The Conners: Saying Goodbye With A Heartfelt Farewell

It’s the end of an era, folks. The beloved ABC sitcom, The Conners, is preparing to bid adieu with a two-part series finale that’s set to air in April 2025. The cast is ready to take one last bow as the characters who’ve captured our hearts over the years. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this emotional send-off and what to expect from these final episodes.

What to Expect from The Conners Series Finale

Hold onto your hats because the series finale is shaping up to be an epic two-parter. First up, we have season 7, episode 5, titled “Exercise Bands, Money Plans, and Faraway Lands.” In this episode, Dan (played by John Goodman) gets some much-needed support from Jackie, Becky, and Darlene ahead of a deposition. Meanwhile, Mark faces a life-changing opportunity that forces him to make a major decision. Over at Becky and Tyler's place, they're exploring the next chapter in their relationship—joint finances. It’s going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, folks!

But wait, there’s more! The second part, season 7, episode 6, titled “The Truck Stops Here,” promises to be just as dramatic. Jackie gears up for a series of physical tests in her quest to rejoin the police force. Darlene, on the other hand, confronts her insecurities in her marriage to Ben. Meanwhile, Dan's deposition stirs up some deep feelings, and the Conner family wraps things up in their signature style—full of humor, heart, and a touch of chaos.

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Who’s Returning for the Final Episodes?

The cast is back in full force for the series finale. Expect to see familiar faces like John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Alicia Goranson, Ames McNamara, Emma Kenney, Sara Gilbert, and Jay R. Ferguson. These talented actors are ready to bring their characters' journeys to a fitting conclusion.

However, not everyone is making a return. Johnny Galecki, Michael Fishman, and Estelle Parsons won’t be reprising their roles for season 7. Executive producer Bruce Helford explained that while David is still very much alive and mentioned in the storyline, bringing back Johnny Galecki wasn’t in the cards this time around. “We love Johnny, he was always welcome, but he has more or less started life anew down in Nashville,” Helford told TVLine in March 2025. He reassured fans that the decision to cut certain characters would make sense as the final episodes unfold.

Helford emphasized the importance of meaningful storytelling, saying, “What we never want to do is just bring somebody in just to see that person on the show. We want everyone to have something important to play.”

When Can We Watch the Series Finale?

Mark your calendars, folks! The series finale of The Conners airs on April 23, 2025. Season 7, episode 5, will premiere at 8 p.m. ET, followed immediately by season 7, episode 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Don’t miss out on this emotional send-off for one of television’s most beloved families.

What the Cast Has to Say About the Final Season

Saying goodbye isn’t easy, especially when you’ve spent years bringing these characters to life. Sara Gilbert opened up about the bittersweet experience in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “Honestly, I couldn’t wrap my head around it,” she admitted. “I would have grief, but then it would switch to this feeling that I couldn’t ground myself in the idea that it was over. It felt surreal. Laurie and I talk about it still. I think we can’t fully grasp that it’s over because it was such a part of our routine for so many years.”

Laurie Metcalf echoed those sentiments, revealing the emotional toll of wrapping up the series. “I think we all felt, cast and crew, very fragile during the last taping,” she said. “We’d been together for decades and this was the end. I was having a ‘magical thinking’ experience and was convinced we’d all be back on the set on Monday like always. It’s taken a long time to process.”

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Despite the sadness, Sara expressed satisfaction with how the final season turned out. “I’m happy with what we have,” she said. “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. We did take one idea and weave it throughout the six episodes in a way that would have been different in a longer season.”

Bruce Helford shared his thoughts on the finale, saying, “The final episode is a very big thing for us. The whole thing started with legacy fixing, and so we really do believe that this now has the proper end to it. And we broke some rules, which makes it even more special.”