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.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Roseanne" season 2 is "Inherit the Wind", rated 8/10 from 380 user votes. It was directed by John Pasquin and written by Allan Katz. "Inherit the Wind" aired on 9/12/1989 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Little Sister".
8.0/10 380 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
7.6/10 321 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
7.6/10 305 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
7.0/10 302 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
7.6/10 307 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
7.2/10 310 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
8.6/10 453 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
5.1/10 425 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
8.0/10 352 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
8.4/10 387 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
7.3/10 301 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
7.7/10 303 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
7.7/10 329 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
8.1/10 345 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
8.1/10 345 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
7.5/10 319 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
7.8/10 306 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
7.6/10 294 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
7.1/10 277 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
7.0/10 273 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
7.5/10 282 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
8.0/10 300 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
7.6/10 276 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
7.4/10 278 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