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Roseanne

1988 – 2018Show10 seasons231 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic735.8Rotten Tomatoes76%78%

A nostalgic comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

10 seasons · 231 episodes · best: S5E13 "Crime and Punishment" 8.9

Episodes

7.6
7.6
7.8
7.7
7.9
7.6
7.3
6.9
5.7
7.6

Story

The first family that made you feel better about your own!

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

Feels like

  • Working-Class Sitcom
  • Authentic Family Dynamics
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • Relatable Financial Struggles
  • Classic 80s/90s Nostalgia
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Domestic Realism
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Blue-Collar Humor

Cast

24 of 200 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andrew D. Weyman, Gail Mancuso, John Pasquin
Written by
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Chuck Lorre, Danny Jacobson
Produced by
Roseanne Barr
Music by
Dan Foliart, Howard Pearl, W.G. Snuffy Walden

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 18, 1988 · May 22, 2018 · Ended

First aired
October 18, 1988
Last aired
May 22, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 231 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Token Houseguest, Disproportionate Retribution, "Say My Name" Trailer +9

  • Token Houseguest
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • "Say My Name" Trailer
  • Everytown, America
  • Friendly Enemies
  • Cain and Abel
  • Cain and Abel
  • Parents as People
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • The Dutiful Son
  • Wham Shot
  • Put on a Bus

12 of 267 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Roseanne?"

Questions about Roseanne

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roseanne?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Roseanne streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is Roseanne worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 73). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.7 against 7.9 for the best season.

Which season of Roseanne is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 9 is the weakest at 5.7. The highest-rated episode is Crime and Punishment (season 5, episode 13) at 8.9, and the lowest is Roseambo (season 9, episode 9) at 2.6.

Is Roseanne okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Roseanne?

89 h

About 89 hours: 231 episodes in 10 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 2018.

Will Roseanne make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Roseanne plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.