Roseanne. The only show MP watches. :)

And... this episode highlighted doing laundry. Mamap, what more could you ask for?

I just have to ask you, MP... must I re-wash my clothes if they get put on top of the washer????? I just dont know nuttin'!

Lol depends Moonie how long its been since you've cleaned the top of your washer OR...OR if you've been sitting on it. HAHA

Im always plopping wet clothing on top of mine and I shouldn't considering I turtle wax mine..LOL

See? I never once thought to turtle wax my maytag!

I am so disappointed- I made a point of remembering that it is on Tuesday nights- but somehow only thought of it after it had aired. I tried finding it on demand but the system was wonky. Hopefully I figure out on demand and if not, there's always next week. I have heard so much about this and am really looking forward to finally seeing it.

Sheila, to be honest, the second episode wasn't as good as the first. I am on the fence about what I feel about this show now.

I don't know though. There is something about seeing all these actors together again.

I agree, eld!

But the scenes when Roseanne gets in the chair were funny.

It was a fluke which is what drove people to see it. Getting the old characters back in the original setting brings nostalgia. I see it as dropping off after the original interest. It's not that funny and Roseanne is someone I wouldn't want to know and have never known anyone remotely like her.

I personally think Roseanne show leans...**leans** more towards real life and real people compared to other sitcoms about families with their petfect homes, perfect clothes, hair and perfect words to their children at all times. Perfection doesn't exist in our world and neither do perfect parents or children.

I enjoyed last night's episode. Last week's premiere episodes packed in a lot of topics and updates which needed to happen, but it was nice to get back to a one/two topic episode like last night.

I loved the stair lift moments lol

I agree that the Roseanne show leans more toward real life compared to so many others on tv. It's honestly quite refreshing to see a show where a home feels "lived in", both physically and emotionally.

What other sitcoms are you referring to " compared to other sitcoms about families with their petfect homes, perfect clothes, hair and perfect words to their children at all times." ? None come to my mind.

The unrealistic family shows that I can think of as "perfect homes, perfect clothes..." were back in the 50's. Leave it to Beaver and Father Knows Best. Today Blackish, Splitting Up, Modern Family show not perfect lives.

Lily those were before my time. I can't think of a single current one with a perfect family. Thought I would see what all the fuss was about and turned on the TV as Roseanne was holding someone under the tap. That was enough for me.

Well I'm sure living in the past. Lol.

Until it was mentioned I was thinking about the The Cosby Show. Than I remembered that was long in the past. I haven't a clue about todays programs.

The Roseanne show is a comedy its supposed to make us laugh. How many times have you ever thought about spraying anyone with the kitchen hose...I have and I suspect many have...Roseanne just took peoples fleeting thought and acted on it....or when she called her grandaughter that bad word...when my adult sons were teens It crossed my mind to call them something nasty. ..I didn't but in a fleeting moment I WANTED to as I'm sure others have. That's just it Roseanne takes peoples deep dark nasty thoughts and does it, says it...Things we ddon't do or say but have thought of.

I'm not ashamed that I wanted to blast one of my sons a time or two with the kitchen hose or that I thought a nasty word in my head against them...I'm human.

I agree..... Absolutely!!

We are different with different sensitivities. Having a thought and acting on it are not the same. To me name calling and the hose incident are abusive behaviors.

Sticking a kids head under a faucet is child abuse, IMO. Roseanne is a crass human in her show and real life. It's sad she's revered among some people.

It's just a show. Lots of them we like to watch contain much worse material.

Enjoy, MP. You don't need to justify it. :)

Who is asking for justification?

I haven't watched the show but that description of speaking or acting on our deep dark nasty thoughts and of people finding it entertaining sure does remind me of something and somebody.

Oh geez, the judgement in this thread is something else.

I haven't watched the reboot but I like the originals. I grew up in a similar household full of sarcasm, humor (sometimes dark!) and love.

I can think of a few shows. Modern Family, although it highlights dysfunctional topics, all the actors are attractive and "perfect" looking. Same for the show Mom. Although Mom is also about regular people (in this case recovering alcoholics) the characters are always dressed nicely and look put together.

Then there is The Middle. I enjoy Modern Family but don't think they are perfect.

I used to watch a lot of sitcoms but in recent years, only the Big Bang Theory. Maybe I should be embarrassed to admit that my tv is usually set to reality tv. My husband will make comments about the trash I watch but i will come back about how he prefers shows about murder, and worse. That shuts him up for awhile. At least until he witnesses grown women resorting to fisticuffs! :)

No spraying your teenager does not fall under the guidelines of child abuse....but its...a...comedy...tv...program.

Moonie is right I don't need to justify my watching Roseanne. For those that think Roseanne is a terrible program...what do you watch?

It is not that I disagree, it is just that I do not enjoy the Roseanne Show. Good for you that you find it funny......wish I did but I don't. Just not my taste.

I wasn't talking to anyone in particular. .and I apologize. ..I'm sorry. I shouldn't have ask what anyone else was watching just so I could pick their programs apart. I'm sorry. I went to bed as I have an appointment in Pittsburgh tomorrow but couldn't relax for thinking about my words. For anyone I offended. ...I'm sorry.

Different views or opinions don't offend me. Sleep tight...

....don't let the bed bugs bite!

(she'll be offended by that one! ;)

My husband and I watched Rosanne this afternoon and laughed. We have a daughter that we would have loved to push her head under the water more than once but we never did. Where we thought about it, Roseanne does it.

I'm not offended. I like most of the rest of the cast especially Jackie and Darlene. I don't watch many comedies.In fact none right now. I like stuff that many don't like Law and Order, Criminal Minds, Survivor, Amazing Race, Dateline, 48 Hours, Grey's Anatomy, 60 Minutes and Chicago Fire. Maybe others I can't think of right now.

I laughed so hard when she put her grand daughters head in the sink and soaked it. Why didn't I ever think of that with my kids?

1. When my grandson refused to take a shower I picked him up, he was fully clothed, put him in the shower and turned the water on. Several years later his younger brother was refusing to shower and the older one told him that he better just go shower because Grammy would put him in with all his clothes on. Needless to say, I never had another problem with them showering. They are now in their twenties and shower daily.

Viewership was down 40% for the second episode and they lost over 10 million viewers.

jeez, it was still number one in it's time slot. I find the show hilarious. We may not be Roseanne but I bet a lot of us have a relative who is. I've certainly had the fights over getting your darn clothes out of the washer and dryer because I need to use it. If we didn't all like different shows there would only be one show on tv. I'm a Dr. Pol, Dr. Jeff, Dr. K, junkie, but I'll keep watching Roseanne.

I heard 15 mil viewers...I don't watch anything else but I think I understand Roseanne beat all other by a landslide. But maybe I'm wrong. Doesn't matter to me as long as I get to watch. Lol

Moonie The popcorn is ready, I'm showered and in my PJ's, cup is on the Kureg ready for a nice coffee, but I have no danish or pie. Lol Are you going to watch?

No popcorn, coffee or pie but yes, its getting ready to come on. Strained my back moving statuary so I'm climbing in the bed to watch.

Watching too, don't want to give away anything so I won't comment yet on the Becky situation.

I should have checked in sooner. Just saw the last 10 minutes. Looked like a good show. I am going to try to catch it when it's available online.

Moonie is it your lower back? Gosh I know back pain so I really feel for you. Hopefully your feeling better by tomorrow.

I am glad Becky won't be doing this but sad about the reason. I really liked the ending when Roseanne said she only got pregnant once that she actually wanted to...when Becky ask who it was Roseanne said....you.

That's what I love... the way Roseanne knows exactly the right thing to say to each of her family members when its really important.

I don't think that egg should have had to be returned. .it was a gift and after all Becky may not have had the baby but she did already go thru an emotional workout.

I finally got to watch this last night- first time actually seeing the new Roseanne. I was impressed, that in fact, as many of you have said, the characters and story line have stepped in right in place. I will say the only one who seems a bit not quite right is Jackie but still overall very good and I will watch it again. My husband didn't think it was so good though.....

I just watched it from my computer after missing 3/4 of it last night. I thought it was terrific.

It had just the right mixture of "Roseanne" humor yet it was sensitive and really handled the topic of Becky's failed attempt at being a surrogate well.

I understand why they did what they did with Becky's storyline, but there really isn't a reason why she still can't be a surrogate, just not donating her own egg.

I also like how they had a tribute to the actor who played her husband and how they handled it within the show. It looks like no stone will be left unturned.

I am looking forward to Johnny Galecki's appearance. He can only do one show and it will be interesting to see what his storyline will be.

I thought it was a great episode! laughed out loud several times. Jackie's character was always a bit neurotic, and even more so now. They haven't really touched on her life yet, so looking forward to that. I adore Laurie Metcalf in every role she has played.

Me too, she and Sara Gilbert!

I still think the acting is really bad. Are they overacting? Not sure what it is, but it seems poor to me. Maybe because they have a live audience? Not sure - but it is just off, IMO.

I think it's one of those shows that either you like it or you don't. No in-between.