Roseanne 1988
“The first family that made you feel better about your own!”
What is Roseanne?
The television series "Roseanne" is set in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois. The show revolves around a working-class family who struggles to make ends meet on a limited income.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 231
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 18, 1988
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The television series "Roseanne" is set in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois. The show revolves around a working-class family who struggles to make ends meet on a limited income. The family's financial situation is a central aspect of the series, as they navigate the challenges of living on a tight budget. The show provides a glimpse into the daily lives of a working-class family, highlighting the difficulties they face in their personal and financial struggles. The series explores the realities of living on a limited income, offering a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by many families in similar circumstances. The show is set in a specific geographic location, providing a sense of place and community for the characters and their storylines. The series focuses on the family's experiences and relationships, offering a nuanced and realistic portrayal of working-class life.
Should you watch it?
“A working-class family navigates everyday challenges with humor and heart.”
- Humorous look at everyday financial struggles
- Authentic depiction of a working-class family
- Feel‑good moments that uplift viewers
- TV-PG rating may limit younger viewers
- Focus on financial hardship may feel heavy at times
Watch it if you enjoy comedy about ordinary families facing real‑world challenges.
The series balances light comedy with realistic portrayals of financial strain, suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
- E1 Life and Stuff Mytharc Oct 18, 1988
- E2 We're in the Money Core Oct 25, 1988
- E3 D-I-V-O-R-C-E Core Nov 1, 1988
- E4 Language Lessons Mytharc Nov 22, 1988
- E5 Radio Days Core Nov 29, 1988
- E6 Lovers' Lane Core Dec 6, 1988
- E7 The Memory Game Core Dec 13, 1988
- E8 Here's to Good Friends Core Dec 20, 1988
- E9 Dan's Birthday Bash Core Jan 3, 1989
- E10 Saturday Core Jan 10, 1989
- E11 Canoga Time Core Jan 17, 1989
- E12 The Monday Through Friday Show Core Jan 24, 1989
- E13 Bridge Over Troubled Sonny Core Jan 31, 1989
- E14 Father's Day Core Feb 7, 1989
- E15 Nightmare on Oak Street Core Feb 14, 1989
- E16 Mall Story Core Feb 21, 1989
- E17 Becky's Choice Core Feb 28, 1989
- E18 The Slice of Life Core Mar 7, 1989
- E19 Workin' Overtime Core Mar 14, 1989
- E20 Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore Core Mar 28, 1989
- E21 Death and Stuff Core Apr 11, 1989
- E22 Dear Mom and Dad Mytharc Apr 18, 1989
- E23 Let's Call It Quits Mytharc May 2, 1989
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Inherit the Wind Mytharc Sep 12, 1989
- E2 The Little Sister Mytharc Sep 19, 1989
- E3 Guilt by Disassociation Core Sep 26, 1989
- E4 Somebody Stole My Gal Core Oct 3, 1989
- E5 House of Grown-Ups Core Oct 10, 1989
- E6 Five of a Kind Core Oct 24, 1989
- E7 BOO! Core Oct 31, 1989
- E8 Sweet Dreams Core Nov 7, 1989
- E9 We Gather Together Core Nov 21, 1989
- E10 Brain-Dead Poets Society Core Nov 28, 1989
- E11 Lobocop Core Dec 5, 1989
- E12 No Talking Core Dec 12, 1989
- E13 Chicken Hearts Core Jan 2, 1990
- E14 One for the Road Core Jan 9, 1990
- E15 An Officer and a Gentleman Core Jan 23, 1990
- E16 Born to Be Wild Core Jan 30, 1990
- E17 Hair Core Feb 6, 1990
- E18 I'm Hungry Core Feb 13, 1990
- E19 All of Me Core Feb 20, 1990
- E20 To Tell the Truth Core Feb 27, 1990
- E21 Fender Bender Core Mar 20, 1990
- E22 April Fool's Day Core Apr 10, 1990
- E23 Fathers and Daughters Mytharc May 1, 1990
- E24 Happy Birthday Mytharc May 8, 1990
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Test Mytharc Sep 18, 1990
- E2 Friends and Relatives Core Sep 25, 1990
- E3 Like, a Virgin Core Oct 2, 1990
- E4 Like, a New Job Core Oct 9, 1990
- E5 Goodbye, Mr. Right Core Oct 16, 1990
- E6 Becky, Beds and Boys Core Oct 23, 1990
- E7 Trick or Treat Core Oct 30, 1990
- E8 PMS, I Love You Core Nov 6, 1990
- E9 Bird is the Word Core Nov 13, 1990
- E10 Dream Lover Core Nov 27, 1990
- E11 Do You Know Where Your Parents Are? Core Dec 4, 1990
- E12 Confessions Core Dec 18, 1990
- E13 The Courtship of Eddie, Dan's Father Core Jan 8, 1991
- E14 The Wedding Core Jan 15, 1991
- E15 Becky Doesn't Live Here Anymore Core Jan 22, 1991
- E16 Home-Ec Core Feb 5, 1991
- E17 Valentine's Day Core Feb 12, 1991
- E18 Communicable Theater Core Feb 19, 1991
- E19 Vegas Interruptus Core Feb 26, 1991
- E20 Her Boyfriend's Back Core Mar 12, 1991
- E21 Troubles with the Rubbles Core Mar 26, 1991
- E22 Second Time Around Core Apr 2, 1991
- E23 Dances with Darlene Core Apr 30, 1991
- E24 Scenes from a Barbecue Mytharc May 7, 1991
- E25 The Pied Piper of Lanford Mytharc May 14, 1991
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 A Bitter Pill to Swallow Mytharc Sep 17, 1991
- E2 Take My Bike ... Please! Core Sep 24, 1991
- E3 Why Jackie Becomes a Trucker Core Oct 1, 1991
- E4 Darlene Fades to Black Core Oct 8, 1991
- E5 Tolerate Thy Neighbor Core Oct 15, 1991
- E6 Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down Core Oct 21, 1991
- E7 Vegas (1) Core Nov 5, 1991
- E8 Vegas, Vegas (2) Core Nov 12, 1991
- E9 Stressed to Kill Core Nov 19, 1991
- E10 Thanksgiving '91 Core Nov 26, 1991
- E11 Kansas City, Here We Come Core Dec 3, 1991
- E12 Santa Claus Core Dec 24, 1991
- E13 Bingo Core Jan 7, 1992
- E14 The Bowling Show Core Jan 21, 1992
- E15 The Back Story Core Feb 4, 1992
- E16 Less is More Core Feb 11, 1992
- E17 Breakin' Up is Hard to Do Core Feb 18, 1992
- E18 This Old House Core Feb 25, 1992
- E19 The Commercial Show Core Mar 3, 1992
- E20 Therapy Core Mar 17, 1992
- E21 Lies Core Mar 24, 1992
- E22 Deliverance Core Mar 31, 1992
- E23 Secrets Core Apr 28, 1992
- E24 Don't Make Me Over Mytharc May 5, 1992
- E25 Aliens Mytharc May 12, 1992
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 Terms of Estrangement (1) Mytharc Sep 15, 1992
- E2 Terms of Estrangement (2) Core Sep 22, 1992
- E3 The Dark Ages Core Sep 29, 1992
- E4 Mommy Nearest Core Oct 6, 1992
- E5 Pretty in Black Core Oct 13, 1992
- E6 Looking for Loans in All the Wrong Places Core Oct 20, 1992
- E7 Halloween IV Core Oct 27, 1992
- E8 Ladies' Choice Core Nov 10, 1992
- E9 Stand on Your Man Core Nov 17, 1992
- E10 Good Girls, Bad Girls Core Nov 24, 1992
- E11 Of Ice and Men Core Dec 1, 1992
- E12 It's No Place Like Home for the Holidays Core Dec 15, 1992
- E13 Crime and Punishment (1) Core Jan 5, 1993
- E14 War and Peace (2) Core Jan 12, 1993
- E15 Lanford Daze Core Jan 26, 1993
- E16 Wait Till Your Father Gets Home Core Feb 9, 1993
- E17 First Cousin, Twice Removed Core Feb 16, 1993
- E18 Lose a Job, Winnebago Core Feb 23, 1993
- E19 It's a Boy! Core Mar 2, 1993
- E20 It was Twenty Years Ago Today Core Mar 9, 1993
- E21 Playing with Matches Core Mar 23, 1993
- E22 Promises, Promises Core Apr 6, 1993
- E23 Glengarry, Glen Rosey Core May 4, 1993
- E24 Tooth or Consequences Mytharc May 11, 1993
- E25 Daughters and Other Strangers Mytharc May 18, 1993
Frequently asked questions
Where is Roseanne set?
The show takes place in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
What does the series follow?
It follows a working-class family struggling to get by on a limited income.
What genre is Roseanne?
Roseanne is classified as a comedy series.
What is the TV rating?
Roseanne is rated TV-PG.
When did Roseanne first air?
Roseanne premiered in 1988.
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