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Roseanne S3E21 — Troubles with the Rubbles
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Roseanne•Season 3•Episode 21

Troubles with the Rubbles

8.1/10 · 319 votesMar 26, 199123 min

Ranked #4 of 25 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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The new wife next door, Kathy Bowman, looks down on Roseanne and complains that D.J. is a bad influence on her son Todd.

Directed byJohn Whitesell
Written byJoel Madison
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Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Alicia Goranson

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Becky Conner

Sara Gilbert

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Darlene Conner

Michael Fishman

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Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

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Joel Madison

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John Whitesell

John Whitesell

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Episode Summary

"Troubles with the Rubbles" is episode 21 of Roseanne season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 319 votes, ranking #4 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by John Whitesell and written by Joel Madison, it aired on March 26, 1991.

Next: E22 · Second Time AroundBest of Season 3