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Roseanne S4E16 — Less is More
7.5
Roseanne•Season 4•Episode 16

Less is More

7.5/10 · 280 votesFeb 11, 199223 min

Ranked #20 of 25 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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A doctor recommends that Roseanne undergo breast reduction surgery for her back problems.

Directed byGail Mancuso
Written byMaxine Lapiduss, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Don Foster
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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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D.J. Conner

Laurie Metcalf

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Jackie Harris

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Maxine Lapiduss

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Gail Mancuso

Gail Mancuso

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Amy Sherman-Palladino

Amy Sherman-Palladino

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Don Foster

Don Foster

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Episode Summary

"Less is More" is episode 16 of Roseanne season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 280 votes, ranking #20 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Gail Mancuso and written by Maxine Lapiduss, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Don Foster, it aired on February 11, 1992.

Next: E17 · Breakin' Up is Hard to DoBest of Season 4