The Conners

10 Best Episodes of The Conners - Season 4

This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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The Conners - S4E1

#15 - Trucking Live In Front of a Fully Vaccinated Studio Audience (Season 4 - Episode 1)

The Conners continue to deal with the pandemic while navigating breakups and newfound sobriety, all while planning an upcoming wedding.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 159 votes.

The Conners - S4E9

#14 - Three Exes, Role Playing and A Waterbed (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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Thinking it’s Ben’s day off, Darlene brings Nick to the hardware store only to run smack into Ben, who invites Nick to join him at The Lunch Box to watch a Bears game. Meanwhile, Dan tries to spruce up the bedroom while Louise is out on the road and Jackie meets Logan’s mom.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 161 votes.

The Conners - S4E11

#13 - Patriarchs and Goddesses (Season 4 - Episode 11)

Darlene continues to navigate her breakup with Ben, and when she and Becky head to the movies and see Ben on a date, Darlene can’t stop herself from interfering and making everyone uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Dan offers to talk with Aldo’s dad, Jesse, when he doesn’t approve of Harris and Aldo’s relationship

The episode was rated 7.39 from 165 votes.

The Conners - S4E8

#12 - Yard Sale, Phone Fail, and a College Betrayal (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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As Louise starts to move into the Conner’s home, Dan decides to sell the furniture set he bought for Roseanne when they were first married. However, he soon finds parting with the furniture – and old memories – harder than he thought it would be.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 157 votes.

The Conners - S4E16

#11 - Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano (Season 4 - Episode 16)

As Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford, ol’ Don Blanksy returns with an offer they can’t resist, no matter how spooky. Then, after an attempt to boost business at The Lunch Box goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 151 votes.

The Conners - S4E5

#10 - Peter Pan, The Backup Plan, Adventures in Babysitting, and A River Runs Through It (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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The Conner home is decked out for Halloween, despite the leak in the roof that forces Dan and Louise to cancel their honeymoon. Becky surprises the newlyweds and takes them on a virtual adventure around the world. Meanwhile, Darlene continues her spiritual journey, and Harris introduces Aldo’s children to the family.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 153 votes.

The Conners - S4E17

#9 - Big Negotiations and Broken Expectations (Season 4 - Episode 17)

Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel after Louise points out that Dan’s generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her; and Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it to

The episode was rated 7.43 from 142 votes.

The Conners - S4E10

#8 - Spills, Pills and The Midnight Lasagna (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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The Conners celebrate Mark when he makes dean’s list at his new magnet school; but when Darlene and the family learn what he’s been doing to keep up with his classmates, it’s anything but a party. Meanwhile Jackie continues to navigate her relationship with Neville

The episode was rated 7.43 from 159 votes.

The Conners - S4E15

#7 - Messy Situation, Miscommunication and Academic Probation (Season 4 - Episode 15)

When Becky inadvertently outs her relationship with Professor Davis, he’s forced to reevaluate his career, but his erratic behavior sends Becky down a path to reevaluate their relationship. Meanwhile, Dan and Darlene check in on Chuck, only to learn heartbreaking news about his family.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 150 votes.

The Conners - S4E7

#6 - Let's All Push Our Hands Together for the Stew Train and the Conners Furniture (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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When Jackie devises an offbeat plan of how to serve the customers at The Lunch Box, it's anything but smooth service; Dan begins to sell some furniture to make room for his new bride and her things.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 158 votes.

The Conners - S4E18

#5 - The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling (Season 4 - Episode 18)

Darlene struggles to cope with the stress of construction; and after a serious accident, she reevaluates everything and makes a life-changing decision. Elsewhere, Lou, a familiar face from the past, returns as Mark's combative contrabassoon teacher; but after he butts heads with Mark, Dan steps in, only to realize that their similarities may outweigh their differences.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 151 votes.

The Conners - S4E19

#4 - Three Ring Circus (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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Ben and Darlene are excited to share their good news with the family; but before they have the chance, Neville and Jackie, and Aldo and Harris share some very similar news of their own. Looks like there are three parties to plan!

The episode was rated 7.53 from 148 votes.

The Conners - S4E6

#3 - Young Love, Old Love and Take This Job and Shove It (Season 4 - Episode 6)

Darlene worries about Mark making friends at his new school; Mark turns to Ben for personal advice; Becky finds herself thriving in college and starts thinking about her future plans.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 159 votes.

The Conners - S4E4

#2 - The Wedding of Dan and Louise (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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It’s Dan and Louise’s wedding day, but it’s a far-from-perfect walk down the aisle, especially when a weather report forecasts that a tornado is headed for Lanford creating chaos and surprises.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 142 votes.

The Conners - S4E20

#1 - A Judge and a Priest Walk Into a Living Room... (Season 4 - Episode 20)

The Conners gear up for a megawedding! Jackie and Neville, Darlene and Ben, and Harris and Aldo are planning for a shared big day, but along the way they discover that some of the couples may not be on the same page about their happily ever afters. Meanwhile, Dan and the family have decked out the house for the occasion, but will all six of the lovebirds make it to "I do"?

The episode was rated 7.70 from 153 votes.

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