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The Connerssurpassed 100 episodes last season, which is pretty astounding considering it almost didn’t happen.
But that series wascanceledafter just nine episodes due to aracist tweetfrom its star,Roseanne Barr.
Here’s everything that happened onThe Conners' season finale.
‘The Conners’ series finale.Credit:Disney/Christopher Willard
How doesThe Conners' finale address Roseanne?
A storyline threading the final episodes ofThe Connersfinds Dan suing the pharmaceutical company responsible for Roseanne’s overdose.
Dan is initially opposed to the idea, but comes around to it after being encouraged by Jackie.
Katey Sagal, John Goodman, and Ashley August in ‘The Conners’ series finale.Disney/Christopher Willard
Dan’s biggest concern going into the deposition is that the lawyers will disparage Roseanne.
“You don’t care how many families you destroy, the only thing you care about is money…
The only difference is that you handed her the gun and told her it wasn’t loaded.”
All gathered, Dan opens the envelope only to discover the check is for just $700.
Before they leave, Roseanne’s kids and granddaughter kneel down by her stone to offer a goodbye.
Harris (Emma Kenney) gets the biggest laugh: “I own your restaurant now.
The food’s finally good.”
Dan, meanwhile, is left alone to say goodbye.
I think we did better than that," he says.
The cast of ‘The Conners’ in the series finale.Disney/Christopher Willard
“I still can’t believe you’re not here.
A storm rolls in as he wraps up.
Do Dan and Louise stay together?
Laurie Metcalf, Katey Sagal, and John Goodman in ‘The Conners’ season finale.Disney/Christopher Willard
During Dan’s deposition, she bristles at him referring to Roseanne as the love of his life.
Later, she confronts him about her feelings.
“But hearing all the stories of you two… you had 40 years together,” she replies.
Ames McNamara as Mark, along with John Goodman and Sara Gilbert, on ‘The Conners’.Greg Gayne/ABC
“It kinda made me feel like what we’ll have will pale in comparison.”
She would’ve killed for that.”
Does Mark leave Lanford?
Sara Gilbert and Laurie Metcalf on ‘The Conners’.Eric McCandless/ABC
Yes, Mark (Ames McNamara) leaves Lanford, but not for college.
This disappoints Darlene, who always dreamed of her son attending college in nearby Chicago.
The rub is that the job will take him to New York, far from his mom.
Lecy Goranson and Sean Astin in ‘The Conners’ season finale.Disney/Christopher Willard
Darlene is resistant, demanding that he go to a college close to him.
She even skips his going-away dinner.
“I’m talking about when Becky quit school to move to Minnesota,” he explains.
Laurie Metcalf and Estelle Parsons on ‘The Conners’.Greg Gayne/ABC
“She wanted to talk to me, but I was so upset I hid in the garage.”
He continues, “Parenting 101 is you cannot stop kids from making mistakes.
As Mark prepares to leave, Darlene admits that she feels as if she failed him.
Lecy Goranson and John Goodman on ‘The Conners’ series finale.Disney/Christopher Willard
Darlene is still devastated to see him go, but she’s proud of his independence.
Does Darlene cheat on Ben?
Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.
Michael Fishman as D.J. on ‘The Conners’.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images
Ben apologizes, admitting he’s been a “lousy partner.”
Darlene does the same, conceding that she made a mistake by getting so close to Chad.
“If I died tomorrow, would you text this guy?”
The cast of ‘The Conners’.Disney/Justin Stephens
Darlene cracks, “Why would I text somebody I’m lying next to in bed?”
All’s well that ends well.
Do Becky and Tyler live happily ever after?
They do, even if Tyler (Sean Astin) can be a bit clingy.
Their relationship is put to the test, though, when Tyler proposes they merge their bank accounts.
She assuages him by saying the truck represents her ability to climb out of her own self-doubt.
“You didn’t grow up like me.
“I’m ready to believe I deserve good things in my life.”
Tyler accepts this, amiably telling Becky, “You’re my truck.”
Does Jackie become a police officer again?
We even see her in uniform.
But once she shows up at the cemetery, she’s jazzed to flaunt her uniform and badge.
How didThe Connersend?
“‘Cause if we hang together, nothing can stop us.”
His children, sister, and extended family members tearfully say goodbye.
Louise, meanwhile, leaves Dan alone to get ready for bed.
Dan spends a moment alone on the couch, lost in thought.
We see flashbacks featuring scenes from the early years ofRoseanne,though none include Barr.
When we return to Dan, he looks directly into the camera, smiles, and says goodnight.
Did D.J.
return forThe Connersseries finale?
Michael Fishman reprised his role of D.J.
“I appreciate all those who support and have supported my work.”
Last we heard, D.J.
left Lanford for Germany, where his wife was stationed.
Where can I watchThe Conners?
Disney/Justin Stephens
The Connersis available to stream onHulu.
