Becky asks Roseanne for birth control

Funny clip from Roseanne: A Bitter Pill To Swallow.

[@rushspotting]

"Isn't it great, Roseanne?", gets me every time.

[@MK-ws4tw]

Except Jackie doesn't say "isn't"....Like a lot of every day people she says "idn't it".Sounds natural. Not correct but natural.

[@alexmcdowell8868]

rushspotting 1:35 ikr

[@toebeans31]

Even funnier when Roseanne heard the baby crying when she said she couldn't do it 😅

[@jetnight88]

rushspotting look at least she is being safe

[@LadeeHornet93]

I know lol that line was priceless

[@DriftyAlison0]

I rather have my kid go up to me and ask for birth control than tell me shes pregnant or that they got their gf pregnant. I will even pay for it if needbe.

[@madameovaries]

👏👏👏

[@jetnight88]

DriftyAlison0 me too because at least my kid is being safe

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Right? It shows my kid is responsible and trusts me as their parent.

[@camerakitty8167]

@@madameovaries I really want my kids to understand that birth control is a serious matter Edit: Future kids. I am 18 and have never even really kissed a guy

[@kaayb3243]

jetnight 88 well as long as they’re using condoms also then yea

[@PiscesEarth1987]

Rosanne: “I can’t do this Jackie I know I can’t do this!” Baby starts crying. Roseanne: “I can do this!”

[@kimberlypiccirilli3469]

LoL, that was my favorite moment, too : )

[@nb4u1983]

😂🤣🤣🤣

[@jetnight88]

L.A. Jones well unless she wants another baby in the house crying 24/7?..... yeah birth control is the best option

[@pppoiuytrewqhpppoiuytreqqb5235]

@@kimberlypiccirilli3469 gpppoiuytrewqgppoiuytrewq

[@nanitadaughtry8501]

L.A. Jones smart thinking Roseanne lol. I was blessed with one child at 31 & I'm happy with just one lol. I love babies but they're hard work. I tell ppl all the time if you want me to give my son a sibling you can kindly have the child for me & we'll visit😄😄😄

[@SirCraigius]

Well you gotta give the girl credit for at least doing the smart thing and wanting to take precautions. Though I guess it would be hard for a parent to think about it that way.

[@MissStephy100]

SirCraigius Good for her

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Right

[@patricksaxon3983]

Actually, many evangelical would disagree as they believe in abstenance only as they are against birth control.

[@Jantv81]

Mostly Catholics are that way. It is better if you can wait until you’re adult for sure.

[@patricksaxon3983]

Janna Watson Nope, Paster Steven Anderson a Baptist minister, John Hagee, Tony Perkins of the Washington Watch Christian radio show, not just Catholics.

[@arumikahaven]

I love how expressive and animated Laurie can be in her face, she's like a female Jim Carrey at times, and its great. Laurie is a talented woman, and she deserved every Emmy she got. Just some of the hilarious, neurotic looks on her face alone have me roaring with laughter each time

[@CumpasFilms]

i think she is the best actress that has ever been on television.

[@fetterkater7484]

I found her rather annoying on Roseanne.

[@wiscovirgo]

fetter Kater her character was supposed to be annoying. she was filling out that “dumb sibling/family member” stereotype.

[@kimberleydawn2445]

EremikaHaven Agreed, lol

[@Supersonicfan23744]

EremikaHaven Laurie is awesome and I amnglad she is an Oscar nominated actress.

[@natedagreat95]

That haircut is enough birth control for her hahaha

[@Tampabruh]

That was the popular style back then. This was back in 91 maybe 92

[@fernybern]

@@Tampabruh popular doesn't mean good, that shit was gross and a bowl

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

Fernando Valles That's partially because Roseanne was the one who helped get her that haircut. Lecy wanted to cut her hair, the producers or whatever said no, so Roseanne cut Lecy's hair herself. Someone evened it out and she was left with that god awful bowl cut

[@mistermax3034]

@@fernybern As opposed to shaving your head and sporting pencilled in eye brows?

[@Tampabruh]

@@fernybern It was what was popular back then. Trends and looks go in and out of style ALL THE TIME!

[@mayaschmidt8349]

"I'nt it great, Roseanne?" I'm laughing so hard!

[@AllenMQuinn]

I hate how some people don't consider Roseanne to be a great actress. I think she was a natural.

[@MikeSings82]

Totally agree. I've recently revisited the series and read that the producers felt they needed to surround Roseanne with great actors in order to offset her "lack of abilities" by giving her talent to work with it, but like you, I actually thinks she's a naturally gifted actress. Perhaps because she saw much of herself in that role, however she is magnetic.

[@bedouinoutpost]

100 percent agree

[@Altair9678]

I thought this Becky was good too...she looked like she just signed her own death Warrant...

[@crazycoollady]

Even though I understand why people don't like her, I feel the same way you do. I love Roseanne because she is funny, I can relate to her, and she is not scared of being herself.

[@greendiamondglow]

She's fine, I guess

[@xebatansis]

This is how it should be done. Talking to your parents.

[@themagnoliaproject864]

I asked my mom for birth control when I was 15 and she back hand bitched slapped me across the face. My older sister was a teenage mom, and so was my mom.😩

[@joel8583]

OMG! One way to look at this is, your mom didn't want you to end up like her or your sister, hugs.

[@JW-vd4il]

@@themagnoliaproject864 sorry that happened to you. Some of the people commenting here are clearly clueless. There is no way I would have talked about birth control with my Mom. Yes, nice if you can talk to a parent but so what if you can't. Best is to be responsible and go to a clinic or talk to an aunt or anyone else that would be helpful. I worry more about teenagers who have no trusted adults to talk to about anything.

[@jessicasparks7154]

@TheCatsMeow PrettyHorses Jackie wasn't being nosey. She was being a good Aunt. If when my nieces reach that age and decide to come to me about sex and birth control because they trust me, I'm going to do the same exact thing Jackie did. Because good Aunts listen and good Aunts help guide their nieces and nephews in a better direction.

[@jessicasparks7154]

@TheCatsMeow PrettyHorses It does is the child makes it involve her.

[@cpretzel2558]

God damn I love this show. A real middle class American family discussing real issues.

[@Sonnera]

This show was actually revolutionary for portraying lower middle class/working class people. Most sitcoms involve upper middle class families who dont deal with economic issues.

[@rosalaforga817]

Carly Preston m

[@tylertyler82]

Married With Children was also a good working class sitcom. Though you notice that even the "working class" characters live in mansions- no way a working family today could afford houses that huge.

[@jamesp504]

tylertyler82 Roseanne talks about that with the reboot series, she mentions how the Conners would be making less money today, and that their neighborhood has changed demographic. They did a study on the city the Conners are living in, and it was kinda sad. They really did research and put effort into the episodes.

[@agentfayelauxx8164]

Carly Preston yep i miss it. Not many show talk about serious issues.

[@gacha_edits2202]

Idk who looked more nervous and scared...becky or jackie. 😂😂

[@extra_ice_girl]

I can't do this! *baby cries I can do this. hahahahaha

[@joel8583]

Real life for you!

[@TheStacylee12]

Laurie Metcalf (jackie) was the first to actually win an emmy for ROSEANNE. This scene right here is such a great reason why that is.... This scene isn't even a narrative about her...but her comic timing shines throughout the whole 4mins of it.

[@sunshinejividen2832]

2:50 (Jackie): "You need to sit down?" (Roseanne): "No, Jackie..NO...I need to *LAY* down in a great big pine box !!!" lmfao every time.

[@user-zy1ku2he1n]

I love that l Iine so much also.

[@Laffingrl]

I wonder if Lecy had any idea the faces Laurie Metcalf was making behind her!? LOL

[@schnauzermom6352]

One of the coolest most progressive things m mother did was get me birth control when I asked. There were no lectures, shaming, or yelling. All she did was get me to my appointment and asked if I understood how it worked. Considering she was (and still) is a preacher, I thought it was awesome of her.

[@scottie781x]

That face Roseanne makes as soon as Becky asks her for the birth control is priceless!!!

[@madtingz2288]

"Darline.. Go play" lmao I love her

[@marthashaebanyan-bady4259]

"I don't PLAY, Mother!"

[@camerondavila5881]

@@marthashaebanyan-bady4259 play pack whatever 🙄

[@bravegirl04]

I love this episode because it’s so relatable...not necessarily with the birth control, but as a teenager (and still today) there were so many things I felt like I couldn’t tell my mom, so I would confide in my aunt, and she would help me build the courage to tell my mom. That’s what aunts are for.

[@janetgriffiths7200]

At least Becky wanted to be responsible, and protect herself from an unwanted pregnancy. Nothing wrong with that--I was on Depo Provera for 12 years, starting when I was about 16. I quit for the pill at 28, because I wasn't ready even then for a kid. I was found to be sterile at 31. I din't want kids anyway.

[@janetmaxine7587]

same

[@sunshinejividen2832]

Janet Griffiths Similar situation here......At age 17 and 19, I became pregnant (same guy)...had miscarriages both times within the first 3 months of my pregnancy. At 26, I became pregnant again...miscarried within 3 months. The following year, my menstrual cycle became very irregular, so I went to a doctor & he did some tests. Turns out, I was already starting menopause, and within the next 2 years, my menstrual cycle stopped altogether. I never had any children, obviously, but to be honest, I look back *now* , and I'm glad I never had any. I am 47 now, and there has been times where I've mentioned that I don't have children, and someone will give me the sympathetic "Awwww....I'm so sorry !!" LOL. I guess it's expected in society that everyone should have children, but what some people don't realize, is that not all of us want them.

[@The9AcesFamily]

Birth control can cause cancer. Especially being on it for 12 years. Please get checked.

[@maliaferry8212]

Have you ever thought that the reason you MIGHT be stairal is because you were on birth control for so long, please get checked out by a doctor to see if its an getnic or comical disorder, plus birth control can lead to cancer especially if you have a history of it, please get checked out to protect your self.

[@Србомбоница86]

@@sunshinejividen2832 you had miscarriages,didn't you feel sad because of it?I mean you say you didn't want kids

[@mellie2353]

"I can't do this" *hears baby cry* "I can do this " lol 😂

[@cristinasolano6487]

When the baby cries: Roseanne "yes, I can do this "

[@sitdowndogbreath]

cristina solano You're damn right it makes it real

[@laceyrose2636]

"I need to lay down in a great big pine box"! 😂

[@amandavo2640]

maria valdez ojw

[@nina1522]

maria valdez I don't even have a daughter, but I cannot imagine having to have this conversation with her.

[@twylabryant7035]

lmact 000999 ilove it is so funny

[@adagiobreeze8493]

This show was before my time but I never realized how groundbreaking it was to have subjects like this.

[@TravelinBand747]

Laurie Metcalf stole every scene she was in. She and John Goodman made this show true gold.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold

[@TravelinBand747]

@TheCatsMeow PrettyHorses Oh Jackie could be plenty annoying, but that was part of the appeal of her character. She was neurotic, but she and Roseanne had an abusive father growing up, and she was also a younger sister to the domineering Roseanne. And don't even get me started on Bev! With a lesser actress, Jackie could have been a total waste of screen time, but Laurie always made me laugh.

[@cheyennemendez4079]

“Ain’t it great Roseanne”😂😂

[@ladydi4457]

jackie was a very gd Aunty

[@nerdieone1]

Its better she want birth control then have an unwanted child.

[@goldengirl5165]

I never had to worry about this. No guys were ever attracted to me in high school. 😢

[@FelicianoCookie]

One guy liked me in high school. Other than that, I know how you feel...😭

[@crazycoollady]

Kimberly Ortega I feel the same way. I have always been ugly.

[@mariasoto8600]

Kimberly Ortega To your consolation; often the popular, pretty girls turn out to be the ugly ones later on.

[@sitdowndogbreath]

Maria Soto Especially when they become alcoholics

[@kimberlypiccirilli3469]

Same here..I know how you feel..

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

“Mom, I would like to go on birth control” is better than Mom, I’m pregnant”……

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

“Innit great Roseanne” 😆

[@kathconserv]

Roseanne is a great mom.

[@crazycoollady]

I agree.

[@podsmpsg1]

Becky is just trying to be responsible and careful.

[@nina1522]

"This is good thing, Roseanne." LOL Laurie Metcalfe just crushes it in this scene.

[@BriRog68]

Lol Laurie Metcalf is brilliant...her expression is priceless!

[@StillJustDreaming]

Love how Roseanne and Jackie have a whole conversation with just their eyes and facial expressions :-D

[@crlewis]

You need to sit down? NO JACKIE I NEED TO LIE DOWN IN A GREAT BIG PINE BOX!

[@angelsmith2101]

I would rather have my daughter come to me and tell me she wants to get on birth control, that is the very mature smart thing to do.

[@Medachod]

The Conners has nothing without Rosanne. She is what made the show so entertaining.

[@jonchaney]

I have to agree.

[@AlexNoudelman]

Watching this as a child I didn't understand the serious issues. Now I understand why Roseanne was such a good show.

[@mahmamia5100]

I love this scene. It was so tense but hilarious. All three of them nailed it.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

I worked with with children for 9 years and that’s enough birth control for me. I can’t believe Becky didn’t catch on to Roseanne’s sarcasm, I would’ve caught on right away.

[@DiamanteDea]

anywaythewindblows 89 working with children just made me want them even more lol it’s funny how some people are. It’s good you know what you want though, don’t let anyone try and tell you otherwise.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Diamante Dea I don’t hate kids, but the job just made me realize having children wasn’t for me.

[@josephhickman6699]

When D.j.. uses the bc pill dispenser as a sundial. .hilarious

[@rgalang74]

Jackie's reaction was wonderful ! 1:34 onwards

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

And her first Emmy nod/win was for this season (#4).

[@joannafigueroa5117]

I LOVE Ant Jackie, always wished I had an aunt like that growing up

[@Coffeebreakdaily2024]

Me too

[@DoUntoMothers86]

Gotta love Jackie's face 1:21 - 1:35 ahahahahaha

[@SjC420]

Jackie made this scene gold!!

[@stephnguy]

jackie's face is hilarious. shes amazing

[@stephaniebrown5924]

Jackie is the king.. in this scene!!

[@matthewmartinez5703]

Why does it always seem easier and less heartache raising to tell an uncle or aunt about stuff like that then to your parents.

[@bedouinoutpost]

Because your aunts and uncles are usually just older siblings by a different name

[@heartdragon2386]

Usually they aren't the ones hurt by you growing up. Every milestone hurts as bad as it is wonderful.

[@KarmicOmen]

They act as a buffer

[@greendiamondglow]

Because they don't have the power to punish you.

[@rhodesiakilson3681]

Matthew Martinez isn’t a coincidence, it is easier period.

[@antmagor]

@3:09 You know as soon as the monitor went off The thought of multiple tiny versions of Mark running around the place crossed her mind.

[@Kylefassbinderful]

Jackie will always be my fav on the show. Laurie Metcalf has always been an excellent actress.

[@octoberfire13]

Amazon Prime has all the old seasons to stream and I've been in Heaven. I miss this show so much

[@acsunq1etm1nd12]

baby cries....."I can do this"

[@amandaswain3652]

I'm so glad I finally bought the complete box set of Roseanna on Monday morning one of my favorite TV shows & now I can binge watch it anytime I want :)

[@sheilaburns8977]

Jackie's facial expressions alone are hilarious!!! Love her!!! PEACE to ALL.

[@knk4ever83]

Tv's best blue collar family! Love Roseanne and Dan

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-collar_worker

[@thebandit0256]

My Aunt Nora needed Birth Control in late 50s early Sixties having Eight kids come out of her like an clown car

[@andrewoolbright554]

Lmao😂😂😂

[@kethcup]

I was always told if I wasn't mature enough to talk about it, then I shouldn't be doing it.

[@seangates900]

Laurie's eyes are a masterclass.

[@dimmkah]

This show had so many gold moments.

[@angelalong6740]

I do credit Becky for taking responsibility but I would react the way Rosanne would.🤣

[@kennedymeow]

Girls should not feel stressed or scared to tell their moms this.

[@chosenlight7289]

Girls should grow up first

[@kiki1573]

@@chosenlight7289 Yes, but they should still feel comfortable to talk to their parents about sex, the consequences and using protection. We don't live in a world where teens do do things behind their parents backs. You can't be with them 24/7 unless you lock them in a cage. We know that is not practical

[@kennedymeow]

Kiki's Kurls So true.

[@nymbus4376]

The terror on Jackie's face 😂

[@asligar3887]

Isn't it great Rosanna my favorite line of the whole scene😂❤

[@donetteaugust33]

My All time favorite. Miss Roseanne, The Conners IS NOT the same without her

[@kathconserv]

Roseanne is the best mother ever. Aunt Jackié rules.

[@imnotabotrlyimnot]

Becky hasn't much to worry about with that birth control hair cut she got. Not a good look.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

Agreed, but It was a popular look at the time, c. 1990/1991. Demi Moore had just sported it (and popularized it) in GHOST, the #1 film of 1990. I started 5th grade that September, and I remember a lot of the girls in my grade went from having long, processed hair and crispy mall bangs at the beginning of the school year to this boyish cut by spring. I mourned.

[@lexik4603]

Actually there was a story behind that haircut. Apparently Lecy Goranson (Becky's actress) wanted to just cut her hair shorter in general, and the producers wouldn't allow her to do it because her character had long hair. She went and complained to roseanne about it and roseanne literally picked up scissors, chopped her hair off, and said "well they have to let you now!"

[@julieerin115]

It was a popular style back then.

[@ivy456]

Lol I remember it being popular though out the nineties. My hairdresser wanted to do something simular to me when I was little but I was like hell no!!

[@whothefookisthatguy2156]

ivy lala somestuff is better off being left on the 90s 😂

[@mckaylaschrum1264]

I’m so lucky that I had a mom who was understanding and trusting. When I was thinking about sex I told her birth control might be a good idea and she took me to the county clinic and nothing else was said after that. More people should be like this with their kids and vise versa.

[@SingerCommaMarla]

The moment my daughter asked me for the same thing and I was alive to watch this on first airing oh how time flies

[@Savhatesdogs]

"play, pet, whatever" 😂

[@donnaplumridge9769]

My daughter came to me when she was 15 and asked if she could go on the pill. You can imagine I had all kinds of seniors going through my head, but at the end of the day, I’m soooo glad she felt she could confide and come to me about this. We had a very long conversation and I went along with her to a planned parenthood near us in England. They were very good, they examined her, gave her prescription for the pill, and they wanted to see her for regular checkups. In an ideal world she would’ve waited, but at the end of the day,I’m glad she could trust me enough to come to me about this. I also explained to my daughter she should use condoms as well for extra protection.

[@monicapyle]

Becky's hair LMFAO 😂

[@msconcreterose93]

Ms.MonicaPyle 😂😂😂😂

[@jonthomas8569]

What was so great about this episode is later on when she talks to Dan and he says, “You’re not going to try and talk her out of it?” and she immediately says, “Of course I am, I’m going to try my butt off! But I’m not going to blow up at her.” Still encouraging your kid to slow down but recognizing that you may have to settle for keeping them from having a baby is the best you can do.

[@88Doug]

Wow look how young Jackie! She was such a cool kooky aunt!!

[@Kensington555]

"uh huh...uh huh..uh huh..oh sure, we'll take her!" That would be me, right before my heart stopped. I have a daughter, although it's going to be rough when she is old enough for birth control, I will take her and thank her for being a responsible young lady about it. I was on birth control at 13 because my periods were lasting 2-3 weeks out of a month, so I got regulated and my dad fainted when he heard what had to happen or my anemia would have taken a much worse turn lol. My mom was shocked, but she knew it wasn't my choice but it had to happen.

[@katlynsparks477]

Same as me. I had to go on them really young for medical reasons.

[@gutter339]

Lol who cares

[@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106]

That's pretty much the look in my face when I accidentally found out my 17 year old daughter was on birth control 12 years ago. That night I had a long talk with her boyfriend. My daughter was pissed at me for a week lol

[@johnperrigo6474]

fave all-time comedy!!!!!!!!!

[@angie-bruh]

I wish my childhood was like this😂 so real and honest

[@Thatsright-tr2ks]

I’m so mad they cut all Roseanne’s off on tv 😡😞

[@Thatsright-tr2ks]

TheBookWorm1718 it’s back??!!!! I don’t have tv anymore, so I can’t look it up

[@lizzy7975]

It's on CMT channel here in new York

[@barbaraespinosavanleer5926]

It's on Prime Video 💋

[@trilabradorable]

I went to Planned Parenthood on my own while I was in high school. They were awesome and five years later I gave birth to wanted and loved baby boy. ❤

[@stevencramsie9172]

Teenage pregnancies are at their lowest rate in decades right now, the kids be learnin'!

[@MellyMaeRose]

I love Becky's cross necklace! Very delicate and pretty!

[@crazycoollady]

I just saw this scene while watching Roseanne on TV Land. It was hilarious.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Land

[@ryans413]

Jackie’s face lol

[@PillSharks]

I used to love watching this as a boy in the UK in the late 80s, always had a thing for the girl Becky on here!

[@mollylea2643]

This episode was written by Amy Sherman-Palladino (credited as Amy Sherman), who created Gilmore Girls! She won an Emmy for it!

[@joemckim1183]

Becky went way too short with her hair. I understand that she wanted to cut her hair but should'e gone shoulder length instead.

[@spidermiss2426]

The way I heard it was the actress wanted shorter hair but the producers wouldn't allow it. So she told Roseanne and Roseanne cut a chunk of Lecy Goranson's hair off... so the show had no choice but to fix it. So I guess this haircut was the best they could manage it.

[@blugreen123]

"I'd'nt it great, Roaseanne?!" And Jackie's expression still makes me laugh to this day.

[@JJIeustice-or5gl]

I remember this episode and wanted to cry back then, the scene was just so… heart wrenching and real. ROSEY reminds me of my aunt… who helped care for myself and sibs.

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

"Absolutely! I'm thrilled you asked! PLEASE let's go to the clinic! Because 999 times out of 1000 (being generous), the sex is not even CLOSE to being worth throwing your life away for an unplanned baby!!"

[@janetgriffiths7200]

That's exactly what I would have said to a daughter if I had had kids. I would have been more than happy to take her to get birth control. Education is way more important than a baby at that age, as well as going out and having fun with friends.

[@ToniLeddington-gr5bk]

Jackie's face as she looks worried about becky 😱

[@tystin_gaming]

@0:19 just love the random hand grenade just sitting casually behind Rosanne.

[@downtown82]

Best scene of this show!

[@rachelhernandez2621]

2:41 Lol I need to lay down in a great big pine box lol

[@marklaborde3199]

This show never disappoints. How they approach real life issues, with a little humor. 🤔 😊. Thanks for all the Wonderfil Years Connor family

[@orelas1-659]

I wish I had been an adult sitcom watcher back then. Gimmie that pine box!

[@brianwilliams6167]

Lol i like darlene......"Play, i dont play"...

[@monicamclean2324]

Becky look better with Long hair 😂😂

[@bubbagene145]

Look I know Rosanne is nutz but Jesus this show was incredible and so true to life.

[@tomgraves3581]

Back when Roseanne was actually real and funny and relatable..before Roseanne went all ego and all the jokes were mean and vicious and cringeworthy