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
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
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
Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.
Somebody Stole My Gal
Oct 3, 1989
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
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
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
The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.
Sweet Dreams
Nov 7, 1989
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
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
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
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
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
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
When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.
Born to Be Wild
Jan 30, 1990
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
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
Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.
All of Me
Feb 20, 1990
Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.
To Tell the Truth
Feb 27, 1990
Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.
Fender Bender
Mar 20, 1990
Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.
April Fool's Day
Apr 10, 1990
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
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
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.