After seven seasons and more than 100 episodes, The Conners wrapped up its journey with an emotional two-part series finale on April 23, 2025. This farewell marked the end of a nearly 40-year legacy for the Conner family, which began with Roseanne in 1988 and continued through the revival and its spinoff.

Why Did The Conners End?

In May 2024, ABC renewed The Conners for a seventh and final season consisting of six episodes. According to executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan, the decision to end the show felt right. Helford explained, “This to everybody feels like the appropriate time. We’re going out on top,” pointing out that the series was the most-watched comedy on ABC at the time and had experienced a great season. Caplan echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that they wanted to “go out strong” and not stretch the show beyond its prime.

“We didn’t want to try to squeeze blood from the stone until it was over,” Caplan said, reinforcing that they wanted to conclude the show on their own terms, at a time when it was still at its peak.

What Has the Cast Said About the Finale?

The cast, many of whom had been part of the Conner family for decades, reflected on the bittersweet nature of the show’s conclusion. Sara Gilbert, who portrayed Darlene, admitted that although the decision to end the series was emotional, it felt like the right moment. “We could have taken a full season to do it, but there was something nice about working in this smaller framework, almost like a limited series,” she said. For Gilbert, the final episodes were more about “wrapping things up and enjoying being these characters for the last moments” than exploring new storylines.

Laurie Metcalf, who played Jackie, highlighted the challenges of wrapping up so many years of storytelling in such a short time. “It’s not going to have a big bow tied up with the Conners, but it’s true to their storyline,” she shared. Emma Kenney, who played Harris, teased that the finale would resonate deeply with fans, calling the final season “definitely bittersweet.”

John Goodman, who portrayed patriarch Dan, expressed his personal sadness about the series ending. “I’m going to miss it very, very much,” he said, reflecting on the fun and camaraderie shared throughout the show. “Above all, we had fun.”

Legacy and Where to Watch

The Conners may have reached its conclusion, but its impact on television and its devoted fanbase will remain. All seven seasons are currently available to stream on Hulu for those looking to revisit the Conners’ final moments or catch up on the series.

While the show’s closure marks the end of an era for the iconic family, the love and laughter they brought to millions of viewers for nearly four decades will not be forgotten.