Roseanne
TV Show (1988)
The first family that made you feel better about your own!
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
TV Show (1988)
The first family that made you feel better about your own!
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Moderately graphic talk about sexual issues is common, including teen sex, birth control, and pregnancy.
Violence & Gore
Arguments feature frequent yelling, references to an abusive childhood, domestic violence episodes, and bullying.
Profanity
Characters use strong language such as bitch, damn, ass, and crap, with some bleeped curses used as jokes.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adults often drink beer and there is underage drinking, along with cigarette, cigar, and marijuana use, as well as an opioid addiction storyline.
Frightening Scenes
Frequent loud arguments and shouting are common throughout the series.
Other things to know
The show features references to commercial brand name food products.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The series takes a comedic look at blue-collar family life and the realistic challenges of raising kids and managing finances.
Role models
Roseanne and Dan are hardworking, loving parents who do their best for their family despite unconventional or snarky tactics.
Representation
The series includes episodes dealing with gender questioning and transgender youth.
Learning
Families can discuss how the family is similar to or different from their own and whether the issues discussed are still relevant today.
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