Roseanne: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Roseanne Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Inherit the Wind
Sep 12, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation while trying to console Becky who had an embarrassing accident in front of the school council.
The Little Sister
Sep 19, 1989 · 23 min
Jackie takes umbrage at Roseanne's remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals that she has enrolled in police academy; Becky gets caught reading Dan's girlie magazine.
Guilt by Disassociation
Sep 26, 1989 · 23 min
Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.
Somebody Stole My Gal
Oct 3, 1989 · 23 min
After a lonely architect who works with Dan has dinner at the Conners', he attempts to buy their friendship.
House of Grown-Ups
Oct 10, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne begins to feel the empty-nest syndrome when Jackie departs for police training, Becky dates a 17-year-old and Darlene goes to a co-ed party.
Five of a Kind
Oct 24, 1989 · 23 min
A kiss is just a kiss, but it could mean trouble when the kisser is Dan's buddy Arnie, and the kissee is Roseanne.
BOO!
Oct 31, 1989 · 23 min
The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.
Sweet Dreams
Nov 7, 1989 · 23 min
Roseanne tries to get a few minutes of relaxation in the bathtub, but she ends up getting constant interruptions from her family--and a fantasy about two hunks.
We Gather Together
Nov 21, 1989 · 23 min
On Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally spills the news of her new job to her mother; and Dan's dad butters up Crystal.
Brain-Dead Poets Society
Nov 28, 1989 · 23 min
Darlene refuses to read her prize-winning poem on Culture Night at her school, preferring to stay home to watch a ballgame with Dan, until Roseanne lays down the law.
Lobocop
Dec 5, 1989 · 23 min
When Roseanne takes a second job, her hectic work schedule takes a bite out of her romantic schedule with Dan. Dan disguises himself in an attempt to win back Roseanne's affection
Chicken Hearts
Jan 2, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne strains to treat her 17-year-old boss with respect so she can have weekends off to be with her family.
One for the Road
Jan 9, 1990 · 23 min
When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.
An Officer and a Gentleman
Jan 23, 1990 · 23 min
When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.
Born to Be Wild
Jan 30, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne and Dan get a blast from the blast when old pal Ziggy cruises into Lanford on a motorcycle, prompting the Conners to resurrect their old bike.
Hair
Feb 6, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne applies for a job at a beauty salon doing the same domestic chores that she does at home.
I'm Hungry
Feb 13, 1990 · 23 min
Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.
All of Me
Feb 20, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.
To Tell the Truth
Feb 27, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.
Fender Bender
Mar 20, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.
April Fool's Day
Apr 10, 1990 · 23 min
On April 15th, Dan and Roseanne offer the kids a frantic lesson in family accounting; and in despair finally visit the local IRS office.
Fathers and Daughters
May 1, 1990 · 23 min
In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.
Happy Birthday
May 8, 1990 · 23 min
Roseanne finally has a place to write when Dan builds her an office for her birthday -- but she's stricken with a case of writer's block.