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Roseanne S7E12 — The Parenting Trap
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Roseanne•Season 7•Episode 12

The Parenting Trap

7.7/10 · 253 votesDec 14, 199423 min

Ranked #2 of 25 in Season 7•+0.5 vs season avg

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Dan takes the bull by the horns after he learns that D.J. isn't performing well in school. Meanwhile, to Roseanne's horror, Darlene seems genuinely impressed with David's dimwitted new girlfriend.

Directed byGail Mancuso
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Roseanne Barr

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Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Sara Gilbert

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Darlene Conner

Michael Fishman

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D.J. Conner

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

Sarah Chalke

Sarah Chalke

Becky Conner

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Gail Mancuso

Gail Mancuso

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Episode Summary

"The Parenting Trap" is episode 12 of Roseanne season 7. It scored 7.7/10 from 253 votes, ranking #2 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Gail Mancuso, it aired on December 14, 1994.

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