Roseanne

10 Best Episodes of Roseanne - Season 8

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 - S8E18

#15 - Disney World War II (2) (Season 8 - Episode 18)

Fireworks and fanfare accompany the Conners on a whirlwind tour of the magical kingdom of Disney World, when Darlene finds she's actually happy in the presence of Winnie the Pooh.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 76 votes.

Roseanne - S8E16

#14 - Construction Junction (Season 8 - Episode 16)

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Dan weighs the merits of giving up his boring garage job for a new construction endeavor with his pals; Jackie surfs the Internet and becomes addicted.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 73 votes.

Roseanne - S8E4

#13 - The Last Date (Season 8 - Episode 4)

The temptation to crash a stranger's bar mitzvah at a local hotel is too much for Roseanne as she drags Dan out on the town for a "last hurrah" before the baby is born.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 91 votes.

Roseanne - S8E9

#12 - Of Mice and Dan (Season 8 - Episode 9)

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With his old band mate performing in town, Dan's got the blues. Seems he regrets giving up his youthful dreams to settle down with Roseanne.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 81 votes.

Roseanne - S8E11

#11 - December Bride (Season 8 - Episode 11)

Christmas for the Conners bring more than the usual holiday cheer and festivities, it also brings a wedding -- for Leon and Scott.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 74 votes.

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#10 - Becky Howser, M.D. (Season 8 - Episode 14)

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Roseanne advises an unhappy Becky to change her life -- not realizing that Mark doesn't share his wife's eagerness for change, so Becky intends to change her marriage.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 85 votes.

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#9 - Heart & Soul (Season 8 - Episode 24)

Roseanne's brave and witty front masks her fears after Dan suffers a heart attack during Darlene's wedding reception.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 79 votes.

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#8 - Roseanne in the Hood (Season 8 - Episode 3)

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Roseanne will stop at nothing to crush the competition when a new, more posh eatery -- complete with a salad bar and a drive-through window -- opens up across from the Lunch Box.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 91 votes.

Roseanne - S8E19

#7 - Springtime for David (Season 8 - Episode 19)

David moves out after getting a job at a theme park known as "the happiest place in Illinois," where he's soon transformed into an ultra-perky worker with an eerie smile.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 77 votes.

Roseanne - S8E10

#6 - Direct to Video (Season 8 - Episode 10)

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While Roseanne narrates a video time capsule for her unborn child, Becky and Darlene find old love letters of Dan and Roseanne's; D.J. gets upset when he finds his parents did not fill out his baby book; and Mark cooks dinner for the Conner clan.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 78 votes.

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#5 - We're Going to Disney World (1) (Season 8 - Episode 17)

The family goes hog wild with excitement -- and with plans to travel to Disney World -- when Dan brings home his final paycheck from the Lanford City Garage.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 78 votes.

Roseanne - S8E13

#4 - The White Sheep of the Family (Season 8 - Episode 13)

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D.J. inherits $500 in his great aunt Harriet's will (because he was the only member of the family she never met) and blows half of it on a trombone to impress a girl who plays tuba in the school band. Meanwhile, Darlene alienates everyone by mentioning that she has turned down a $500/week job in advertising, an entry level position that would pay her more than both her parents earn.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 81 votes.

Roseanne - S8E25

#3 - Fights and Stuff (Season 8 - Episode 25)

Dan returns home from hospital with orders from the doctor for a new diet regime -- and strict orders from Roseanne about changing his lifestyle.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 79 votes.

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#2 - The Wedding (Season 8 - Episode 23)

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Darlene's wedding day brings unexpected tears, joy and tenderness as Dan is finally able to express his love to Darlene and the young couple's wedding vows bring Roseanne to tears.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 82 votes.

Roseanne - S8E20

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

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.

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