The Back Story was the 15th episode of Season 4 of Roseanne, also the 87th overall series episode. Written by Bob Myer, the episode was directed by Andrew D. Weyman. It originally aired on ABC-TV on February 4, 1992.
Plot summary[]
Bev arrives to help when Roseanne throws her back out, in time for DJ's 10th birthday. Dan's thrilled with a rare opportunity to spoil his kids when he secretly buys DJ a Super Nintendo video game console and strikes a car-buying deal with Becky, but is upset when Bev swoops in and beats him to the punch.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Roseanne Arnold as Roseanne Conner
- John Goodman as Dan Conner
- Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
- Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
- Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
- Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner
- Natalie West as Crystal Anderson (credit only)
Guests[]
Trivia[]
- This marks Beverly's second appearance this season after "Thanksgiving '91", the first time she's made more than a single appearance in a season.
- During the end scene, Roseanne is playing what sounds like Super Mario World.
- Despite being credited, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson) does not appear.
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