Lanford... Lanford

"Lanford... Lanford"
Season 2: Episode 4(15 / 106 episodes)
Network	ABC-TV
Air date	October 15, 2019
Written by	Bruce Helford Dave Caplan & Bruce Rasmussen
Directed by	Gail Mancuso
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Lanford... Lanford is the fourth episode of Season 2 of The Conners, also the 15th episode overall.

Summary

Desperate for more income, Becky seeks a bar tending position at Casita Bonita, causing major concern for Dan due to her struggle with alcoholism. Meanwhile, Darlene finally nears a decision between David and Ben; and Harris' new friend, Odessa, means new trouble.

Cast

Starring

• John Goodman as Dan Conner
• Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
• Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
• Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner
• Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner (credit only)
• Emma Kenney as Harris Healy
• Ames McNamara as Mark Healy II
• Jayden Rey as Mary Conner (credit only)

Special Guest Stars

• Katey Sagal as Louise Goldufski
• James Pickens Jr. as Chuckie Mitchell

Guests

• Jay R. Ferguson as Ben
• Eliza Bennett as Odessa
• Darlene Hunt as Gabby
• Johnny Galecki as David Healy (uncredited)

Trivia

• Archive footage from the Season 5 episode "Pretty in Black" is included. This is the first time flashbacks to the original series have been utilized.
• Darlene Hunt (Gabby) is also a writer and producer for the series.
• Despite being credited, Michael Fishman (D.J. Conner) and Jayden Rey (Mary) do not appear. Due to D.J's absence, Dan has has now appeared in more episodes then D.J. and every other character besides Jackie Harris.
• Despite appearing, Johnny Galecki (David Healy) isn't credited.

Quotes

Dan: You know, I never asked how you landed this job.

Louise: Well, the owner thinks a woman won't sexually harass the staff. I'm gonna show him that a woman can do anything a man can do.

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Dan: I understand why Ben's here, but what's David gonna do with a tire validate its feelings?

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Jackie: Looks like you got a big problem there. And a flat tire. Good luck!