Roseanne: Therapy

Why does Michael Fishman suddenly look two
years older?  The kid hardly aged for three and
a half years and now he actually looks like a
preteen.

Roseanne: Therapy
ABC
March 17, 1992
Sitcom
DVD
B-

Chuck Lorre wrote the story that inspired Youngers & Madison's teleplay, so I'm not sure who to blame that this feels a bit off.  Arnie recommends adding a tattoo artist to the bike shop, but Dan's accountant Art (Dan Butler in his middle of three appearances in the role) is dubious.  Meanwhile, Roseanne ignores Jackie telling her not to matchmake her with Art.  It turns out Jackie has been in therapy for two months, dealing with issues that began in childhood, including Roseanne treating her like a child.  Also meanwhile, Darlene insults a female bully, a subplot that doesn't really work, except when DJ gives advice about the situation.  The funniest thing here is the scene where Roseanne and Jackie try to communicate in psychobabble.

This is the 92nd episode and it aired in '92, a milestone that obviously will become increasingly harder for my shows to achieve.