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Roseanne Is Officially Coming Back To TV, And We Finally Know The Details

By Devin |

<div><p>A few weeks ago everyone who grew up in the 90s collectively lost our sh*t when it was <a href="https://www.throwbacks.com/a-roseanne-revival-is-happening-and-we-couldnt-be-more-excited/">announced </a>that Roseanne Barr and much of the cast were looking for a home for a potential revival of the beloved sitcom. Until today details have been pretty scarce, but enough information was confirmed that it's been hard not to be excited. First of all, unlike the recent reboots of iconic franchises - R.I.P. <em>Ghostbusters</em> - this is the original team coming back to continue the stories of the characters we loved. Roseanne Barr is of course going to reprise her role as Roseanne.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/roseanne-1.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>News.com.au</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>John Goodman is coming back as well, but since Dan died in the series finale, it's going to be interesting to see how they work around that. While Barr has <a href="http://www.indiewire.com/2017/04/roseanne-barr-comedy-revival-john-goodman-sara-gilbert-1201810628/">hinted</a> in the past that she'd considered a plot line where he faked his death, it's not clear whether that's the way they want to handle it. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/John-Goodman.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Daily Mirror</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Sara Gilbert is also set to return, both as Darlene Connor and as executive producer along with Barr. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/sara-gilbert-roseanne-tv-1988-1997-red-carpet-23rd-annual-glaad-media-awards-2012-photo-split.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Snakkle</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>However the excitement over this reunion was tempered a bit by not only questions over which actors would return - which Becky will come back, for one - but also the fact that the revival didn't officially have a home yet, though streaming services like Netflix were reported to be interested. Today that all changed when ABC released an official announcement that the <em>Roseanne </em>revival is coming back to their network. But that's not all they announced.</p><div><figure><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/reaction-90s-beautiful-MuvKvEWhJyYNi" target="_blank"><amp-anim src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/giphy-13.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/reaction-90s-beautiful-MuvKvEWhJyYNi" target="_blank">Giphy</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>ABC also confirmed that even more of the original cast will be returning. Laurie Metcalf will be back as Jackie.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/roseanne-then-and-now-laurie-metcalf.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Wet Paint</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Michael Fishman will also be returning to play D.J. </p><div><figure><a href="http://www.wetpaint.com/roseanne-then-and-now-1531627/" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/roseanne-then-and-now-michael-fishman.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="http://www.wetpaint.com/roseanne-then-and-now-1531627/" target="_blank">Wet Paint</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>We've also found out which of the Becky's will be returning since it wasn't clear whether it would be Lecy Goranson or Sarah Chalke. The answer, it turns out, is both of them. Yes, both.</p><p></p><div align="center" data-freestar-ad="__336x280 __789x280" id="throwbacks_articles_incontent _1"> </div><p></p><p>It will be Lecy Goranson reprising her role as the original Becky.</p><div><figure><a href="http://www.wetpaint.com/roseanne-then-and-now-1531627/" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/roseanne-then-and-now-lecy-goranson.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="http://www.wetpaint.com/roseanne-then-and-now-1531627/" target="_blank">Wet Paint</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Sarah Chalke will also return, but as a yet-unnamed different character. This seems like the easiest way to have both actresses come back, but as with the whole "Dan is dead" thing it'll be interesting to see what they actually do with her character. </p><div><figure><a href="http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6604622.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Sarah-Chalke.jpg" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/05/Sarah-Chalke.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6604622.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Sarah-Chalke.jpg" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>ABC hasn't given a specific date for when the series will air, but they have said it's planned for a midseason start, likely next year. Their release described the show's return as having the Connor's <a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/852710/roseanne-is-officially-returning-home-with-revival-at-abc">dealing</a> with "the economic challenges of living pay check to pay check in 2018." Considering the original show gave such a realistic portrayal of a working class family, there's no doubt that this revival will have plenty to say about what's been going on in the world since the show ended 20 years ago.</p><p><strong>Are you excited about this show coming back to TV?</strong></p></div>

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