Ep 8. Guilt by Imagination

Roseanne season 6 episode 8, titled "Guilt by Imagination," revolves around the conundrum faced by Roseanne when she indulges in a little harmless daydreaming and ends up feeling guilty about it.

The episode begins with Roseanne preparing breakfast, but she's lost in her thoughts. Her fantasies about kissing her boss, played by Fred Thompson, are interrupted when she realizes she's out of cereal. Her daydreaming continues at work, where she imagines herself as a superheroine whisking her boss off for a romantic trip. Things take a turn for the worse when a co-worker informs Roseanne that her boss is in trouble and could be fired.

Feeling guilty, Roseanne decides to make amends by throwing her boss a surprise birthday party. Despite initial skepticism, Roseanne's co-workers end up pitching in and the party is a success. However, when Roseanne presents her boss with a special gift, the guilt she feels causes her to blurt out the truth about her fantasy.

The show also explores the theme of familial relationships, with Darlene struggling to adjust to the idea of having a new stepmother, and Dan's mother showing up unannounced and causing tension between Dan and Roseanne.

The episode is a comedic exploration of the power of imagination and the guilt that can sometimes come with it. The writing is smart and funny, with Roseanne's daydreams serving as a hilarious contrast to the mundane reality of her everyday life. The performances are all strong, particularly Roseanne herself, who manages to capture both the humor and pathos of her character's guilt-ridden fantasy life.