Ep 3. D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Roseanne is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on October 18, 1988. The series follows the Conners, a working-class family living in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois, struggling to get by on a limited household income. The show explores the ups and downs of everyday life and the challenges faced by the Conner family in their daily lives. In this episode, titled "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," things heat up for Roseanne and Dan when they learn that their friends, Kathy and Jerry, are getting a divorce.

As the episode begins, Roseanne and Dan are out at their local bar enjoying a drink and some conversation. They run into Kathy, a mutual friend, who seems upset. When Roseanne asks her what is going on, Kathy confides that she and her husband, Jerry, are getting a divorce. The news shocks both Roseanne and Dan, who had no idea that their friends' marriage was in trouble.

Later that evening, when they return home, the topic of divorce comes up between Roseanne and Dan. They begin to worry about their own marriage and whether they could end up going down the same path as Kathy and Jerry. The thought of getting a divorce scares Roseanne, who doesn't want to end up like her parents, who got divorced when she was young.

The next day, Roseanne and Dan decide to try and help Kathy and Jerry put their marriage back together. They invite the couple over to their house for dinner and hope to talk things out. However, things don't go according to plan, and a fight breaks out between Kathy and Jerry. Roseanne and Dan try their best to mediate and calm the situation, but it only makes things worse.

As the night progresses, Roseanne and Dan begin to realize that they may not be able to save Kathy and Jerry's marriage. They start to worry about their own relationship and whether they are doing all they can to keep it strong. They start to reminisce about their own past, and the difficulties they have gone through together.

The episode ends with Roseanne and Dan sitting on the couch, reflecting on the night's events. They are relieved that they were able to help their friends, even if it didn't work out as planned. They know that they need to work harder to keep their own marriage strong and vow to always be there for each other no matter what life throws their way.

Overall, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" is a poignant episode that explores the challenges of marriage and the impact of divorce on families. It is a reminder that no relationship is perfect and that even the strongest couples go through rough patches. The episode is a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of standing by those we care about, no matter what difficulties they may face.