Roseanne

10 Best Episodes of Roseanne - Season 9

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 - S9E13

#15 - Say It Ain't So (Season 9 - Episode 13)

Jackie forces Dan to reveal some devastating news to Roseanne: he's been having an affair in California with a nurse who cared for his mother. Meanwhile, D.J. wants the job of videotaping Darlene giving birth; and Jackie must face a harsh truth about her own love life.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 81 votes.

Roseanne - S9E12

#14 - Home for the Holidays (Season 9 - Episode 12)

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After a long stay in California with his mother, Dan returns home for Christmas and he, Roseanne and the rest of the family begin to realize how fortunate they are to have each other and how much they have to be thankful for as the old year ends.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 83 votes.

Roseanne - S9E20

#13 - Roseanne-Feld (Season 9 - Episode 20)

Jackie and Mark take in a female wrestling match; D.J. is not prepared when he realizes he may be about to have his first sexual experience when a night of watching videos with Heather turns into a night of passion; and Bev introduces Leon and Scott to her new "friend," a boozy lounge singer named Joyce.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 75 votes.

Roseanne - S9E3

#12 - What a Day for a Daydream (Season 9 - Episode 3)

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Newly wealthy Roseanne indulges in daydreams involving Hugh Hefner and an appearance on the Jerry Springer Show in which she imagines her dreams – and even some of her nightmares – coming true thanks to the lottery winnings.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 101 votes.

Roseanne - S9E4

#11 - Honor Thy Mother (Season 9 - Episode 4)

While Roseanne and Jackie anticipate indulging themselves to unlock their "divine female essence" at a luxury spa, Dan is just plain morose -- and finally admits why: nagging worries about a family member, his institutionalized mother.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 95 votes.

Roseanne - S9E15

#10 - The War Room (Season 9 - Episode 15)

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When a heartbroken Roseanne locks herself in her room and won't come out, her family and friends all try in their own unique way to help her get out of her funk. Friends and family try an intervention after they're unable to rouse a listless Roseanne out of bed, where she's been for four days amid piles of junk food, depressed over Dan's affair.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 72 votes.

Roseanne - S9E19

#9 - The Miracle (Season 9 - Episode 19)

When Darlene gives birth to a very premature baby, the doctors offer very little hope for the child's survival. But Roseanne sets out to prove that love, affection and human contact are better than any medicine.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 82 votes.

Roseanne - S9E14

#8 - Hit the Road, Jack (Season 9 - Episode 14)

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As Dan packs his bags to leave, Roseanne drowns her sorrows in fast food while driving aimlessly around Lanford, and D.J. finds a soul mate to share his troubles.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 74 votes.

Roseanne - S9E2

#7 - Millions from Heaven (Season 9 - Episode 2)

The Connors win the biggest lottery payoff in state history but insist they're still "just folks."

The episode was rated 7.62 from 120 votes.

Roseanne - S9E11

#6 - Mothers and Other Strangers (Season 9 - Episode 11)

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Bev pays a visit to her free-spirited mom in search of answers, while Roseanne awaits Dan's return with trepidation, fearing he might not recognize the place -- or her new look.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 75 votes.

Roseanne - S9E23

#5 - Into That Good Night (1) (Season 9 - Episode 23)

Darlene and David bring home their new baby. Roseanne's sage advice for her daughter? "The best part is when you can mold their tender little egos to fit your every whim," she says. But the baby's not the only news. When friends and family gather to celebrate the birth, Becky and Mark have a surprising secret -- and Leon and Scott make an announcement.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 134 votes.

Roseanne - S9E1

#4 - Call Waiting (Season 9 - Episode 1)

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Roseanne goes on a spiritual odyssey in front of the TV. After walking out on Dan in the heat of anger, Roseanne is now holed up at Jackie's, mesmerized by the sitcom couples she grew up with on That Girl, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and I Dream of Jeannie. Meanwhile, back at the Conner house, Dan is listlessly puttering around fixing things -- but he'd rather "fix things" in his marriage. And, much like the TV couples occupying Roseanne's thoughts, Dan and Roseanne just might discover that they're better off together than apart. In the coda, Jackie realizes that they have won $108 million in the state lottery.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 129 votes.

Roseanne - S9E6

#3 - Pampered to a Pulp (Season 9 - Episode 6)

Roseanne and Jackie fight the battle of the bulge during their sojourn at a luxury spa, where past-life regression therapy brings out the imagined warrior in Roseanne.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 85 votes.

Roseanne - S9E24

#2 - Into That Good Night (2) (Season 9 - Episode 24)

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Roseanne fans find out much more than they thought they would.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 145 votes.

Roseanne - S9E18

#1 - A Second Chance (Season 9 - Episode 18)

Bothered by rumors about Roseanne and "that Wellman guy," Dan sweeps by to take Roseanne out for a ride. Roseanne and Dan begin to take the first tentative steps toward putting their marriage back together. But their reconciliation is disrupted when a frantic call comes in from Jackie: Darlene has been suddenly rushed to the hospital.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 87 votes.

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