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They need to get back to how Darlene was during the Roseanne reboot before it became The Conners. There is no rhyme or reason to her character right now. If they want her to be a big part of the show, they need to make her compelling. If not, then don’t feature her that much.

I wish you were a writer for the show! Yes he was and is still in artist- His current job is at Trader Joe’s as a chalkboard artist. I would totally sign that petition lol

This. I know it would be semi far fetched to be like “David is working in a different city/state/country and sending money over” but not nearly as far fetched as “whenever David is on the show we have great chemistry and work together beautifully (remember the episode where Mark was caught kissing a boy), but otherwise he lives 5 minutes away and is a terrible neglectful parent”. Are they even officially divorced yet??? Darlene wanting another baby will forever be the weirdest thing to me. No. Just no.

I really think they messed up here- I agree, she doesn’t seem to have chemistry with any romantic interest except David, and that’s probably due to how fond/comfortable the actors are of each other. I know Johnny was on BBT and probably didn’t want another series, but I’m still scratching my head at what they did with these characters. Ben is a good character and the actor is funny but there is no chemistry there at all. Hell she has better chemistry with DJ. They have made Harris a more likeable character, I think they next need to work on Darlene. I remember when the reboot first happened (with Roseanne) and I was surprised at how sweet she was, but still sharp and funny. I miss that version of the character.

I.... don’t know what this episode was. I want to return it.

I have thought this myself and I adore Sara. I don’t know if it’s bc she doesn’t moisturize or doesn’t wear sunscreen or what. One thing I noticed is when she was younger she had really pale skin but doesn’t seem to be the case anymore- again don’t know if this is too much sun or too much tanner, but the sun would explain some of the aging. Her body is fit so it’s literally just her face. Maybe she gained a lot while pregnant and lost a lot too quickly?

I just watched this episode and i thought it was so funny. I’m ok with Emilio’s aunts having faults just like the Conners have faults. I do want Becky and Emilio to end up together, I think they are super cute together. Of course it would depend on how they are written together in the future as well. But I’m also the crazy person who still wants David and Darlene back together.

Next new ep is 3/17 🍀

Looks like we will get a few weeks break before the show starts up again. 5 more episodes of the season. I just want Johnny Galecki back on the show but not holding my breath.

I am wondering where they are going with this baby thing- Darlene preparing herself for one in her 40s without a job?? Wtf??? This is what she makes fun of others for doing. I hope we get a reason for this- and no, “hottest guy I’ve dated” is not a reason. As soon as I saw Jennifer Gray looking at Jackie when the waiter was talking to her I knew where they were going. And I think it’s funny that a lot of people didn’t know she and Clark Gregg have been married for years. I met them in person once many years ago when I told people I met “Jennifer Gray and her husband” lol. Overall funny episode but maybe time to retire the baby plots.

So I agree with the basic consensus for this ep- it was funny (Jackie and Becky), annoying (no Crystal mention), and infuriating (new baby discussion).

I just watched the ep and I enjoyed it- I love when we get to see the love between the characters. And Harris is definitely less annoying now- I actually like her this month! Hopefully that continues. But man, the fact that David isn’t on the show is super strange bc they just ignore him completely. He was becoming an involved dad and now it’s like he’s in a different country again. I have a feeling he will pop back in again at some point at the end of the season but weird that Harris moves out, tries to go to college, and her dad is never mentioned like he doesn’t exist. Love the talk with Dan and Darlene and how they supported Harris at the end. I was sad about Dan and Louise. I hope she comes back at some point. I suppose this way is more “realistic” but I just like seeing the Conners be happy. And it didn’t occur to me until later that we didn’t see Mark or DJ at all in the episode. I wonder if they were never in it or if their scenes got cut. But it was fine, this gave the other storylines room to breathe. I didn’t know where they were going with the Jackie and Dawn storyline at first but I enjoyed that as well- it’s great for Jackie to have a friend. Again, it’s my wanting to see these folks actually happy.

Harris was actually a preemie (confirmed as still canon in The Conners) and I think Darlene even mentioned that both her kids were born via c-section.

I liked this episode but didn’t love it- I did love Harris though (shockingly) and I think Becky did need a moment of realization of where she is at and where she needs to go. I am guessing they will eventually do an online mag, but we have to watch their process to get there. My favorite thing though was how much fun you could tell the cast was having in “Bears” mode.

Meanwhile I was like, here’s a moment for learning, no need to change lol. Oh well it doesn’t matter anyway.

I’m sad no new Conners until the 21st apparently?? But grateful for a longer season.

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I think Geena knew what she was getting into by marrying into this family lol

She is staying with a friend who somehow has enough money to live by herself- I don’t know it’s weird. Probably just a way to write Emma off the show right now bc she is busy.

Just watched the episode. So I might be crazy but I STILL think Darlene will end up with David. Possibly not but after the breakup episode (which surprised me) I was thinking she will probably get back together with Ben, but also grow a healthier dynamic with David, and then make a definitive choice. Looks like the first part of that happened, remains to me seen if the second and third part will happen. I love Becky and Dan’s relationship so much!! I feel so much when they share screen time together. I’m so glad they have each other. I was excited to see more from DJ this time around!! And I LOVED the “dressing up as Santa” thing- it was so silly and fun. I think Jackie and Louise will eventually become close. I’m enjoying the “slow burn” aspect of their relationship now that Jackie has been checked a wee bit.

Yeah I’m thinking just a diner- have a little of everything.

I actually really enjoy Michael Fishman. There is a sense of realism with him. He’s just the sibling that is there and says stuff and doesn’t act like he’s the star of the family.

I agree I actually like him better now- my completely “this is tv so this is what I think will happen” guess is we will see Ben and Darlene get to a place where they have an opportunity to start anew, and she re-thinks her past with David, and then she makes a choice and sticks with it. There needs to be a true learning moment, and I think her past will inform her future. I could be completely wrong of course as well lol

Yup and the officer could have gotten her- I don’t have a 17 year old yet and I doubt either of them will be nearly as wretched as Harris (knocking on wood), but damn can’t Darlene grow a backbone and bring her daughter home ?? She is almost an adult but she isn’t one yet- and Harris has never been a runaway risk. But I know it’s a show so I gotta just watch things unfold. It’s hard though! Lol

Just watched the ep and I’m all kinds of confused for all the reasons mentioned. First of all, where is David??? I know Galecki is only going to be on a few eps but SUPER strange to have this storyline and not have him involved because she might actually talk to him, and this is something Darlene should probably tell him about. Hell she would probably even talk to Mark. How old is Odessa??? Is she in her 20s? I’m just so so confused. I thought Ben was great in this. You can see he still really loves Darlene. I honestly don’t thing the triangle is resolved but it’s nice to see the characters interact. The whole Lunchbox happy ending threw me. It seemed weird that everyone cared so much. But Paul Ruebens character was great. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of him.