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The Conners S4E18 — The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling

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The Conners•Season 4•Episode 18

The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling

6.9/10 · 202 votesMay 4, 2022

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

Darlene struggles to cope with the stress of construction; and after a serious accident, she reevaluates everything and makes a life-changing decision. Elsewhere, Lou, a familiar face from the past, returns as Mark's combative contrabassoon teacher; but after he butts heads with Mark, Dan steps

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Cast9

John Goodman

John Goodman

Dan Conner

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Jackie Harris

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Darlene Conner

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Becky Conner

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Harris Conner-Healy

Ames McNamara

Ames McNamara

Mark Conner-Healy

Jayden Rey

Jayden Rey

Mary Conner

Jay R. Ferguson

Jay R. Ferguson

Ben

Michael Fishman

Michael Fishman

D.J. Conner

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Episode Summary

"The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling" is episode 18 of The Conners season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 202 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on May 4, 2022.

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