Ep 1. Inherit the Wind
- TV-PG
- September 12, 1989
- 21 min
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8.0 (341)
In the season 2 premiere of the classic family sitcom Roseanne, titled "Inherit the Wind," the Conner family is dealing with some major changes. Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) and her husband Dan (John Goodman) have found out that Roseanne's father has passed away and left them a surprising inheritance. Meanwhile, Roseanne's sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) is dealing with some changes of her own as she starts a new job as a truck driver.
The episode begins with the Conners receiving the news of Roseanne's father's death. They are surprised to learn that he has left them a broken-down motorcycle shop as his inheritance. While Dan is hesitant about the idea of running a motorcycle shop, Roseanne sees it as an opportunity to finally pursue her dreams of owning her own business. She convinces Dan to give it a chance and together they start fixing up the shop.
Meanwhile, Jackie is starting her new job as a truck driver. She's excited about the opportunity, but she quickly discovers that it's not as glamorous as she thought it would be. She struggles with the long hours and the isolation of being on the road. However, she's determined to stick with it and make the most of her new career.
As Roseanne and Dan work on fixing up the motorcycle shop, they run into some unexpected problems. They quickly realize that they don't have the skills or knowledge to run the business on their own. They reach out to some friends and family for help, but they still struggle to get the shop up and running.
Meanwhile, Jackie is having her own problems on the road. She's starting to feel like she doesn't fit in with her fellow truck drivers. She's also struggling with the fact that she's not very good at the job. However, she's determined to stick with it and prove to herself that she can make it work.
The episode ends with the Conners and their friends and family coming together to try to make the motorcycle shop a success. They work long hours and make a lot of sacrifices, but they eventually manage to get the business up and running. Meanwhile, Jackie starts to find her footing as a truck driver and gains the respect of her fellow drivers.
Overall, "Inherit the Wind" is a heartwarming episode that explores the joys and struggles of family, entrepreneurship, and pursuing your dreams. It's a great start to season 2 of Roseanne and sets the stage for many more hilarious and heartwarming episodes to come.