Ep 8. Ladies' Choice

In season 5 episode 8 of Roseanne titled Ladies' Choice, the Conner family is preparing for the annual father-daughter dance at school. Becky wants to go, but is nervous about asking her dad, Dan, to be her partner. Meanwhile, Darlene is boycotting the dance in protest of the sexist tradition.

As the girls try to figure out who to ask to the dance, Roseanne suggests that they choose their mother, but they both immediately reject the idea. Roseanne then suggests they each invite their favorite aunt, but that plan falls through when one aunt is out of town and the other is recovering from a cold.

In the end, Becky musters up the courage to ask her dad to the dance, but is worried she'll embarrass herself on the dance floor. Darlene decides to participate in a school demonstration against the sexist nature of the dance, but is met with resistance from some of the other girls in her class.

As the dance approaches, tensions rise between Dan and Becky as they practice their dance moves. Meanwhile, Roseanne is dealing with her own insecurities about being asked to the dance by DJ's friend's father, who she believes is taking pity on her for not having a husband.

On the night of the dance, Dan tells Becky that he's proud of her and they share a touching moment on the dance floor. Meanwhile, Darlene's protest is a success as the school officials agree to reevaluate the policy surrounding the father-daughter dance.

Overall, Ladies' Choice explores themes of gender roles, family dynamics, and standing up for one's beliefs. The episode delivers the heartfelt humor and relatable storytelling that Roseanne is known for, while also touching on important social issues that remain relevant today.