A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Episodes
Life and Stuff
Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
We're in the Money
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
Language Lessons
A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
Radio Days
A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
Lovers' Lane
Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
The Memory Game
Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
Here's to Good Friends
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.
Dan's Birthday Bash
Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
Saturday
Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
Canoga Time
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.
The Monday Through Friday Show
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.
Bridge Over Troubled Sonny
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
Father's Day
Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
Nightmare on Oak Street
Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
Mall Story
Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
Becky's Choice
Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
The Slice of Life
Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
Workin' Overtime
After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore
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.
Death and Stuff
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.
Dear Mom and Dad
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
Let's Call It Quits
Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.
Top Cast
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Conner
John Goodman
Dan Conner
Alicia Goranson
Becky Conner
Sara Gilbert
Darlene Conner
Michael Fishman
D.J. Conner
Laurie Metcalf
Jackie Harris
Ames McNamara
Mark Conner-Healy
Jayden Rey
Mary Conner
Emma Kenney
Harris Conner-Healy
apartment Production Companies
Carsey-Werner Company