
Roseanne — Season 2
The first family that made you feel better about your own!
About this season
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Episodes (24)

1. Inherit the Wind
8.0Aired 12 September 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.

2. The Little Sister
8.0Aired 19 September 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.

3. Guilt by Disassociation
8.0Aired 26 September 1989 • 23 min
Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.

4. Somebody Stole My Gal
7.0Aired 3 October 1989 • 23 min
After a lonely architect who works with Dan has dinner at the Conners', he attempts to buy their friendship.

5. House of Grown-Ups
8.0Aired 10 October 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.

6. Five of a Kind
7.0Aired 24 October 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.

7. BOO!
9.0Aired 31 October 1989 • 23 min
The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.

8. Sweet Dreams
Aired 7 November 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.

9. We Gather Together
8.0Aired 21 November 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.

10. Brain-Dead Poets Society
Aired 28 November 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.

11. Lobocop
Aired 5 December 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 affections.

12. No Talking
Aired 12 December 1989 • 23 min
Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.

13. Chicken Hearts
Aired 2 January 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.

14. One for the Road
8.0Aired 9 January 1990 • 23 min
When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.

15. An Officer and a Gentleman
8.0Aired 23 January 1990 • 23 min
When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.

16. Born to Be Wild
Aired 30 January 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.

17. Hair
Aired 6 February 1990 • 23 min
Roseanne applies for a job at a beauty salon doing the same domestic chores that she does at home.

18. I'm Hungry
Aired 13 February 1990 • 23 min
Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.

19. All of Me
Aired 20 February 1990 • 23 min
Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.

20. To Tell the Truth
Aired 27 February 1990 • 23 min
Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.

21. Fender Bender
8.0Aired 20 March 1990 • 23 min
Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.

22. April Fool's Day
8.0Aired 10 April 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.

23. Fathers and Daughters
8.0Aired 1 May 1990 • 23 min
In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.

24. Happy Birthday
8.0Aired 8 May 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.