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Roseanne S2E2 — The Little Sister
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Roseanne•Season 2•Episode 2

The Little Sister

7.6/10 · 359 votesSep 19, 198923 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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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.

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

Joss Whedon

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John Pasquin

John Pasquin

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Episode Summary

"The Little Sister" is episode 2 of Roseanne season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 359 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Pasquin and written by Joss Whedon, it aired on September 19, 1989.

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