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Roseanne

1988·Show
231Episodes in10Seasons·TV-PG
71
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IMDb7.1Metacritic735.8Rotten Tomatoes76%78%
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Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Violence1

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Classic SitcomWorking-Class RealismSharp DialogueFamily ComedySocial CommentaryRelatable HumorGroundbreaking TelevisionDomestic LifeCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew D. Weyman, Gail Mancuso, John Whitesell
Written by:
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Chuck Lorre, Danny Jacobson
Produced by:
Chuck Lorre, Tom Werner, James Berg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Roseanne

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roseanne legally?

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Roseanne is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Roseanne worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roseanne rated?

TV-PGStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Roseanne have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 231 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Roseanne?

Critics75
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Roseanne much the same way.

When did Roseanne air?

It ran from 1988 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Roseanne in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Roseanne use?

Token HouseguestDisproportionate Retribution"Say My Name" TrailerEverytown, AmericaFriendly EnemiesCain and AbelCain and AbelParents as PeopleJerk with a Heart of GoldThe Dutiful SonWham ShotPut on a Busand 255 more

TV Tropes lists 267 storytelling tropes for Roseanne, including Token Houseguest, Disproportionate Retribution, "Say My Name" Trailer.