Ep 9. White Men Can't Kiss

In season 7 episode 9 of Roseanne titled "White Men Can't Kiss," the focus is on Darlene and David's relationship as they begin to explore intimacy. The episode begins with the couple nervously holding hands and trying to navigate their first kiss. However, things don't go as planned when David accidentally headbutts Darlene. This leaves them both feeling embarrassed and awkward, and they struggle to move past the experience.

Meanwhile, Roseanne and Jackie have opened a diner together, and they are dealing with the struggles of starting a new business. They are short-staffed and overworked, and tensions rise when they both have different ideas about how to run the diner. At the same time, Dan is feeling neglected because Roseanne is putting all of her energy into the diner, and he feels like they haven't been spending enough time together.

As the episode progresses, Darlene and David struggle to find their rhythm when it comes to physical intimacy. They try to kiss again, but it's clear that David is nervous and unsure of himself. Darlene is patient with him, though, and encourages him to be more confident. However, when they finally do kiss, David can't seem to get the technique right. This leads to a funny and awkward scene where Darlene tries to teach David how to kiss properly.

Back at the diner, Roseanne and Jackie are at odds over the menu and the décor. Jackie wants to add healthier options and create a more inviting atmosphere, while Roseanne thinks they should stick with traditional diner fare and a more retro aesthetic. They can't seem to agree on anything, which leads to tension between them.

Eventually, Dan confronts Roseanne about how she's been neglecting him. He tells her that she's been distant and that he misses spending time with her. Roseanne realizes that she's been so focused on the diner that she's been neglecting her relationship with Dan. She apologizes and they make plans to spend some quality time together.

As for Darlene and David, they finally manage to have a successful kiss, and it's clear that they've both learned something about themselves and their relationship. Darlene realizes that she needs to be patient with David and encourage him, while David learns that he needs to be more confident and trust in their connection.

In the end, the episode wraps up with Roseanne and Jackie reconciling and coming up with a compromise for the diner's menu and décor. Dan and Roseanne also reconnect and spend some much-needed time together. The episode ends on a happy note, with everyone feeling more content and connected than they did at the beginning of the episode.