Roseanne

10 Best Episodes of Roseanne

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

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Roseanne - S10E5

#15 - Darlene v. David (Season 10 - Episode 5)

David unexpectedly shows up for Harris’ birthday after being absent for years, forcing Darlene to re-examine their relationship and the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Roseanne and Jackie’s mother, Bev, temporarily moves into the Conner home after an incident at the nursing home prevents her from returning.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 949 votes.

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#14 - Scenes from a Barbecue (Season 3 - Episode 24)

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The Connors celebrate Mother's Day with a barbecue with Roseanne's feisty grandmother.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 122 votes.

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#13 - Roseanne Gets the Chair (Season 10 - Episode 3)

Roseanne’s clash with Darlene over how she’s raising her kids – especially Harris – reaches a breaking point; while Dan tries to help Roseanne with her bad knee by getting her an elevator chair, which she refuses to use because she doesn’t want to admit getting old.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 1093 votes.

Roseanne - S5E10

#12 - Good Girls, Bad Girls (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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Roseanne reluctantly allows Darlene to go to a rock concert in nearby Rockford with Molly -- who abandons her.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 109 votes.

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#11 - Dan's Birthday Bash (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 220 votes.

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#10 - The Commercial Show (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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The Conners are sitting pretty for a TV ad for Rodbell's Luncheonette, but at home things get ugly between D.J. and Todd. Leon and Steven break up, and the Bowmans move back to Chicago.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 108 votes.

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#9 - One for the Road (Season 2 - Episode 14)

When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 131 votes.

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#8 - Father's Day (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 171 votes.

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#7 - An Officer and a Gentleman (Season 2 - Episode 15)

When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 123 votes.

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#6 - Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 163 votes.

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#5 - April Fool's Day (Season 2 - Episode 22)

On April 15th, Dan and Roseanne offer the kids a frantic lesson in family accounting; and in despair finally visit the local IRS office.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 110 votes.

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#4 - The Back Story (Season 4 - Episode 15)

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After Roseanne throws her back out, Bev arrives to help out -- and to spoil her grandchildren.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 110 votes.

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#3 - Let's Call It Quits (Season 1 - Episode 23)

Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 115 votes.

Roseanne - S8E20

#2 - Another Mouth to Shut Up (Season 8 - Episode 20)

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Just weeks after their hot night in Disney World, Darlene drops a proposal -- and a surprise announcement: she's pregnant -- on David, whose major life changes seem to be happening all in one day.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 78 votes.

Roseanne - S2E10

#1 - Brain-Dead Poets Society (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Darlene refuses to read her prize-winning poem on Culture Night at her school, preferring to stay home to watch a ballgame with Dan, until Roseanne lays down the law.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 133 votes.

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