THE CONNERS IN SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER AND LESS PROBLEMATIC SEASONS, SEASON 7: MUCH LATER

Roseanne Barrnoldargent has spent most of the last few years ruining the hard work she did in the 80s and 90s, making the most realistic American sitcom of the 20th century. While the original run of the series had its ups and -- hooooboy -- some very deep downs, it was mostly a well-written family comedy. John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, and even Roseanne were dextrous enough to be funny while still injecting drama without reaching Melodrama. For the most part, the show has been about being progressive and understanding no matter what your political background. It was about acceptance, and being good to each other, especially your family, no matter what. That's why Roseanne's plummet into right wing celebrity loon was such a disappointment to the fans of her blue collar past.

This season begins over twenty years after the last episode we saw. Ths kids are now all grown up with children of their own. American has become a more divided nation, politically, and I saved all of you from seeing a single episode of one of The Worst Seasons Of Television Ever because it doesn't matter to continuity. You're welcome.

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Season 7:
​Much Later

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Episode 1: Twenty Years To Life

This is probably my least favorite episode of the continuity. I hate the cartoonishness of politics in this episode, but it's necessary to see where all the characters have landed twenty years later, and it's, honestly, a little easier to watch in 2021 than it was in 2018. Meet Darlene's kids. And DJ's kids. And find out what sad things have happened to this family in the intervening years.


Episode 2: Roseanne Gets The Chair

No, this isn't the final episode before Roseanne gets fired. It's about a chair lift. And Etsy, and other things unlikely to be the focus of a TV episode in the 1990s.


Episode 3: Darlene Vs David

Oh, look, Mr. Big Bang Theory is back, and he's a negligent father! And, My Gods, Bev is still alive? And still keeping the storyline from "Body By Jake" going strong? Bra-vo.


Episode 4: Netflix & Pill

After discovering Roseanne is hoarding medication for her bad knees, Dan urges her to get surgery.


Episode 5: Keep On Truckin'

Holy Shit. Roseanne dies offscreen? Yeup. A drug overdose wipes out the show's matriarch, and Darlene and Dan must do whatever it takes to keep the family together.


Episode 6: Miracles

Death and birth usually go hand in hand, and sure enough, Becky is pregnant. And Darlene gets a new job.


Episode 7: O Sister Where Art Thou?

Darlene and Becky end up having to hash out some old trauma, much in the same way Roseanne and Jackie used to before the time jump.


Episode 8: A Kiss Is Just A Kiss

Darlene's child, Mark, gets in trouble for kissing another boy. Meanwhile, Darlene appears to be cheating on her boyfriend with her ex-husband. And Becky fears she's too old to be a good mom.


Episode 9: Lanford, Lanford

A quick kibosh is put on the Love Triangle aspect of the show, Dan has his first post-Roseanne girlfriend, and Becky stays sober.


Episode 10: Slappy Holidays

Ooooh, a Thanksgiving episode! Just like old times. Lots of family melodrama. Someone moves back into the house, and someone else gets slapped!