Episode
The Conners: Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano
Overview
As Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford, ol’ Don Blanksy returns with an offer they can’t resist, no matter how spooky. Then, after an attempt to boost business at The Lunch Box goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.
Details
- Series
- The Conners
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2022-03-23
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano is Episode 16 in Season 4 of The Conners. It aired on 2022-03-23. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 15: Messy Situation, Miscommunication and Academic Probation
When Becky inadvertently outs her relationship with Professor Davis, he’s forced to reevaluate his career, but his erratic behavior sends Becky down a path to reevaluate their relationship. Meanwhile, Dan and Darlene check in on Chuck, only to learn heartbreaking news about his family.
Episode 17: Big Negotiations and Broken Expectations
Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel after Louise points out that Dan’s generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her; and Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it to
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Episode 11: Patriarchs and Goddesses
Darlene continues to navigate her breakup with Ben, and when she and Becky head to the movies and see Ben on a date, Darlene can’t stop herself from interfering and making everyone uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Dan offers to talk with Aldo’s dad, Jesse, when he doesn’t approve of Harris and Aldo’s relationship
Episode 10: Spills, Pills and The Midnight Lasagna
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Episode 9: Three Exes, Role Playing and A Waterbed
Thinking it’s Ben’s day off, Darlene brings Nick to the hardware store only to run smack into Ben, who invites Nick to join him at The Lunch Box to watch a Bears game. Meanwhile, Dan tries to spruce up the bedroom while Louise is out on the road and Jackie meets Logan’s mom.
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