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Roseanne S2E16 — Born to Be Wild
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Roseanne•Season 2•Episode 16

Born to Be Wild

7.6/10 · 356 votesJan 30, 199023 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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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.

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

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Darlene Conner

Michael Fishman

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D.J. Conner

Laurie Metcalf

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Jackie Harris

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Episode Summary

"Born to Be Wild" is episode 16 of Roseanne season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 356 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Pasquin and written by Joss Whedon, it aired on January 30, 1990.

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