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Roseanne S4E15 — The Back Story
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Roseanne•Season 4•Episode 15

The Back Story

7.7/10 · 268 votesFeb 4, 199223 min

Ranked #13 of 25 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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After Roseanne throws her back out, Bev arrives to help out -- and to spoil her grandchildren.

Directed byAndrew D. Weyman
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Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

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Dan Conner

Alicia Goranson

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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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Andrew D. Weyman

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Episode Summary

"The Back Story" is episode 15 of Roseanne season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 268 votes, ranking #13 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Andrew D. Weyman, it aired on February 4, 1992.

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