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!
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Roseanne" season 1 is "Life and Stuff", rated 7.6/10 from 577 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Matt Williams. "Life and Stuff" aired on 10/18/1988 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "We're in the Money".
7.6/10 577 votes#1 - Life and Stuff
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/1988
Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
Director: N/A
Writer: Matt Williams
7.6/10 435 votes#2 - We're in the Money
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/1988
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 404 votes#3 - D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/1988
Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 369 votes#4 - Language Lessons
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/1988
A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 394 votes#5 - Radio Days
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/1988
A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 384 votes#6 - Lovers' Lane
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/1988
Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
Director: N/A
Writer: Danny Jacobson
7.3/10 350 votes#7 - The Memory Game
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/13/1988
Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
Director: N/A
Writer: Grace McKeaney
7.2/10 370 votes#8 - Here's to Good Friends
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/1988
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: N/A
Writer: Danny Jacobson
8.0/10 376 votes#9 - Dan's Birthday Bash
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/3/1989
Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
Director: N/A
Writer: Grace McKeaney
7.5/10 345 votes#10 - Saturday
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/1989
Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 327 votes#11 - Canoga Time
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/1989
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 307 votes#12 - The Monday Through Friday Show
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/1989
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: N/A
Writer: Danny Jacobson
7.4/10 341 votes#13 - Bridge Over Troubled Sonny
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/1989
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 320 votes#14 - Father's Day
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/1989
Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 337 votes#15 - Nightmare on Oak Street
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/1989
Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
Director: N/A
Writer: Grace McKeaney
7.4/10 323 votes#16 - Mall Story
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/1989
Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 312 votes#17 - Becky's Choice
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/28/1989
Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 310 votes#18 - The Slice of Life
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/1989
Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 338 votes#19 - Workin' Overtime
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/1989
After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 384 votes#20 - Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/28/1989
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: N/A
Writer: Grace McKeaney
8.0/10 349 votes#21 - Death and Stuff
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/11/1989
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 337 votes#22 - Dear Mom and Dad
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/18/1989
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
Director: N/A
Writer: Danny Jacobson
7.7/10 358 votes#23 - Let's Call It Quits
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/2/1989
Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.
Director: N/A
Writer: Grace McKeaney