Ep 4. Somebody Stole My Gal

Roseanne season 2 episode 4, "Somebody Stole My Gal," follows the Conner family as they deal with the aftermath of Becky stealing Roseanne's favorite sweater.

As the episode begins, Becky, played by Lecy Goranson, is wearing Roseanne's sweater, but denies taking it when confronted by her mother. Meanwhile, Roseanne, played by Roseanne Barr, is furious that her favorite sweater is missing and blames everyone in the house except for Becky, who she believes has a good heart.

Throughout the episode, Roseanne becomes increasingly obsessed with finding her sweater, even enlisting the help of her youngest daughter D.J. to search the house. However, when Roseanne discovers that Becky has taken the sweater, she is left feeling hurt and betrayed.

The episode also explores the strained relationship between Roseanne and her sister Jackie, played by Laurie Metcalf. Jackie is dating a man named Gary, who Roseanne believes is bad news. Despite Roseanne's warnings, Jackie continues to see Gary, leading to a tense confrontation between the sisters.

Meanwhile, Roseanne's husband Dan, played by John Goodman, is dealing with his own issues at work. His boss has stolen his idea for a new tool, leaving Dan feeling frustrated and powerless.

Ultimately, the episode ends on a bittersweet note as Roseanne and Becky reconcile over the stolen sweater and Dan decides to take a stand against his boss at work.

"Nobody Stole My Gal" is a classic episode of Roseanne that showcases the show's ability to mix humor with real-life issues. From family dynamics to workplace politics, the episode touches on a variety of themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.