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Roseanne S9E22 — Arsenic and Old Mom
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Roseanne•Season 9•Episode 22

Arsenic and Old Mom

5.9/10 · 278 votesMay 13, 199723 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 9•+0.2 vs season avg

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Dan's eccentric mom heads straight for Lanford after she's released from hospital, claiming to be cured. Problem is, Dan thinks she's trying to kill him.

Directed byMark K. Samuels
Written byCarrie Fisher
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Cast6

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Conner

John Goodman

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Darlene Conner

Michael Fishman

Michael Fishman

D.J. Conner

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

Sarah Chalke

Sarah Chalke

Becky Conner

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Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

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Mark K. Samuels

Director

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Episode Summary

"Arsenic and Old Mom" is episode 22 of Roseanne season 9. It scored 5.9/10 from 278 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 5.7). Directed by Mark K. Samuels and written by Carrie Fisher, it aired on May 13, 1997.

Next: E23 · Into That Good Night (1)Best of Season 9