Ep 22. Dear Mom and Dad

Dear Mom and Dad is the 22nd and final episode of the first season of the television show Roseanne. In this episode, the Connor family receives a letter from Roseanne's parents informing them of their intention to visit them in Lanford. A visit from Roseanne's parents always means tension, as they do not approve of Dan and his working-class background. However, Roseanne decides that she and Dan need to confront her parents and try to make peace with them.

Meanwhile, Darlene has a fight with her boyfriend David over her family's dysfunctional behavior, prompting her to break up with him. Becky, on the other hand, is excited to have her grandparents visiting and plans a special surprise for them. However, her plans fall apart, and she becomes increasingly frustrated with her siblings.

As the family prepares for their visitors, Roseanne tries to make the house presentable, while Dan wants to be himself and not put up a front for her parents. When her parents arrive, it's immediately clear that they are not pleased with the Connors' humble living conditions. The tension between Roseanne's parents and Dan escalates, and they have a heated argument about class differences. Roseanne tries to intervene, but her parents refuse to listen to her.

Meanwhile, Becky's surprise for her grandparents goes awry, as she accidentally damages the expensive gift they brought for her. She fears that her grandparents will be angry and disappointed with her, but they surprise her with their understanding and love.

As the evening wears on, tensions between Roseanne's parents and Dan continue to escalate. However, at a pivotal moment, Roseanne's father reveals a secret that sheds light on his unwavering disapproval of Dan. The truth behind his feelings surprises and saddens Roseanne, and she begins to understand her parents' perspective.

In the end, the family finds a way to come together and put their differences aside. They bond over a shared love for each other and the realization that no matter their differences, they are still family. Becky learns a valuable lesson about accepting responsibility and forgiveness, while Darlene reconciles with David, and Roseanne and Dan find some common ground with her parents.

Dear Mom and Dad is a heartfelt episode that explores the complexities of family relationships and the struggles that come with them. It depicts how differences in backgrounds and lifestyles can create a divide even among the closest of family members, emphasizing the need for love, understanding, and open communication to overcome these divisions.