The Conners

About The Conners

"The Conners" is an American television sitcom developed by Matt Williams, which first premiered on ABC in 2018. It's a spinoff of the popular sitcom "Roseanne" and focuses on the Conner family after the matriarch, Roseanne Conner, dies from an opioid overdose.

Set in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois, the series tackles the day-to-day life of the Conner family, including working-class economic issues, addiction, relationships, and parenthood with a blend of both humor and raw, heartfelt moments.

Making / Production

"The Conners" is produced by Tom Werner and Werner Entertainment. Following a controversial tweet by Roseanne Barr that led to the cancellation of "Roseanne," ABC commissioned "The Conners" as a separate series without Barr's involvement to continue sharing stories of this insightful, candid American family.

Actors

• John Goodman as Dan Conner - Portrays a drywall contractor who's grappling with life after the loss of his wife, delivering earnest performances mixed with dry humor.
• Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner - Plays the middle child of the Conner family, balancing between jobs and single parenthood and showing a contemporary perspective of independent women.
• Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris - Plays the younger sister of Roseanne who steps in to help the Conners amidst their crisis, offering fantastic comic relief with her character's quirky, yet caring personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Conners" is a continuation of "Roseanne", making it one of the few American sitcoms that continues the storyline of its original series, minus its titular character.
• Despite Roseanne Barr's absence, many original characters returned for "The Conners", even famous guest-stars such as Johnny Galecki and Estelle Parsons.

Awards

"The Conners" has received multiple nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards for its performances, particularly lauding Laurie Metcalf for her role as Jackie Harris.

Quotes

• Dan Conner: "We're Conners. We don't give up on each other."
• Darlene Conner: "I didn't give up. I found a way to include you, because we are a family and families stick together."
• Jackie Harris: "It's like a Bag of bizarre at the Conners; every day is a surprise!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Let's Call it Quits" by The Raconteurs
• "In Spite of Ourselves" by John Prine and Iris DeMent
• The theme song of "The Conners" keeps the iconic harmonica tune from the original "Roseanne" series, keeping nostalgic viewers connected.