Watch this when
Roseanne (original)
Broke, loud, sarcastic and still a family. Sound familiar? 🛋️
Who it's for
The Conners of Lanford, Illinois are a working-class family who argue, worry about bills, lose jobs and tease each other relentlessly, and the show presents that as normal rather than shameful.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Roseanne is an ABC sitcom created by Matt Williams whose original run lasted nine seasons, from 1988 to 1997. It follows the Conners of Lanford, Illinois, a working-class family struggling to get by on a limited income, led by Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) and Dan (John Goodman), with their children Becky, Darlene and D.J. and Roseanne's sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf).
Where to find it
Originally aired on ABC. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Domestic abuse and childhood abuse.
Age: Not verified (aired largely before the US TV rating system; suggested 12+)
Life finds its wealth by the claims of the world, and its worth by the claims of love.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 33
