What The Hell Are You Listening To?

An unannounced visit by Roseanne and Jackie's parents throws the Conner house into an uproar. Dan and Jackie urge a usually outspoken Roseanne to stick up for herself. Hostility and craziness abound, but the biggest shock comes when Bev announces they are considering moving to Lanford, though later dismisses this as just a casual idea. Bruce Willis makes a surprise cameo appearance as himself during the end credits. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Estelle Parsons as Beverly Harris, Roseanne and Jackie's mother.

During the family's busy weekend activities, a door-to-door salesman (Jeff Corey) drops dead in the Conner kitchen. Roseanne and Dan attempt to conceal the corpse while potential buyers for their old washer and dryer pass through the house. The police officer responding to their emergency call helps Darlene make baklava for a school project while awaiting the coroner.

A dangerous tornado is heading for Lanford, and the Conners, along with Crystal (who takes shelter at their house), prepare for the storm. Problems arise: Becky insists on retrieving her pet guinea pigs from the garage, while Jackie barely makes it to shelter after a trip to the grocery store, prompting a fight between her and Roseanne.

The Wellman employees are exhausted after Booker continues to lengthen work shifts due to upped quotas and machinery errors. Roseanne is unable to handle the pressure, especially when Dan starts working overtime as well. After one too many long days, she takes a breather at a local diner where a waitress provides some perspective about life and loneliness.

Becky prepares for a slumber party and Darlene practices to pitch in a baseball game. Darlene becomes extremely moody and storms out of the house after arguing with Roseanne. Later, Roseanne receives a phone call that Darlene was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Roseanne is wracked with guilt after Darlene develops complications; Roseanne and Dan anxiously await the doctor's prognosis, though all turns out well.

Becky seems unenthused when Roseanne and Dan invite Becky's boyfriend Chip and his affluent parents for dinner. During the evening, Roseanne catches Becky in the backyard making out with another guy. Becky must decide between Chip, and Johnny Swanko, AKA the "Tongue Bandit".

At the annual Lanford Mall-A-Thon, Roseanne and her brood scout out deals in retail heaven. Roseanne makes Dan buy a new pair of dress shoes he does not want. Becky finds the perfect dress for the high school dance that Roseanne says is too expensive. Roseanne later asks Dan to return the shoes so she can afford to buy Becky's dress.

After Dan lets the girls watch a slasher movie, Darlene has trouble sleeping. Roseanne blames the film, but the truth is something more natural: Darlene has had her first period. Roseanne sits her tomboyish daughter down for a heart-to-heart talk about becoming a woman.

Roseanne acts as referee when Dan's father, Ed, visits the family bearing gifts. Everyone is thrilled to see him except Dan, who says Ed was an often-absent father and considers his philosophy of "work smart, not hard" as veiled criticism for his being a contractor; Ed considers it caring, fatherly advice. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Ned Beatty as Ed Conner, Dan's father.

Crystal struggles to cope with her first husband Sonny's death after Jackie, in a rush to get them to work on time, drives them over the bridge that Sonny was accidentally buried inside during its construction. Roseanne is unsure whether to tell Crystal about Sonny's infidelities to help her get over him. Crystal finally confronts her emotions and reveals that she knew about Sonny's cheating and had her own affair to spite him. Darlene decides it is cool to smoke until Roseanne finds her pack of cigarettes.

Dan and Roseanne disagree about where to spend their romantic 15th wedding anniversary with Roseanne envisioning a sunny Florida beach while Dan wants to fish at a rustic lodge. Becky is willing to accept a lower grade after refusing to dissect a frog in biology class. Darlene findsa paper route is more work than she can handle and eventually gets fired. Jackie solves Dan and Roseanne's anniversary dilemma by taking the kids for the weekend, giving Dan and Roseanne some much-needed alone time at home.

Roseanne proposes a compromise when Dan is unable to bear parting with his old "junk" that Roseanne wants to donate to a rummage sale. Darlene forges a passing grade on her report card.

Dan intends to spend Saturday afternoon "working on" (that is, drinking beer and talking in front of) an old truck with his friends. Roseanne, having heard similar claims before, bets Dan that the guys will not finish the repair work by the end of the day. Dan takes the bet, but soon realizes he is losing. When Jackie rebuffs Dwight, one of Dan's buddies, he makes a move on Crystal.

Roseanne and the kids surprise Dan with an elaborate birthday breakfast. Later that evening, Roseanne throws Dan a party at the Lobo. During the celebration, Dan barely avoids a fight with a loud-mouthed jerk after Roseanne stops him. Afraid of looking like a wimp, Dan vows to beat up the bully the next time he sees him. Becky is invited to Chip's home for dinner. When Dan and Roseanne run into the bully again and are harassed, Dan knocks him out.

Roseanne and Jackie console a brokenhearted Crystal after her boyfriend dumps her. A night at the Lobo Lounge, reflecting on love and men, help to set her right. While at the Lobo, a miffed Jackie embarrasses Booker when he unexpectedly shows up with another woman after telling her he was spending the evening with his mother.

"The Memory Game" Ellen Falcon Grace McKeaneyDecember 13, 1988 Dan's enthusiastic plan to take photographs for his and Roseanne's 15th high school reunion yearbook exposes a 15-year-old secret he has kept from Roseanne. His attempt to explain to an angry Roseanne bring hilarious results

In this episode the Conner Family, along with Crystal and Booker head out for a fun filled Friday night of Bowling.

Season 1 Episode 5 Radio Days. Dan and Roseanne try to win a song writing contest, Darlene and Becky are fighting as usual, and Booker tries to hit on Jackie. Thanks again to Listener Wes for the FB Message. More episodes are in the works.

Language Lessons S1E4. Dan has been home for 2 weeks without work. Jackie comes over for dinner and to spend the night. Dan and Jackie get into it a few times while Roseanne plays referee because the house seems too small for the two of them...

D-I-V-O-R-C-E S1E3. Dan and Roseanne go out for date night and run into an old friend of theirs Patsy. Patsy tells them that she and her husband split up and then there's divorce talk... Compromise is everything. Dont forget to like, comment, Subscribe etc. or shoot an email over to Thepodcastpodcast2@gmail.com