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Premiered

Tuesday, October 18, 1988

Ended: Tuesday, May 2, 1989

When does Roseanne Season 1 come out?

Roseanne Season 1 premiered Tuesday, October 18, 1988 on ABC and ended Tuesday, May 2, 1989. The season has 23 episodes.

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Roseanne Season 1 release schedule

Roseanne Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Life and Stuff

Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school.

Tuesday · 38 years ago

2. We're in the Money

Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation.

Tuesday · 38 years ago

3. D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend.

Tuesday · 38 years ago

4. Language Lessons

A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

5. Radio Days

A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

6. Lovers' Lane

Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

7. The Memory Game

Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

8. Here's to Good Friends Mid-season finale

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.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

9. Dan's Birthday Bash

Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

10. Saturday

Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

11. Canoga Time

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.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

12. The Monday Through Friday Show

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.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

13. Bridge Over Troubled Sonny

Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

14. Father's Day

Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

15. Nightmare on Oak Street

Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

16. Mall Story

Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

17. Becky's Choice

Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

18. The Slice of Life

Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

19. Workin' Overtime

After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

20. Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore

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.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

21. Death and Stuff

During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

22. Dear Mom and Dad

An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

23. Let's Call It Quits Finale

Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.

Tuesday · 37 years ago

Roseanne Season 1 guest stars

  • Elya Baskin

    Elya Baskin

  • Ned Beatty

    Ned Beatty

    Ed Conner

  • John Randolph

    John Randolph

  • Jeff Corey

    Jeff Corey

  • Todd Field

    Todd Field

  • William Sadler

    William Sadler

  • Frances Fisher

    Frances Fisher

  • Robert Harper

    Robert Harper

  • Gary Bayer

  • Lynne Thigpen

    Lynne Thigpen

  • Lee Garlington

    Lee Garlington

  • Jared Rushton

    Jared Rushton

  • Charlayne Woodard

    Charlayne Woodard

  • Chris Tucker

    Chris Tucker

  • Estelle Parsons

    Estelle Parsons

    Beverly Harris

  • George Clooney

    George Clooney

Roseanne Season 1 FAQ

When does Roseanne Season 1 come out?

Roseanne Season 1 premiered Tuesday, October 18, 1988 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Roseanne Season 1?

Roseanne Season 1 has 23 episodes.

Are new episodes of Roseanne Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Roseanne Season 1 finale?

The Roseanne Season 1 finale (Episode 23) aired Tuesday, May 2, 1989.

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