Lies

"Lies"
Season 4: Episode 21(93 / 231 episodes)
Network	ABC-TV
Air date	March 24, 1992
Story by	Jeff Abugov
Teleplay by	Sid Youngers & Joel Madison
Directed by	Andrew D. Weyman
Episode Guide
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Lies was the 21st episode of Season 4 of Roseanne, also the 93rd overall series episode. Written by Sid Youngers and Joel Madison from an original story by Jeff Abugov, the episode was directed by Andrew D. Weyman. It originally aired on ABC-TV on March 24, 1992.

Synopsis

Roseanne frets when she must take a lie detector test at work. Darlene bypasses Roseanne (going to Dan instead) for advice on dealing with boyfriend David.

Plot Summary

Roseanne considers trying to cheat a lie-detector test at Rodbell's because she's been stealing food- but it turns out the investigator is more interested in learning about Leon's background than about hers.  Ultimately, she doesn't lose her job. Meanwhile, Darlene asks Dan and Becky for advice about her relationship with David (Johnny Galecki) who is clearly attracted to her; she is also attracted to him, but not sure if a romance will interfere with the friendship they already have. Roseanne gets upset because Darlene didn't go to her (although David did) and repeatedly takes out her frustration at this on Dan. At the end of the episode, Darlene and David have their first kiss on the basketball court.

Cast

Starring

• Roseanne Arnold as Roseanne Conner
• John Goodman as Dan Conner
• Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
• Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
• Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
• Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner
• Natalie West as Crystal Anderson (credit only)

Guests

• Martin Mull as Leon Carp
• Bonnie Sheridan as Bonnie Watkins
• Johnny Galecki as David Healy
• Richard Riehle as Mr. Evans
• Walter Eric as Walter

Trivia

• Walter Eric makes his fourth and final appearance as the annoying customer named Walter. He had previously appeared in "Darlene Fades to Black", "Santa Claus" and "Less is More".
• Despite being credited, Natalie West (Crystal Anderson) does not appear in this episode.