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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Bird is the Word
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Bird is the Word

    S3:E9

    Becky is suspended for allegedly making an obscene gesture in her class photo which makes her suddenly popular at school, but Roseanne is the one called into the principal's office.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Kansas City, Here We Come
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Kansas City, Here We Come

    S4:E11

    Roseanne and Jackie go to Kansas City to visit their father's mistress; Dan intends to beat up Becky's obnoxious boss.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - The Bowling Show
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Bowling Show

    S4:E14

    When Dan and Arnie struggle to bring their bowling team out of last place, some unexpected competition arises. Meanwhile, Roseanne feels shut out of Jackie's new friendship with Nancy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Less is More
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Less is More

    S4:E16

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Lies
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Lies

    S4:E21

    Roseanne freaks out when she learns that Rodbell's employees must take a lie detector test to find out who has been stealing from the restaurant; Darlene bypasses Roseanne for advice about her beau.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Can You Eat Human Flesh with Wooden Teeth?
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Can You Eat Human Flesh with Wooden Teeth?

    S2:E16

    When Judith decides to take a vacation, the brothers have to take care of Jake during the week. Alan finds it challenging, and even forgets to pick up Jake from soccer practice. When Alan finds out that he has to go to the I.R.S. because they're auditing him, he forces Charlie to take care of Jake, and Charlie doesn't do any better then Alan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'

    S4:E23

    Charlie is shocked when the handyman working on his house beats him out for Chloe's affections. Alan has no sympathy for Charlie’s distress.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Shoes, Hats, Pickle Jar Lids
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Shoes, Hats, Pickle Jar Lids

    S5:E9

    Charlie fights his attraction for Teddy's daughter.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Ergo, the Booty Call
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Ergo, the Booty Call

    S3:E16

    Alan has trouble deciding if he should bring his younger girlfriend to Jake's birthday party to meet his mom and his ex-wife. Rose tries to get her boyfriend to act more like Charlie.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - City of Great Racks
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #10 - City of Great Racks

    S5:E4

    Charlie and Linda get closer to consummating their relationship, but Charlie has trouble focusing when he begins to see Rose's face everywhere he turns.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - She'll Still Be Dead At Halftime
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - She'll Still Be Dead At Halftime

    S6:E16

    Charlie has to remove a half-naked woman from his bedroom before Chelsea arrives.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Santa's Village of the Damned
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Santa's Village of the Damned

    S3:E11

    Alan starts dating a woman with a Martha Stewart complex. Before long she's running the house with an obsession for perfection.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Love Isn't Blind, It's Retarded
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Love Isn't Blind, It's Retarded

    S3:E14

    Charlie arranges a romantic date with Mia in the hopes of consummating their relationship. Alan begins to date Charlie's most recent ex-girlfriend.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Burro
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Burro

    S3:E20

    Alan tries to win Kandi back. Meanwhile, Charlie starts to sleep with her mom, Mandi, and Judith gets set up with her father, Andy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Putting Swim Fins on a Cat
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Putting Swim Fins on a Cat

    S5:E5

    Charlie has to come up with ways to keep his girlfriend's 4-year-old amused; Alan becomes a test subject.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Look At Me Mommy, I'm Pretty
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Look At Me Mommy, I'm Pretty

    S5:E16

    Alan makes wedding plans for Evelyn and Teddy, while Charlie figures out how to get more acquainted with his future step-sister.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Above Exalted Cyclops
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Above Exalted Cyclops

    S6:E21

    Chelsea is asked by Alan to arrange a blind date between he and her new friend, unaware that her new friend is Rose.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab

    S2:E23

    Evelyn demands Jake spend a night at her place when she finds out he spent Spring Break with Judith's parents. Neither Alan nor Charlie are keen on the idea, but going to a bar after dropping off Jake quickly erases their concerns.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Apologies for the Frivolity
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Apologies for the Frivolity

    S4:E6

    Charlie is dating a woman whose personality and life are like his mother’s.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - Waiting for the Right Snapper
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Waiting for the Right Snapper

    S5:E19

    When Charlie meets Angie's soon to be daughter-in-law, he realizes it's not for the first time.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - I Think You Offended Don
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #21 - I Think You Offended Don

    S6:E13

    Judith is pregnant with a baby girl and Alan is convinced he is the father.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  22. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - The 'Ocu' or the 'Pado'?
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #22 - The 'Ocu' or the 'Pado'?

    S6:E17

    Charlie's admission that he's in love with Chelsea gets a surprising reaction from her

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - I'd Like to Start with the Cat
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #23 - I'd Like to Start with the Cat

    S6:E15

    Charlie ends up in couples counseling.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - He Smelled the Ham, He Got Excited
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #24 - He Smelled the Ham, He Got Excited

    S6:E10

    Evelyn offers to pay for Jake's college education, and Alan becomes listless because he has no compelling reason to work anymore, while Jake discovers a hidden talent in the culinary arts that may allow him to bypass college altogether.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Just Like Buffalo
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Just Like Buffalo

    S1:E23

    When Jake repeats one of Charlie's sexist remarks in front of Judith's support group, the women convince Judith to stop Jake's visits with his dad and Charlie.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Don Foster

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Don Foster Ratings Summary

"Bird is the Word" is the best rated episode written by Don Foster. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/13/1990 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Kansas City, Here We Come".