‘The Conners’ Series Finale: How Laurie Metcalf’s Unexpected Burst Of Emotion Impacted The Final, Bittersweet Moment
Spoiler Alert: This story contains details from Wednesday’s series finale of The Conners on ABC.
After more than three decades, the Conners have held their final family meeting in that kitschy midwestern living room. The Roseanne spinoff celebrated its series finale tonight with one final nod to the matriarch while acknowledging that life is still good for this working-class clan.
Below, executive producers Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan and Bruce Rasmussen talk about their decision to reference Roseanne in the final episodes, and how Laurie Metcalf’s unexpected display of emotion changed the final scene for the better.
Deadline: Before we dive into the episode, Dave Caplan, it’s time to acknowledge your Ph.D that is listed in the credits.
Dave Caplan: Yeah. I finished my degree. It’s in media-related psychology. It’s how storytelling affects its audience.
Bruce Helford: We’re smart people.
Bruce Rasmussen: Or dancing monkeys.
After more than three decades, the Conners have held their final family meeting in that kitschy midwestern living room. The Roseanne spinoff celebrated its series finale tonight with one final nod to the matriarch while acknowledging that life is still good for this working-class clan.
Below, executive producers Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan and Bruce Rasmussen talk about their decision to reference Roseanne in the final episodes, and how Laurie Metcalf’s unexpected display of emotion changed the final scene for the better.
Deadline: Before we dive into the episode, Dave Caplan, it’s time to acknowledge your Ph.D that is listed in the credits.
Dave Caplan: Yeah. I finished my degree. It’s in media-related psychology. It’s how storytelling affects its audience.
Bruce Helford: We’re smart people.
Bruce Rasmussen: Or dancing monkeys.
- 4/24/2025
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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