Flashback to 1988: Roseanne, Gen X & The Sitcom That Changed Everything

Before streaming, binge culture, and endless reboots, there was Roseanne — the raw, unapologetic sitcom that dropped in 1988 and flipped the family TV formula on its head.

Forget the glossy perfection of other shows — Roseanne gave us messy living rooms, real-life bills, deadpan humor, and a working-class family that actually felt like ours. It was sarcastic, chaotic, and brutally honest… just like Gen X itself.

From Darlene’s attitude to Dan’s dad jokes, Roseanne became a cultural reset button for late-80s TV. And for us latchkey kids, it was more than a sitcom — it was a mirror.

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