Episode guide
Roseanne: Season 1
23 episodes · first aired Oct 18, 1988
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- 1 Life and Stuff Oct 18, 1988 · 23m Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
- 2 We're in the Money Oct 25, 1988 · 23m Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
- 3 D-I-V-O-R-C-E Nov 1, 1988 · 23m Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
- 4 Language Lessons Nov 22, 1988 · 23m A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
- 5 Radio Days Nov 29, 1988 · 23m A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
- 6 Lovers' Lane Dec 6, 1988 · 23m Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
- 7 The Memory Game Dec 13, 1988 · 23m Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
- 8 Here's to Good Friends Dec 20, 1988 · 23m Roseanne and Jackie help Crystal drown her sorrows over breaking up with her lover by taking her to the Lobo Lounge for a few pink squirrels and a pep talk.
- 9 Dan's Birthday Bash Jan 3, 1989 · 23m Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
- 10 Saturday Jan 10, 1989 · 23m Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
- 11 Canoga Time Jan 17, 1989 · 23m Dan can't bear to part with the "junk" Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale; Darlene forges a passing grade on her report card.
- 12 The Monday Through Friday Show Jan 24, 1989 · 23m 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.
- 13 Bridge Over Troubled Sonny Jan 31, 1989 · 23m Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
- 14 Father's Day Feb 7, 1989 · 23m Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
- 15 Nightmare on Oak Street Feb 14, 1989 · 23m Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
- 16 Mall Story Feb 21, 1989 · 23m Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
- 17 Becky's Choice Feb 28, 1989 · 23m Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
- 18 The Slice of Life Mar 7, 1989 · 23m Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
- 19 Workin' Overtime Mar 14, 1989 · 23m After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
- 20 Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore Mar 28, 1989 · 23m As a tornado spins through Lanford, a storm is brewing inside the Conner house over the whereabouts of Jackie who hasn't returned from her trip to the market.
- 21 Death and Stuff Apr 11, 1989 · 23m During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.
- 22 Dear Mom and Dad Apr 18, 1989 · 23m An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
- 23 Let's Call It Quits May 2, 1989 · 23m Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.