Episodes 23

1 Life and Stuff

October 18, 1988

23m

Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.

2 We're in the Money

October 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

November 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

November 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

November 29, 1988

23m

A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.

6 Lovers' Lane

December 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

December 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

December 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

January 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

January 10, 1989

23m

Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.

11 Canoga Time

January 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

January 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

January 31, 1989

23m

Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.

14 Father's Day

February 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

February 14, 1989

23m

Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.

16 Mall Story

February 21, 1989

23m

Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.

17 Becky's Choice

February 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

March 7, 1989

23m

Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.

19 Workin' Overtime

March 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

March 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

April 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

April 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.

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