The Conners season 6: Tentative release date and everything we know so far

Modified Nov 05, 2023 08:30 GMT

Exploring the tentative release date of The Conners season 6 (Image via ABC)

In May 2023, ABC Network confirmed The Conners season 6. However, the show faced a hiatus due to the Writers Guild Strike, and so the premiere date of season 6 remains under wraps. It was initially expected to release in fall 2023, but the delays have pushed it to the 2024 midseason, sometime between January and March.

Furthermore, while previous seasons boasted up to 22 episodes, the upcoming season might shrink to a span of 10 to 15 episodes due to industry strikes. Amidst this uncertainty, the season 5 finale's poignant moments linger in viewers' minds, setting the stage for a deeply anticipated season 6.

The Conners season 5 finale showcased Mark's graduation, with family tensions rising as he invited his estranged father, leading to a clash over what it means to be a dad.

The season focused on Darlene's struggle to afford Mark's college education, Becky's personal growth, Jackie's newfound strength amidst her mother's dementia, and Dan's efforts to keep the family together.

The Conners season 6 will likely be the final season

As per speculation, The Conners season 6 may be the last season of the show. In June 2023, John Goodman informed France 24 in an interview that he thinks they “may be coming to an end on it.”

Furthermore, ABC's one-year renewal might suggest that the creators of the Roseanne spin-off strategically plan the show's duration. Yet, unresolved storylines, like Bev's declining health, demand attention before the show concludes.

The Conners has remarkably stood on its own post-Roseanne, retaining viewers despite past controversies. ABC aims to keep it on air as long as it draws audiences, but the network is also mindful of preserving the franchise's reputation, making a well-crafted finale essential.

The Conners will conclude the Conner family saga in its sixth season. Sara Gilbert requested a heads-up from ABC to craft an appropriate ending, ensuring a fitting finale. According to TV Line, executive producer Bruce Helford echoed this sentiment in a pre-announcement interview, confirming the show's wrap-up.

"Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don’t want to go out without knowing that we are going out with a series finale so we can build to the right ending — and at this point in time, we feel that [next season] is possibly going to be the last season of The Conners"

The Conners season 6: The expected returning cast

As per assumptions, The Conners season 6 is set to retain its primary cast as they bring their narrative to a close. Sara Gilbert has confirmed her return to wrap up the Conner family's tale. Expectations are that the central family, along with the actors portraying their friends, will return.

Michael Fishman's involvement as D.J. Tanner remains uncertain. Despite being cut from the cast in 2022, as reported by Deadline, he might come back to help conclude the series. The expected cast for the The Conners season 6 is:

John Goodman as Dan Conner
Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris-Goldufski
Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner-Olinsky
Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy
Emma Kenney as Harris Conner-Healy
Ames McNamara as Mark Conner-Healy
Jayden Rey as Mary Conner
Jay R. Ferguson as Ben Olinsky
Katey Sagal as Louise Conner

Additionally, when The Conners season 6 premieres in 2024, viewers can tune in on ABC. As a standard broadcast show, it will follow a weekly episode format. If it maintains the previous season's timetable, expect new episodes on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET.

ABC series episodes become available on Hulu the day after their initial broadcast.

All in all, fans await a resonant mix of resolution and nostalgia in The Conners season 6. The anticipated return in 2024 should likely address the lingering storylines and character arcs of the family's relatable journey.