The Conners

The Conners follows a working-class family trying to steady their lives after sudden upheaval. Dan Conner and the extended family deal with everyday problems—parenting, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, money worries, aging relatives and difficult in-laws—while keeping humor and blunt honesty at the center of their interactions. The show tracks sisters Darlene and Becky, their children, and Dan and Jackie as they juggle jobs, relationships and household tensions, often trading sharp one-liners with quieter, emotional moments. It keeps a sitcom rhythm but gives space to realistic, sometimes uncomfortable situations, without revealing any major plot twists or endings.

Created by Matt Williams and launched in 2018, The Conners continues the story of the Conner family from the long-running original series and its revival. Several familiar cast members returned, giving the spin-off an immediate sense of continuity.

The series sparked discussion about how mainstream TV portrays working-class life and how shows respond to off-screen controversies. For many viewers it offered a way to keep following beloved characters after the prior show's cancellation, and the Conner household has stayed visible in conversations about family sitcoms and cultural representation.

Audience and critic responses have tended toward mixed to favorable, matching a viewer score of 7.042 out of 10 from a sample of voters. Reviewers note the blend of broad sitcom humor with tougher themes—economic strain, intergenerational caregiving, the strains of parenting—and many episodes balance laugh-out-loud moments with more somber scenes that emphasize resilience and family ties.

The Conners has gotten steady praise for its ensemble, particularly the seasoned actors who carry much of the show’s emotional weight. It hasn’t been a dominant force in major awards competitions, but it maintains a solid fan base and consistent critical attention for its performances and willingness to handle messy, real-life topics within a network sitcom format.