Ratings
Roseanne consistently ranked in the Nielsen top 20 shows listing for eight of its nine seasons. The series reached #1 in its second season, becoming the most watched television show in the United States. The following table lists the ranking for each season.
| Season | Ep # | Years | Rank (Rating) | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 23 | 1988–1989 | #2 (23.8) | 21,515,200 |
| Season 2 | 24 | 1989–1990 | #1 (23.1) (tie) | 21,275,100 (10/3/89 airing drew 43.5 million viewers) |
| Season 3 | 25 | 1990–1991 | #3 (18.1) | 16,851,100 |
| Season 4 | 25 | 1991–1992 | #2 (19.9) | 18,327,900 |
| Season 5 | 25 | 1992–1993 | #2 (20.7) | 19,271,700 |
| Season 6 | 25 | 1993–1994 | #4 (19.3) | 17,992,200 (3/1/94 airing drew 37.9 million viewers) |
| Season 7 | 26 | 1994–1995 | #9 (15.5) | 14,787,000 |
| Season 8 | 25 | 1995–1996 | #16 (12.5) (tie) | 11,987,400 |
| Season 9 | 24 | 1996–1997 | #35 (10.1) | N/A |
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