ABC's Roseanne Spinoff: 10 Storyline Ideas
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Roseanne dies during knee surgery
For this spinoff to succeed, it has to be willing to part ways not just with Roseanne Barr, but with Roseanne Conner. We've had our fun, but ultimatey feel the first episode should pick up after some time has passed, explaining that the character died on the table due to unforeseen complications, perhaps stemming from opioid toxicity.
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Jackie and Bev attempt to make amends
The bickering mother/daughter duo give therapy one last try, in hopes of repairing the closest relationship either of them has left following Roseanne's (presumed) passing.
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David gets to know his son
Johnny Galecki's all-too-brief return in Season 10 indicated that David's been out of the picture for most of Mark's life. Assuming the Big Bang Theory star manages to negotiate another appearance, the focus should be on how he's attempting to make strides with his gender-fluid son.
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What ever happened to The Lunch Box?
Since the events of Season 9 were retconned, there's no reason to believe Roseanne and Jackie ever sold their half of the business to Leon and Nancy. Speaking of which, how about an appearance by Leon and Scott? They received nary a mention in Season 10.
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Becky goes back to school
The eldest Conner kid takes Darlene's advice and enrolls in a two-year hotel and restaurant management program.
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Dan and D.J. go into business
The father and son follow through on their decision to repair motorcycles together. In fact, D.J.'s so enthusiastic about the venture that he contemplates buying the old bike shop.
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Darlene gets a writing gig
While it's not exactly the job she wants, Darlene takes an offer to write for the local Lanford newspaper. There, she goes head to head with her sexist boss, a descendant of the Wellman family who may very well turn out to be an eventual love interest — a la the Booker to Darlene's Jackie.
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D.J.'s wife returns from Syria
We met Gina (The Mindy Project's Xosha Roquemore) ever-so-briefly via Skype. Assuming there are no plans to bring the character on full time, at least bring her back for an in-person visit. Perhaps there's some previously unknown marital strife to explore.
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Wherefore art thou Andy?
Does he live with Fred? Does he have a complicated relationship with Jackie? At least let us know he hasn't gone the way of Chuck Cunningham and Judy Winslow.
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Jerry Garcia Conner comes home
We don't need him to stick around, but it'd be awfully silly if he wasn't formally introduced, especially if something's happened to Mom.