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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!

A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Inherit the Wind" is the best rated episode of "Roseanne" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 383 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".

  • Inherit the Wind
    8.0/10383 votes

    #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

  • The Little Sister
    7.6/10323 votes

    #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

  • Guilt by Disassociation
    7.6/10307 votes

    #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

  • Somebody Stole My Gal
    7.0/10305 votes

    #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

  • House of Grown-Ups
    7.6/10309 votes

    #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

  • Five of a Kind
    7.2/10312 votes

    #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

  • BOO!
    8.6/10462 votes

    #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

  • Sweet Dreams
    5.1/10428 votes

    #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

  • We Gather Together
    8.0/10355 votes

    #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

  • Brain-Dead Poets Society
    8.4/10392 votes

    #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

  • Lobocop
    7.3/10303 votes

    #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

  • No Talking
    7.7/10306 votes

    #12 - No Talking

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1989

    Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Norma Safford Vela

  • Chicken Hearts
    7.7/10332 votes

    #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

  • One for the Road
    8.1/10347 votes

    #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

  • An Officer and a Gentleman
    8.1/10348 votes

    #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

  • Born to Be Wild
    7.5/10324 votes

    #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

  • Hair
    7.8/10310 votes

    #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

  • I'm Hungry
    7.6/10296 votes

    #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

  • All of Me
    7.1/10279 votes

    #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

  • To Tell the Truth
    7.0/10275 votes

    #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

  • Fender Bender
    7.5/10284 votes

    #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

  • April Fool's Day
    7.9/10302 votes

    #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

  • Fathers and Daughters
    7.6/10278 votes

    #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

  • Happy Birthday
    7.4/10280 votes

    #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