The BEST episodes of Roseanne season 2
Every episode of Roseanne season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Roseanne season 2!
Explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the working-class Conner household, which is located in the drab, fictional exurb of Langford, Illinois. With the inimitable Roseanne Barr at its epicenter as the family's matriarch, the series tackles current issues with fresh stories and even more laughs. Roseanne is joined by her husband, Dan, and their children, D.J., Darlene and Becky. Roseanne's warm, but neurotic, sister Jackie rounds out the core of the family.
#1 - An Officer and a Gentleman
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/23/1990
When Roseanne is called away, Jackie impresses Dan and the kids with her homemaking skills.
#2 - BOO!
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/1989
The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.
#3 - One for the Road
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/1990
When the parents are away, Becky and her friend Dana play with a little help from the liquor cabinet.
#4 - April Fool's Day
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/10/1990
On April 15th, Dan and Roseanne offer the kids a frantic lesson in family accounting; and in despair finally visit the local IRS office.
#5 - Brain-Dead Poets Society
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/1989
Darlene refuses to read her prize-winning poem on Culture Night at her school, preferring to stay home to watch a ballgame with Dan, until Roseanne lays down the law.
#6 - Chicken Hearts
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/2/1990
Roseanne strains to treat her 17-year-old boss with respect so she can have weekends off to be with her family.
#7 - Fathers and Daughters
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/1/1990
In an attempt to bond with their daughters, Dan goes clothes shopping with Becky, and Roseanne watches basketball with Darlene.
#8 - Lobocop
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/1989
When Roseanne takes a second job, her hectic work schedule takes a bite out of her romantic schedule with Dan. Dan disguises himself in an attempt to win back Roseanne's affections.
#9 - We Gather Together
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1989
On Thanksgiving Day, Jackie finally spills the news of her new job to her mother; and Dan's dad butters up Crystal.
#10 - Somebody Stole My Gal
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/1989
After a lonely architect who works with Dan has dinner at the Conners', he attempts to buy their friendship.
#11 - To Tell the Truth (2)
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/27/1990
Roseanne's meddling results in silence between the sisters, but Jackie has exciting news to share.
#12 - The Little Sister
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/1989
Jackie takes umbrage at Roseanne's remarks about her career ambitions when she reveals that she has enrolled in police academy; Becky gets caught reading Dan's girlie magazine.
#13 - Guilt by Disassociation
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/1989
Inexperienced Roseanne is hired for -- and subsequently fired from -- a job requiring computer experience.
#14 - Inherit the Wind
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/1989
Roseanne tries her hand at telephone solicitation while trying to console Becky who had an embarrassing accident in front of the school council.
#15 - No Talking
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1989
Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.
#16 - Born to Be Wild
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/30/1990
Roseanne and Dan get a blast from the blast when old pal Ziggy cruises into Lanford on a motorcycle, prompting the Conners to resurrect their old bike.
#17 - Hair
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/6/1990
Roseanne applies for a job at a beauty salon doing the same domestic chores that she does at home.
#18 - Happy Birthday
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/8/1990
Roseanne finally has a place to write when Dan builds her an office for her birthday -- but she's stricken with a case of writer's block.
#19 - I'm Hungry
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/13/1990
Dan is persuaded to join Roseanne in a weight-loss program that involves exercise.
#20 - Fender Bender
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/20/1990
Roseanne's station wagon is hit by a luxury car that belongs to the rich Mrs. Wellman.
#21 - House of Grown-Ups
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/1989
Roseanne begins to feel the empty-nest syndrome when Jackie departs for police training, Becky dates a 17-year-old and Darlene goes to a co-ed party.
#22 - Five of a Kind
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/1989
A kiss is just a kiss, but it could mean trouble when the kisser is Dan's buddy Arnie, and the kissee is Roseanne.
#23 - All of Me (1)
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/1990
Roseanne doesn't share Jackie's enthusiasm for the exciting new man in her life.
#24 - Sweet Dreams
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/1989
Roseanne tries to get a few minutes of relaxation in the bathtub, but she ends up getting constant interruptions from her family--and a fantasy about two hunks.