List of Roseanne episodes

This is a complete list of episodes of the American sitcom Roseanne. The series aired on ABC from October 18, 1988 to May 20, 1997, with 222 episodes produced.

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
	1	23	October 18, 1988	May 2, 1989
	2	24	September 12, 1989	May 8, 1990
	3	25	September 18, 1990	May 14, 1991
	4	25	September 17, 1991	May 12, 1992
	5	25	September 15, 1992	May 18, 1993
	6	25	September 14, 1993	May 24, 1994
	7	26	September 21, 1994	May 24, 1995
	8	25	September 19, 1995	May 21, 1996
	9	24	September 17, 1996	May 20, 1997

Episodes

Season 1 (1988–89)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed By	Written By	Original air date	Production code
1	1	"Life and Stuff"	Ellen Falcon	Matt Williams	October 18, 1988	101
Roseanne is summoned to a parent/teacher conference after Darlene has been barking in class. Stressed from the pressures of coping with home and work, she lashes out at Dan for not doing his share. Note: This episode is the only one in which Sal Barone played DJ Conner. He was subsequently replaced by Michael Fishman.
2	2	"We're in the Money"	Ellen Falcon	David McFadzean	October 25, 1988	201
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan’s $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation. Note: This is Michael Fishman's first appearance as D.J.
3	3	"D-I-V-O-R-C-E"	Ellen Falcon	Lauren Eve Anderson	November 1, 1988	205
Date night for Dan and Roseanne turns into a brush with divorce, after they run into an old friend who has just been through one. Dan begins to fear the worst about their marriage and decides to put their relationship under a microscope. After a lot of “what ifs” they come to the conclusion that there’s hope after all. Meanwhile, Roseanne’s sister Jackie inadvertently forgets she promised to baby-sit the kids.
4	4	"Language Lessons"	Ellen Falcon	Laurie Gelman	November 22, 1988	208
Dan and Roseanne agree to take a body language test which will prove whether they can physically communicate their thoughts. But the plan backfires when Dan’s true feelings about Roseanne’s sister, Jackie, are laid bare – he thinks she is a meddlesome moocher, especially after she inadvertently comments on his lack of work. This forces a confrontation between the in-laws.
5	5	"Radio Days"	Ellen Falcon	Laurie Gelman	November 29, 1988	206
As Darlene and Becky bicker over territory, Roseanne cheers and encourages Dan’s decision to enter a country-western song writing contest (with one of her own poems as the lyrics) in hopes of crooning his way to fame and fortune. The episode features a full length rendition sung by John Goodman. Meanwhile, the friction between Booker, the factory manager, and Jackie heats up.
6	6	"Lovers' Lane"	Ellen Falcon	Danny Jacobson	December 6, 1988	209
On an evening out with the gang at the bowling alley, Roseanne sneaks a peek at her daughter Becky’s first boyfriend. Meanwhile, Booker makes a bet with Jackie for very high stakes; if he wins she’ll have to spend the night with him.
7	7	"The Memory Game"	Ellen Falcon	Grace McKeaney	December 13, 1988	202
Dan and Roseanne receive a notice in the mail announcing their fifteenth high school reunion. Dan's enthusiastic plan to take photographs for the high school reunion yearbook exposes a 15-year-old secret he has kept from Roseanne. His attempts to explain things to an angry Roseanne bring hilarious results.
8	8	"Here's to Good Friends"	Ellen Falcon	Danny Jacobson	December 20, 1988	207
It's up to Roseanne and Jackie to console a brokenhearted Crystal when her boyfriend breaks up with her. It takes a night at the Lobo Lounge, reflecting on love and men, to set her straight. But while at the Lobo, a miffed Jackie notices Booker with another woman. Hours earlier, he had told her he had to spend the evening with his mother.
9	9	"Dan's Birthday Bash"	Ellen Falcon	Grace McKeaney	January 3, 1989	210
Happy Birthday Dan! Roseanne and the kids surprise Dan with an extensive birthday breakfast. Later on in the evening, Roseanne throws Dan a party at the Lobo. During the party Dan comes close to being violent with a jerk at the billiards table, but is stopped by Roseanne. Afraid that he will look like a wimp Dan vows that he will beat up the billiards bully the next time he sees him. Becky is invited to Chip's for a dinner.
10	10	"Saturday"	Ellen Falcon	David McFadzean	January 10, 1989	204
It's Saturday at the Conners, and Dan plans to spend the afternoon "working" (that is, drinking beer and talking) on restoring an old truck with his friends. Roseanne, who has heard Dan make similar promises before, bets that he and the gang can't finish the repair work by the end of the day. Dan takes the bet, but soon realizes that he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
11	11	"Canoga Time"	Ellen Falcon	David McFadzean	January 17, 1989	212
Dan can't bear to part with the "junk" Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale, so Roseanne proposes a deal. Darlene forges a passing grade on her report card, but will it fool her parents?
12	12	"The Monday Thru Friday Show"	Ellen Falcon	Danny Jacobson	January 24, 1989	213
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. Jackie provides a solution to everyone's problems when she takes the kids away for the weekend to give Dan and Roseanne some much-needed alone time.
13	13	"Bridge Over Troubled Sonny"	Ellen Falcon	Laurie Gelman	January 31, 1989	211
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband Sonny, who is buried in the bridge that Jackie drove them over on the way to work. Roseanne struggles with whether or not to tell Crystal about an affair Sonny had, but when Crystal finally confronts her emotions, she reveals that she not only knew about Sonny's cheating, but had a secret affair of her own to spite him. Darlene decides it's cool to smoke--until Roseanne finds her pack of cigarettes.
14	14	"Father's Day"	Ellen Falcon	Lauren Eve Anderson	February 7, 1989	214
Dan's father visits, bearing gifts, and all are thrilled to see him except Dan himself. The visit drags out and insults are hurled toward Dan, so Roseanne has to step in. Dan sees his father's philosophy of "Work smart, not hard" as a direct put-down on his life, while his father sees it as caring advice.
15	15	"Nightmare on Oak Street"	John Pasquin	Grace McKeaney	February 14, 1989	215
Dan lets the girls watch a slasher movie, and when Darlene has trouble sleeping, Roseanne thinks the film is to blame. The truth is something more natural: Darlene has had her first period, which prompts Roseanne to sit down with her tomboyish daughter for a heart-to-heart talk about being a woman.
16	16	"Mall Story"	John Sgueglia	Laurie Gelman	February 21, 1989	216
It's time for the annual Landford Mall-A-Thon and Roseanne and her gang are ready to scout out the deals and spend a lovely Saturday in retail heaven. Roseanne takes her family as she realizes Dan needs new shoes, Becky needs a dress, and she herself just needs a day off from work.
17	17	"Becky's Choice"	John Sgueglia	Laurie Gelman and Danny Jacobson	February 28, 1989	218
Bachelor 1 or Bachelor 2? Becky must decide between her first crush, Chip, and the infamous "Tongue Bandit". The decision worsens when Roseanne & Dan invite Chip's parents over for a family dinner. Later on, Becky is caught with the other guy in the backyard.
18	18	"The Slice of Life"	John Sgueglia	Lauren Eve Anderson and David McFadzean	March 7, 1989	217
Becky is getting ready for a big slumber party, and Darlene is getting ready to pitch in a big baseball game. The latter is extremely moody, and argues with Roseanne before storming out of the house. After Roseanne gets a phone call that Darlene is undergoing emergency surgery in the emergency trauma center for a ruptured appendix that is causing a fever and possibly fatal symptoms, she becomes wracked with guilt as she waits with Dan in the hospital for news.
19	19	"Workin' Overtime"	Ellen Falcon	Bill Pentland	March 14, 1989	203
The Wellman Plastics group is growing tired as Booker continues to lengthen the worker's shifts due to quotas and machinery errors, and even Roseanne, the queen of the circle, cannot handle the pressure--especially when Dan starts working overtime as well. After one too many long days, she takes a breather in a local diner, where a waitress provides some perspective about life and loneliness.
20	20	"Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore"	John Sgueglia	Grace McKeaney	March 28, 1989	219
A dangerous tornado is heading for Lanford, and the Conners, along with Crystal (who takes shelter at their house), do their best to prepare for the storm. But problems arise: Becky insists on trying to care for her pet guinea pigs, while Jackie goes to the grocery store and barely returns to shelter in time, prompting a fight with her sister.
21	21	"Death and Stuff"	John Sgueglia	Bill Pentland	April 11, 1989	220
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by—-and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen. Roseanne and Dan do their best to conceal the corpse while potential buyers for the washer and dryer visit, the police officer who responded to their 911 call helps Darlene with a school assignment, and the coroner repeatedly delays coming to recover the corpse.
22	22	"Dear Mom and Dad"	John Sgueglia	Danny Jacobson	April 18, 1989	221
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar. Dan and Jackie are pushing a usually outspoken Roseanne to stick up for herself, because she is now at a loss for words. Hostility and stir-craziness abound, but the biggest shock comes when Bev announces that they are moving to Lanford.
23	23	"Let's Call It Quits"	John Sgueglia	David McFadzean and Lauren Eve Anderson	May 2, 1989	222
The Wellman Factory women have difficulty accepting changed rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory. After he raises the cap on the quotas yet again, Roseanne approaches him to try to get him to ease off. The boss agrees, but only if Roseanne will treat him with undeserved respect. When he backs out of his end of the deal by claiming that he now controls Roseanne, she, along with her friends, decide it's time to clock out of the job--permanently. Final regular appearance of George Clooney as Booker.

Season 2 (1989–90)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
24	1	"Inherit the Wind"	John Pasquin	Allan Katz	September 12, 1989	301
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation while trying to console Becky, who had an embarrassing accident in front of the school council. Just as her speech was wrapping up, she broke wind. The whole school is talking about it, especially Darlene. Becky is mortified, and Roseanne's attempts to comfort her fail... that is, until Jimmy (Stephen Dorff) arrives at the Conner home.
25	2	"Little Sister"	John Pasquin	Joss Whedon	September 19, 1989	303
Jackie takes umbrage at Roseanne's remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals that she has enrolled in police academy; Becky gets caught reading Dan's girlie magazine; and Darlene commiserates with a drunken Jackie about her frustrations over being the little sister.
26	3	"Guilt by Disassociation"	John Pasquin	Tom Arnold	September 26, 1989	302
Roseanne gets her hopes up when she is referred by a friend for an office job that would allow her to quit the telemarketing job that she hates. After a quick interview, she lands the job--But the celebration is short lived, when the offer is revoked due to her lack of computer knowledge.
27	4	"Somebody Stole My Gal"	John Pasquin	Martin Pasko & Rebecca Parr	October 3, 1989	306
Bert (Kevin Dunn), an emotionally needy architect at Dan's new job site adopts the Conners as a surrogate family, much to their terror.
28	5	"House of Grown-Ups"	John Pasquin	Joss Whedon	October 10, 1989	304
Roseanne begins to feel abandoned when Jackie leaves for the police academy for six weeks. When Becky starts to date a 17-year-old, and Darlene goes to her first co-ed party with her, Roseanne feels left out. After attempting to hang out with everyone, she just settles into being alone.
29	6	"Five of a Kind"	John Pasquin	Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson	October 24, 1989	308
A poker night becomes interesting when Roseanne receives a kiss from Dan's friend Arnie. Roseanne speaks to Jackie about the kiss and she later finds out it was just a friendly kiss.
30	7	"BOO!"	John Pasquin	Norma Safford Vela	October 31, 1989	307
The Conners celebrate Halloween. Roseanne and Dan compete to see who is the spookiest, while Roseanne tries to rekindle the spirit of Halloween to Becky.
31	8	"Sweet Dreams"	John Pasquin	Danny Jacobson	November 7, 1989	305
Roseanne tries to get a few minutes of relaxation in the bathtub despite constant interruptions from her family, and ends up having a dream about murdering her husband and kids. The dream ends with Roseanne on trial, her family back from the dead to testify on her behalf, and a lavish musical number.
32	9	"We Gather Together"	John Pasquin	Danny Jacobson	November 21, 1989	309
On Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally spills the news of her new job to her mother. The two of them end up the main event in a series of bickering and snickering that flows through the holiday feast. After everyone is finished eating, and complaining about everyone else, Dan gets a huge shock, when he finds his father is romancing Crystal. Guest star: Ann Wedgeworth as Audrey (Dan's Mom)
33	10	"Brain-Dead Poets Society"	John Pasquin	Joss Whedon	November 28, 1989	310
Darlene writes a poem in class that wins teacher recognition, and is asked to read it at an assembly in front of the parents and student body. Roseanne is so pleased that Darlene can write, and she is excited to go to the assembly. Darlene chooses not to go, opting to spend the evening at home with Dan, watching the game. Roseanne puts her foot down, and they go to the assembly, where Darlene strikes an emotional chord with all.
34	11	"Lobocop"	John Pasquin	Tom Arnold	December 5, 1989	311
Roseanne gets a second job at the Lobo Lounge, but soon discovers that she and Dan are spending too much time apart.
35	12	"No Talking"	John Pasquin	Norma Safford Vela	December 12, 1989	312
Becky and Roseanne are engaged in a particularly nasty string of fights, and Becky begins giving her mother the silent treatment, prompting Roseanne to remove the door to Becky's room to force Becky to open up to her.
36	13	"Chicken Hearts"	John Pasquin	Joss Whedon	January 2, 1990	313
Roseanne's new job at a fast-food place includes an obnoxious teenage boss. When she invites him to dinner to try to butter him up, his nasty attitude soon convinces everyone that Roseanne deserves to be treated better. Glenn Shadix guest-stars as an indecisive customer.
37	14	"One for the Road"	John Pasquin	Sheree Guitar	January 9, 1990	314
Dan and Roseanne aren't home, but Becky is in charge. She invites her friend Dana over to do homework, and soon they need a break, and a drink from the Conner bar. Becky whips up a few 'Tornadoes' and the girls get drunk. A hung-over Becky is left to explain herself when Dana's mother comes asking questions the following day.
38	15	"An Officer and a Gentleman"	John Pasquin	Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela	January 23, 1990	315
Jackie steps in as substitute mom when Roseanne has to go to Moline when their father breaks his leg. She dazzles Dan with her housekeeping skills out of a 1950's family sitcom. Jackie is surprised to learn what Dan really thinks of her and that he remembers the first time they met.
39	16	"Born to Be Wild"	John Pasquin	Stephen Paymer	January 30, 1990	316
The Conners' old biker pal Ziggy (Jay O. Sanders) roars into town, making them feel old, fat, and trapped. In the end, they realize that while their lives are not what they had planned, they still feel fulfillment.
40	17	"Hair"	John Pasquin	Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson	February 6, 1990	317
Crystal recommends Roseanne for a job at the beauty shop that she frequents, doing the same tasks that she does at home for free. Roseanne is hesitant, but once interviewed, is persuaded into the position by the shop owner. After a short time on the job, she is given a raise, and more responsibility.
41	18	"I'm Hungry"	John Pasquin	Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela	February 13, 1990	318
Roseanne and Dan get to the point of no return when they realize they need to lose some weight. Roseanne takes charge and makes a point to put strict restrictions on what the two should and should not eat, but it's she who has the most trouble adapting.
42	19	"All of Me"	John Pasquin	Norma Safford Vela and Danny Jacobson	February 20, 1990	319
Jackie has finally found 'the one,' but can the relationship withstand Roseanne's meddling?
43	20	"To Tell the Truth"	John Pasquin	Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela	February 27, 1990	320
Jackie gives Roseanne the silent treatment when she has enough of her meddling in her love life, but the sisters reconcile. Gary proposes to Jackie on a whim, and Roseanne goes into overdrive with wedding preparations, but Gary and Jackie soon realize they're not ready for marriage. As the ending credits roll there are photographs of the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Princess of Wales.
44	21	"Fender Bender"	John Pasquin	Penelope Spheeris and Bill Gerber	March 20, 1990	322
Roseanne is rear-ended by Mrs. Wellman and must rest for awhile, and without any apology from Mrs. Wellman, Roseanne considers suing her.
45	22	"April Fool's Day"	John Pasquin	Stephen Paymer	April 10, 1990	323
It's tax season and Roseanne and Dan are contemplating how they can make the process easier. Dan stresses out as he cannot figure how to fill out the tax document. Roseanne tries her hand at the package but ends up traveling to the IRS office with Dan.
46	23	"Fathers and Daughters"	John Pasquin	Kim C. Friese	May 1, 1990	324
In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.
47	24	"Happy Birthday"	John Pasquin	Geraldine Barr and Maxine Epstein	May 8, 1990	321
Roseanne, although only turning 37, feels like she's hit the end of the road in her life. Always wanting to be a writer, Roseanne wishes this Birthday that she had more time to jot down her thoughts. Dan and the kids surprise Roseanne with her own small writing studio. But just when she finally has time to write, Roseanne is hit with a severe case of writer's block.

Season 3 (1990–91)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
48	1	"The Test"	John Whitesell	Bob Myer	September 18, 1990	401
Set in the middle of a hot summer day Dan is reluctant to give Becky driving lessons. Meanwhile, the whole family awaits the results of a more serious test being taken by Roseanne.
49	2	"Friends & Relatives"	John Whitesell	Chuck Lorre	September 25, 1990	402
Dan lends $1,500 to Arnie thinking he's buying Nancy an engagement ring, but he actually buys her breast implants. When Dan falls behind with the bills, Jackie tries to lend him the money, but he refuses because she's a relative. DJ starts peeping on his sisters.
50	3	"Like a Virgin"	John Whitesell	Brad Isaacs	October 2, 1990	404
Roseanne and Dan think it's time to talk to Becky about birth control...then they catch Darlene making out on their couch.
51	4	"Like a New Job"	John Whitesell	Jeff Abugov	October 9, 1990	403
Roseanne quits her hair-salon job for a waitress job at the luncheonette in Rodbell's Department Store. Becky and Darlene are fighting over their room yet again, so Dan sends Darlene to live in the basement, and Roseanne has trouble letting Dan resolve disputes between the kids. Note: Alyson Hannigan guest stars as one of Becky's friends who dines at the luncheonette.
52	5	"Goodbye Mr. Right"	John Whitesell	Bruce Graham	October 16, 1990	405
Becky and Darlene think DJ's a psycho when they find his under-the-bed secret stash of dismembered dolls; Jackie is injured in the line of duty and Gary gives her an ultimatum.
53	6	"Becky, Beds & Boys"	John Whitesell	Jennifer Heath and Amy Sherman	October 23, 1990	406
Roseanne and Dan shop for a new bed. Becky starts dating Mark, a rebellious teen. First appearance of Glenn Quinn as Mark.
54	7	"Trick or Treat"	John Whitesell	Teleplay: Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov Story: Chuck Lorre	October 30, 1990	407
Roseanne dresses as a male trucker for Halloween and mingles with some guys at the Lobo Lounge. Dan is upset about DJ wanting to be a witch for Halloween.
55	8	"PMS, I Love You"	John Whitesell	Tom Arnold	November 6, 1990	408
Roseanne's PMS coincides with Dan's birthday. He would rather avoid it by going fishing, but his family insists on throwing him a surprise party.
56	9	"Bird is the Word"	John Whitesell	Joel Madison and Don Foster	November 13, 1990	409
Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo. She gains popularity at school, but Roseanne has to visit the principal. Dan has plans for Becky's suspension.
57	10	"Dream Lover"	John Whitesell	Chuck Lorre	November 27, 1990	410
When Dan starts dreaming about another woman, Roseanne feels threatened, so she decides to meet this woman at Rodbell's.
58	11	"Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?"	John Whitesell	David A. Caplan and Brian LaPan	December 4, 1990	411
When Becky and Darlene break curfew, Dan and Roseanne try to teach them a lesson by staying out late and sending Jackie over to make sure they worry.
59	12	"Confessions"	John Whitesell	Brad Isaacs	December 18, 1990	412
When Bev pays a surprise visit, Roseanne tricks Jackie into coming over for her share of torture. But she's crushed to learn that Bev had always considered Roseanne 'ordinary' and thought Jackie had more potential.
60	13	"The Courtship of Eddie, Dan's Father"	John Whitesell	Teleplay: Don Foster and Joel Madison Story: Bob Myer	January 8, 1991	413
It's Ed Conner's turn to favor the family with a surprise visit. He announces that he and Crystal are involved and planning to marry.
61	14	"The Wedding"	John Whitesell	Jeff Abugov	January 15, 1991	414
Dan struggles to accept the unlikely pairing of Ed and Crystal, especially when Crystal announces that she's pregnant.
62	15	"Becky Doesn't Live Here Anymore"	Gail Mancuso Cordray	Amy Sherman and Jennifer Heath	January 22, 1991	415
Becky runs away from home to live with Jackie after lying about not seeing Mark.
63	16	"Home-Ec"	John Whitesell	Mark Lloyd Rappaport	February 5, 1991	416
Roseanne visits Darlene's home-economics class, then takes them on a field trip to the supermarket. Meanwhile Dan is helping DJ's bullying problem but it turns out DJ hires a bodyguard to defend himself. Notes: Leonardo DiCaprio has a silent guest appearance as one of Darlene's classmates.
64	17	"Valentine's Day"	John Whitesell	Bob Myer	February 12, 1991	417
Roseanne awaits a special Valentine's Day gift from Dan; Darlene is disappointed when her crush asks Becky to the dance instead. Notes: Tobey Maguire guest stars as a friend of Barry, Darlene's crush.
65	18	"Communicable Theater"	John Whitesell	Jennifer Heath and Amy Sherman	February 19, 1991	418
Roseanne lends more than moral support when Jackie has a role in the community-theater presentation of 'Cyrano de Bergerac.'
66	19	"Vegas Interruptus"	John Whitesell	Teleplay: Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov Story: Bob Myer	February 26, 1991	419
A snowstorm threatens Roseanne and Dan's trip to Vegas, but saves Roseanne's job.
67	20	"Her Boyfriend's Back"	John Whitesell	Teleplay: Brad Isaacs and Maxine Lapiduss Story: Sheldon Krasner and David Saling	March 12, 1991	420
Mark and Becky ride Dan's vintage motorcycle without permission, and Dan finds out when he realizes that Mark tinkered with the engine. Feeling betrayed, especially after defending her earlier, Dan gives Becky the silent treatment while Roseanne decides to confront Mark about his true intentions.
68	21	"Troubles with the Rubbles"	John Whitesell	Joel Madison	March 26, 1991	421
Roseanne doesn't get along with her new neighbor, snobby and overprotective Kathy Bowman, although D.J. and Kathy's son Todd become fast friends. However, after a particularly nasty argument with Kathy, Roseanne has to eat some crow for D.J.'s sake.
69	22	"Second Time Around"	John Whitesell	Maxine Lapiduss	April 2, 1991	422
Roseanne assists Crystal in her Lamaze classes. After a near-fatal accident at work, DJ follows Dan around obsessively. Jackie is offended when she finds out that Roseanne and Dan don't think she's responsible enough to take care of their kids if they die.
70	23	"Dances with Darlene"	Gail Mancuso Cordray	Brad Isaacs	April 30, 1991	425
Roseanne tries to persuade Darlene to wear something feminine and formal to her school dance. Meanwhile, it's evaluation time at work for Roseanne and Bonnie, but the inspector is more interested in trying to seduce Leon. Roseanne and Bonnie learn that Leon is gay when his boyfriend stops by the restaurant.
71	24	"Scenes from a Barbecue"	John Whitesell	Bob Myer and Chuck Lorre	May 7, 1991	423
The Conners hold a Mother's Day barbecue at which feisty Nana Mary displays her acts of motherhood on Bev, surprising Roseanne and Jackie with how alike their relationships are.
72	25	"The Pied Piper of Lanford"	John Whitesell	Jeff Abugov	May 14, 1991	424
Roseanne and Dan ponder opening their own motorcycle shop with Ziggy. Ziggy ends up getting cold feet at the last minute but leaves behind a generous token of gratitude: $20,000. Brad Garrett appears in this episode.

Season 4 (1991–92)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
73	1	"A Bitter Pill to Swallow"	Andrew D. Weyman	Amy Sherman and Jennifer Heath	September 17, 1991	501
While the Conners plan to open their own bike shop, Becky comes to Jackie and Roseanne for advice on birth control and reveals that she has already slept with Mark.
74	2	"Take My Bike ... Please!"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Bob Myer Story: Mark Rosewater	September 24, 1991	504
Dan and Roseanne leave Becky in charge at home when they start working 15-hour days. DJ starts to feel neglected. This episode features the first appearance of Dan Butler as Art.
75	3	"Why Jackie Becomes a Trucker"	Andrew D. Weyman	Chuck Lorre	October 1, 1991	502
Jackie is horrified when she realizes that she had a drunken fling with Arnie. Roseanne tries endlessly to get rid of DJ's new dog. Dan and his pals discover Leon's gay when they invite him to their poker game.
76	4	"Darlene Fades to Black"	Andrew D. Weyman	Jeff Abugov	October 8, 1991	503
Darlene slips into a depressive state, constantly searching for alone-time. Meanwhile, Becky has her eye on one of Dan's bikes.
77	5	"Tolerate Thy Neighbor"	Andrew D. Weyman	Maxine Lapiduss and Martin Mull	October 15, 1991	505
Roseanne witnesses the Bowmans' possessions being donated to (what she believes) charity while they're out of town. When they return they find their house has been robbed and are angered at Roseanne for letting it happen. Bob Hope appears during the end credits of this episode.
78	6	"Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down"	Andrew D. Weyman	Amy Sherman	October 29, 1991	506
When Dan and Roseanne play a gruesome Halloween prank on Kathy Bowman, Roseanne is worried that Kathy might get her revenge later that night. At the lodge's Halloween party, Jackie discovers that the moose she has been flirting with is really Booker.
79	7	"Vegas"	Andrew D. Weyman	Don Foster and Sid Youngers	November 5, 1991	507
Arnie and Nancy invite Roseanne and Dan to their wedding in Las Vegas. Roseanne and Dan get into a big fight when she pulls him out of a lucky game.
80	8	"Vegas, Vegas"	Andrew D. Weyman	Joel Madison and Mark Rosewater	November 12, 1991	508
Roseanne's upset with Dan because he'd rather play craps than have a romantic night with her. She gets drunk with Nancy and walks into a Wayne Newton performance believing that she's heckling a Newton impersonator. During Arnie's and Nancy's wedding, Dan and Roseanne get to renew their vows. Absent: Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
81	9	"Stressed to Kill"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Jeff Abugov and Maxine Lapiduss Story: Bob Myer and Chuck Lorre	November 19, 1991	510
Roseanne resumes smoking to deal with her stressful life--then must keep the renewed habit from her family. She's thrilled when Darlene gets a B on a school report--until she finds out that Becky actually wrote it for her.
82	10	"Thanksgiving '91"	Andrew D. Weyman	Brad Isaacs	November 26, 1991	509
During Thanksgiving dinner, Roseanne and Jackie find out that their father has been cheating on their mother for 20 years and she has known about and accepted it for some time. Darlene stays in her room and refuses to open up to anyone - except Nana Mary.
83	11	"Kansas City, Here We Come"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Don Foster and Jennifer Heath Story: Amy Sherman and David Forbes	December 3, 1991	511
Jackie and Roseanne head for Kansas City to meet their father's mistress. Dan goes to beat up Becky's boss for being grossly disrespectful to her, but finds that Mark has beaten him to it.
84	12	"Santa Claus"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Chuck Lorre and Maxine Lapiduss Story: Barry Vigon	December 17, 1991	512
Roseanne and Jackie are Rodbell's new Santa and Mrs. Claus at Rodbell's; while on duty, Roseanne meets Darlene's new friend Karen...and Karen's son. She feels resentful that Darlene has refused to open up to her but has shared all her writing with Karen.
85	13	"Bingo"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Joel Madison and Sid Youngers Story: Tom Arnold and Robert Miranda	January 7, 1992	513
Crystal invites Roseanne to bingo while Becky and Darlene look after Little Ed. Roseanne wins in her first game and quickly becomes addicted, which sparks a fight with Crystal. But Crystal's real story is that she's pregnant again and already feels like she's raising Little Ed and her teenage son by herself as Ed is always away on business.
86	14	"The Bowling Show"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Jeff Abugov and Amy Sherman Story: Don Foster	January 21, 1992	514
Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their team out of last place, while Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie and Nancy's new friendship. Darlene meets David for the first time (although he's referred to as Kevin in this episode). David Crosby appears in this episode, and Johnny Galecki makes his first appearance.
87	15	"The Back Story"	Andrew D. Weyman	Bob Myer	February 4, 1992	515
Bev arrives to help when Roseanne throws her back out, in time for DJ's 10th birthday. Dan's thrilled with a rare opportunity to spoil his kids when he secretly buys DJ a Super Nintendo and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, but is upset when Bev swoops in and beats him to the punch.
88	16	"Less is More"	Gail Mancuso Cordray	Teleplay: Maxine Lapiduss and Don Foster Story: Amy Sherman	February 11, 1992	517
Roseanne's doctor recommends she get a breast reduction to reduce stress on her back. She agrees in spite of a nightmare (featuring a cameo appearance by Neil Patrick Harris as Doogie Howser, MD), in which her breasts are accidentally seriously enlarged.
89	17	"Breaking Up is Hard to Do"	Andrew D. Weyman	Jennifer Heath	February 18, 1992	516
Becky breaks up with Mark. Roseanne and Dan can finally relax...but is the break really permanent?
90	18	"This Old House"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Chuck Lorre and Jeff Abugov Story: Michael Poryes	February 25, 1992	518
Roseanne discovers that Darlene skipped school to attend a comic book convention in Chicago with David. Jackie and Roseanne return to their vacant childhood home and relive painful memories about their abusive father.
91	19	"The Commercial Show"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Maxine Lapiduss and Jennifer Heath Story: Maxine Lapiduss and Chuck Lorre	March 3, 1992	519
The Conners are picked for a Rodbell's commercial, much to Darlene's embarrassment. Leon and his partner break up. The Bowmans are moving back to Chicago.
92	20	"Therapy"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Joel Madison and Sid Youngers Story: Chuck Lorre	March 17, 1992	520
Darlene mouths off about a girl at school, and Roseanne accompanies Jackie to her therapist.
93	21	"Lies"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Don Foster and Sid Youngers Story: Jeff Abugov	March 24, 1992	521
Darlene bypasses Roseanne for advice on David, Roseanne is anxious about a lie detector test in her workplace.
94	22	"Deliverance"	Gail Mancuso Cordray	Teleplay: Jeff Abugov and Joel Madison Story: Chuck Lorre	March 31, 1992	522
8-months-pregnant Crystal goes into labor and Dan coaches her as she gives birth to her long-awaited daughter. Roseanne and Bonnie feud over who will manage the coffee shop, but it's closing down in 3 weeks to become a bargain bin. Darlene tells David to quit crowding her.
95	23	"Secrets"	Andrew D. Weyman	Lawrence H. Levy	April 28, 1992	524
Depressed because Becky still won't see him, Mark gets drunk at the Lobo Lounge and puts his fist through the jukebox. Dan tends to him, then must lie to Roseanne and Becky.
96	24	"Don't Make Me Over"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Maxine Lapiduss and Don Foster & Sid Youngers Story: Sara Gilbert	May 5, 1992	523
Determined to attend a faraway rock concert, Becky and Darlene arrange a Mother's-Day spa-pampering for Roseanne, who is thrilled until she discovers their ulterior motive. Roseanne grounds D.J. from TV for the weekend after she gets a bad report from his math teacher, and chides Dan for always leaving the punishments up to her. Dan cooks up a unique punishment for Becky and Darlene for their duplicity.
97	25	"Aliens"	Andrew D. Weyman	Teleplay: Jeff Abugov and Joel Madison Story: Joel Madison and Ron Nelson	May 12, 1992	525
DJ's spelling-bee triumph is a welcome bright spot as Rodbell's luncheonette closes down and Dan's bike shop continues its slow descent. Meanwhile, Nancy is heartbroken when Arnie leaves her, especially when he claims he was abducted by aliens.

Season 5 (1992–93)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
98	1	"Terms of Estrangement: Part 1"	Andrew D. Weyman	Sy Dukane and Denise Moss	September 15, 1992	601
Roseanne and Dan must adjust to losing their bike shop and money, and they begin to seek new jobs. Meanwhile, Mark gets a great job offer in Minnesota and Becky runs off with him and they get married.
99	2	"Terms of Estrangement: Part 2"	Andrew D. Weyman	Rob Ulin	September 22, 1992	602
Becky returns home for her things, while Roseanne tries to accept Becky's marriage and tries to cheer up Dan after the loss of his bike shop. Dan refuses to speak to Becky.
100	3	"The Dark Ages"	Andrew D. Weyman	Eric Gilliland and Mike Gandolfi	September 29, 1992	603
The Conners' electricity is cut off when they can't pay their bill. Darlene accidentally spends the night with David and her parents don't believe her when she claims they didn't sleep together. Darlene lashes out at them, accusing them of punishing her for Becky's mistakes. Dan phones Becky, finally thawing the ice between the two. This episode concluded with a fourth wall-breaking moment of Roseanne and Laurie Metcalf wrestling over the Emmy Award Metcalf won that year. John Goodman eventually joined in before they all ran offstage and out a studio door accompanied by Tom Arnold.
101	4	"Mommy Nearest"	Andrew D. Weyman	Janice Jordan and Monica Piper	October 6, 1992	605
Jackie starts going out with a much younger guy, Fisher. Bev makes a lot of money when she sells her house and she'll give much of it to her daughters IF they let her move to Lanford. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
102	5	"Pretty in Black"	Andrew D. Weyman	Amy Sherman	October 13, 1992	604
The Conners enjoy torturing Darlene by making her think they're giving her a Sweet-Sixteen party for her birthday. The Conners meet their new neighbors, Ty Tilden (Wings Hauser) and his daughters Charlotte and Molly (Mara Hobel and Danielle Harris). Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
103	6	"Looking for Loans in All the Wrong Places"	Andrew D. Weyman	Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline	October 20, 1992	606
Roseanne decides to open a loose-meat restaurant with Jackie and Nancy. When she can't get a bank loan, she goes to her mother as a last resort; in order for Bev to agree to put up another $10,000, the trio reluctantly let her become their 4th partner. Molly confronts Darlene about D.J.'s voyeurism, and Darlene confronts Molly about Molly's flirtatious behavior with David. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
104	7	"Halloween IV"	Andrew D. Weyman	Rob Ulin	October 27, 1992	607
Becky's absence has drained Roseanne's Halloween spirit, so she's visited by the Ghosts of Halloween Past, Present, and Future--and the future is truly terrifying. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
105	8	"Ladies' Choice"	Andrew D. Weyman	Betsy Borns and David Raether	November 10, 1992	608
Roseanne and Jackie are shocked to discover that Nancy is a lesbian. Roseanne starts to think she's getting old when Bev decides to move into a retirement community. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
106	9	"Stand on Your Man"	Andrew D. Weyman	Denise Moss and Sy Dukane	November 17, 1992	610
Roseanne is threatened at work, prompting the girls to sign up for a self-defense class. When Arnie returns for Nancy, he learns about her lesbian lifestyle. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
107	10	"Good Girls, Bad Girls"	Andrew D. Weyman	Amy Sherman	November 24, 1992	609
Molly has an extra ticket for a rock concert and Roseanne reluctantly agrees to let Darlene go. When Darlene doesn't come home until 4AM, Roseanne doesn't quite believe her explanation that Molly ditched her to smoke pot in a stranger's van. Note: Last appearance of Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy this season.
108	11	"Of Ice and Men"	Andrew D. Weyman	Robert Borden and Norm Macdonald	December 1, 1992	611
Dan loves that DJ wants to be a hockey player but has a hard time teaching him, so Fisher offers to help. Jackie breaks up with him "before he dumps" her "for a younger woman." When Roseanne convinces her to get back together with him, she ends up moving in with him.
109	12	"No Place Like Home for the Holidays"	Andrew D. Weyman	Eric Gilliland	December 15, 1992	612
A snowstorm forces the Conners to be far-flung apart on Christmas Eve: Roseanne, Jackie, Bev, and Nana Mary are stuck at the Lunchbox; Dan, DJ, and Nancy are at the Conner house; and Darlene is at David's, learning about his abusive home life.
110	13	"Crime and Punishment"	Andrew D. Weyman	Bruce Rasmussen	January 5, 1993	613
The Connors are called to DJ's school to discuss the "obscene" reading material he has brought to school—which turns out to be one of Darlene's comic books. Later, Darlene—looking for DJ so she can chew him out—finds Jackie in the bathroom, covered with bruises. She asks her mother what happened; Roseanne presses Jackie for information and learns that Fisher beat her up. Dan then beats up Fisher and lands in jail. Ed Begley, Jr. appears in this episode. Also Brice Beckham (Mr. Belvedere) appears.
111	14	"War and Peace"	Andrew D. Weyman	DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler	January 12, 1993	614
As Roseanne takes Jackie to the hospital and Darlene bails Dan out of jail, the story of Dan's defending Jackie quickly spreads through town. Meanwhile, Fisher begs Jackie to come back to him. Roseanne is prepared to attack him herself, but learns that Jackie is strong enough to make her own decisions.
112	15	"Lanford Daze"	Andrew D. Weyman	Monica Piper and David Raether	January 26, 1993	615
Darlene vandalizes the Lunch Box and Roseanne forces her to sell loose-meat sandwiches at the Lanford Days concession. Vegetarian Darlene is chagrined, but the town is thrilled when their festival is visited by a celebrity, Loretta Lynn.
113	16	"Wait Till Your Father Gets Home"	Andrew D. Weyman	Amy Sherman	February 9, 1993	616
Roseanne and Jackie's father dies and his mistress shows up for the funeral, causing friction between Roseanne and Jackie. Roseanne is upset to learn that her father was never sorry for the abuse he inflicted on her as a child.
114	17	"First Cousin, Twice Removed"	Andrew D. Weyman	Janice Jordan	February 16, 1993	617
Ronnie (Joan Collins), Roseanne's obnoxious, wealthy cousin comes to town, hoping to end the feud that began years ago when she did not put Roseanne in her wedding party. Ronnie then encourages Darlene to take her savings and follow her to New York City.
115	18	"Lose a Job, Winnebago"	Andrew D. Weyman	Norm Macdonald	February 23, 1993	618
The Conners go on a roadtrip with the Tildens for a taping of The Jackie Thomas Show; Dan tries to persuade Roseanne to have another child.
116	19	"It's a Boy!"	Andrew D. Weyman	Rob Ulin	March 2, 1993	619
Darlene begs Roseanne to let David move in with them; after immediately refusing, Roseanne relents when she realizes that his situation really is intolerable.
117	20	"It Was Twenty Years Ago Today"	Andrew D. Weyman	Betsy Borns	March 9, 1993	620
During Roseanne and Dan's anniversary, Dan borrows Roseanne's wedding ring to remodel the design. Roseanne poses for a sexy photograph for Dan. Bill Maher appears in this episode.
118	21	"Playing with Matches"	Andrew D. Weyman	Robert Borden	March 23, 1993	621
Roseanne tries to set her mother up with a friend from the retirement home; Molly puts the moves on David.
119	22	"Promises, Promises"	Andrew D. Weyman	Mike Gandolfi	April 6, 1993	622
Darlene decides to attend the prom with David, and then take him to a motel room afterward. Are both of them ready for sex? Is either one ready? Tim Curry appears in this episode.
120	23	"Glengarry, Glen Rosey"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Teleplay: Lois Bromfield and Scott Burton Story: Sy Dukane and Denise Moss	May 4, 1993	623
Dan finishes remodeling a house, but is close to losing his own house. Tim Curry appears in this episode. Chris Farley has an uncredited cameo in this episode.
121	24	"Tooth or Consequences"	Gail Mancuso	Leslie Reider	May 11, 1993	624
Dan accidentally knocks out Roseanne's tooth the day the health inspector- who turns out to be Leon- visits. After Darlene and David finally consummate their relationship, Darlene is accepted to a Chicago art school, but David is not; can she leave him? Bob Odenkirk appears in this episode.
122	25	"Daughters and Other Strangers"	Jeff Margolis	Eric Gilliland	May 18, 1993	625
Roseanne and Dan agree to let Darlene go to art school in Chicago; DJ befriends an annoying neighbor boy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt).

Season 6 (1993–94)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
123	1	"Two Down, One to Go"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Amy Sherman	September 14, 1993	701
Roseanne is heartbroken when Darlene refuses to drive to Chicago with her. In the hope that she will stay, David asks Darlene to marry him. Roseanne eventually goes to Darlene's Chicago apartment and stays the night, and they have a mother-daughter talk.
124	2	"The Mommy's Curse"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Eric Gilliland	September 21, 1993	704
Roseanne has had her fill of Bev at the Lunchbox, so Bev agrees to leave, selling her share to Leon, Roseanne's old boss. Elsewhere, Jackie returns to dating by accepting an invite from Fred, a friend of Dan's, in his first appearance in the series. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner.
125	3	"Party Politics"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Miriam Trogdon	September 28, 1993	703
DJ begins skipping school. Roseanne is tired of Darlene and David's separation, so hosts a weekend for the two. When Darlene discovers that it was her mother's plan, she and DJ team up to plot revenge against her. Jackie refuses to date Fred again after their 1-night stand.
126	4	"A Stash from the Past"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Kevin Abbott	October 5, 1993	705
Roseanne, shocked to find a bag of marijuana in David's room, immediately punishes him for possession. David thinks it's Darlene's, so he covers for her by saying it's his. But Dan realizes that it's a 20-year-old stash of his and Roseanne's, so they and Jackie indulge once again for old times' sake... In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode #21 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes.[1]
127	5	"Be My Baby"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Rob Ulin	October 19, 1993	706
Roseanne has been trying to get pregnant for months, but Jackie is the one with the big announcement when she finds out that she's pregnant from her 1-night stand with Fred. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
128	6	"Halloween V"	Gail Mancuso	Betsy Borns and Miriam Trogdon	October 26, 1993	708
Nancy thinks that Dan doesn't like her, and Roseanne soon realizes she is right. Darlene and David scheme to terrify Roseanne on Halloween.
129	7	"Homeward Bound"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Michael Borkow	November 2, 1993	702
Darlene returns home and realizes how much David misses her. Roseanne and Dan learn that DJ has begun masturbating and struggle figuring how to deal with it. After Darlene leaves, David lies to Roseanne and Dan that he has decided to move back in with his mother when in reality he moves in with Darlene in Chicago.
130	8	"Guilt by Imagination"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Teleplay: Pat Bullard and Stevie Ray Fromstein Story: Lois Bromfield	November 9, 1993	707
Dan has lunch with old flame Phyllis Zimmer (mentioned in the 1st-season episode "The Memory Game"), and has trouble keeping it from Roseanne. Vicki Lawrence appears in this episode. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
131	9	"Homecoming"	Gail Mancuso	Sid Youngers	November 16, 1993	709
When Becky and Mark return for Dan's 20th high-school football-team anniversary celebration, Roseanne realizes that Becky and Mark are drifting further apart and schemes to break them up, but maybe Mark isn't the one to blame. Note: First appearance of Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner.
132	10	"Thanksgiving '93"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Michael Borkow and Mike Gandolfi	November 23, 1993	709
Nana Mary embarrasses a heavily pregnant Jackie; Bev reveals a secret about her marriage; Becky prepares the feast; and Dan and Mark battle. Note: Sarah Chalke is added to the opening credits.
133	11	"The Driver's Seat"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	James Berg and Stan Zimmerman	November 30, 1993	711
Roseanne's suspicions that Leon is trying to usurp her position as head of the Lunch Box are cast aside by others but ultimately prove to be true. DJ steals Roseanne's car, and her violent response has her questioning whether she is repeating her pattern of childhood abuse onto her kids. "Absent" Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
134	12	"White Trash Christmas"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Lawrence Broch and William Lucas Walker	December 14, 1993	712
Roseanne and Dan go all out for Christmas, in indignant reaction to their neighborhood association's limits on exterior decoration. Roseanne is angry at Becky for using money earmarked for Becky's education to put Mark through trade school and is further annoyed when Becky begins working at a tacky, sexist bar, "Bunz" (a veiled reference to "Hooters"). DJ finds out that David is living with Darlene; also, he tells her he misses her.
135	13	"Suck Up or Shut Up"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Teleplay: Betsy Borns and Mike Gandolfi Story: Amy Morland	January 4, 1994	713
Roseanne joins a women's club because Leon thinks that networking will be good for the diner, and she presses DJ to be friends with the weird son of one of the members (Florence Henderson). Dan finds out that Mark has dropped out of trade school when he catches him at the bar. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
136	14	"Busted"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Amy Sherman	January 11, 1994	714
Mark breaks up with Becky because he thinks he isn't good enough for her, and Becky is mad at Roseanne for making her push Mark to go to school. In Chicago, Darlene and David's relationship is becoming strained. Roseanne finds out from Mark's roommate, Roy (Ahmet Zappa), that David has been living with Darlene in Chicago. Going to Chicago and bringing David back home with her, she tries to hide the truth about David's situation from Dan.
137	15	"David vs. Goliath"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Steve Pepoon	February 1, 1994	716
Roseanne blackmails David into being her live-in "maid" in return for not telling Dan about David and Darlene's living arrangement. However, David feels guilty about lying and confesses the truth to Dan, who reacts by angrily throwing him out of the house; Roseanne intervenes and persuades Jackie to take David in. Becky tries to pressure Dan into hiring Mark again. Jackie refuses to accept money from Fred for the baby.
138	16	"Everyone Comes to Jackie's"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Betsy Borns and Mike Gandolfi	February 8, 1994	715
Jackie's house is buzzing with activity as Roseanne tries to hide David from Dan (who, in the heat of anger, suggests to Fred that he sue for custody of Jackie's baby) as he has a hard time dealing with David's duplicity. Darlene comes back to try to make peace, only to find that Dan blames David for the whole situation.
139	17	"Don't Make Room for Daddy"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Kevin Abbott and Stevie Ray Fromstein	February 15, 1994	717
Fred is suing Jackie for custody of the baby, and Jackie is left heartbroken when faced with the papers. Dan tries to hide the fact that he was the one who suggested it without thinking.
140	18	"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Teleplay: James Berg and Stan Zimmerman Story: Michael Borkow	March 1, 1994	718
Roseanne is the life of the party at a gay bar until Nancy's girlfriend kisses her. One of Becky's old boyfriends gives Mark a reason to distrust her.
141	19	"Labor Day"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Teleplay: Miriam Trogdon Story: Rob Ulin	March 8, 1994	719
Roseanne is upset that Jackie wants Fred in the delivery room instead of her. But she's the one who is there when the contractions start, and she doesn't contact Fred. Jackie gives birth to a son and names him Andy. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healey
142	20	"Past Imperfect"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	David Raether	March 22, 1994	720
When Dan's father misses an alimony payment he feels forced to give his mother money. Fred asks Jackie about her sexual history, then he regrets asking. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
143	21	"Lies My Father Told Me"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Teleplay: Eric Gilliland Story: Rob Ulin	March 29, 1994	721
Roseanne tries to help Dan deal with life-changing news: his mother has a history of mental illness and psychiatric-hospital stays. Ed let Dan believe her imbalance was his fault due to his absence in Dan's life, just so Dan's mom would always look good in his eyes. Dan must come to terms with the idea that his father isn't the monster he'd always thought he was.
144	22	"I Pray the Lord My Stove to Keep"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Kevin Abbott and Pat Bullard	May 3, 1994	722
DJ has been attending church secretly (saying he was spending that time with a friend), and now he gives Roseanne grief about morals when she wants to keep a stove that was delivered in error. Jesco White makes a cameo appearance, clogging during the credits. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healey
145	23	"Body by Jake"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	David Forbes	May 10, 1994	723
When Bev breaks her pelvis at the retirement home, she claims she fell in the shower but Roseanne discovers the real story. Fred pops the question to Jackie. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
146	24	"Isn't It Romantic?"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: Leif Sandaas and Cynthia Hogle Story: Timothy Schlattmann and Perry Dance	May 17, 1994	724
Mark and David struggle with the concept of feminism. Fred asks Roseanne about ways to propose to Jackie, and uses lines from her favorite soap opera. Roseanne demands passion from Dan, but turns to fantasy instead.
147	25	"Altar Egos"	Mark K. Samuels	Rob Ulin and Eric Gilliland	May 24, 1994	725
Fred and Jackie are unsure about getting married and call off the ceremony; then Fred, who had thought Jackie was having an affair with Dan, realizes that was unreasonable and begs her to marry him. The bride breastfeeds her infant at the altar.

Season 7 (1994–95)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
148	1	"Nine Is Enough"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: Stevie Ray Fromstein and Pat Bullard Story: Rob Ulin	September 21, 1994	803
Dan is sick of having so many people living in the house and wants Becky and Mark to move out, Roseanne agrees until Becky tells them she and Mark are trying to get pregnant. Jackie has become overly protective of the baby, causing problems between her and Fred. After a fight, she goes to stay at Roseanne's place. When everyone finds out that Dan shaves his armpits (due to a cyst) Dan storms off to stay at Fred's. Jackie and Fred make up and Roseanne tells Dan she gave Becky and Mark until May to move out, then announces she is pregnant. Closing tag: Dan, in shock over Roseanne's announcement sits at the kitchen table as Roseanne's pregnancy progresses until the day of their son's first birthday party. Ratings - 28.9 million viewers 19.5 rating/30 share Also starring: Michael O'Keefe, Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn Featuring: Travis Weaver as Ralph
149	2	"Two for One"	Gail Mancuso	Stephen Godchaux	September 28, 1994	801
Jackie sees Darlene's car at a motel and tells Roseanne, who thinks Darlene and David have broken their promise to abstain from having sex. Roseanne is shocked to learn that Darlene is seeing a guy named Jimmy and David knows. David gives Darlene an ultimatum about Jimmy, when she chooses Jimmy, Darlene and David break-up. Dan admits to Jackie that he is afraid about having another baby, Jackie assures him he is always a wreck when Roseanne gets pregnant and Roseanne always comforts him, but when Dan tells Roseanne his fears, Roseanne lashes out at him. Roseanne later reveals to Jackie she is also scared and Jackie convinces her to confide in Dan. She tries to tell Dan, but ends up comforting him like always. Closing tag: Throughout the episode family members drink milk from the fridge that is sour, then put it back in the fridge. Dan is the last one to drink the milk and ends up convulsing, but manages to get the milk back in the fridge before passing out on the kitchen floor. Ratings - 28.6 million viewers 18.6 rating/28 share Also starring: Michael O'Keefe, Johnny Galecki Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
150	3	"Snoop Davey Dave"	Gail Mancuso	Elaine Aronson	October 5, 1994	802
David is devastated by his break-up with Darlene, when Roseanne tries to tell him to move on he angrily tells her about Darlene's drug use at college. Roseanne and Dan confront Darlene, though she denies it, David reveals he saw her do it and feels she will do it again. Roseanne is furious and refuses to allow Darlene to return to college. Darlene convinces Dan she won't do it again, though he won't admit it, he does try to convince Roseanne to let Darlene go back to school. Roseanne is adamant about keeping Darlene home until she realizes David only told her about Darlene's drug use for his own selfish reasons. Though Roseanne can't trust Darlene, she is willing to let her go back to school. Ratings - 25.4 million viewers 17.0 rating/26 share. Also starring: Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
151	4	"Girl Talk"	Gail Mancuso	Miriam Trogdon	October 12, 1994	804
Becky and Mark are arguing constantly and Roseanne finds out from Jackie that Mark hasn't been interested in sex. Jackie tells Roseanne about her own sexual problems with Fred while Roseanne reveals Dan has been trying unusual ways to get her in the mood. Roseanne tries to convince David to get out and meet girls but he isn't interested. Fred tries to have an open talk with Dan and Mark about their sex lives but all three end up realizing they know more than they care to. Roseanne tries to talk to Becky about Mark, and is surprised when Becky reveals she has already been spending time with David talking about her issues with her husband. Closing tag: Becky, Roseanne and Jackie sit watching sports, drinking beer and smoking cigars, while Fred, Mark and Dan sit in the kitchen eating pudding Dan has made and talking about their feelings and body issues. After Roseanne makes a quip about Dan's weight in front of Fred and Mark, he cries and runs off. Ratings - 26.8 million viewers 18.0 rating/28 share. Also starring: Michael O'Keefe, Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn Guest stars: Martin Mull, John McConnell Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
152	5	"Sleeper"	Gail Mancuso	Tim Doyle	October 19, 1994	806
David thinks about moving out and Becky finds out that he had a sex dream and she thinks it is about her. When DJ tells Mark, Mark goes after David who finally admits the dream was about Roseanne. Roseanne is at first disgusted until Dan admits he had a similar dream about Bev when he first started dating Roseanne. David admits to Roseanne that he sees her as a mother figure and Roseanne believes the dream was about his desire for affection. When she reveals the truth to Becky, Becky seems disappointed and admits she is confused about her feelings for David. Ratings 26.9 million viewers 17.7 rating/28 share. Also starring: Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn, Estelle Parsons Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
153	6	"Skeleton in the Closet"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: William Lucas Walker and Lawrence Broch Story: Lois Bromfield	October 26, 1994	807
Leon begins to pay more attention to Fred who acts overly annoyed about it, Nancy and Leon think Fred doth protest too much. When Leon hosts a Halloween party, all his gay friends seem to know Fred quite well and Roseanne becomes convinced that Fred is gay. Roseanne is also convinced that Bev is going bald and wears a wig, and she is shocked to see a wig in the style of Bev's hair at her hairdresser. Closing tag: Bev admits she is bald and takes off her "wig". Then everyone else in the family take off their wigs to show they are bald too. Realizing she has been pranked, Roseanne takes out a detonation device and blows up the house. Ratings - 29.7 million viewers 19.2 rating/30 share. Also starring: Michael O'Keefe, Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn, Estelle Parsons Guest stars: Martin Mull, Sandra Bernhard, Jazzmun Featuring: Bob Nickman, Alec Mapa, Ken Kells Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
154	7	"Follow the Son"	Gail Mancuso	Dusty Kay	November 2, 1994	809
DJ tries to get out of his busboy job at the Lunchbox, Roseanne refuses to fire him until he starts to tell Leon a few of Roseanne's secret work habits. David starts getting attention from girls and he begins dating again, but is upset when Mark reveals Darlene and Jimmy plan to move in together. David goes to Chicago and meets Jimmy, posing as Darlene's peer counselor Craig, he tells Jimmy about Darlene's serious mental health issues. Roseanne schemes to get DJ back to the Lunchbox and tells Dan that DJ needs to learn a work ethic, so Dan gives DJ a job at his work, forcing Roseanne to reveal that she really wants to spend more time with DJ. DJ reluctantly returns to the Lunchbox, but is glad he did when he sees the new busgirl Staci (Traci Lords). Jimmy confronts David with his lies about Darlene, believing instead that David is gay and interested in him, while Darlene finds out about David's lies and is disgusted by his desperate behavior. Closing tag: In a parody of a porn movie called "Lunch Box Girls", Roseanne, Staci and Jackie star as horny waitresses working at "The Box". When a male customer comes in they undress him with the promise of getting hot, sweaty, gooey and slippery and end up making him clean out the grease trap while they watch. Ratings 25.9 million viewers 17.3 rating/27 share. Also starring: Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn Guest stars: Martin Mull, Danny Masterson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Traci Lords Featuring: Bob Nickman, Diane Dorsey Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy.
155	8	"Punch and Jimmy"	Gail Mancuso	David Raether	November 9, 1994	805
DJ is being bullied at school and Dan offers to teach him how to fight. DJ reveals his own patent moves for getting out of a fight which involves lying on the ground in the fetal position. David asks Dan to teach him how to fight, but Roseanne stops Dan, telling him David only wants to learn how to fight to impress Darlene, because Jimmy is a boxer. She tells him to encourage David to feel good about himself which Dan struggles with. Jackie and Roseanne head to Chicago to meet Jimmy. Roseanne dislikes Jimmy and tells Jackie she really wants David and Darlene back together. When DJ beats up David, Dan tries to comfort David and discovers David wasn't trying to impress Darlene, but was trying to impress Dan. Closing tag: Fred and Dan argue over a basketball game and Fred uses DJ's fetus position to avoid a fight. Dan gloats until he hears Roseanne come home and joins Fred. This references a pivotal scene in the 1979 film version of the novel The Great Santini, in which Michael O'Keefe (Fred) played Ben, the title character's oldest son. Ratings - 27.4 million viewers 18 rating/27 share. Also starring: Michael O'Keefe, Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn Guest stars: Danny Masterson Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
156	9	"White Men Can't Kiss"	Gail Mancuso	Rob Ulin and Kevin Abbott	November 16, 1994	808
Jackie doesn't want Bev spending so much time at the house and is upset and baffled that Fred likes spending so much time with her. DJ doesn't want to kiss a girl named Gina at school for a play. Roseanne, feeling that DJ is being forced to do something he doesn't want to, meets with his teacher, who tells Roseanne that DJ does not want to kiss Gina because she is black. Roseanne confronts DJ and tells him he has to kiss her, but he refuses and Dan supports his decision. After a fight with Chuck (James Pickens, Jr.) Dan questions his own bigotry, and he tells DJ he has to kiss Gina. Roseanne confronts her own bigotry when a man stops by late at night at the Lunchbox and she is afraid to let him in until he tells her he is Gina's father. He angrily confronts her and leaves her wondering if she was afraid to let him in because he was a man or because he was black. Closing tag: Bev is at Jackie and Fred's again annoying Jackie. When Jackie goes to bed, Bev reveals her true self, with a lower voice she smokes a cigar, drinks a beer and shares a few laughs with Fred. Ratings 24.9 million viewers 16.9 rating/25 share. Also starring: Michael O'Keefe, Estelle Parsons Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy.
157	10	"Thanksgiving '94"	Gail Mancuso	Miriam Trogdon and Lois Bromfield	November 23, 1994	810
Roseanne gets alarming news about her pregnancy that she can't confirm with the prenatal clinic. Nana Mary, feeble new husband on her arm, upsets Bev by discussing the 2 abortions she had long ago.
158	11	"Maybe Baby"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: Matt Berry and Ed Yeager Story: Cynthia Mort	November 30, 1994	811
Roseanne and Dan are anxious about her pregnancy, and DJ steps up and says he will help with whatever is needed. There is good news, but the celebration is dimmed by another fight. Ratings 25.4 million viewers 17.5 rating/27 share. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
159	12	"The Parenting Trap"	Gail Mancuso	Sid Youngers	December 14, 1994	812
DJ's teacher informs Dan and Roseanne that he is having difficulties at school and they fight over who will deal with the problem. Dan is upset because he thinks Roseanne doesn't respect his parenting skills. He learns from Mark that the problem is that DJ has begun having erections in class - preventing him from rising to go the front of the class - and so Dan tells DJ how to cover up. But Roseanne isn't satisfied with this solution and tries to do better by telling DJ about her first menstruation, which sends him away screaming, making Dan feel validated about his own parenting skills.
160	13	"Rear Window"	Gail Mancuso	Michael Borkow and Danny Zuker	January 4, 1995	813
The new nudist couple next door tell the Conners that they are perverted for watching them, so they put up a hedge. David's coffee-time with Becky worries Mark, so he enlists Darlene's help.
161	14	"My Name is Bev"	Gail Mancuso	Bob Nickman	January 11, 1995	814
After drunk-driving, Bev is forced to attend an AA meeting, where she realizes she is indeed an alcoholic. When she shows up at Dan's Super Bowl XXIX party, Roseanne tells the guests to hide the keg. This proves catastrophic. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
162	15	"Bed and Bored"	Gail Mancuso	Eric Gilliland	February 1, 1995	817
Roseanne lies about the doctor putting her on total bedrest so everyone will be waiting on her. David discovers her lie, and Jackie confronts Bev about her terrible mothering.
163	16	"Sisters"	Gail Mancuso	Michael Borkow	February 8, 1995	815
Fred wants Jackie to get rid of DJ, who's working his nerves. Jackie confronts Roseanne about it, trying to avoid conflict with Fred only to walk into it with Roseanne. Meanwhile, Dan tries to plan Roseanne's birthday celebration with their daughters.
164	17	"Lost Youth"	Gail Mancuso	Pat Bullard and Stevie Ray Fromstein	February 15, 1995	818
David and Mark fight over Stacy (Traci Lords), a Lunch Box waitress. Jackie confronts Fred about their boring sex life. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
165	18	"Single Married Female"	Gail Mancuso	Betsy Borns	February 22, 1995	819
Jackie has started spending time, though not romantically, with a man she met through Stacy. Dan sees them at the Lobo and confronts Jackie, pointing out that if she's not telling Fred about this man, then what she's doing amounts to cheating. Closing tag: While Roseanne does not appear in the actual episode, she does address the audience and let them know they shouldn't worry, although she needed bed rest and couldn't tape that night's episode she will still be getting paid. She then explains where babies come from. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
166 167	19 20	"All About Rosey"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: Rob Ulin and Perry Dance Story: Rob Ulin and Leif Sandass	March 1, 1995	816A 816B
In the first part of this one-hour clip show special, a young Roseanne and Jackie go to a fortuneteller to look into the future, where they find Jackie taking an adult, autistic DJ to a psychiatrist. In the second half, sitcom moms point the finger at Rosey about parenting. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
168	21	"Husbands and Wives"	Gail Mancuso	Kevin Abbott	March 22, 1995	820
Roseanne gets DJ to help Darlene cut her own allowance. Jackie and Fred split.
169	22	"Happy Trailers"	Mark K. Samuels	Tim Doyle and Sid Youngers	March 29, 1995	821
Becky and Mark move into a tacky trailer park, where they are welcomed by a tipsy neighbor (Sharon Stone).
170	23	"The Blaming of the Shrew"	Gail Mancuso	Lawrence Broch	May 3, 1995	823
DJ's new girlfriend (Ashley Johnson), who Roseanne actually likes, is bossing him around, and their relationship causes problems at school. Jackie and Fred see a psychologist (Ellen DeGeneres) about their anger issues. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
171	24	"The Birds and the Frozen Bees"	Gail Mancuso	David Forbes	May 10, 1995	822
Roseanne thinks David likes someone other than Darlene, so the two reconcile after much poking and prodding. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy
172	25	"Couch Potatoes"	Mark K. Samuels	Eric Gilliland	May 17, 1995	825
The Conners are chosen as a Nielsen family. Roseanne's nesting instincts disrupt the family routine. Jackie and Fred's marriage comes to an end. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
173	26	"Sherwood Schwartz: A Loving Tribute"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: William Lucas Walker Story: William Lucas Walker and Allan Stephan	May 24, 1995	824
Roseanne encourages Dan to return to working on the boat in the garage, bringing on a massive Gilligan's Island fantasy transforming family members into the sitcom's characters. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy

Season 8 (1995–96)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
174	1	"Shower the People You Love with Stuff"	Gail Mancuso	Lawrence Broch	September 19, 1995	901
Becky and Darlene feud over Roseanne's baby shower. Note: Lecy Goranson returned to the role of Becky Conner-Healey. Sarah Chalke made a guest appearance in this episodes closing tag which was a parody of The Patty Duke Show theme, featuring the two Beckys. This tag does not appear on the DVD version of this episode. It was also the last appearance of Natalie West as Crystal.
175	2	"Let Them Eat Junk"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: Matt Berry and Ed Yeager Story: Carrie Snow	September 26, 1995	902
Jackie has a bee in her bonnet over Roseanne feeding Andy junkfood. Dan is upset since DJ's only perspective of him includes a can of beer.
176	3	"Roseanne in the Hood"	Mark K. Samuels	Teleplay: Mike Costa and Drew Ogier Story: Allan Stephan	October 17, 1995	904
When a new, more classy restaurant opens opposite the Lunchbox, Roseanne declares war. Pat Harrington, Jr. appears in this episode. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
177	4	"The Last Date"	Gail Mancuso	Eric Gilliland and Daniel Palladino	October 24, 1995	905
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.
178	5	"Halloween: the Final Chapter"	Roseanne	Roseanne and Lois Bromfield	October 31, 1995	906
On Halloween, Roseanne reigns as "Queen of the Gypsies, consort of wizards and seer of souls." A Ouija board sends a message from "The Dead" that portends an unexpected event: Roseanne goes into labor. She delivers a baby boy, Jerry Garcia Conner. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, and Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy; However, they appear in archive footage of previous episodes.
179	6	"The Fifties Show"	Gail Mancuso	Allan Stephan Blasband	November 7, 1995	907
The Conners find themselves going back in time in this spoof of 1950s sitcoms (shot mostly in black and white): Roseanne's a fussy hausfrau, Dan is a hapless businessman stewing over "the Anderson account", and Jackie's the wacky neighbor.
180	7	"The Getaway, Almost"	Gail Mancuso	Cynthia Mort	November 14, 1995	908
Jackie and Roseanne's shopping trip with Jerry turns into a version of Thelma and Louise when they pick up a teenage hitchhiker and run a trucker off the road. Jenna Elfman appears as the hitchhiker. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
181	8	"The Last Thursday in November"	Gail Mancuso	Ritch Shydner	November 21, 1995	909
When DJ's teacher gives his students free rein, the class Thanksgiving pageant takes on a decidedly modern, Pulp Fiction twist that offends many of the parents, but not the Conners. Roseanne invites some new Native American friends over for their Thanksgiving celebration, and they do it their way. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
182	9	"Of Mice and Dan"	Gail Mancuso	Bob Nickman	November 28, 1995	910
Dan's old bandmates (John Popper) roll into Lanford to play, and Dan gets a dose of regret, infused with a tad of depression. Roseanne talks to the band and gets Dan a little stage time, which he fully enjoys. Note: Blues Traveler, who guest starred in the episode, would compose the show's theme song next season. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
183	10	"Direct to Video"	Gail Mancuso	Michael B. Kaplan	December 5, 1995	903
While Roseanne narrates a video time capsule for her unborn child, Becky and Darlene find old love letters of Dan and Roseanne's. DJ gets upset when he finds his parents did not fill out his baby book, and Mark cooks a 'special' dinner for the Conner clan. Note: Last appearance of Michael O'Keefe as Fred.
184	11	"December Bride"	Gail Mancuso	William Lucas Walker	December 12, 1995	911
Scott and Leon have trouble planning their wedding until Roseanne offers to plan it for free. This includes dealing with Leon's cold feet/self-doubt about his sexuality. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
185	12	"Thrilla Near Vanilla"	Gail Mancuso	Ed Yeager	January 2, 1996	912
Jackie realizes her hidden talent as a samplesperson as she and Roseanne take jobs at a grocery store. Meanwhile, Dan and David fight about Mark being DJ's role model. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner and Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
186	13	"The White Sheep of the Family"	Gail Mancuso	David Raether	January 9, 1996	913
After the Conners receive a small inheritance from Great-Aunt Harriet, they decide to go out for a nice dinner, with their limits already set, until Darlene unexpectedly pops in. Meanwhile, DJ is contemplating what to spend his own personal inheritance, $500. Darlene spends her visit home alienating the family and hurling insults,until the family finally bites back. DJ buys a trombone.
187	14	"Becky Howser, M.D."	Gail Mancuso	Sid Youngers	January 16, 1996	914
Mark tries to help a depressed Becky, by inviting family and friends over for a surprise get-together. Roseanne talks to her at the party, as everything is going wrong, and she admits that she wants more out of life. Roseanne supports that decision, unaware that Becky's plans for change include her marital status.
188	15	"Out of the Past"	Gail Mancuso	Drew Ogier and Mike Costa	February 6, 1996	915
While Nana Mary amuses Roseanne and Jackie with a box of their childhood treasures, they take a walk down memory lane & discover that Roseanne has always been the queen to Jackie's minion status. Jackie finds her long-lost doll, "Mrs. Tuttle," that she thought had been 'doll-napped', Roseanne tries to pin the disappearance on a napping Nana Mary. But Nana Mary reveals the truth....
189	16	"Construction Junction"	Gail Mancuso	Daniel Palladino	February 13, 1996	916
When Dan's buddies show up with a great new job prospect for the old crew, Dan is confused: Should he continue on at the garage or make a bid on a huge construction job that would make him & his friends a lot of money? Meanwhile, Jackie gets hooked up to the Internet: her initial reluctance doesn't last and soon David needs to intervene. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy and Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
190	17	"We're Going to Disney World"	Gail Mancuso	Matt Berry	February 20, 1996	917
The family goes hog-wild with excitement and with plans to travel to Disney World Dan brings home his final paycheck from the Lanford City Garage. Note: Sarah Chalke returned to the role of Becky Conner-Healey. This is the first of three episodes she appeared in this season.
191	18	"Disney World War II"	Gail Mancuso	Allan Stephan Blasband	February 27, 1996	918
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. Note: This is the second of three episodes to feature Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy. Note: This aired during the same month that Disney acquired ABC, erstwhile US broadcaster of first-run episodes of Roseanne.
192	19	"Springtime for David"	Mark K. Samuels	Garland Testa and David Forbes	March 12, 1996	919
After strict orders from Dan, David finally moves out and works at a not-well-known theme park in Lanford, where he's transformed into an eerily smiling automaton. The episode's name is a reference to Springtime for Hitler. The episode itself was a satire of the Walt Disney Company, who, after having recently acquired the American Broadcasting Company, had made the network's shows (including Roseanne) film and air Disney-themed episodes, including the immediately preceding episodes "We're Going to Disney World" and "Disney World War II".
193	20	"Another Mouth to Shut Up"	Mark K. Samuels	Teleplay: Janet Leahy and Richard Kaplan Story: Eric Gilliland	March 26, 1996	920
Just weeks after their hot night in Disney World, Darlene proposes to David and announces that she's pregnant. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
194	21	"Morning Becomes Obnoxious"	Gail Mancuso	Leif Sandaas	April 9, 1996	921
After an impromptu interview at the diner goes spectacularly well, Roseanne prepares to "Wake Up Chicago" on a morning TV talk show (with Jackie as her manager) with a news commentator who has a unique and "opinionated blue-collar outlook". Meanwhile, David plans for the wedding, but offends Bev as well. Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
195	22	"Ballroom Blitz"	Gail Mancuso	Teleplay: Cathy Ladman and Carrie Snow Story: Cathy Ladman	April 30, 1996	922
Bev's smitten with her passionate ballroom-dance instructor, but—Drama on the Dance Floor alert!-he starts flirting with the newly divorced Jackie. When Jackie agrees to have dinner with him, Bev's claws come out! Guest star: Tony Curtis as Hal Absent: Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
196	23	"The Wedding"	Gail Mancuso	Michael B. Kaplan and Lawrence Broch	May 7, 1996	923
Dan suffers a heart attack at Darlene and David's wedding. Note: This is the final of three episodes to feature Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner-Healy. She returned full-time in season 9.
197	24	"Heart & Soul"	Gail Mancuso	Daniel Palladino and William Lucas Walker	May 14, 1996	924
Roseanne tries—in vain—to be cool at the hospital. We learn that DJ performed CPR on Dan to keep him alive. Dan's hospital room is the venue for Darlene and David's scaled-down reception. Note: Last appearance of Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy.
198	25	"Fights and Stuff"	Mark K. Samuels	Teleplay: Cynthia Mort and Sid Youngers Story: Eric Gilliland	May 21, 1996	925
Dan returns home to strict diet regime and other rules, but he goes against it behind Roseanne's back. When she finds out, it leads to a huge argument during which old resentments are brought up and the house is trashed due to their anger at each other. In the end, Roseanne walks out as her marriage to Dan looks on the verge of complete collapse. Absent: Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner-Healey and Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy

Season 9 (1996–97)

• Dan Conner (John Goodman) was absent for 12 episodes
• Becky Conner (Sarah Chalke) was absent for 16 episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
199	1	"Call Waiting"	Mark K. Samuels	Drew Ogier and Allan Stephan Blasband	September 17, 1996	1001
Regretting breaking the rules and fighting with Roseanne, Dan fixes the house after the huge fight and leaves a ton of messages on Jackie's answering machine. Roseanne finds herself in front of Jackie's TV, watching notable past sitcoms like That Girl, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (Cameo appearance by Ed Asner on the latter show), eventually finding her and Dan playing the roles of Ann & Don, Mary and Lou Grant, and Jeannie and Tony. Later, Jackie convinces Roseanne that Dan and Roseanne were meant for each other and, when she is finally alone with Andy and Jerry, makes a shocking discovery about her lottery ticket after watching the lottery drawings on TV. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
200	2	"Millions from Heaven"	Mark K. Samuels	Nancy Steen and Cynthia Mort	September 24, 1996	1002
The lottery ticket mentioned in the last episode is a winner! Roseanne has won $108 million! Amidst the press bombardment, the family ponders what to do with all that money.
201	3	"What a Day for a Daydream"	Mark K. Samuels	Richard Kaplan and Garland Testa	October 1, 1996	1003
With a full dinner table and a home-cooked meal, Roseanne daydreams about the lottery winnings; from a riot on the Jerry Springer Show to a glamorous photo shoot with Jackie and Hugh Hefner. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
202	4	"Honor Thy Mother"	Mark K. Samuels	Bob Nickman and Amy Welsh	October 8, 1996	1004
Dan announces that he's going to visit his mother in California. Jackie and Roseanne wait out the Conner house's renovation at a spa.
203	5	"Someday My Prince Will Come"	Mark K. Samuels	Carrie Snow and Janet Leahy	October 15, 1996	1005
Prince Carlos Charmaine (Jim Varney) from Moldavia, visits Jackie, with whom he's enamored after seeing her on television. Roseanne warns Jackie to remain distant, until Leon discovers that he's really a prince. The family are invited on a trip to New York with Leon in place of Dan, who's still in California. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner
204	6	"Pampered to a Pulp"	Mark K. Samuels	Stacie Lipp	October 22, 1996	1007
Roseanne and Jackie's spa trip subjects them to a strict diet, acid peels, skin toxins, and exhausting hikes. Tammy Faye Messner appears in this episode. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Healey, Michael Fishman as DJ Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
205	7	"Satan, Darling"	Roseanne	Teleplay: Roseanne and Jennifer Saunders Story: Roseanne and Ellen Quigley	October 29, 1996	1006
Roseanne, Jackie, and Nancy visit New York City's Upper West Side, where they meet celebrities and are invited to Martha's Vineyard by a woman named Astrid Wentworth. After getting drunk with Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley) of Absolutely Fabulous, Roseanne has a Rosemary's Baby-parody nightmare of Darlene giving birth to Satan. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner, Michael Fishman as DJ Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
206	8	"Hoi Polloi Meets Hoiti Toiti"	Mark K. Samuels	Leif Sandaas and Debbie Kasper	November 12, 1996	1008
Roseanne, Jackie, DJ, Mark, Bev, Becky, Andy, and Jerry go to the Wentworth estate to meet Astrid's family, who aren't impressed at Roseanne's trashy ways. When she finds the family's stash of "happy pills," Roseanne teaches them to scream out their anger. Dana Gould appears in this episode. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner
207	9	"Roseambo"	Gary Halvorson	R. Gaylor and Betsy Salkind	November 19, 1996	1009
Roseanne meets First Lady Hillary Clinton (Teresa Barnwell), after saving her family and Dr. Bakshmi from women-hating terrorists on a train to Washington D.C. Steven Seagal, Mike Tyson and Don King appear in this episode. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner
208	10	"Home Is Where the Afghan Is"	Gary Halvorson	Lawrence Broch	November 26, 1996	1010
Roseanne, Jackie, and the family finally arrive home from all the excitement! Roseanne is disappointed that Dan hasn't returned from his trip yet. Her Thanksgiving is being catered, so she and Jackie open the Lunch Box as a soup kitchen. Bev reveals more than she intended during Thanksgiving dinner (as usual). Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
209	11	"Mothers and Other Strangers"	Gary Halvorson	Roseanne and Cynthia Mort	December 3, 1996	1011
Dan still isn't home, and Roseanne is afraid of the changes she has made to family and house. Elsewhere, Bev seeks answers from free-spirited mother Mary, who finally mends her relationship with her daughter. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
210	12	"Home for the Holidays"	Mark K. Samuels	Teleplay: Lawrence Broch Story: Roseanne	December 17, 1996	1012
Dan finally returns home, but he treats Roseanne coolly, and Jackie catches him on the phone flirting with his mother's nurse.
211	13	"Say It Ain't So"	Mark K. Samuels	Nancy Steen	January 7, 1997	1013
Roseanne kicks Dan out over his affair with his mother's nurse, and her decision devastates her. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
212	14	"Hit the Road, Jack"	Mark K. Samuels	Roseanne	January 14, 1997	1014
Roseanne ignores Dan and drives around town eating fast food and listening to radio shows. She thinks Dan had an affair because of her appearance. As Dan packs his bags to leave, he and DJ have a huge fight. In the heat of anger, DJ goes to a video store and meets his soul mate, Heather (Heather Matarazzo). Dan heads back to California, but at the last moment he cancels his flight and moves into a motel near the airport. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
213	15	"The War Room"	Mark K. Samuels	Bob Nickman	January 28, 1997	1015
A depressed Roseanne locks herself and Jerry in her bedroom with fatty foods, trashy magazines, and TV. Friends and family attempt to get her out, but all ultimately fail to do so--until Mark tells her that Dan hasn't left town yet and wants her back. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
214	16	"Lanford's Elite"	Gary Halvorson	Teleplay: Richard Whitley and Bob Rubin Story: Allan Stephan Blasband	February 11, 1997	1016
Roseanne and Jackie attend an exquisite luncheon where they discuss politics and other topics with Lanford's elite. Roseanne meets Edgar Wellman (James Brolin), son of the owner of Roseanne and Jackie's former workplace, and Edgar asks Roseanne for money to help keep Wellman Plastics open--it fell into decline after the sisters left in 1989. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
215	17	"Some Enchanted Merger"	Gary Halvorson	April Winchell	February 11, 1997	1017
Jackie believes that Roseanne and Edgar Wellman are an item for real--they're not, although Roseanne wishes they were. Roseanne claims it's just for business; Jackie doesn't believe her. Roseanne dreams that the couple are from the movie Evita. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
216	18	"A Second Chance"	Mark K. Samuels	Cynthia Mort	February 18, 1997	1018
Reluctant to leave, Dan asks Jackie about Edgar Wellman's relationship with Roseanne. Jackie confirms, but Roseanne returns to Dan. As they reconcile, they receive a call from Jackie: Darlene is in labor and has been given a drug to stop her from delivering a premature baby. Absent: Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
217	19	"The Miracle"	Gary Halvorson	Teleplay: Drew Ogier Story: Roseanne	February 25, 1997	1019
Darlene gives birth to a dangerously premature baby girl, Harris Conner Healy. Roseanne consults other doctors from around the world, but what ultimately keeps the baby alive is Roseanne's own grandmotherly love and nurturing.
218	20	"Roseanne-Feld"	Mark K. Samuels	April Winchell and Richard Whitley	March 4, 1997	1020
Jackie and Mark attend a wrestling match, where Jackie ends up fighting the Black Widow (Dot Jones). DJ's first sexual experience looms and he consults Mark, who isn't helpful. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
219	21	"The Truth Be Told"	Mark K. Samuels	Lawrence Broch and April Winchell	March 18, 1997	1021
Roseanne and Jackie learn that producers want to make a TV-movie about the Conners, but also find out that they want to make distressingly drastic changes: gorgeous actors to play the Conners, less blue-collar plot twists, etc. Meanwhile, Bev, Leon, and Joyce naively reveal all kinds of information about Roseanne's life and past to a tabloid reporter. Absent: John Goodman as Dan Conner and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
220	22	"Arsenic and Old Mom"	Mark K. Samuels	Carrie Fisher	May 13, 1997	1022
Dan's mother Audrey (now played by Debbie Reynolds, before played by Ann Wedgeworth in the 1989 Thanksgiving episode), visits unexpectedly and keeps trying to kill her son for putting her away for so many years. Roseanne finally decides to end it all with a simple backyard battle. Special guest star: Debbie Reynolds Absent: Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Healey and Sarah Chalke as Becky Healey
221 222	23 24	"Into That Good Night"	Gary Halvorson	Teleplay: Jessica Pentland & Jennifer Pentland Story: Roseanne Roseanne and Allan Stephan Blasband	May 20, 1997	1023 1024
Harris Conner Healy, Darlene and David's preemie daughter, finally arrives home, and Darlene decides to stay in the Conner nest for a while and DJ begrudgingly gives up his room and heads for David's former space in the basement. When Mark and Becky come to visit Harris, it is revealed that they too are expecting; Mark wants to spread the news, but Becky opts to keep it quiet until things are going more smoothly with Harris. Darlene is apprehensive about overstaying their welcome but when she questions her mother, Roseanne says she wants them to stay forever. Darlene would like that too, so she's relieved. Leon and his husband announce that they will be adopting a little girl, Nadia, who needs a family. In the first half, the family talks about life after winning the lottery. Then Roseanne reflects about her fictional life as a voiceover monologue reveals that the show itself has really been her writing. She says that while the book she was writing was based on her life, she changed what she didn't like. For instance: in reality, the Conners did not win the lottery; Dan died of the heart attack; Jackie—not Bev—was gay; and Mark and Darlene, and Becky and David, were the Conner-Healy couples. In the final moments, after looking over her book, she goes upstairs and sits on the couch. As the show fades to black, Phoebe Snow sings the theme song one last time and Roseanne's trademark laugh is heard one last time. In 2011, the two-part finale was ranked #9 on the TV Guide Network special, TV's Most Unforgettable Finales.[2]

References

1. "Special Collector's Issue: 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time". TV Guide (June 28-July 4). 1997.
2. "TV's Most Unforgettable Finales". 22 May 2011. TV Guide Network. Missing or empty |series= (help)

• "Roseanne Episode List—TV.com". Retrieved 2007-03-12.