“Santa Claus” (1991)
Roseanne talks Leon into letting her play Santa Claus at the mall -- and hears something she wishes she hadn't from one of the kids' mothers, who turns out to be Darlene's new friend and confidante.
Looking for the Christmas episodes of Roseanne? Here's the complete list, all 5 of them, with season and episode numbers so you can jump straight to the right one, plus a quick note on why each is worth your evening.
Roseanne talks Leon into letting her play Santa Claus at the mall -- and hears something she wishes she hadn't from one of the kids' mothers, who turns out to be Darlene's new friend and confidante.
A Christmas Eve snowstorm scatters the Connors, with Roseanne and Jackie trapped at the Lunch Box with Bev and Nana Mary, while Darlene takes shelter at David's and learns the truth about his home life.
Roseanne and Dan snub the neighborhood association by putting up gaudy Xmas decorations, and become furious with Becky when she gives the cheque they have given her for college to Mark and takes a job as a waitress in a tacky bar.
Christmas for the Conners bring more than the usual holiday cheer and festivities, it also brings a wedding -- for Leon and Scott.
After a long stay in California with his mother, Dan returns home for Christmas and he, Roseanne and the rest of the family begin to realize how fortunate they are to have each other and how much they have to be thankful for as the old year ends.
There are 5 Christmas episodes of Roseanne, from “Santa Claus” (S04E12, 1991) through “Home for the Holidays” (S09E12, 1996).
A good place to start is “Santa Claus” (S04E12, 1991). Roseanne talks Leon into letting her play Santa Claus at the mall -- and hears something she wishes she hadn't from one of the kids' mothers, who turns out to be Darlene's new friend and confidante.
The most recent is “Home for the Holidays” (S09E12, 1996).
They're spread across 5 seasons, from season 4 to season 9.