The Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(404 votes)

   #1 - Inherit the Wind

   S2:E19/12/1989

   Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation while trying to console Becky who had an embarrassing accident in front of the school council.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Allan Katz

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Allan Katz
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   7.6/10(347 votes)

   #2 - The Little Sister

   S2:E29/19/1989

   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.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Joss Whedon

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Joss Whedon
3. 

   7.6/10(327 votes)

   #3 - Guilt by Disassociation

   S2:E39/26/1989

   Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Tom Arnold

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Tom Arnold
4. 

   7.1/10(326 votes)

   #4 - Somebody Stole My Gal

   S2:E410/3/1989

   After a lonely architect who works with Dan has dinner at the Conners', he attempts to buy their friendship.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Joss Whedon

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Joss Whedon
5. 

   7.6/10(328 votes)

   #5 - House of Grown-Ups

   S2:E510/10/1989

   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.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Martin Pasko

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Martin Pasko
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   7.2/10(335 votes)

   #6 - Five of a Kind

   S2:E610/24/1989

   A kiss is just a kiss, but it could mean trouble when the kisser is Dan's buddy Arnie, and the kissee is Roseanne.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writers:Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writers:Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
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   8.6/10(484 votes)

   #7 - BOO!

   S2:E710/31/1989

   The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Norma Safford Vela

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Norma Safford Vela
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   5.0/10(457 votes)

   #8 - Sweet Dreams

   S2:E811/7/1989

   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.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Danny Jacobson

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Danny Jacobson
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   8.1/10(379 votes)

   #9 - We Gather Together

   S2:E911/21/1989

   On Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally spills the news of her new job to her mother; and Dan's dad butters up Crystal.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Danny Jacobson

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Danny Jacobson
10. 

    8.4/10(411 votes)

    #10 - Brain-Dead Poets Society

    S2:E1011/28/1989

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon
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    7.3/10(320 votes)

    #11 - Lobocop

    S2:E1112/5/1989

    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 affections.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Tom Arnold

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Tom Arnold
12. 

    7.7/10(322 votes)

    #12 - No Talking

    S2:E1212/12/1989

    Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Norma Safford Vela

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Norma Safford Vela
13. 

    7.7/10(347 votes)

    #13 - Chicken Hearts

    S2:E131/2/1990

    Roseanne strains to treat her 17-year-old boss with respect so she can have weekends off to be with her family.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon
14. 

    8.1/10(369 votes)

    #14 - One for the Road

    S2:E141/9/1990

    When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Unknown

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15. 

    8.1/10(371 votes)

    #15 - An Officer and a Gentleman

    S2:E151/23/1990

    When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Norma Safford Vela

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    Writer:Norma Safford Vela
16. 

    7.5/10(346 votes)

    #16 - Born to Be Wild

    S2:E161/30/1990

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon
17. 

    7.8/10(332 votes)

    #17 - Hair

    S2:E172/6/1990

    Roseanne applies for a job at a beauty salon doing the same domestic chores that she does at home.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon
18. 

    7.6/10(314 votes)

    #18 - I'm Hungry

    S2:E182/13/1990

    Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writers:Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writers:Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
19. 

    7.1/10(296 votes)

    #19 - All of Me

    S2:E192/20/1990

    Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writers:Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writers:Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
20. 

    7.0/10(290 votes)

    #20 - To Tell the Truth

    S2:E202/27/1990

    Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Norma Safford Vela

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Norma Safford Vela
21. 

    7.6/10(299 votes)

    #21 - Fender Bender

    S2:E213/20/1990

    Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John Pasquin

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22. 

    8.0/10(318 votes)

    #22 - April Fool's Day

    S2:E224/10/1990

    On April 15th, Dan and Roseanne offer the kids a frantic lesson in family accounting; and in despair finally visit the local IRS office.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Steve Paymer

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Steve Paymer
23. 

    7.6/10(294 votes)

    #23 - Fathers and Daughters

    S2:E235/1/1990

    In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Joss Whedon
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    7.3/10(296 votes)

    #24 - Happy Birthday

    S2:E245/8/1990

    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.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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