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.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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An Officer and a Gentleman
star
8.13
268 votes

#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.

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BOO!
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8.13
346 votes

#2 - BOO!

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/1989

The Conner family terrify each other out of their wits on Halloween night.

Directors: John Pasquin
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One for the Road
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8.02
278 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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April Fool's Day
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7.82
257 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Steve Paymer
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Brain-Dead Poets Society
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7.75
273 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Chicken Hearts
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7.72
266 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Fathers and Daughters
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7.70
281 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Lobocop
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7.62
291 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Tom Arnold
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We Gather Together
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7.55
320 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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Somebody Stole My Gal
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7.54
280 votes

#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.

Writer: Joss Whedon
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To Tell the Truth (2)
star
7.50
224 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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The Little Sister
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7.47
271 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Guilt by Disassociation
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7.46
260 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Tom Arnold
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Inherit the Wind
star
7.42
334 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Allan Katz
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No Talking
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7.41
263 votes

#15 - No Talking

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1989

Becky wages a teenage war of silence against Roseanne.

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Born to Be Wild
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7.39
256 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Happy Birthday
star
7.35
222 votes

#17 - 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.

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Hair
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7.34
259 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Joss Whedon
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I'm Hungry
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7.29
262 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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Fender Bender
star
7.21
253 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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House of Grown-Ups
star
7.18
297 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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Five of a Kind
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7.17
259 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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All of Me (1)
star
7.07
255 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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Sweet Dreams
star
6.06
235 votes

#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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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