‘The Conners’ Stars Teases How the Final Season Will Come to an End

It’s almost time to bid farewell to The Conners, whose seventh and final season will premiere this March. Fans will recall that before the final episode of Season 6 aired last May, the show was renewed for another run, but with a few episodes less than usual. So, as the new season approaches, Emma Kenney has described what these episodes are like, as well as how the cherished sitcom will end. Kenney stars as Harris Conner-Healy, daughter to Darlene (Sara Gilbert), who has been somewhat running the family following Roseanne’s (Roseanne Barr) death.

Discussing The Conners’ final episodes, Kenney told TV Insider, “Our series finale season is just six episodes. We are used to having a lot more wiggle room and maybe a few one-off episodes.” The Shameless alum shared a bit more, teasing what’s in store for every character: “This [season], every episode is very intentional, and each character has their moment.” Afterward, she said of its finale: “It kind of ends with some open-ended-ness; I think it would’ve been too sad if they made it very a clear ending.”

The Conners is a direct follow-up to the ABC sitcom Roseanne, created by Matt Williams and which ran from October 1988 to May 1997 before its brief revival in 2018. Williams also developed the sequel, which stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jay R. Ferguson. Werner Entertainment produces with Bruce Helford, Tom Werner, Tony Hernandez, Sara Gilbert, Dave Caplan, and Bruce Rasmussen serving as executive producers.

‘The Conners’ Has Had A Great Run!

For over half a decade, fans have been blessed with delightful episodes of The Conners, which premiered on October 16, 2018, with eleven episodes that ran until early the following year. The same year, it was renewed for another chapter with thirteen episodes announced. However, later in May, ABC ordered six extra episodes, expanding to 19 before adding one more. Season 2 debuted on September 24, 2019, followed by Season 3 on October 21, 2020, with the series moving from Tuesday to Wednesday on ABC. In September 2021, the fourth season premiered, and Season 5 came about the next year, featuring twenty-two episodes, the highest number to date. About two years later, Season 6, the most recent, arrived on February 7, 2024, and in its finale, which aired on May 22, 2024, Mark, who was determined to find a way to pay for school, took on odd jobs while Darlene struggled with her emotions when she discovered her household was about to experience a significant change.

Expect the seventh and final season of The Conners in March.

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A family comedy series depicting the day-to-day experiences of the Conners, a blue-collar family in Lanford, Illinois. Following the passing of their beloved matriarch, the family members lean on each other to cope with life’s challenges. The show addresses various themes such as economic hardship, raising children, and maintaining relationships. With a mix of humor and emotional depth, the series captures the essence of familial bonds and the strength found in togetherness, reflecting the struggles and joys of everyday life in a relatable manner.

Release Date

October 16, 2018

Writers

Dave Caplan
, Bruce Helford
, Matt Williams

Network

ABC