- 8.0/10382 votes8.0/10(382)
#1 - Inherit the Wind
Season 2 Episode 1
Aired 9/12/1989
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
- 7.6/10322 votes7.6/10(322)
#2 - The Little Sister
Season 2 Episode 2
Aired 9/19/1989
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
- 7.6/10306 votes7.6/10(306)
#3 - Guilt by Disassociation
Season 2 Episode 3
Aired 9/26/1989
Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Tom Arnold
- 7.0/10304 votes7.0/10(304)
#4 - Somebody Stole My Gal
Season 2 Episode 4
Aired 10/3/1989
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: N/A
Writer: Joss Whedon
- 7.6/10308 votes7.6/10(308)
#5 - House of Grown-Ups
Season 2 Episode 5
Aired 10/10/1989
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
- 7.2/10312 votes7.2/10(312)
#6 - Five of a Kind
Season 2 Episode 6
Aired 10/24/1989
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
Writer: Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
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- 8.6/10461 votes8.6/10(461)
#7 - BOO!
Season 2 Episode 7
Aired 10/31/1989
The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Norma Safford Vela
- 5.1/10429 votes5.1/10(429)
#8 - Sweet Dreams
Season 2 Episode 8
Aired 11/7/1989
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
- 8.0/10355 votes8.0/10(355)
#9 - We Gather Together
Season 2 Episode 9
Aired 11/21/1989
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
- 8.4/10390 votes8.4/10(390)
#10 - Brain-Dead Poets Society
Season 2 Episode 10
Aired 11/28/1989
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
- 7.3/10302 votes7.3/10(302)
#11 - Lobocop
Season 2 Episode 11
Aired 12/5/1989
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
- 7.7/10305 votes7.7/10(305)
#12 - No Talking
Season 2 Episode 12
Aired 12/12/1989
- 7.7/10330 votes7.7/10(330)
#13 - Chicken Hearts
Season 2 Episode 13
Aired 1/2/1990
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
- 8.1/10347 votes8.1/10(347)
#14 - One for the Road
Season 2 Episode 14
Aired 1/9/1990
When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/10348 votes8.1/10(348)
#15 - An Officer and a Gentleman
Season 2 Episode 15
Aired 1/23/1990
When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.
Director: N/A
Writer: Norma Safford Vela
- 7.5/10322 votes7.5/10(322)
#16 - Born to Be Wild
Season 2 Episode 16
Aired 1/30/1990
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
- 7.8/10308 votes7.8/10(308)
#17 - Hair
Season 2 Episode 17
Aired 2/6/1990
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
- 7.6/10294 votes7.6/10(294)
#18 - I'm Hungry
Season 2 Episode 18
Aired 2/13/1990
Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
- 7.1/10277 votes7.1/10(277)
#19 - All of Me
Season 2 Episode 19
Aired 2/20/1990
Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
- 7.0/10273 votes7.0/10(273)
#20 - To Tell the Truth
Season 2 Episode 20
Aired 2/27/1990
Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Norma Safford Vela
- 7.5/10283 votes7.5/10(283)
#21 - Fender Bender
Season 2 Episode 21
Aired 3/20/1990
Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/10301 votes8.0/10(301)
#22 - April Fool's Day
Season 2 Episode 22
Aired 4/10/1990
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
- 7.6/10277 votes7.6/10(277)
#23 - Fathers and Daughters
Season 2 Episode 23
Aired 5/1/1990
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
- 7.4/10279 votes7.4/10(279)
#24 - Happy Birthday
Season 2 Episode 24
Aired 5/8/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
7.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.0
7.6
7.6
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Inherit the Wind" is the best rated episode of "Roseanne" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 382 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".