Roseanne: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Life and Stuff
Oct 18, 1988 · 23 min
Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
We're in the Money
Oct 25, 1988 · 23 min
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
Nov 1, 1988 · 23 min
Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
Language Lessons
Nov 22, 1988 · 23 min
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
Nov 29, 1988 · 23 min
A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
Lovers' Lane
Dec 6, 1988 · 23 min
Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
The Memory Game
Dec 13, 1988 · 23 min
Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
Here's to Good Friends
Dec 20, 1988 · 23 min
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
Jan 3, 1989 · 23 min
Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
Saturday
Jan 10, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
Canoga Time
Jan 17, 1989 · 23 min
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
Jan 24, 1989 · 23 min
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
Jan 31, 1989 · 23 min
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
Father's Day
Feb 7, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
Nightmare on Oak Street
Feb 14, 1989 · 23 min
Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
Mall Story
Feb 21, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
Becky's Choice
Feb 28, 1989 · 23 min
Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
The Slice of Life
Mar 7, 1989 · 23 min
Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
Workin' Overtime
Mar 14, 1989 · 23 min
After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Mar 28, 1989 · 23 min
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
Apr 11, 1989 · 23 min
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
Apr 18, 1989 · 23 min
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
Let's Call It Quits
May 2, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.