See“The Conners ”Cast, from the First Episode of “Roseanne” to Now

After nearly four decades on the air, the Conner family saga has officially drawn to a close. The ABC sitcom, ‘The Conners’, aired its series finale on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. This marked the end of its seven-season run, which began as a direct continuation of the Roseanne revival in 2017. Over a span of 37 years, viewers have followed the Conner family through the original series, the reboot, and the subsequent spinoff. The show’s regular cast members, including John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, and Lecy Goranson, among others, returned for the emotional conclusion of the beloved series.

As the show neared its end, the cast members took a moment to reflect on their long-standing connection with their characters. Sara Gilbert, who portrayed one of the Conner children, Darlene, expressed the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye, remarking, “We always knew this would come to an end. Somehow it felt like it would be forever.” The behind-the-scenes video released ahead of the finale captured the sentimental atmosphere among the cast as they bid farewell to their iconic roles.

John Goodman, who has portrayed patriarch Dan Conner since the beginning of Roseanne, shared his struggle in moving on from the character that had become a significant part of his life. He revealed that suggesting the emotional final moments in the series finale was a poignant experience for him. Laurie Metcalf, known for her role as Roseanne’s sister Jackie Harris, acknowledged the challenge of tying up the many loose ends of the family’s storyline in the finale. She emphasised that the conclusion would stay true to the characters’ journeys without neatly wrapping everything up.

Sara Gilbert highlighted the strong bond that had developed among the cast over the years, emphasising the joy and laughter they shared on set. Lecy Goranson, who played the eldest Conner daughter, Becky, stressed that the show’s focus on real-life situations meant the finale wouldn’t aim for exaggerated or dramatic resolutions. The characters’ evolution and growth as a family were set to take centre stage in the conclusion.

Another notable cast member, Michael Fishman, who portrayed D.J. Conner, the eldest son of the Conner family, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to grow and learn through his time on the show. Despite not returning for the fifth season of ‘The Conners’, Fishman cherished the experience of being part of a show that resonated with audiences for so many years. For fans of the series, the dynamic of the Conner family has left a lasting impact on television history.

The original star of the show, Roseanne Barr, faced controversy that led to the cancellation of the series revival following a racially charged tweet. However, the narrative continued with ‘The Conners’, which addressed Roseanne Conner’s absence by revealing her character’s fate in the series premiere. The evolution of the show without its central figure marked a significant shift in the storyline and dynamics within the Conner family.

As the finale approached, the recurring cast members, such as Estelle Parsons and Natalie West, who played key supporting roles throughout the series, also contributed to the emotional depth of the conclusion. Their characters added layers of complexity to the Conner family dynamic, shaping the overall narrative arc of the show. The legacy of ‘The Conners’ remains intertwined with the enduring impact of its predecessor, ‘Roseanne’, solidifying its place in television history.