No other show, or character, on a television sitcom has evolved more than Darlene. In this episode, we witness what millions of teenagers experience: depression.
What's more poignant is how the family is unsure how to react to this change in Darlene. The back and forth fighting between Roseanne and Dan ultimately leads to them deciding that all they can do is allow Darlene to feel what she's feeling and be there for her. Yet somehow, as always, they are able to convey a very serious message in the form of comedy. This is just another example of what made this show so brilliant.