Couch Potatoes was the 25th episode of Season 7 of Roseanne, also the 172nd overall series episode. It was written by Eric Gilliland, and was directed by Mark K. Samuels
Synopsis[]
The Conners are chosen as a Nielsen family. Roseanne's nesting instincts disrupt the family routine. Jackie and Fred's marriage comes to an end.
Plot summary[]
The Conners are selected to be a "Nielsen Family". Roseanne, who is going through a nesting period in her pregnancy, insists that the family watch nothing but educational-type programming to prove to the Nielsen people that they are not white trash. After Dan breaks the couch, Roseanne accepts a hand-me-down couch from her Mother, but soon regrets it. Jackie and Fred make a life-altering decision.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Roseanne as Roseanne Conner
- John Goodman as Dan Conner
- Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
- Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner (credit only)
- Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner
- Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
Also Starring[]
- Johnny Galecki as David Healy
- Glenn Quinn as Mark Healy
- Michael O'Keefe as Fred
- Estelle Parsons as Beverly Harris
Guests[]
- Michael Mantell as Nielsen Rep
Trivia[]
- This marks Sarah Chalke's last appearance as Becky Conner until "We're Going to Disney World" in Season 8. Although Sarah Chalke will make an earlier appearance in the season in "Halloween: the Final Chapter", but playing a different character.
- Despite being credited, Sara Gilbert (Darlene Conner) does not appear.
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