Roseanne Barr Roars Back from Cancellation by Secretly Filming Star-Studded Sitcom

Roseanne Barr has completed an eight-episode family comedy titled “Meemaw,” which she produced independently after being fired by Disney in 2018. The series, shot in Austin, Texas, features a cast including Randy Quaid and Drea de Matteo and is described as semi-autobiographical, aiming to bridge political divides with humor. Barr stated the production was a response to being canceled and an effort to create content for families with differing viewpoints.

• Roseanne Barr has finished an eight-episode family comedy titled “Meemaw.”
• The series was produced independently without a network, with funding from private investors.
• Production wrapped in Austin, Texas, after starting in November 2025.
• The cast includes Randy Quaid, Drea de Matteo, Omar Gooding, Doug Jones, and Indy Bugg, with guest appearances by Jon Lovitz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Kim Congdon.
• The plot involves a mixed-race family of preppers in Texas trying to host a bat mitzvah.
• Barr was fired from the “Roseanne” revival in 2018 by ABC and Disney over a controversial tweet.
• The new series is described as semi-autobiographical and intended for families with differing political views.
• Barr stated she aimed to make jokes for all political sides, calling herself an “equal opportunity destroyer.”
• She believes “Meemaw” is as revolutionary, if not more so, than “The Roseanne Show.”