If you’ve been scratching your head wondering where Darlene Conner's husband, David Healy, has been during the new 'Roseanne' reboot, well, you're not alone. Fans were buzzing with curiosity, and thankfully, Johnny Galecki returned to the revival to reprise his character in the episode that aired on Tuesday, April 17. Let’s dive into what happened and why it matters.
David Healy Makes a Dramatic Return
Now, here's the scoop: In the updated storyline, Darlene (played by Sara Gilbert) and David are no longer together as a married couple. That’s why Darlene moved back home with Roseanne and Dan. But hey, they’re still parents to two amazing kids — a teenage daughter named Harris Conner-Healy and a 10-year-old son named Mark Conner-Healy. In the much-anticipated episode, David made a surprise return to celebrate Harris's birthday party. This was a big deal because David had been estranged from his family for years. Talk about drama!
But here’s the kicker — we finally got some answers about why David and Darlene split in the first place. It turns out, David left Darlene because of his late brother, Mark, who was played by the late actor Glenn Quinn. David admitted that when he left, he tried to rationalize it by saying he was helping people by building houses for the poor in other countries. But deep down, he was overwhelmed with all the responsibility after losing his brother. He admitted, "When I was out there, I was ashamed." Heartbreaking, right?
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The Awkward Reunion
Now, let’s talk about the moment they reunited. The tension was palpable. The night before, David and Darlene shared an awkward kiss after an even more awkward conversation. David told Darlene about how he met someone else, but Darlene confessed she’s unsure about her feelings for him. She wasn’t sure if she wanted a divorce. Darlene wasn’t holding back when she said, "I've heard it before, David. You miss me, you want to get back together, then as soon as things get real you run back to Deadbeats Without Borders." To which David replied, "Not this time."
Reconciliation or Heartbreak?
David went on to tell Darlene that he realized it's not too late to fix things. He’s moving back to Lanford, but not necessarily to be with her. And here’s the twist — he admitted he has met someone else. Can you imagine the look on Darlene’s face when she heard about this new woman named Blue? It was heartbreaking. Despite everything, they decided they would try to "work things out."
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But hold on, there’s more. In a recent interview, Johnny Galecki revealed that he’s only appearing in one episode of the 'Roseanne' reboot. However, now that the show has been renewed for an 11th season, the 42-year-old actor would love to return to shoot more scenes. "If they come back next year for another eight or nine episodes, I would love to do more than one next year," he told Variety.
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Johnny has also mentioned how emotional it was returning for the 'Roseanne' reboot. He compared it to a fun high-school reunion. "It was just one of the best weeks of my life. It was very, very emotional. It was kind of like what I would imagine going to your 20-year high school reunion was, but all the people are still your heroes," he said. We can only hope David appears in more 'Roseanne' episodes in Season 11!
