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Roseanne S1E22 — Dear Mom and Dad
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Roseanne•Season 1•Episode 22

Dear Mom and Dad

7.8/10 · 380 votesApr 18, 198923 min

Ranked #6 of 23 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Written byDanny Jacobson
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Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Becky Conner

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Darlene Conner

Michael Fishman

Michael Fishman

D.J. Conner

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

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Danny Jacobson

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Episode Summary

"Dear Mom and Dad" is episode 22 of Roseanne season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 380 votes, ranking #6 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Written by Danny Jacobson, it aired on April 18, 1989.

Next: E23 · Let's Call It QuitsBest of Season 1