Roseanne

S01E08: Here's to Good Friends

Roseanne and Jackie help Crystal drown her sorrows over breaking up with her lover by taking her to the Lobo Lounge for a few pink squirrels and a pep talk.

Overview

A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.

Episodes

Life and Stuff

S01E01 Life and Stuff

October 18, 1988 5.5 23 min
Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.
We're in the Money

S01E02 We're in the Money

October 25, 1988 8.0 23 min
Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E

S01E03 D-I-V-O-R-C-E

November 1, 1988 8.0 23 min
Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.
Language Lessons

S01E04 Language Lessons

November 22, 1988 8.0 23 min
A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.
Radio Days

S01E05 Radio Days

November 29, 1988 7.0 23 min
A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.
Lovers' Lane

S01E06 Lovers' Lane

December 6, 1988 8.0 23 min
Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.
The Memory Game

S01E07 The Memory Game

December 13, 1988 7.0 23 min
Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.
Here's to Good Friends

S01E08 Here's to Good Friends

December 20, 1988 8.0 23 min
Roseanne and Jackie help Crystal drown her sorrows over breaking up with her lover by taking her to the Lobo Lounge for a few pink squirrels and a pep talk.
Dan's Birthday Bash

S01E09 Dan's Birthday Bash

January 3, 1989 7.0 23 min
Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.
Saturday

S01E10 Saturday

January 10, 1989 23 min
Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.
Canoga Time

S01E11 Canoga Time

January 17, 1989 23 min
Dan can't bear to part with the "junk" Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale; Darlene forges a passing grade on her report card.
The Monday Through Friday Show

S01E12 The Monday Through Friday Show

January 24, 1989 23 min
Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend a romantic 15th anniversary; Becky refuses to dissect a frog in biology class; Darlene finds her paper route more than she can handle.
Bridge Over Troubled Sonny

S01E13 Bridge Over Troubled Sonny

January 31, 1989 23 min
Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.
Father's Day

S01E14 Father's Day

February 7, 1989 8.0 23 min
Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.
Nightmare on Oak Street

S01E15 Nightmare on Oak Street

February 14, 1989 23 min
Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.
Mall Story

S01E16 Mall Story

February 21, 1989 23 min
Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.
Becky's Choice

S01E17 Becky's Choice

February 28, 1989 23 min
Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.
The Slice of Life

S01E18 The Slice of Life

March 7, 1989 23 min
Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.
Workin' Overtime

S01E19 Workin' Overtime

March 14, 1989 23 min
After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.
Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore

S01E20 Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore

March 28, 1989 8.0 23 min
As a tornado spins through Lanford, a storm is brewing inside the Conner house over the whereabouts of Jackie who hasn't returned from her trip to the market.
Death and Stuff

S01E21 Death and Stuff

April 11, 1989 8.0 23 min
During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.
Dear Mom and Dad

S01E22 Dear Mom and Dad

April 18, 1989 8.0 23 min
An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.
Let's Call It Quits

S01E23 Let's Call It Quits

May 2, 1989 8.0 23 min
Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.

Cast

Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Conner
John Goodman
John Goodman
Dan Conner
Alicia Goranson
Alicia Goranson
Becky Conner
Sara Gilbert
Sara Gilbert
Darlene Conner
Michael Fishman
Michael Fishman
D.J. Conner
Laurie Metcalf
Laurie Metcalf
Jackie Harris
Ames McNamara
Ames McNamara
Mark Conner-Healy
Jayden Rey
Jayden Rey
Mary Conner
Emma Kenney
Emma Kenney
Harris Conner-Healy

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