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The Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 2

Every episode of Roseanne Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 1 - Inherit the Wind
    8.0/10(398 votes)

    #1 - Inherit the Wind

    S2:E1

    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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  2. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 2 - The Little Sister
    7.6/10(340 votes)

    #2 - The Little Sister

    S2:E2

    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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  3. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 3 - Guilt by Disassociation
    7.6/10(321 votes)

    #3 - Guilt by Disassociation

    S2:E3

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Tom Arnold

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  4. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 4 - Somebody Stole My Gal
    7.0/10(319 votes)

    #4 - Somebody Stole My Gal

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Joss Whedon

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  5. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 5 - House of Grown-Ups
    7.6/10(322 votes)

    #5 - House of Grown-Ups

    S2:E5

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Martin Pasko

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  6. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 6 - Five of a Kind
    7.2/10(327 votes)

    #6 - Five of a Kind

    S2:E6

    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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  7. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 7 - BOO!
    8.6/10(478 votes)

    #7 - BOO!

    S2:E7

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Norma Safford Vela

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  8. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 8 - Sweet Dreams
    5.0/10(450 votes)

    #8 - Sweet Dreams

    S2:E8

    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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  9. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 9 - We Gather Together
    8.1/10(373 votes)

    #9 - We Gather Together

    S2:E9

    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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  10. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 10 - Brain-Dead Poets Society
    8.4/10(404 votes)

    #10 - Brain-Dead Poets Society

    S2:E10

    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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  11. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 11 - Lobocop
    7.3/10(313 votes)

    #11 - Lobocop

    S2:E11

    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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  12. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 12 - No Talking
    7.7/10(315 votes)

    #12 - No Talking

    S2:E12

    Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norma Safford Vela

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  13. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 13 - Chicken Hearts
    7.8/10(342 votes)

    #13 - Chicken Hearts

    S2:E13

    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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  14. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 14 - One for the Road
    8.1/10(363 votes)

    #14 - One for the Road

    S2:E14

    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. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 15 - An Officer and a Gentleman
    8.1/10(362 votes)

    #15 - An Officer and a Gentleman

    S2:E15

    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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  16. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 16 - Born to Be Wild
    7.5/10(339 votes)

    #16 - Born to Be Wild

    S2:E16

    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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  17. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 17 - Hair
    7.8/10(325 votes)

    #17 - Hair

    S2:E17

    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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  18. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 18 - I'm Hungry
    7.6/10(307 votes)

    #18 - I'm Hungry

    S2:E18

    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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  19. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 19 - All of Me
    7.1/10(288 votes)

    #19 - All of Me

    S2:E19

    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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  20. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 20 - To Tell the Truth
    7.0/10(282 votes)

    #20 - To Tell the Truth

    S2:E20

    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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  21. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 21 - Fender Bender
    7.5/10(294 votes)

    #21 - Fender Bender

    S2:E21

    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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  22. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 22 - April Fool's Day
    8.0/10(313 votes)

    #22 - April Fool's Day

    S2:E22

    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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  23. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 23 - Fathers and Daughters
    7.6/10(289 votes)

    #23 - Fathers and Daughters

    S2:E23

    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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  24. Roseanne Season 2 Episode 24 - Happy Birthday
    7.4/10(290 votes)

    #24 - Happy Birthday

    S2:E24

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Inherit the Wind" is the best rated episode of "Roseanne" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 398 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Allan Katz, it aired on 9/12/1989. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Little Sister".