The sitcom The Conners was originally slated to end after season 6, but now it seems as if there is a strong possibility that season 7 will happen.
Though it was originally believed that season 6 would end the series, the popularity of The Conners is enough to spur the sitcom on for a season 7. Debuting in 2018 as a spinoff of the classic sitcom Roseanne, The Conners follows the titular family as they try to make their way through the usual trials and tribulations of an average working-class family. Despite the firing of original franchise star Roseanne Barr, The Conners managed to find its own tone while still being true to the themes and ideas of the classic series from the ’80s and ’90s.
A ratings hit from the start, The Conners didn’t miss a beat and has consistently been one of ABC’s most-watched series since it debuted. The future of the show seemed written in stone when it was announced that the sitcom would be ending after its sixth season. While that set up all sorts of story possibilities for summarizing the Conner family’s storylines, it was later announced that no one at ABC agreed to end The Conners after season 6. This puts season 7 in an interesting spot, and the network opted to bring the show back one more time.
The Conners Season 7 Latest News
ABC Renews The Conners For Season 7
The final season of The Conners will be comprised of only a handful of episodes for the express purpose of wrapping things up.
With fans trapped in limbo for most of season 6, the latest news confirms that The Conners has been renewed for its 7th and final season. Initial reports pegged season 6 as the end, but comments from the cast and crew suggested that no finale was in the works. Now, ABC has opted to bring the popular sitcom back for one last season, albeit in a diminished capacity. The final season of The Conners will be comprised of only a handful of episodes for the express purpose of wrapping things up.
The Conners Season 7 Is Confirmed
Season 7 Will Be The Last
The conflicting reports about season 6 being the finale put The Conners season 7 in an odd spot, and everything has seemingly been building to a conclusion. The ratings alone were enough to justify another season though, and ABC opted to renew the show for a 7th and final outing in May 2024. The final season of The Conners will only feature a few episodes, and is designed to offer closure.
The Conners season 6 airs live at 8 PM on Wednesdays on ABC and is available to stream the next day on Hulu.
The Conners Season 7 Cast
The Conner Clan Returns One Last Time
Unlike other comedies that play it safe, the Roseanne franchise is no stranger to killing off characters, so the cast of The Conners season 7 will depend on who makes it out of season 6. However, until information comes to the contrary, it can be assumed that the main cast of The Conners will return en masse, including family patriarch Dan Conner, played by John Goodman. Likewise, actors like Sara Gilbert as Darlene and Lecy Goranson as Becky have been franchise mainstays and will likely return.
The full returning cast is expected to include:
| Actor | The Conners Role | |
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| John Goodman | Dan Conner |
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| Sara Gilbert | Darlene Conner-Olinsky |
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| Lecy Goranson | Becky Conner-Healy |
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| Laurie Metcalf | Jackie Harris-Goldufski |
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| Emma Kenney | Harris Conner-Healy |
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| Ames McNamara | Mark Conner-Healy |
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| Jay R. Ferguson | Ben Olinsky |
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| Katey Sagal | Louise Conner |
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The Conners Season 7 Story
The Last Hurrah For The Conners
At this juncture, it is impossible to predict exactly what will happen in season 7 of The Conners. Unlike other sitcoms, The Conners weaves long and complicated story arcs, and it is unclear if any of those threads will be tied up in season 6, or if they will carry on into the future. Since season 6 was erroneously pitched as the show’s last, something big may happen that could shape the face of season 7. Until that happens, it is safe to assume that more of the classic Conner family drama will provide plenty of laughs as the family scrapes by.
