Matt Williams
Director
Roseanne (1988)
Season 2
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Released Oct. 18, 1988
Episode 23 min
13+
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Production Companies: Carsey-Werner Company, Wind Dancer Productions
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.0
S2E1 - Inherit the Wind
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation while trying to console Becky who had an embarrassing accident in front of the school council.
Sept. 12, 1989, midnight
8.0
S2E2 - The Little Sister
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.
Sept. 19, 1989, midnight
8.0
S2E3 - Guilt by Disassociation
Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.
Sept. 26, 1989, midnight
7.0
S2E4 - Somebody Stole My Gal
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.
Oct. 3, 1989, midnight
8.0
S2E5 - House of Grown-Ups
After a lonely architect who works with Dan has dinner at the Conners', he attempts to buy their friendship
Oct. 10, 1989, midnight
7.0
S2E6 - Five of a Kind
A kiss is just a kiss, but it could mean trouble when the kisser is Dan's buddy Arnie, and the kissee is Roseanne.
Oct. 24, 1989, midnight
9.0
S2E7 - BOO!
The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.
Oct. 31, 1989, midnight
S2E8 - Sweet Dreams
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.
Nov. 7, 1989, midnight
8.0
S2E9 - We Gather Together
On Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally spills the news of her new job to her mother; and Dan's dad butters up Crystal.
Nov. 21, 1989, midnight
S2E10 - Brain-Dead Poets Society
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.
Nov. 28, 1989, midnight
S2E11 - Lobocop
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.
Dec. 5, 1989, midnight
S2E12 - No Talking
Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.
Dec. 12, 1989, midnight
S2E13 - Chicken Hearts
Roseanne strains to treat her 17-year-old boss with respect so she can have weekends off to be with her family.
Jan. 2, 1990, midnight
8.0
S2E14 - One for the Road
When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.
Jan. 9, 1990, midnight
8.0
S2E15 - An Officer and a Gentleman
When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.
Jan. 23, 1990, midnight
S2E16 - Born to Be Wild
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.
Jan. 30, 1990, midnight
S2E17 - Hair
Roseanne applies for a job at a beauty salon doing the same domestic chores that she does at home.
Feb. 6, 1990, midnight
S2E18 - I'm Hungry
Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.
Feb. 13, 1990, midnight
S2E19 - All of Me
Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.
Feb. 20, 1990, midnight
S2E20 - To Tell the Truth
Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.
Feb. 27, 1990, midnight
8.0
S2E21 - Fender Bender
Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.
March 20, 1990, midnight
8.0
S2E22 - April Fool's Day
On April 15th, Dan and Roseanne offer the kids a frantic lesson in family accounting; and in despair finally visit the local IRS office.
April 10, 1990, midnight
8.0
S2E23 - Fathers and Daughters
In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.
May 1, 1990, midnight
8.0
S2E24 - Happy Birthday
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.
May 8, 1990, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 5313 min.
Released: Oct. 18, 1988
Last Air Date: May 22, 2018, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 13+
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