Roseanne

10 Best Episodes of Roseanne - Season 1

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 - S1E17

#15 - Becky's Choice (Season 1 - Episode 17)

Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 143 votes.

Roseanne - S1E5

#14 - Radio Days (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 259 votes.

Roseanne - S1E22

#13 - Dear Mom and Dad (Season 1 - Episode 22)

An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 141 votes.

Roseanne - S1E19

#12 - Workin' Overtime (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 156 votes.

Roseanne - S1E15

#11 - Nightmare on Oak Street (Season 1 - Episode 15)

Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 176 votes.

Roseanne - S1E10

#10 - Saturday (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 208 votes.

Roseanne - S1E12

#9 - The Monday Through Friday Show (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 180 votes.

Roseanne - S1E18

#8 - The Slice of Life (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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Darlene's emergency appendectormy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 171 votes.

Roseanne - S1E2

#7 - We're in the Money (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 376 votes.

Roseanne - S1E11

#6 - Canoga Time (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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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 episode was rated 7.75 from 204 votes.

Roseanne - S1E6

#5 - Lovers' Lane (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 255 votes.

Roseanne - S1E9

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

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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.

Roseanne - S1E14

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

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.

Roseanne - S1E20

#2 - 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.

Roseanne - S1E23

#1 - 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.

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