THE CONNERS IN SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER AND LESS PROBLEMATIC SEASONS, SEASON 6: Fights And Stuff

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 is the first season where I've had to be very selective about continuity. During this era Roseanne was revealed to be pregnant again, and had a fourth child. And then the show went super zany. Then it went off the air. And when it returned two decades later, the fourth child was nowhere to be found. So, apart from a couple of throwaway lines, which we'll consider Weird Jokes, her pregnancy doesn't appear, and we can just pretend any baby who appears on screen is Jackie's.

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Season 6:
​Fights And Stuff

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Episode 1: Rear Window

It's been a while since we've seen any neighbors in The Conners' neighborhood. Maybe the new ones will spark some new sensations in the family.


Episode 2: Happy Trailers

Becky and Mark move out. Again. This time into a cozy little trailer park.


Episode 3: The Blaming Of The Shrew

DJ's new girlfriend is a total top. And Fred and Jackie go to a marriage counselor.


Episode 4: Sherwood Schwartz, A Loving Tribute

We've skipped most of the Roseanne goes to fantasy land episodes of the show. They're usually tedious. But in this one, the cast of Roseanne ends up living out an episode of Gilligan's Island. And then the tables turn as the cast of Gilligan's Island ends up living out a scene from Roseanne.


Episode 5: December Bride

We've also skipped most of the wedding episodes of the show. But when Leon and Scott decide to tie the knot, Roseanne ruins everything with her, for once, good intentions.


Episode 6: The Thrilla Near The Vanilla Extract

Roseanne and Jackie feud in the supermarket over a job neither really wants while Dan and Mark feud at home over DJ's affection, which neither of them really needs.


Episode 7: Another Mouth To Shut Up

Ok, we're avoiding Roseanne's pregnancy and child, but it's time for her to come to terms with being a grandmother!


Episode 8: The Wedding

Darlene and David decide to get married, and it just about kills someone.


Episode 9: Heart And Soul

The Conners recuperate in the hospital, where Darlene and David have a scaled down reception.


Episode 10: Fights & Stuff

Is this the way it all ends? Dan and Roseanne have their most severe fight ever, and one of them decides to walk out on the family.