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The Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 2

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The Best Episodes of Roseanne Season 2

A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
  1. Background image for Inherit the Wind
    8.0/10(387 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Allan Katz
  2. Background image for The Little Sister
    7.5/10(329 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.6/10(312 votes)

    #3 - Guilt by Disassociation

    S2:E3

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

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Tom Arnold
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    7.0/10(309 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.6/10(313 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

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.2/10(317 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.

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    8.6/10(466 votes)

    #7 - BOO!

    S2:E7

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

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    5.1/10(438 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.

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    8.0/10(362 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.

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    8.3/10(397 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.3/10(306 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Tom Arnold
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    7.7/10(309 votes)

    #12 - No Talking

    S2:E12

    Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.

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    7.7/10(336 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    8.1/10(351 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(353 votes)

    #15 - An Officer and a Gentleman

    S2:E15

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

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    7.5/10(328 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.8/10(315 votes)

    #17 - Hair

    S2:E17

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

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.5/10(301 votes)

    #18 - I'm Hungry

    S2:E18

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

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    7.1/10(282 votes)

    #19 - All of Me

    S2:E19

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

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    7.0/10(277 votes)

    #20 - To Tell the Truth

    S2:E20

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

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    7.5/10(287 votes)

    #21 - Fender Bender

    S2:E21

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

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(305 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.6/10(282 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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    7.3/10(283 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Inherit the Wind" is the best rated episode of "Roseanne" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 387 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Allan Katz, it aired on 9/12/1989. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Little Sister".