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Roseanne

Name: Roseanne
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1988-10-18
Cast: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Alicia Goranson, Sara Gilbert, Michael Fishman

1988 | 10 seasons | 23 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Emmys and people are still talking about it, though it had a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 10 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 7 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 7 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 10 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 529K people sought it out in the past year