Roseanne: Season 6

Not only did season six prove that sitcoms can last beyond four or five years and deal with serious issues, but it still has a phenomenal amount of comedy! This season is definitely one of my favorites, and no matter how many times I watch them these episodes still leave me with aching sides. Some of the more serious episodes, such as the two part "Past Imperfect" and "Lies My Father Told Me" as well as "Don't Make Room for Daddy," "Two Down, One to Go," and "The Driver's Seat," deal with issues such as mental health, parental rights, empty-nest syndrome, and - as many others have mentioned - the fine line between discipline and child abuse. All of these are glowing examples of the craftsmanship behind this raw, honest, and always entertaining show. Many others have talked about the serious issues in this season, but many have failed to acknowledge the brilliance of the comedy. My favorite episode by far is on this season - "Stash From the Past" - which is a masterpiece of comedic genius. It may have shown adults using drugs, but it also is a microcosm of using drugs then realizing what a complete fool you were. "Guilt By Imagination" was one of those episodes that was so funny because it was absolutely true. And "White Trash Christmas" is a Yuletide classic in my house (for there is always extra drama at the holidays, I don't care who you are). And who can forget the look on Bev's face in "Body By Jake" when Fred shouts why she broke her hip? (If you don't know why, buy this season and find out! It's that great! Even my husband loves it!) The lack of an "Extra" about Sarah Chalke joining the cast as Becky was quite disappointing (but perhaps she was booked and couldn't make time for it, we'll keep our eyes peeled on Season 7). All in all, 5 stars. The quality of the shows more than makes up for the lack of extras.

Usually after 5 seasons a show can lose it's luster, but Roseanne's sixth season was truly one of the best, and the Domestic Goddess Roseanne was at her most beautiful!!!! She should have been the poster child for what a person should look like after having multiple plastic surgeries, because she just looked so damn fabulous!!! I really enjoyed the new direction of the show, starting with more focuss on the adults instead of the kids all the time. This season definately challenged Roseanne to tackle some tough issues like child abuse( I think this subject will always be a heated debate due to the fine line of physical discipline and abuse)Roseanne seemed way too hard on herself, because she never hit DJ before and like Dan said he had it coming, considering what he had done. John Goodman also had a chance to shine this season when coming to grips with the truth behind his mother's mental illness. This episode was definately reminiscent of the way Norman Lear would do an episode of All in the Family when the scene would be so intense with emotion with no sound from a live audience and it forces you to really feel in the moment. This was definately a good mix of comedy and drama during season 6, where Roseanne, Dan, and Jackie was at their prime!!! My favorite episode would have to be when Jackie has her baby, because usually those kind of episodes are so stale with the panicked father to be in a bunch of chaos. Fortunately this episode was well written and brilliantly funny!!!! Eventhough most people think Roseanne's remaining seasons went downhill, I will still buy them because they are alot better than the trash that's on tv now!!!

Like a good wine The Roseanne sitcom continues to get better with season six. Highlights are the first episode where Roseanne packs Darlene off to College in "Too Down One To Go" and "A Stash From The Past" where Rosanne and Dan begin reminiscing about their days as teenagers after they discover a stash of Marijuna in the house. Sarah Chalke makes her first appearance as Becky in "Homecoming" and regular guest artist Shelly Winters makes a hilarious appearance in "Thanksgiving 93" Long before Ellen, Roseanne was already causing controversy and provoking open discussions about sexuality with the episode "Don't Ask Don't Tell" where Roseanne and Jackie visit a gay bar and Roseanne receives a kiss on the lips from Guest star Mariel Hemingway. In one of the most heartfelt episodes "The Drivers Seat" Roseanne has to cope with her actions after she hits DJ. This is a must have for any fan of Roseanne, sadly this series does not feature any extra's but it includes all 25 UNCUT episodes and is one of the funniest seasons with regular cast members returning John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sarah Gilbert and Sandra Bernhard. Roseanne season six, feels as fresh and new as when it first aired on TV and is a great way to reaquaint yourself with a truly beloved show that was one of the most successful Television sitcom's of the 80's and 90's.

love me some Roseanne good quality fun to watch

Daughter likes this show. Entertaining.

When it comes to over-weight female comics making eponymous sitcoms in the mid-eighties to nineties, none did it better than Roseanne. Whether it was under either her Barr or Arnold surname, Roseanne produced intelligent and hilarious comedy with an outstanding cast of supporting actors and some of the most hard-hitting and innovative scripts of the era; scripts that made you laugh without insulting your intelligence. I loved Roseanne then, and it's even better now, a little older, a little wiser, and a little more jaded by subsequent failed attempts to repeat the Roseanne phenomenon with lesser female comics of varying sizes. This DVD is so funny that I can write this review in full knowledge of its brilliance despite the fact that I haven't quite found the time to watch it yet. I know that I will soon, just like I did with the previous five seasons. John Goodman is also brilliant in this. So brilliant that sometimes I wished that they had called it "Dan" instead of "Roseanne"; or at least "RoseDan" in an effort to acknowledge his stellar efforts. Laurie Metcalf steals every show, but despite this I don't feel that they should ever have considered calling it "Jackie", because the "RoseJackie" compromise doesn't quite have the same aesthetic effect. Either way, I would have loved a spin-off along the lines of "My Two Dads" where the two different actors who played Becky over the years could meet up, live together, and maybe date Paul Reiser and Greg Evigan?

Great show.

I love life

season 6 of roseanne , and the show still good as it get ! for all fans of roseanne up there ! don t delay , buy this dvd !!!

Loved it!

i loved this series not as good as some of the others series but still enjoyed it thanks alot janexxx

Still relevant and funny.

Good