The April 10 episode of “Roseanne” revival Season 10 followed Becky Conner (Lecy Goranson) learning she has a slim-to-none chance of getting pregnant. She told sister Darlene (Sara Gilbert) that she and husband Mark (Glenn Quinn) had been trying to get pregnant before he died, and she hasn’t been able to find anyone else as good as him.
The show dedicated the episode to Glenn Quinn, who played Becky’s boyfriend and then husband on the show from 1990 to 1997. (The Irish actor also had a devoted fan base as Doyle from “Angel.”) Glenn died from an accidental heroin overdose in December 2002. He was 32.
Here’s the tribute card the show aired for Glenn:
Michael Fishman (D.J. Conner) also shared a photo and tribute from Glenn Quinn’s gravesite:
Glenn and family are frequently on my mind. We put his picture in the hallway we pass each day.
After my #Roseanne press tour today drove down and visited him.
As long as @RoseanneOnABC is on Glenn Quinn is part of it.
“Roseanne” continues to keep Mark on the show in its own way:
As said before by many, the late Glenn Quinn (who played Mark in seasons 3-9), has not been forgotten in season 10. In addition to Darlene’s son being named after his uncle, a photograph of Glenn is prominently displayed in the Conner’s living room. #Roseannepic.twitter.com/1Qaxw1rG3w
— Countdown to Roseanne (@RoseanneReturns) April 5, 2018
The first episode of “Roseanne” Season 10 added 6.59 million more viewers — a record number — in the days after its March 27 premiere. Who were the added viewers? Probably rubberneckers wondering what all of the fuss was about.
The ABC revival launched last Tuesday, earning just over 18 million viewers. Now that the Live+3 numbers are tallied from DVR, On Demand, and other delayed viewing, the number is up to 25.04 million.
According to Deadline, that’s the largest-ever total viewer Live+3 increase, beating the previous record holder, which was also an ABC show — the premiere of “How to Get Away with Murder.” That show had a 5.93 million gain vs. the 6.59 just added by “Roseanne.”
The Live+3 numbers also boosted the premiere 2.1 rating points in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demo, ultimately giving it a hefty 7.3 rating. That’s the best uptick for a comedy premiere, and the best increase for a comedy since a “Big Bang Theory” episode in December 2015.
ABC has already renewed “Roseanne” for Season 11, based on the premiere overnight numbers and — probably — all of the buzz and controversy surrounding the show. President Donald Trump even called Roseanne Barr to congratulate her on the yuge premiere numbers. He may have been assuming those 18 million — now 25 million — viewers were also his voters. (Not true, as shown in many premiere reactions.)
However, just because the premiere was a political talking point doesn’t mean the rest of Season 10 will follow suit. Will “Roseanne” stay strong with viewers as the weeks go on? We shall see.
In completely unsurprising news, ABC is renewing the recently revived “Roseanne” for another season, its 11th.
The blue collar comedy debuted to whopping ratings earlier this week. Counting one day of delayed viewing, it drew 21.89 million viewers and an astonishing 6.24 rating among the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic.
“We’re thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes,” said Channing Dungey, ABC Entertainment president, in a statement. “The show is as fresh and relevant today as it was when it left the air 21 years ago. We can’t wait to see what the Roseanne team has in store for next year.”
The entire main cast, including Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson and Michael Fishman, are expected to return. Other familiar faces like Estelle Parsons, Sandra Bernhard, and James Pickens Jr. will make guest appearances.
Sources say Season 11 will have 13 episodes versus this year’s nine.
The success of the “Roseanne” revival is astonishing, especially when viewership has been declining for several years. The premiere was the highest-rated scripted broadcast of the season and the highest-rated sitcom in three years.
The Conners returned in full force for Tuesday night’s revival of “Roseanne.”
Season 10 started with back-to-back episodes, earning a massive 18.2 million viewers and a 5.1 rating among adults 18-49.
The premiere quickly joked about and then explained Dan’s (John Goodman) death from the Season 9 finale: Dan finds Roseanne’s unpublished transcript in the garage, and quips, “This would’ve sold like hotcakes if only you hadn’t killed off the most interesting character.”
The revival also established Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) as a Trump supporter with aunt/life coach Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) as a “nasty woman” who wanted to vote for Hillary Clinton until Roseanne put doubts in her mind … so she went with Jill Stein.
We also saw how the two Beckys would be used together — with original Becky actress Lecy Goranson planning to be a surrogate for Andrea, played by second Becky actress Sarah Chalke.
The most heartwarming storyline was tied to Darlene (Sara Gilbert) moving back home with her two kids after losing her job. One of those kids is her son, Mark (Ames McNamara), who happens to like to dress in girls’ clothing sometimes, which worried Dan enough to give the kid a knife to take to school to fend off bullies.
All in all, it was a topical but still very funny premiere that felt to most fans like old times. However, because there were so many political lightning rods, and Roseanne Ross is a controversial right-wing figure in real life, several people chimed in with criticism:
#Roseanne watching the Rosanne reboot yessssssss and I’m a liberal. It was funny as ever. This conversation was needed. It’s not a left or right thing. We the people agree to disagree baby. This is what makes the world go round. pic.twitter.com/jRuymLl9sH
People, calm down… if you actually watched #Roseanne tonight you would have noticed that there were jokes made about Hillary supporters AND Trump supporters. It was hardly one-sided or “pro-Trump.”
I feel show depicted the reality of a family with different political views.
#Roseanne handled death, divcorce, non-gender conforming children, job loss, and political division in the first two episodes. This show isn’t for your side or mine. It’s life as we know it. Welcome back,
domestic goddess!
What the hell?? No im not a trump supporter, but i dont go up in arms when a fictional character does. #Roseanne is a tv show representing a different viewpoint. And that’s ok.
I love how she made it so obvious that the whole point of the episode was that people are multifaceted and it’s ok to talk about our differences, especially politically. It isn’t gonna kill us. Ha just like the theme song! “What doesn’t kill us is making us stronger” ???? #Roseanne
So because I’m not a Trump supporter I can’t like #Roseanne? Get out of here with that BS. Loved it when I was a kid and still love her now , everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
I must say, I really enjoyed the #Roseanne reboot. Only two episodes in and it already feels more relevant and life-like than many television shows on today. It feels real and I really appreciate that. We need more shows like it that aren’t afraid to address the issues.
OMG #Roseanne is so freaking funny!!! “Hello Deplorable” … “Hi Snowflake” ???? Jackie with the pink pussy hat and the “Nasty Woman T-Shirt” … I am dying!!! ????????????????
The character #roseanne is an advocate for her gender nonconformist grandson, while the the real Rosanne supports a POTUS that just banned transgender in the military.
Already impressed with #Roseanne because they aren’t just showing the divide – they’re genuinely showing the perspectives on either side of that divide. People who won’t watch are truly missing out on an opportunity to communicate that only this tv family could give. ????????
#Roseanne The Conners are Real people. Sara Gilbert’s telling her kid “they will play with you” made me cry. Great acting, funny and real, just like life. >.< pic.twitter.com/I852JnjQco
Marks character was just like me growing up. I can only hope somewhere there is a 8 year old watching this and knowing they are not alone. Well done. #roseanne
Right wing psychos acting like the show is a gift from God. Left wing libtards acting like it’s an abomination from Satan himself. And all. The normal people think it was a great reboot. #Roseanne
Hey everybody boycotting #Roseanne . You missed out. It’s really good. All sides argued and more. Laurie Metcalf, John Goodman and Melissa Gilbert rocked it. Everyone did.
#roseanne started out almost like they were trying too hard with the zingers. But it didn’t take long for them to get into their groove. It was like the last 20 yrs away from the #Connors never happened.
I am so IN LOVE with the #Roseanne reboot I could weep. Ep2 brought me back to my childhood when I was a young gender chameleon. Bravo to this once again revolutionary show that tackles major issues with heart and humor. @therealroseanne@THEsaragilbert@ReelMFishman@sarahchalke
“Roseanne” Season 10 continues with Episode 3, “Roseanne gets the Chair” on Tuesday, April 3 on ABC. Here’s the synopsis:
“Roseanne’s clash with Darlene over her parenting reaches a breaking point; Dan tries to help Roseanne with her bad knee by getting her an elevator chair.”
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
When you’re not busy Force FaceTiming with your hot frienemesis, check out “The Last Jedi” on Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Ultra HD, and On Demand this Tuesday, March 27. Episode VIII is the first “Star Wars” movie to be released on 4K Ultra HD, but it won’t be the last. Bonus features include 14 deleted scenes, commentary, and more. Here’s the full list of extras:
• The Director and the Jedi – Go deep behind the scenes with writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey through the production of the movie—and experience what it’s like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon. • Balance of the Force – Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
• Scene Breakdowns
Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the characters who bring it all to life. Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating the movie’s malevolent master villain. Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into creating the stunning world seen in the movie’s final confrontation, including the interplay between real-word locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing the crystal foxes, and much more.
• Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) – Writer-director Rian Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie featuring Andy Serkis’ riveting, raw on-set performance before his digital makeover into Snoke. • Deleted Scenes – With an introduction and optional commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson. • Audio Commentary – View the movie with in-depth feature audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
“Last Men in Aleppo”
This Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature will be released on DVD March 27:
“The year is 2015. Syria’s brutal civil war has been ravaging the country since the government responded with force to civil protests during the Arab Spring in 2011. Regime, Kurdish, ISIS and REBEL forces all occupy various parts of the city of Aleppo in northwestern Syria. A volunteer group called the White Helmets provides emergency services to traumatized residents in the rebel-occupied areas of the city. A crucial part of their efforts is rescuing survivors: After air attacks reduce buildings to rubble, the men of the White Helmets dig through the debris and pull survivors to safety. They are nothing short of heroes.”
“The Americans” Season 5
One of the best TV series of all time — don’t argue — comes to an end with Season 6, starting March 28 on FX. The day before the final season starts, the penultimate season will arrive on DVD. The four-disc DVD set for Season 5 is available March 27. Extras include deleted scenes and a gag reel.
“Love, Lies & Records” (Acorn TV)
This heartwarming Acorn TV drama set in a British register office makes its DVD debut on March 27. Ashley Jensen (“Catastrophe,” “Ugly Betty,” “Extras”) stars as Senior Registrar Kate Dickenson, who juggles a hectic personal life with grumpy teenagers and longtime partner Rob (Adrian Bower), while dealing with the emotional toll the job has on her. “After a big promotion, jealous colleague Judy (Rebecca Front) threatens to reveal an indiscretion Kate had with her handsome coworker Rick (Kenny Doughty) that could throw Kate’s job and family life into jeopardy.”
This week marks the start of a new month, and you know what that means: A ton of new titles are coming to Netflix as of April 1, and a bunch of others will be leaving. April starts this coming Sunday — aka April Fool’s Day, aka Easter — but you don’t have to wait until then to stream some great options.
“A Series of Unfortunate Events” Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Look awaaaaay … at least until Friday, when Season 2 hits Netflix. Then look very closely because this series is worth it. The 10-episode second season premieres March 30. New faces this year include Nathan Fillion, Tony Hale, Sara Rue, Lucy Punch, Roger Bart, and Allison Williams.“The Titan” (Netflix Original)
Sam Worthington, Taylor Schilling, Tom Wilkinson and Nathalie Emmanuel star in this ambitious Netflix original sci-fi thriller streaming this Friday, March 30:
“In the near future, a military family uproot their lives so they can participate in a ground-breaking experiment to accelerate man’s genetic evolution. The goal? To relocate humanity to another planet and avoid extinction.”
“Happy Anniversary” (Netflix Original)
“Love is the best, until it’s not.” Noël Wells and Ben Schwartz star as a couple at a crossroads on their three-year anniversary. The comedy starts streaming March 30.“Rapture” Season 1 (Netflix Original) “From Nas to Rapsody, Logic to TI. Hip hop has a story to tell. Now is the time.” Netflix excels at documentaries, so check out this eight-part docu-series starting March 30.And, just for kicks, here are the titles Netflix is adding on April 1 alone:
“A Sort of Family” (2017)
“Along Came Polly” (2004)
“Bad Boys” (1995)
“Battlefield Earth” (2000)
“Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure” (2011)
“Big Time” (2017)
“Body of Lies” (2008)
“Cabin Fever” (2002)
“Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever” (2009)
“Cats & Dogs” (2001)
“Cold Mountain” (2003)
“Dare to Be Wild” (2015)
“Deep Blue Sea” (1999)
“Fish People” (2001)
“Friday Night Lights” (2004)
“Jackass 2.5” (2007)
“Life Is Beautiful” (1997)
“Looney Tunes: Back in Action” (2003)
“Mortal Kombat” (1995)
“Nancy Drew” (2007)
“Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006)
“Scarface” (1983
“Seven” (1995)
“Sin City” (2005)
“Speed Racer” (2008)
“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” (2003)
“The Duchess” (2008)
“The Family Man” (2000)
“The Flintstones” (1994)
“The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas” (2000)
“The Iron Giant” (1999)
“The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale” (Netflix Original)
“The Lost Boys” (1987)
“Queen of the Damned” (2002)
“The Spy Next Door” (2010)
“Wakfu: Season 3 (Netflix Original)
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TV Worth Watching
“Roseanne” Season 10 (Tuesday on ABC at 8 p.m.)She’s baaaaaack! Roseanne, un-dead Dan, and the rest of the Conners — including both Beckys — return for the two-hour premiere of Season 10. Here’s what’s coming in episodes “Twenty Years to Life” and “Dress to Impress”:
“Roseanne and Dan adjust to living under the same roof with Darlene and her two children; Becky announces she is going to be a surrogate to make extra money; Darlene’s son is bullied at school; Becky invites Andrea over to meet the family.”
It’s a big week for ABC, which is also debuting the new series “Splitting Up Together” and “Alex, Inc.”
“The Terror” (Monday on AMC at 9 p.m.)
AMC’s new historical suspense drama series is based on the true story of the British Royal Navy’s perilous attempt to discover the Northwest Passage. The fantastic cast includes Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and Ciarán Hinds. Here’s the scoop on Monday’s two-hour premiere episodes, “Go for Broke,” and “Gore”:
“An accident at sea cripples a Royal Navy expedition 200 miles from finding the Northwest Passage, forcing its captains to make a dire choice.”
“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (Sunday on NBC at 8 p.m.)
It’s Easter week! So gather your family on Easter Sunday for this three-hour live concert event, starring John Legend, Alice Cooper and Sara Bareilles. The story is set during the final week of Jesus’ life, as told from the perspective of infamous betrayer Judas Iscariot. At the very least, follow along on Twitter, because the commentary will be half the fun.
“Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina” (Sunday on USA at 6 p.m.)
Before watching the “Jesus Christ Superstar” concert, consider checking out this dog show co-hosted by David Frei and actor John O’Hurley. If you miss it, USA will air an encore on Monday, April 2 at 9 a.m., and NBC will air an encore on Sunday, April 8 at 1 p.m.
“Siren” Season 1 (Thursday on Freeform at 8 p.m.)
Mermaid legends come to life in Freeform’s new thriller series, which premieres with a two-hour special on March 29. Here’s the synopsis for the pilot episode:
“The coastal town of Bristol Cove, once known for being home to mermaids, is turned upside down with the arrival of a mysterious girl.”
Episode 2, “The Lure,” will follow it:
“Ben (Alex Roe) and crew of The North Star uncover a device emitting a strange sound; Ryn (Eline Powell) finds shelter in the home of the local folklore expert.”
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New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital
“All I Wish”
Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn, Famke Janssen, Ellen Burstyn, Gilles Marini star in this romantic comedy arriving in theaters, On Demand, and on digital this Friday, March 30.
“An aspiring fashion designer struggles to find success and love until unexpectedly meeting her match on her birthday.”
“Phantom Thread”
Paul Thomas Anderson directed Daniel Day-Lewis in (reportedly) his final role in “Phantom Thread,” which was nominated for six Academy Awards. The drama will be available on digital Tuesday, March 27, and then on Blu-ray/DVD on April 10. Extras include camera tests with commentary by PTA; deleted scenes; the House of Woodcock Fashion Show, and behind-the-scenes photographs from the film by Michael Bauman with demo versions of Jonny Greenwood’s score.
“All the Money in the World”
Director Ridley Scott’s unexpectedly controversial movie about the 1973 Getty kidnapping will be available on Digital March 27, then Blu-ray/DVD on April 10. The Oscar-nominated thriller comes with eight deleted scenes; plus three featurettes on the real-life events and an inside look at the production, including the “unprecedented recasting of the character J. Paul Getty a little over a month before the film’s theatrical release.” Christopher Plummer went on to earn an Oscar nomination for that recast role.
“The Dangerous Book for Boys” (Prime Original)
Inspired by the best-selling book, this Amazon original series shares the heartwarming story of a family overcoming loss with the help of a book filled with life lessons that was handed down from a father to his three boys. The series will be available on Prime starting Friday, March 30.
“Birthmarked”
Toni Collette and Matthew Goode star in this comedy about the power of nurture of nature, opening in theaters and On Demand March 30.
“Two respected scientists quit their jobs at a prestigious university and tackle their biggest experiment to date — parenthood! Raising three children against their genetic predispositions, they seek to prove that everyone has the same potential to become anything they choose. The big question being, are we born as we are, or can we blame our parents for who we become?”
Dan Conner: “Why does everybody always think I’m dead?”
The 2018 Oscars aired on ABC, so the network used the opportunity to promote some new trailers. One of those trailers was for the highly anticipated “Roseanne” revival, which premieres Tuesday, March 27.
OG stars Roseanne Barr (Roseanne), John Goodman (Dan), Laurie Metcalf (Jackie), Sara Gilbert (Darlene), Michael Fishman (DJ), Lecy Goranson (Becky), and Sarah Chalke are all returning — with a one-episode cameo from Johnny Galecki. (They found a clever way to include both Beckys.)
The trailer cheekily references Dan Conner’s death in the original series run, even more directly than the previous promos.
Watch the trailer: The 2018 “Roseanne” revival will launch with a special hour-long episode at 8 p.m. on March 27. The show will move into its regular half-hour 8 to 8:30 timeslot starting Tuesday, April 3.
Roseanne is still Roseanne, so that hasn’t changed.
“Roseanne” is launching its revival — we can just call it Season 10 — March 27 on ABC. The cast shared new details during the Television Critics Association winter press tour, and ABC shared a bunch of photos from the premiere. (That’s one pic above, see more below.)
During the TCAs, Roseanne Barr insisted that Dan Conner (John Goodman) didn’t actually die in the Season 9 finale/series finale, “Into That Good Night, Part 2,” even though he was said to have died of a heart attack. (One of the first promos for the revival had a little joke on Dan’s return from death.)
TVLine challenged Barr’s assertion that Dan didn’t really die, but she shot back, “I think that you should rewatch it. A lot of the reason that I did that was to add another layer of freshness for people who are going to watch the series over and over.”
In case you’ve forgotten, here’s a summary of the series finale from The Roseanne Wiki:
“In the first half, the family talks about life after winning the lottery. Then Roseanne reflects about her fictional life as a voiceover monologue reveals that the show itself has really been her writing. She says that while the book she was writing was based on her life, she changed what she didn’t like. For instance: in reality, the Conners did not win the lottery; Dan died of a heart attack; Jackie–not Bev–was gay; Mark and Darlene, and Becky and David, were the Conner-Healy couples; and DJ went to college. In the final moments, after looking over her book, she goes upstairs and sits on the couch. The show fades to black and her trademark laugh is heard one last time.”
If they didn’t show it, it didn’t happen?
In other news, Roseanne confirmed that her character will be a Donald Trump supporter, as she is in real life. Executive producer Bruce Helford said the show will address the various political views within the family “in a very honest way and a very real way.”
Sara Gilbert (Darlene Conner) added, “It was a great opportunity to have a family that can be divided by politics, but still is filled with love. And what a great thing to bring into this country right now.” It was previously revealed that Darlene’s son Mark (Ames McNamara) will be a gender nonconforming character who wears traditionally feminine clothes but does not identify as transgender or gay.
We already know that the show found a clever way to include both of the stars who played Becky during the original run…… and the status of other characters was also revealed. “Roseanne” will acknowledge the death of cast member Glenn Quinn, who played the older brother of Johnny Galecki’s David. “We all missed Glenn so much because he was such a great part of the show,” said Barr, “and it wasn’t something we wanted to gloss over.”
Also, if you’re wondering about youngest child Jerry Garcia Conner, Barr said they do mention him in the first episode. “He’s on a fishing boat in Alaska… We had so many stories to tell over the arc of these nine episodes.”
Here are some of the premiere photos, showing the reunited and growing family:
“Roseanne” will have an hour premiere on March 27 at 8 p.m., and then will continue in a half-hour format at 8 p.m. starting April 3 on ABC.
“Roseanne” is coming back to ABC starting March 27, and John Goodman is returning as Dan Conner … despite Dan dying in the original series finale. No matter. He’s now alive and well enough to yell at the TV while watching sports, as shown in a series of new promos.
One of the promos features Roseanne Conner (Roseanne Barr) seeming to address the dead elephant in the room through a sports-related joke. Dan and Becky (Lecy Goranson) are shown watching a Bulls basketball game, and Roseanne asks how it’s going. Becky says “It’s dope,” but Dan says he still thinks the Bulls of ’96 and ’97 would’ve beat these guys any day. Here’s Roseanne’s response:
“You can’t live in the past, Dan. When things are gone, they’re gone forever.”
Haha. Not true for Dan, and not true for the show.
Here are the two other new promos, including one with Sara Gilbert as Darlene:ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey previously said, of Dan returning from the dead, “I don’t want to talk too specifically, but I wouldn’t say we’ll ignore the events of the finale. Dan is definitely still alive.”
In terms of having two Beckys — one original, and then recast — the show found a clever way to include both Lecy Goranson and Sarah Chalke. Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Estelle Parsons, Sandra Bernhard, and Johnny Galecki are also returning.
The 2018 “Roseanne” revival will launch with a special hour-long episode at 8 p.m. on March 27. The show will move into its regular half-hour 8 to 8:30 timeslot starting Tuesday, April 3.
The “Roseanne” revival is bringing back both actresses who played Becky, but don’t worry, it will all work out.
The role was originally filled by Lecy Goranson in Seasons 1-5, but then she and Sarah Chalke took turns playing the role in later years, alternating seasons for the sitcom’s final four years. With Goranson playing Becky in the revival, though, Chalke was left without a part — at least for a while. The show’s producers didn’t want to leave her out, so they found a way to make it work.
Chalke is taking on an entirely new role, as she explained during an interview with EW. She’ll play a woman named Andrea who hires Becky to be her surrogate, causing a stir in the family. It’s a “fun part to play,” according to Chalke.
“I love the part!” she said.
Chalke was also excited about the revival in general, and she says it’s “so funny” and has “unbelievable” writing. On top of that, she finds the timing perfect.
“I think it’s exactly what is needed right now,” she said. “Right now when the country is so divided, I really think it’s a show that brings people together.”
Well, if they can figure out how to include two Beckys, maybe we can all figure out how to work out our differences, too.
“Roseanne” premieres with an hour-long episode on March 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Set your DVRs: The revival of “Roseanne” premieres with a special hour-long episode on March 27, 2018, ABC announced today.
After that, the show will air in its regular time slot of 8:00-8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 3. Production on the revival’s nine episodes is slated to wrap today, ABC announced.
The network also released a short promo which promises “New episodes, same couch, same cast, same laugh,” as we hear Roseanne’s distinctive chuckle.
The original cast returns, including Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson (the original Becky), Sara Gilbert, Michael Fishman. Sarah Chalke, who played Becky in later seasons, will also be back, but as a different character.
They haven’t forgotten Mark.
The first episode of “Roseanne” Season 10 added 6.59 million more viewers — a record number — in the days after its March 27 premiere. Who were the added viewers? Probably rubberneckers wondering 
In completely unsurprising news, ABC is renewing the recently revived “Roseanne” for another season, its 11th.
The Conners returned in full force for Tuesday night’s revival of “Roseanne.”
We also saw how the two Beckys would be used together — with original Becky actress Lecy Goranson planning to be a surrogate for Andrea, played by second Becky actress Sarah Chalke.
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.
She’s baaaaaack! Roseanne, un-dead Dan, and the rest of the Conners — including both Beckys — return for the two-hour premiere of Season 10. Here’s what’s coming in episodes “Twenty Years to Life” and “Dress to Impress”:
Dan Conner: “Why does everybody always think I’m dead?”
Roseanne is still Roseanne, so that hasn’t changed.
… and the status of other characters was also revealed. “Roseanne” will acknowledge the death of cast member Glenn Quinn, who played the older brother of Johnny Galecki’s David. “We all missed Glenn so much because he was such a great part of the show,” said Barr, “and it wasn’t something we wanted to gloss over.”
“Roseanne” will have an hour premiere on March 27 at 8 p.m., and then will continue in a half-hour format at 8 p.m. starting April 3 on ABC.
What is dead may never die! Wait. Wrong show?
The “Roseanne” revival is bringing back both actresses who played Becky, but don’t worry, it will all work out.
