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Roseanne S4E4 — Darlene Fades to Black
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Roseanne•Season 4•Episode 4

Darlene Fades to Black

7.8/10 · 293 votesOct 8, 199123 min

Ranked #7 of 25 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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Darlene slips into a depressive state, wanting to wear only black, watch TV and be left alone; Becky wants a motorcycle.

Directed byAndrew D. Weyman
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Roseanne Barr

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Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

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Dan Conner

Alicia Goranson

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Becky Conner

Sara Gilbert

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Michael Fishman

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Episode Summary

"Darlene Fades to Black" is episode 4 of Roseanne season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 293 votes, ranking #7 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Andrew D. Weyman, it aired on October 8, 1991.

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