Let’s be real for a moment—sometimes TV just doesn’t know when to stop messing with our favorite storylines. Take the iconic show Roseanne, for example. Back in the late '80s, it premiered on ABC, and suddenly, we were all hooked on the Conner family. Roseanne (played by Roseanne Barr) and Dan (portrayed by John Goodman) were the ultimate power couple—working-class parents raising three kids in the suburbs of Illinois. But things took a shocking turn in Season 9 when Dan cheated on Roseanne. Can you believe it? Let’s dive into what happened and why fans are still talking about it decades later.

How Did the Cheating Scandal Go Down?

So, here’s the deal. In the final season, which aired from September 1996 to May 1997, Dan suddenly announces that he’s heading to California to visit his mom, played by the late, great Debbie Reynolds. Sounds innocent enough, right? But fast forward a few episodes, and things start unraveling. Roseanne’s sister, Jackie, catches Dan red-handed—well, not exactly red-handed, but she overhears him flirting with his mom’s nurse over the phone. And then, boom! We learn that Dan has been having an affair with the woman. Cue the dramatic music.

Roseanne, understandably heartbroken, kicks Dan out of the house. It’s a gut-wrenching moment that left fans reeling. The show didn’t shy away from portraying the raw emotions of betrayal and hurt, and it was clear that this storyline was going to shake things up big time.

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What Happened After the Affair Was Revealed?

In the next episode, titled “Hit the Road, Jack,” we see Roseanne spiraling. She’s aimlessly driving around town, stopping at every fast-food joint she can find, trying to process what just happened. Meanwhile, Dan decides to head back to California, but at the last minute, he changes his mind and checks into a nearby motel. Here’s where things get interesting—Becky Conner’s boyfriend, Mark Healy, tells Roseanne that Dan hasn’t actually left town. In fact, he’s desperate to repair his relationship with Roseanne. But will she forgive him? That’s the million-dollar question.

The Reconciliation Episode

A few episodes later, in “A Second Chance,” Dan and Roseanne finally reconcile. It’s a moment of hope for fans who had been anxiously waiting to see if the Conner couple could make it work. But then, just as we’re starting to breathe a sigh of relief, the show throws us another curveball. At the end of the season, Roseanne reveals that the entire series was fiction. Can you believe it? Turns out, Dan had actually died from a heart attack, and all that drama about the affair? Yeah, it never really happened. Talk about a twist!

The Roseanne cast.

Now, here’s the kicker. The beloved series is making a comeback with an eight-episode reboot. Fans are buzzing about whether the cheating scandal will be revisited. Will they erase the whole thing? Or will they tackle it head-on? One thing’s for sure—Dan (and actor John Goodman) will be back, and we can’t wait to see how this unfolds. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for another rollercoaster ride with the Conner family!