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The Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 1

Every episode of Roseanne Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 1!

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A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Roseanne Season 1 Episode 20 - Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore
    8.2/10(424 votes)

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Grace McKeaney

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  2. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 9 - Dan's Birthday Bash
    8.0/10(418 votes)

    S1:E9

    Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Grace McKeaney

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  3. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 21 - Death and Stuff
    8.0/10(390 votes)

    S1:E21

    During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 6 - Lovers' Lane
    7.9/10(437 votes)

    S1:E6

    Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Danny Jacobson

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  5. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 15 - Nightmare on Oak Street
    7.8/10(376 votes)

    S1:E15

    Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Grace McKeaney

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  6. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 22 - Dear Mom and Dad
    7.8/10(380 votes)

    S1:E22

    An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Danny Jacobson

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  7. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 2 - We're in the Money
    7.7/10(493 votes)

    S1:E2

    Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 23 - Let's Call It Quits
    7.7/10(400 votes)

    S1:E23

    Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Grace McKeaney

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  9. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 1 - Life and Stuff
    7.6/10(660 votes)

    S1:E1

    Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Williams

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  10. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 3 - D-I-V-O-R-C-E
    7.6/10(462 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 4 - Language Lessons
    7.6/10(418 votes)

    S1:E4

    A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 17 - Becky's Choice
    7.6/10(357 votes)

    S1:E17

    Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 10 - Saturday
    7.5/10(388 votes)

    S1:E10

    Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 14 - Father's Day
    7.5/10(359 votes)

    S1:E14

    Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 18 - The Slice of Life
    7.5/10(354 votes)

    S1:E18

    Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 13 - Bridge Over Troubled Sonny
    7.4/10(377 votes)

    S1:E13

    Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 16 - Mall Story
    7.4/10(366 votes)

    S1:E16

    Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 19 - Workin' Overtime
    7.4/10(377 votes)

    S1:E19

    After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 7 - The Memory Game
    7.3/10(402 votes)

    S1:E7

    Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Grace McKeaney

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  20. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 11 - Canoga Time
    7.3/10(367 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 5 - Radio Days
    7.2/10(446 votes)

    S1:E5

    A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 8 - Here's to Good Friends
    7.2/10(417 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Danny Jacobson

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  23. Roseanne Season 1 Episode 12 - The Monday Through Friday Show
    7.2/10(344 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Danny Jacobson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore" is the best rated episode of "Roseanne" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 424 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Grace McKeaney, it aired on 3/28/1989. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dan's Birthday Bash".