Ep 18. The Slice of Life

Roseanne season 1 episode 18 titled "The Slice of Life" revolves around the Connors and their pizza shop. The family opens up a new pizza place, which is a big moment for them. However, the things do not go as planned and the family faces some difficulties.

In this particular episode, we see Roseanne and Dan struggling to get their new pizza business off the ground. The restaurant is not getting the attention they anticipated, despite their unique pizza recipe. Meanwhile, Becky is dealing with a possible broken heart as she navigates her first romantic relationship with a boy who may not be as into her as she thinks. DJ also has a problem: he doesn't want anyone to know he has a part in the play at school. Darlene, on the other hand, is excited for DJ to be part of the school play.

The pressure is mounting on the Connors as they try to drum up business for their pizza shop. Roseanne is particularly worried about the success of the pizza shop given how much money she and Dan have invested to get the business running. Despite her fears, Roseanne is determined to make the pizza shop a success and spends most of the episode trying to come up with new marketing strategies to get more people to come and eat at the restaurant.

Becky's love life is also a significant plot point in this episode. She's started seeing a boy named Chip, who seems to be pulling away from her. She confides in her sister Darlene, who tries to help her understand that she doesn't need a boy's attention to feel good about herself. Darlene tells Becky she has to be confident in herself and not let a boy's attention define who she is.

DJ not wanting to tell anyone about his part in the school play causes some tension between him and his family. Roseanne and Dan are disappointed and hurt that DJ doesn't want them to come to his play, thinking that he's embarrassed to be in it. They try to convince him that they love him and are proud of him no matter what he does. DJ eventually opens up and lets his family know that he's worried about performing in front of people - something Roseanne and Dan can relate to.

Throughout the episode, we see the Connors struggling with different problems but it is interesting to see how they all come together to support each other. They all have their own fears and insecurities, but they stick together as a family and try to help each other whenever possible.

Overall, "The Slice of Life" is an entertaining and heartwarming episode that shows us the importance of family support and love. It also highlights the difficulties involved in starting a business and how hard it can be to achieve success. The episode is a great addition to the first season of Roseanne and gives us a glimpse into the lives of the Connors as they try to find their way in the world.