10 Movies and TV Shows Similar to Roseanne (1988)

Description: Like Roseanne, Everybody Loves Raymond centers on family dynamics and the humor found in everyday domestic situations. Both shows feature strong, outspoken female leads (Roseanne Conner and Debra Barone) who often clash with their husbands. The series share a similar observational comedy style about married life and parenting.

Fact: The show was based on the stand-up comedy of Ray Romano. It won 15 Emmy Awards during its run. Doris Roberts (Marie Barone) and Peter Boyle (Frank Barone) became iconic TV parents.

Description: According to Jim shares Roseanne's focus on a working-class family with a lazy but lovable father figure and a strong, practical mother. Both shows use the dynamic between the parents as a source of humor, with the wives often being the more responsible partners. The series similarly explore the everyday challenges of marriage and parenting.

Fact: The show starred Jim Belushi as the title character. It ran for eight seasons on ABC. Courtney Thorne-Smith, who played Jim's wife, previously starred in Melrose Place.

Description: The Middle shares Roseanne's focus on a working-class family navigating financial struggles and everyday life in middle America. Both shows use humor to explore the challenges of raising a family with limited resources, featuring relatable, flawed characters. The Heck family, like the Conners, often finds humor in their misfortunes.

Fact: The Middle was created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, who previously wrote for Roseanne. The show ran for nine seasons, matching Roseanne's original run. Patricia Heaton, who plays Frankie Heck, won two Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond.

Description: Shameless shares Roseanne's unflinching portrayal of working-class family life, though with more dramatic and edgy content. Both shows feature dysfunctional but tight-knit families struggling with poverty, with strong matriarchal figures (though in Shameless's case, it's often the eldest daughter Fiona). The series similarly blend humor with serious social issues.

Fact: The show is an American adaptation of a British series of the same name. William H. Macy stars as the alcoholic father Frank Gallagher. It became Showtime's longest-running original series, ending after 11 seasons in

Description: Last Man Standing shares Roseanne's focus on a blue-collar family with conservative leanings, though with a more politically overt tone. Both shows feature strong parental figures navigating modern family life with traditional values. The series similarly mix family comedy with social commentary.

Fact: The show was Tim Allen's return to television after Home Improvement. It was canceled by ABC but revived by Fox due to fan demand. The series finale aired in 2021 after nine seasons.

Description: The Goldbergs shares Roseanne's focus on a loud, loving, and sometimes chaotic family, though set in the 1980s rather than contemporary times. Both shows feature strong matriarchs (Beverly Goldberg and Roseanne Conner) who dominate their households with humor and heart. The series similarly blend comedy with heartfelt family moments.

Fact: The show is based on creator Adam F. Goldberg's real childhood. It uses actual home videos from Goldberg's family during the end credits. The character of Beverly Goldberg was inspired by the creator's real mother.

Description: The Conners is a direct spin-off of Roseanne, continuing the story of the Conner family after the original series. It shares the same working-class setting, humor, and family dynamics, focusing on the struggles and triumphs of a blue-collar family. The show maintains the original's blend of comedy and drama, tackling real-life issues with a similar tone.

Fact: The Conners was created after the cancellation of the Roseanne revival due to controversial remarks by Roseanne Barr. The show focuses more on the ensemble cast, giving other family members more screen time. It has been praised for addressing contemporary social issues while maintaining the spirit of the original series.

Description: Married... with Children shares Roseanne's subversive take on the traditional family sitcom, portraying a dysfunctional, working-class family with a cynical edge. Both shows broke ground by depicting families that weren't always happy or perfect, with leads who were often frustrated with their lives. The Bundys and Conners both struggle financially and have contentious but loving relationships.

Fact: The show was Fox's first successful sitcom, running for 11 seasons. It was originally titled 'Not the Cosbys' during development. Ed O'Neill (Al Bundy) later found fame in Modern Family.

Description: Reba shares Roseanne's focus on a strong, working-class single mother raising her family through tough times with humor and heart. Both shows feature female leads who are the emotional centers of their families, dealing with financial struggles and family drama while maintaining their wit.

Fact: The show starred country music star Reba McEntire in her first lead TV role. It was originally titled 'Reba Hart' but was shortened. The series ran for six seasons on The WB and then The CW.

Description: Mom shares Roseanne's working-class perspective and blend of comedy with serious themes, though it focuses more on addiction recovery. Like Roseanne, it features strong female leads dealing with life's challenges with humor and resilience. Both shows balance laugh-out-loud moments with emotional depth.

Fact: The show marked Anna Faris's transition from film to television. Allison Janney won two Emmys for her role as Bonnie. It was created by Chuck Lorre, who also created Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory.