Season 1

01 Life and Stuff Episode 118th October 1988 Roseanne deals with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school. 02 We're in the Money Episode 225th October 1988 Although Dan and Roseanne agree not to spend any of Dan's $500 advance on themselves, neither can resist the temptation. 03 D-I-V-O-R-C-E Episode 31st November 1988 Jackie babysits while Roseanne and Dan go out to a formal restaurant dinner -- at which they see a recently divorced friend. 04 Language Lessons Episode 422nd November 1988 A body language test reveals Dan's innermost feelings about his sister-in-law; Darlene has a bone to pick with D.J. 05 Radio Days Episode 529th November 1988 A songwriting contest unleashes creativity in Dan and Roseanne, while Booker unleashes uncontrolled impulses in Jackie. 06 Lovers' Lane Episode 66th December 1988 Bowling night finds Roseanne checking out Becky's new boyfriend Chip, while Jackie and Booker make a bet with high stakes. 07 The Memory Game Episode 713th December 1988 Roseanne discovers that Dan had a one-night stand with her high-school nemesis years ago. 08 Here's to Good Friends Episode 820th December 1988 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. 09 Dan's Birthday Bash Episode 93rd January 1989 Dan's birthday bash at the Lobo Lounge is interrupted by a bully who picks a fight with Dan at the pool table. 10 Saturday Episode 1010th January 1989 Roseanne bets Dan he'll never finish repairing his truck. 11 Canoga Time Episode 1117th January 1989 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. 12 The Monday Through Friday Show Episode 1224th January 1989 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. 13 Bridge Over Troubled Sonny Episode 1331st January 1989 Crystal struggles to cope with the death of her husband; Darlene decides it's cool to smoke. 14 Father's Day Episode 147th February 1989 Roseanne steps in to referee when Dan's visiting father pontificates about Dan wasting time working as a contractor. 15 Nightmare on Oak Street Episode 1514th February 1989 Darlene's bad dreams aren't due to the scary movies she's been watching. 16 Mall Story Episode 1621st February 1989 Roseanne takes her reluctant family on a shopping spree at the Lanford mall. 17 Becky's Choice Episode 1728th February 1989 Becky is eager for the dinner party with Chip and his parents to come to an end. 18 The Slice of Life Episode 187th March 1989 Darlene's emergency appendectomy makes Roseanne anxious and guilty over having yelled at Darlene earlier. 19 Workin' Overtime Episode 1914th March 1989 After two weeks of overtime at work and chaos at home, Roseanne takes refuge at a diner. 20 Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore Episode 2028th March 1989 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. 21 Death and Stuff Episode 2111th April 1989 During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman drops by -- and then drops dead in the Conner kitchen. 22 Dear Mom and Dad Episode 2218th April 1989 An unannounced visit by Roseanne's parents has the Conner house in an uproar. 23 Let's Call It Quits Episode 232nd May 1989 Roseanne has difficulty accepting new rules from a tough new supervisor at the factory.