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The Conners

The Conners is an American television sitcom and a direct continuation of Roseanne, centered on the Conner family as they deal with everyday life in working-class Lanford, Illinois.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Conners is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC in 2018 and ran for seven seasons, ending in 2025. It is a direct continuation of Roseanne, centered on the Conner family as they deal with everyday life in working-class Lanford, Illinois.

Premise

The series follows the Conner family, a working-class household facing financial strain, relationships, parenting, aging, and other everyday challenges in Lanford, Illinois.

Production and broadcast

The Conners was produced for ABC by Werner Entertainment and executive producers including Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan, Tom Werner, and Sara Gilbert. It premiered in 2018 and ended after seven seasons in 2025.

Connection to Roseanne

The show was created as a direct continuation of Roseanne after the cancellation of the 2018 revival. It retained several original cast members and continued the fictional family’s story.

Reception and format

The Conners is a traditional multi-camera sitcom with a studio-audience style comedy format. It was positioned as an ensemble family comedy focused on domestic and economic struggles.

Key facts

  • The series is a spin-off continuation of Roseanne.
  • It follows the Conner family after the death of Roseanne, the original series' title character.
  • Main cast members include John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, and Emma Kenney.
  • ABC renewed the series for a seventh and final season in 2024.
  • The series concluded in April 2025.
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Canadian context

The series aired in Canada on CTV according to a Spanish-language Wikipedia source, and Canadian viewers also had access through international streaming services carrying the show.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Conners?
The Conners is an American sitcom that continues the story of the family from Roseanne.
When did The Conners premiere?
It premiered on ABC on October 16, 2018.
When did The Conners end?
The series ended on April 23, 2025.
Where is The Conners set?
It is set in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Who stars in The Conners?
The main cast includes John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, and Jay R. Ferguson.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conners
    Supports: Series premise, creators, cast, setting, and overall description as a Roseanne continuation.
  2. TVMaze — https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/37226/the-conners
    Supports: Network, status, genre, and series format details.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8595140/
    Supports: Series as a follow-up to Roseanne and general series identification.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-conners/1000615996/
    Supports: Run dates, seasons, network, and premise.
  5. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conners
    Supports: Premiere and finale dates, and Canadian broadcast on CTV.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Conners_episodes
    Supports: Episode count and final-season renewal information.