Writing on social media, Barr defended the episode, writing: “I like to do TV episodes about REAL ISSUES & REAL PEOPLE.
The episode – called ‘Go Cubs’ – saw the titular character, played by Barr, believe that her new neighbours of Muslim decent were building a bomb.
While later in the episode Roseanne becomes more accepting of her neighbours, many were critical, The Daily Beast asking if the show was attempting to “troll” viewers or bring up a necessary discussion.
And while the show has been controversial, Tuesday (8 May) night’s episode proved more so than any other.