Tooth or Consequences

"Tooth or Consequences"
Season 5: Episode 24(121 / 231 episodes)
Network	ABC-TV
Air date	May 11, 1993
Written by	Leslie Reider
Directed by	Gail Mancuso
Episode Guide
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Tooth or Consequences was the 24th episode of Season 5 of Roseanne, also the 121st overall series episode. Written by Leslie Reider, the episode was directed by Gail Mancuso. It originally aired on ABC-TV on May 11, 1993.

Synopsis

Dan accidentally knocks out Roseanne's tooth the day the health inspector visits. Darlene is accepted to a Chicago art school, but can she leave David?

Summary

Dan accidentally knocks out one of Roseanne's teeth. Unfortunately, it's on the day she has to meet with the health inspector, who ends up being her old boss from Rodbell's diner, Leon Carp. Meanwhile, Darlene and David who have just lost their virginity together, eagerly await their response letters from the art school in Chicago, only to find out that Darlene gets accepted and David doesn't.

Cast

Starring

• Roseanne Arnold as Roseanne Conner
• John Goodman as Dan Conner
• Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
• Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
• Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
• Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner (credit only)

Also Starring

• Johnny Galecki as David Healy
• Sandra Bernhard as Nancy Bartlett

Guests

• Martin Mull as Leon Carp
• Phil Leeds as Jeffrey
• Bob Odenkirk as Jim

Trivia

• Martin Mull (Leon Carp) makes his return to the series after last appearing in the Season 4 episode "Aliens". He will remain on the series until the Season 9 finale. This was his only appearance this season.
• This is the only episode written by Leslie Reider.
• Despite being credited, Lecy Goranson (Becky Conner) does not appear.