‘Roseanne’ Gets High-Definition Restoration on All 222 Episodes; New Look Premieres Next Month (EXCLUSIVE)

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Roseanne” is getting a makeover. The hit comedy, which ran for 222 episodes from 1988 to 1997, has been remastered into enhanced high definition, partly by AI — and distributor Carsey-Werner Television, which announced the restoration Thursday, said the new look will be seen in off-network syndication on cable, streaming and digital platforms (including CMT, TV Land, Peacock and Cozi TV) starting Monday, March 3.

The restoration was set to be revealed Thursday at 7 p.m. via a Facebook Live telecast on the “Roseanne” account. An exclusive Facebook Live preview of the remastered episodes for the 1.2 million Roseanne followers will be held at 7 p.m.

ET today. Michael Fishman, who played DJ Connor on the show, will host the unveil (which will then be seen on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok).

According to Carsey-Werner, “the remastering initiative combined advanced AI with skilled creative artistry to honor the original content, while meeting modern viewing and technical standards that transformed the original 4×3 standard definition prints into enhanced 16×9 masters.