Best Roseanne Episodes
10 Essential Roseanne Episodes to Watch Before the ABC Reboot
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Need proof that Laurie Metcalf is an amazing actress? Watch. This. Episode! Darlene walks in on Jackie changing and sees her back bruised. Roseanne confronts Jackie, and she admits her boyfriend beat her up. Before breaking down, Jackie tries to explain what happened, rationalize, and make sense of it.
If you needed one example of how Roseanne took serious issues and made them relatable, this would be the episode to watch (or rather, start with). Even at its most serious moments, they still find the comedy: Darlene is sent to bail Dan out of jail after he beats up Jackie's boyfriend, and well, needless to say, Darlene milks the opportunity for all it's worth.