Ep 23. Body by Jake
- TV-PG
- May 10, 1994
- 21 min
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7.6 (208)
In this episode of Roseanne, titled "Body by Jake," Roseanne is feeling insecure about her body image after she runs into an old classmate who appears to have aged better than her. She decides to take action and enlists the help of a personal trainer, Jake, played by Jake Steinfeld.
As Roseanne begins to work out with Jake, tensions begin to rise between her and Dan, as he becomes increasingly jealous of the time she is spending with Jake. Meanwhile, Becky tries to earn some extra money by babysitting for a family that turns out to be more than she bargained for.
Throughout the episode, the family deals with their own insecurities and learns to love themselves for who they are. Roseanne struggles with her body image issues and confides in her sister Jackie, who reminds her that she is beautiful the way she is. Dan eventually realizes that his jealousy is unfounded and learns to trust his wife, while Becky learns the hard way that sometimes it's better to say no to a job opportunity.
As usual, the episode is filled with clever one-liners and relatable family moments. Overall, "Body by Jake" is a heartwarming and funny episode that reminds viewers of the importance of self-love and acceptance.