Dan's birthday and to celebrate the day, he and Roseanne invite their friends to a pub; the cozy evening threatens to derail as Dan gets into a violent argument with a drunken man. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 10, 1989 Saturday Roseanne bets Dan and his pals they will never fix his truck. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 17, 1989 Canoga Time Dan and Roseanne decide the annual PTA rummage sale is a great time to donate some of their junk, until they begin to argue over what will go towards sale. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 31, 1989 Bridge Over Troubled Sonny Crystal is obsessed with her late unfaithful husband; Roseanne and Dan want to help her; Darlene starts smoking. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 31, 1989 The Monday Thru Friday Show Roseanne and Dan's wedding was ushered in without a honeymoon; it's their 15th anniversary and they try to make up for it, but they cannot agree on a location. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 7, 1989 Father's Day Ed, Dan's father, comes to visit for a weekend; the children are enthusiastic, but Dan isn't; after Ed criticises Dan, Roseanne must become a mediator between the two. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 14, 1989 Nightmare on Oak Street A concerned Roseanne questions Darlene about her sleepless night, supposedly caused by a bad dream. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 21, 1989 Mall Story Mayhem follows the Conners when they go shopping at the local mall. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 28, 1989 Becky's Choice Becky stands up her boyfriend after Dan and Roseanne invite him over for dinner. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 7, 1989 The Slice of Life Darlene's emergency appendectomy inspires Roseanne and Dan to re-evaluate what their daughter means to them. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 14, 1989 Workin' Overtime The kids take advantage when Roseanne and Dan must work overtime. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 28, 1989 Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore The Conner family reacts with typical humor when a tornado threatens Lanford. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 11, 1989 Death and Stuff The Conners have a corpse in their kitchen, which interferes with Dan's attempts to repair the refrigerator. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 18, 1989 Dear Mom and Dad An unexpected visit from Roseanne's parents (Estelle Parsons, John Randolph) creates havoc. Details Episode 23 Aired May 2, 1989 Let's Call It Quits Roseanne tries to arrange a compromise with a nasty new boss (Fred Dalton Thompson) at the factory. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ellen Gittelsohn, John Sgueglia, John Pasquin
Screenwriter
Laurie Gelman, Danny Jacobson, David McFadzean, Lauren Eve Anderson, Grace McKeaney, Bill Pentland, Matt Williams
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 18, 1988
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