After seven seasons, The Conners came to an emotional close, honoring the late family matriarch, Roseanne Barr’s character, Roseanne Conner. Indeed, the two-part finale aired on April 23, with a heavy focus on Dan Conner, played by John Goodman. Furthermore, fans can stream the entire comedy series on Hulu. As the heartwarming reviews pour in for the comedy series, will fans finally get answers regarding the iconic character’s death?
The Conners Season Finale
In the final episode of The Conners, Dan is preparing for a legal deposition. Specifically, this document is related to the pharmaceutical company responsible for the opioids that caused Roseanne’s accidental overdose, a revelation made at the start of the series. When expressing his concerns, Dan admitted his reaction to how the opposing lawyers might speak negatively about her scared him. With his past reactions to insults against his wife hanging over his head, he worried about losing his temper.
Throughout the deposition, the attorneys questioned him aggressively, bringing up Roseanne’s struggles with various issues, including her addiction, overeating, and past drug use. To make the challenging ordeal worse, Dan had to deal with their implications that he was avoiding accountability for her death. During the episode, Dan struggled to keep his composure when faced with such accusations, refusing to let his emotions win. While the left fans reflected on the family’s journey, but also honored the enduring impact of the former main character’s absence.
Defending Roseanne Following Her Death
When the lawyers suggested Roseanne bore responsibility for her own overdose, Dan was reasonably furious. As his temper flared, he warned that they would regret their words for blaming her. Although he admitted he had even warned her about the risks, he didn’t believe the pharmaceutical company should be absolved of guilt. However, the attorneys shot back at Dan’s assertion.
In fact, they argued that Roseanne knew the dangers of misusing the medication, making her death her own fault. Still, Dan wouldn’t back down as he insisted the company is at fault for not warning patients how the pills could rewire the brain and create addiction. He believed that they destroyed countless families without remorse due to valuing profits over lives.
In an emotional rebuttal, Dan compared their actions to handing Roseanne a loaded gun while lying about the danger. Although no amount of money could replace her, he still wanted her to receive justice. Later, the drug company conceded, offering a settlement that left Dan overcome with bittersweet satisfaction. Specifically, in an act to honor his wife, Dan gathered the rest of the Conners family at her graveside to open the check together, symbolizing a small victory in their long struggle for closure.
Family Gathering Celebrating Much-Deserved Justice
Dan was eager to celebrate what he thought was a hard-earned victory with his family at the cemetery. In a heartfelt speech, he says even people like them sometimes catch a break if they keep fighting, seeing this moment as their long-awaited silver lining. Yet, this optimism quickly faded when he opened the envelope, finding a dismissive letter from the drug company’s lawyers, denying any responsibility for Roseanne’s death and offering no substantial settlement. Instead, the company gave the family a $700 check, a hollow gesture of sympathy for his loss, as his only compensation.
With that, Dan expressed bitter amusement, dryly remarking that they finally knew exactly how little a Conner’s life was worth. Although the absurdity of the situation struck the family, their frustration eventually turned into laughter. They determined to make the best of it, with Dan declaring they’d put the money to good use. By ordering takeout and enjoying a meal together, The Conners proved once again that they could find a way to carry on even in disappointment.
The Conners‘ Emotional Final Fairware
Gathering at Roseanne’s grave, each family member took a moment to share their triumphs with her. First, Becky proudly updated her mom on her sobriety, successful career, and new relationship. Next, Darlene reflected on how she’d stepped up for the family, wishing her mother were there to see how far they’d come. While Jackie, back in her police uniform, teased her late sister about finally finding happiness, she expressed she still had no clue where their mother was. Lastly, Dan’s emotional words to his beloved wive, thanking her for their family’s resilience and ultimately blessing her to move on in the afterlife, were the perfect farewell of The Conners.
