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Roseanne S2E10 — Brain-Dead Poets Society
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Roseanne•Season 2•Episode 10

Brain-Dead Poets Society

8.3/10 · 422 votesNov 28, 198923 min

Ranked #2 of 24 in Season 2•+0.7 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJohn Pasquin
Written byJoss Whedon
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Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Becky Conner

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Darlene Conner

Michael Fishman

Michael Fishman

D.J. Conner

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

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Joss Whedon

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John Pasquin

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Episode Summary

"Brain-Dead Poets Society" is episode 10 of Roseanne season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 422 votes, ranking #2 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Pasquin and written by Joss Whedon, it aired on November 28, 1989.

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