John Whitesell Movies
- 1990
Visiting a jewelry store to buy a present for Whitley's father, Whitley (Jasmine Guy) and Freddie (Cree Summer) are subjected to the casual racism of a snooty saleswoman, who automatically assumes that the girls won't be able to afford any of the "better" merchandise (this humiliating incident was based on an actual experience of episode director Debbie Allen). Elsewhere, Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Ron (Darryl M. Bell) attend an ROTC retreat, supervised by Col. Taylor (Glynn Turman). Not surprisingly, the event turns out to be one of the biggest military fiascoes since Napoleon's invasion of Russia. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Roseanne takes a job working nights at Rodbell's coffee shop in the mall, making Becky upset because she likes to hang out there with her friends. While Roseanne works nights, Dan takes over as the house disciplinarian by settling a dispute between Darlene and Becky, making Roseanne apprehensive about relinquishing control to Dan. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
When Roseanne finally sets out to talk to Becky about sex, she is surprised by Darlene's reaction. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Roseanne gets upset when Dan lends money to his friend Arnie (Tom Arnold), who uses the money to get his girlfriend Nancy breast implants. The situation is worsened when Dan loses a contracting job and is need of money himself. Although he doesn't want to ask his family members for money, he is forced to get a loan from Jackie. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Becky practices for her driving test while Roseanne discovers that she has missed her period. Jackie and Crystal (Natalie West) help her take a home pregnancy test. Eventually Dan finds out what's going on, and the whole family waits for the results. This was the first episode to air following Roseanne's infamous rendition of the National Anthem at a baseball game, prompting her to make a reference to singing at the beginning of the episode. Upon her first entrance into the kitchen, she says, "I feel like singing!" ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Dan remembers the anniversary of his first time with Roseanne, so he makes dinner reservations for two at the Blue Swine restaurant. They attempt to rekindle their romance by reminiscing in a room at the motel by the highway. With the help of police officer Jackie back at home, Dan and Roseanne stay out late to teach Becky and Darlene a lesson about breaking their curfew. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Bev (Estelle Parsons) comes to visit, and Roseanne tricks Jackie into coming over to see her. Dan hides out in the garage to avoid seeing Bev, while Becky waits on her hand and foot. Darlene saves her best comebacks for the dinner table so she can be sent to her room. Roseanne gets upset when Bev admits that she was destined to be a housewife while Jackie had more potential. Jackie thinks this is ridiculous because she will forever be seen as a screwup in her mother's eyes. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Becky becomes popular when it appears that she is flashing her middle finger in her class picture. Roseanne has to get involved when Becky gets in trouble with Principal Hiller (Dann Florek). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Roseanne discovers that Dan has been dreaming about another woman when he talks in his sleep. He reluctantly tells her about his dreams, and she gets defensive. Roseanne makes Dan sleep on the couch and she goes out in search of the dream girl, who turns out to be Marge Dolman (Patrika Darbo). Eventually, Dan and Roseanne discuss the matter and each share their fantasies. Guest star Patrika Darbo later played Roseanne in FOX's unauthorized biography Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
On Halloween, Roseanne goes to the Lobo Lounge dressed in drag as a lumberjack. Mistaken for a man, she gets to hang out with some local bar guys. One of the funniest and bravest episodes, the infamous urinal scene in the restroom was cut from most versions that aired in syndication. First appearance of Chuck (James Pickens Jr.) and Anne-Marie (Adilah Barnes). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Roseanne gets PMS while trying to prepare for Dan's surprise birthday party. Dan finds out about it and suffers through an evening of torture from Roseanne, who assumes a state of extreme multiple personalities. This episode was written by Roseanne's then-husband Tom Arnold. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Gary (Brian Kerwin) is worried when Jackie gets hurt in the line of duty. She breaks up with him after he threatens to leave her if she doesn't quit her job as a police officer. Becky and Darlene are disturbed by what they find under D.J.'s bed. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This episode marks the first appearance of Becky's boyfriend Mark (Glenn Quinn), who her parents don't approve of. Meanwhile, Roseanne and Dan shop for a new bed. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Dan gets into an accident at the construction-site portable toilet, prompting him to reevaluate his life. D.J. can't get over it, so he follows his dad around the house. Scared by what could have happened, Dan and Roseanne write out their wills. Jackie gets angry when she learns that she wouldn't get custody of the kids if they both died. Meanwhile, Roseanne attends Lamaze classes with Crystal (Natalie West). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The Bowmans move in next door and act snobby toward the Conners. At first Roseanne is jealous of their beautiful home and wishes Dan would do some remodeling himself. Then she unleashes her usual brand of insulting humor when the mother, Kathy (Meagen Fay), looks down on her parenting style and blames D.J. for her son Todd's (Troy Davidson) behavior. This episode contains one of the series' many sarcastic references to Bewitched. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
- 1991
Ziggy (Jay O. Sanders) comes back around to convince Dan and Roseanne to start up a motorcycle shop with him. However, he bails at the last second, ending the season with the Conners stuck in a small business venture all on their own. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
College sophomore Andrea Fermi (Noelle Parker) claims she was gang-raped after attending a Halloween party at a boys' fraternity house. Anxious to bring those responsible to justice, Assistant D.A. Robinette (Richard Brooks) utilizes questionable tactics to nail a confession. This may prove to be the Prosecution's undoing -- and the rapacious college boys may well escape scot-free. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
A Lebanese gunrunner is murdered, and the most likely suspect is Ian O'Connell (Anthony Heald), an Irish Republican Army terrorist. This poses a dilemma for detective Logan (Chris Noth), who wonders if his own pro-Irish sentiments may prevent him from conducting an impartial investigation. Originally scheduled to air on January 22, 1991, this episode of Law & Order was bumped forward to March 26 of that year (curiously, only nine days after St. Patrick's Day). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Roseanne's job is threatened when she announces her plan to go with Dan to Las Vegas to see Wayne Newton. Their flight is canceled and they have to drive home in a snowstorm and spend the night in Chicago. Meanwhile, Jackie does her best to act like a police officer at Becky's party. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The Conners can't afford to get Becky a car, so she and Mark (Glenn Quinn) steal Dan's motorcycle and take it out for a spin, causing Dan to go on an angry rampage. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Becky tries to help Darlene get the attention of the boy she likes, Barry (Tristan Tait). But Darlene she gets mad when he asks Becky to the school dance instead. This episode marks the first appearance of two reoccurring characters: Martin Mull as Leon and Bonnie Sheridan as Bonnie. Roseanne gets upset with Dan for not getting her a Valentine's Day present, so he goes shopping for lingerie. Tobey Maguire guest stars. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Everyone needs Roseanne's time in this episode. Jackie needs her help to practice her lines for a community play. Dan is sick with the flu and wants her to wait on him. Also, Roseanne has to take D.J. to a Scouts ceremony and show a little enthusiasm through her usual sarcasm in honor of his new merit badge. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Roseanne leads a field trip to the supermarket with Darlene's home economics class and teaches them meal-making lessons from real life. For instance, she shows them how to stretch a medium-sized meatloaf to feed five people. Meanwhile, Dan helps D.J. deal with a school bully. Leonardo DiCaprio guest stars. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Roseanne tries to set up a customer (Stephen Wesley Bridgewater) with Crystal (Natalie West). Her efforts are all for naught when Dan's father, Ed (Ned Beatty), visits and announces that he is going to ask Crystal to marry him. Part one of a two-part episode. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
