<P> Some time after the cancellation was confirmed, some news sources announced that the show could possibly be re-tooled as a spin - off focusing on Sara Gilbert's character of Darlene . </P> <P> Around June 15, 2018 reports emerged that ABC was close to making a deal to indeed continue the show as a Darlene - centric show, though it is also possible that it will be titled The Conners, and would center around the whole family . The spin - off will only go forward assuming Barr signs a deal to give up rights to the show, meaning she won't be involved creatively or financially . Barr will likely receive a one - time payment in return . If the spin - off happens, it has been stated that Barr's racism scandal will be addressed on the show . </P> <P> On June 21, 2018, it was announced that ABC had officially ordered a 10 - episode spin - off tentatively titled The Conners, and that it would involve every original cast member except Barr . On August 28, 2018, it was announced by Michael Ausiello of TVline that Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey would all return for the spinoff . Other recurring characters have not been confirmed as of yet . The series is set to premiere on October 16, 2018 . </P> <P> Roseanne was successful from its beginning, ranking #1 in the Nielsen ratings during its second season (1989 - 90), narrowly beating out The Cosby Show . Each of the series' first six seasons landed in the Nielsen ratings' top five . Ratings slowly started slipping after season six, though the show stayed within the top 10 through season seven, falling to the top 20 during season eight . Roseanne dropped to 35th place during the ninth and final season of its original run . </P>

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