Seasons & Episodes
The Engagement
In the Pilot, Sophia arrives after her retirement home burns down and Blanche prepares to get married.
Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding?
Dorothy's daughter, Kate, comes to Miami with an announcement. She's engaged to a podiatrist named Dennis. Dorothy is
Rose the Prude
Having not dated since her husband died, Rose reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date. This date turns into a serious
Transplant
Blanche's sister, Virginia, comes to Miami for a visit and Blanche is convinced she's after something. Later, while out
The Triangle
A doctor Dorothy dates makes a pass at Blanche. But when Blanche tells Dorothy about it, Dorothy doesn't believe her.
On Golden Girls
Blanche's 14-year old grandson comes to Miami for a visit and brings a new meaning to the term "generation gap." Meanwh
The Competition
In a bowling competition, it's Dorothy and Blanche verses Rose and Sophia. If Sophia and Rose win, Dorothy will allow S
The Break-In
After a Madonna concert, the girls arrive home to discover their house has been broken into. This leads the girls to see
Blanche and the Younger Man
Blanche goes all out to try to look good for her latest beau, her aerobics instructor half her age. Meanwhile, Rose's d
Heart Attack
After a dinner party, Sophia suffers an apparent heart attack with a heavy storm delaying the paramedics.
The Return of Dorothy's Ex
Dorothy's ex-husband, Stan shows up to settle a piece of land they bought on their honeymoon. This leads to Dorothy and
The Custody Battle
Dorothy's sister, Gloria, comes to Miami for a visit and asks Sophia to come live with her in California. Meanwhile, Bl
A Little Romance
Rose has been dating Dr. Jonathan Newman and begins to think their relationship is leading to the altar. However she be
That Was No Lady
Dorothy latest boyfriend Glen gives her a shock when he tells her that he's married. She surprises herself when she find
In a Bed of Rose's
Late one evening, Rose brings a man home and they spend the night together. However, in the morning she finds that he h
The Truth Will Out
Rose is apprehensive about a visit from her daughter and granddaughter, since their reason for coming is to settle Rose'
Nice and Easy
Blanche's visiting niece is a chip right off the old block when she dates a different man all night every night. Meanwhi
The Operation
Dorothy is hesitant about having foot surgery just as she was scheduled to tap dance with Blanche and Rose at a dance re
Second Motherhood
Blanche is romanced by a wealthy suitor who she learns has several small children. This fact dampens his proposal of ma
Adult Education
Blanche's psychology professor sexually harasses her when she goes to him for help on a difficult test. Blanche's profe
Flu Attack
A week before an awards ceremony, Blanche, Dorothy and Rose each come down with a nasty flu, which compounds their argui
Job Hunting
When Rose loses her job at the grief center, she begins searching for other sources of work. Meanwhile, Blanche tries t
Blind Ambitions
Rose's sister, Lily must deal with life as a blind person after recently losing her sight. Meanwhile, the girls hold a g
Big Daddy
Blanche's father, Big Daddy, comes to Miami for a visit, with an announcement, he's sold the family plantation and is se
The Way We Met
One night after watching Psycho, the girls find it hard to sleep so they stay up and reminisce about how they all came t
End of the Curse
Blanche is mortified after taking a pregnancy test which indicates she's pregnant. Then after visiting her doctor, she
Ladies of the Evening
The house is fumigated and the girls move into a Miami Beach hotel. Previously, Blanche had won three tickets to see th
Take Him, He's Mine
Dorothy dumps a depressed Stan on Blanche but then becomes incredibly jealous when Blanche and Stan hit it off. Meanwhi
It's a Miserable Life
The girls circulate a petition to save a 200 year old oak tree which is located on the property of the most hated woman
Isn't It Romantic
Dorothy's old friend, Jean comes to Miami for a visit and Dorothy decides not to tell Blanche and Rose that Jean is a le
Big Daddy's Little Lady
Blanche's father comes to Miami for a visit and has an announcement he's engaged to be married. Blanche is thrilled unt
Family Affair
Dorothy's son, Michael, and Rose's daughter, Bridget, each come to Miami for a visit and each of them become a little to
Vacation
The girls' dream vacation in the Caribbean turns out to be far from what was advertised in the brochure. While the girl
Joust Between Friends
Laid off from work, Dorothy searches for part-time work which leads to Blanche getting her a job at the museum. Then fu
Love, Rose
Rose places an ad in the personals column and she is let down when she doesn't hear an immediate response. This leads B
'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
The girls each plan to spend Christmas with their families but a series of strange occurrences lead them to spend Christ
The Sisters
For Sophia's birthday, Dorothy flies in her sister, Angela from Sicily as a surprise. However, Dorothy's the one whose
The Stan Who Came To Dinner
Dorothy feels sympathy for Stan when he tells her he's going to have open heart surgery. However that sympathy fades wh
The Actor
Dorothy, Blanche and Rose each vie for the attention of an actor in the local community theatre, who on the sly begins r
Before and After
Rose is convinced she died during a throat spasm. This leads her to live her life to the hilt, totally disrupting the o
And Then There Was One
Sophia readies herself for participating in a walkathon. Meanwhile, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose babysit for the walkathon
Bedtime Story
When the girls learn that a number of relatives are going to be visiting, they reminisce about times they've had to shar
Forgive Me, Father
Blanche and Rose plan a nice dinner at the house for Dorothy and her new boyfriend whom she later learns is a priest. S
Long Day's Journey Into Marinara
Sophia's sister, Angela arrives in Miami for a visit and decides to move there but while she's looking for an apartment
Whose Face Is This, Anyway?
Blanche is convinced that her beauty is fading after attending her high school reunion and discovers many of classmates
Dorothy's Prized Pupil
Dorothy feels that it's her fault when her prized pupil wins a writing contest which inadvertently signals the INS that
Diamond in the Rough
While Dorothy and Rose are planning a hospital charity banquet, Blanche falls for Jake, the caterer hired for the event.
Son-In-Law Dearest
Dorothy's daughter, Kate is coming for a visit and has a big announcement. Dorothy is excited when she thinks the annou
To Catch a Neighbor
Two police detectives stake out the girls' home to investigate the neighbors who are believed to be dealers in stolen ge
A Piece of Cake
While preparing for a friend's birthday party, the girls recall past birthdays, including Rose's surprise birthday party
Empty Nests
In this pilot for another series (Empty Nest, obviously the concept was retooled), the girls' friend Renee is feeling de
Old Friends
Sophia befriends an old man on the boardwalk whom she becomes quick friends with. However, his strange behavior signals
One for the Money
Sophia's latest get rich quick scheme prompts the girls to recall other various get rich quick schemes they've had over
Bringing Up Baby
Rose is shocked to learn that in her late-uncle's will he left her his ""Baby"". However she is quickly delighted to le
The Housekeeper
The girls' search for a housekeeper ends when they hire Marguerite, a woman who appears to have mystical powers. Howeve
Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
When Rose must give a eulogy at her aunt's funeral, Rose must try to get over her biggest fear in the world, giving spee
Letter To Gorbachev
Rose becomes concerned about nuclear war when girls in her cadet troop draw pictures of a bleak future. This prompts he
Strange Bedfellows
The girls try to help in a campaign to get Gil Kessler elected as local official. To his advantage, his chances of winn
Brotherly Love
Blanche makes a move at Ted, Stan's brother the minute she learns he's a neurosurgeon. She is furious when she discover
A Visit From Little Sven
Rose's cousin Sven, arrives in Miami for a visit just prior to him being married by arrangement. However, when Blanche
The Audit
Dorothy is stunned to learn that Stan's tax problems are her tax problems since Stan is being audited for a number of ye
Three on a Couch
Constant bickering, causes the girls to seek help from a therapist. This prompts the girls to reminisce about times the
Charlie's Buddy
A wartime buddy of Rose's late husband arrives in Miami to see Rose, however he has more in mind than just a friendly vi
The Artist
Dorothy, Blanche and Rose each secretly pose nude for a Hungarian sculptor who will unveil the statue at an art show ope
Blanche's Little Girl
Blanche is thrilled by a visit from her daughter, Rebecca, an ex-model who has now gained quite a bit of weight. Also v
Dorothy's New Friend
Dorothy befriends a novelist, Barbara Thorndyke and she quickly infringes on Dorothy's relationship with Blanche and Ros
Grab That Dough
Sophia got the girls a chance to appear on a hit game show Grab that Dough in California. At the hotel, they miss their
My Brother, My Father
Sophia's brother, Angelo, a priest, is coming to Miami for a visit and he doesn't know Dorothy and Stan are divorced. S
Golden Moments (1)
Sophia announces her intentions of moving out and in with her son Phil. This prompts the girls to reminisce about the g
Golden Moments (2)
As Sophia makes up her mind on whether or not to move in with her son, the girls continue to reminisce about the years t
And Ma Makes Three
Feeling sorry for a lonely Sophia, Dorothy allows her to come along on a date with her and Dorothy's latest beau. Howev
Larceny and Old Lace
Sophia's latest boyfriend, Rocco claims to have been involved in the mob, so when the girls discover a bag of Rocco's wi
Rose's Big Adventure
Rose's latest boyfriend has just retired and she is ready to spend a whole lot more time with him but his retirement qui
Mixed Blessings
Dorothy's son, Michael pays another visit to Miami and this time he has an announcement, he's engaged. However, Dorothy
Mister Terrific
Rose begins to date "Mr. Terrific," a kiddie show host, who gets fired when Dorothy gets a part-time job as a consultant
Mother's Day
While waiting for phone calls from their children wishing them a happy Mother's day, the girls reminisce about past Moth
Yes, We Have No Havanas
Blanche's latest boyfriend is a charming Cuban whom sweeps Blanche off her feet but she's not the only one when Blanche
The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo
This episode does a study in contrast, Sophia's busy day to Blanche, Dorothy and Rose's lazy day. While Sophia, organiz
The One That Got Away
Blanche is determined to sleep with the one man who has refused her once in the past. Meanwhile, Rose claims to have se
Yokel Hero
Rose is running for St. Olaf Woman of the Year and with a little help from Blanche and Dorothy, altering her list of qua
Bang the Drum, Stanley
At a baseball game, Sophia gets beaned. This prompts Stan to talk her into filing a lawsuit for payment for her severe i
Sophia's Wedding (1)
The death of a close friend, Esther Weinstock, brings Sophia face to face with Esther's husband a man whom she vowed nev
Sophia's Wedding (2)
Sophia and Max come back from their honeymoon with no place to stay so Blanche, Dorothy and Rose put them up until they
Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket?
The search is on for the missing winning lottery ticket that would give the girls $10,000. The girls had put it in the
Scared Straight
Blanche's brother, Clayton comes to Miami for a visit and Blanche goes all out fixing him up on blind dates. However, R
Stan Takes a Wife
Stan breaks the news that he's engaged to be married something Dorothy at first seems to accept. However, after Sophia
The Auction
The girls try to cough up enough money to pay for a new roof. Meanwhile, Sophia's volunteer job at the hospital is what
Blind Date
After being dumped by her boyfriend, Blanche befriends a man at a bar and makes a date with him unknown to her he's blin
The Impotence of Being Ernest
Rose is crazy about her latest boyfriend, Ernie, but can't understand why he doesn't approach the subject of sex, so whe
Love Me Tender
When Sophia sets Dorothy up on a blind date, Dorothy secretly falls for the seemingly simple man, claiming "he's the gre
Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day, and the girls are all excited until each one of their dates cancel at the last minute. This leave
Two Rode Together
Dorothy wants to spend some "quality" time with Sophia so she takes Sophia away for the weekend to the Florida Keys. Ho
You Gotta Have Hope
Dorothy is in charge of a hospital charity show and things aren't going her way. She can't find any talent for the tale
Fiddler on the Ropes
Without the consent of the other girls, Sophia sinks their life savings in, Pepe, a prize fighter. However, on the eve
Till Death Do We Volley
Dorothy's old friend, Trudy comes for a visit and this revives their old rivalry between each other. However, the visit
High Anxiety
After Sophia accidentally knocks a bottle of Rose's pills down the sink, it is discovered, she is addicted to them. She
Little Sister
Rose's sister, Holly comes for a visit and becomes quick friends with Dorothy and Blanche, and leaves Rose out in the co
Sophia's Choice
Sophia goes into action to break her friend, Lillian out of ""the worst nursing home in the city."" However, Lillian pr
Rites of Spring
A week prior to a friend's annual party, the girls debate on what they should do to improve their appearance. This lead
Foreign Exchange
Sophia's old friends, Philomena and Dominic, come to Miami from Sicily, for a visit and have shocking news for Dorothy.
We're Outta Here (1)
Blanche, Dorothy and Rose return home from a play to discover Sophia in the midst of selling the house. It's later disc
We're Outta Here (2)
Blanche debates on whether or not to sell the house as her and the rest of the girls recall times they have spent togeth
Sick & Tired (1)
Dorothy is feeling rundown, tired all the time and has a lack of energy. She is sure she is ill, but all of the doctors
Sick & Tired (2)
Dorothy continues to seek medical advice and turns to Harry Weston for help. Meanwhile, Blanche goes on a writing binge
The Accurate Conception
Blanche's daughter, Rebecca has some wonderful news. She's going to become a mother, through artificial insemination.
Rose Fights Back
When the company that Rose's husband worked for, cuts off their pension plan, Rose must face the fact that she's going t
Love Under The Big Top
Dorothy is in a serious relationship with a lawyer and jumps to the conclusion that he's on the verge of proposing. How
Dancing In The Dark
Rose has been dating Miles Webber, a college professor, but the only thing they seem to have in common is the dance floo
Not Another Monday
Sophia's friend has come up with an idea that will change her life. She wants to commit suicide and she wants Sophia th
That Old Feeling
Blanche is visited by her brother in-law and is taken back by his resemblence to her deceased husband. She quickly find
Comedy Of Errors
Dorothy finds a list of things that she wanted to accomplish before a certain age and finds that she hasn't accomplished
All That Jazz
Dorothy's son, Michael, shows up on her doorstep with news that he's separated with his wife and needs a place to stay.
Ebb Tide
Blanche is shattered after her father, Big Daddy, passes away. However, when she goes back to her childhood home, she g
Have Yourself A Very Little Christmas
It's the Christmas season and the girls are fed up with Christmas shopping in a heat wave. So they decide to buy gifts
Mary Has A Little Lamb
The girls take in a 15 year old girl who has just found out she's pregnant and scared to tell her father. Meanwhile, Bl
Great Expectations
Rose joins a positive thinking group and tries to get a pessimistic Dorothy to join. Meanwhile, Blanche is scared to ge
Triple Play
Blanche tries to lure men by placing a fake ad in the paper trying to sell a Mercedes. Meanwhile, Rose has to deal with
Clinton Avenue Memoirs
Dorothy becomes alarmed when Sophia forgets the date of her wedding anniversary. This leads Dorothy to face the fact th
Like The Beep Beep Beep Of The Tom Tom
After visiting the doctor, Blanche learns that he wants to put a pacemaker in her. However, after the operation, Blanch
An Illegitimate Concern
Blanche is stunned when a man comes to the front door and claims to be the illegitimate son of her late husband. Meanwh
72 Hours
Rose discovers that she may be carrying the HIV virus after learning the blood they used in her gallbladder operation ma
Twice In A Lifetime
Rose must decide between her boyfriend, Miles or an old boyfriend who has just come to town and asks her to go to Europe
Sisters & Other Strangers
Blanche and her sister, Charmaine, reconcile after a life-long rivalry. However, the reconciliation does not last long
Cheaters
The married man whom Dorothy once dated re-enters her life and has news that he's now divorced and would like to reconci
The Mangiacavallo Curse Makes A Lousy Wedding Present
The girls attend the wedding of Dorothy's niece who's father was once engaged to Sophia. Sophia thinks that the wedding
All Bets Are Off
Dorothy's gambling problem re-surfaces after a visit to the race track and quickly begins falling in to debt and gaining
The President's Coming! The President's Coming! (1)
An FBI agent investigates the girls' life's for a possible visit from President Bush. This leads the girls to reminisce
The President's Coming! The President's Coming! (2)
When the FBI agent announces that George Bush will make a visit to their home, the girls continue to reminisce and Dorot
Blanche Delivers
Blanche's daughter wants to give birth in a birthing center while Blanche is preoccupied by the possibility of Rebecca d
Once, In St. Olaf
Rose makes a stunning discovery while admitting a patient at the hospital. Meanwhile, Sophia has to have surgery but a
If at Last You Do Succeed
Stan has finally hit it big with a new invention but still Dorothy can't be happy for him. Meanwhile, Rose and Blanche
Snap Out of It
Dorothy decides to help Sophia with the Meals on Wheels program and runs across a reclusive man who hasn't stepped out o
Wham, Bam, Thank You, Mammy
Blanche gets an unexpected visit from her childhood "mammy" (nanny) but Blanche is reluctant to even speak to her since
Feelings
Dorothy receives threats after failing a football star which means he can't play in an upcoming football game. Meanwhil
Zborn Again
Dorothy finds herself being wooed by Stan and it seems her old feelings for him are resurfacing. Meanwhile, Rose has to
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sophia?
After the death of a friend, who had been a nun, Sophia decides she would like to become one. So she joins a convent an
Mrs. George Devereaux
Blanche has a secret admirer and is shocked when she meets him, her supposedly dead husband, George. Meanwhile, Dorothy
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun... Before They Die
Both Sophia and Rose take advice from Blanche that lands each of them in hot water. Due to a drought in St. Olaf, Rose
Stand By Your Man
Blanche meets a man at the library and only after they make a date does she realizes he's in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, R
Ebbtide's Revenge
Dorothy must give the eulogy at her brother (a cross dresser), Phil's funeral. Meanwhile, a feud between Sophia and Phi
The Bloom Is Off The Rose
Rose wants more adventure in her relationship with Miles, so she signs them up for skydiving lessons. Meanwhile, Blanch
Sister of the Bride
Blanche's gay brother Clayton, makes a visit to Miami with a surprise, he has found the right person to make a commitmen
Miles to Go
After hearing that a mobster has died, Miles reveals that he has been in a witness protection program. However, when it
There Goes the Bride (1)
Dorothy has been sneaking around so that Sophia doesn't discover that she's been dating Stan. However, when Stan propos
There Goes the Bride (2)
Totally against Dorothy and Stan's impending nuptials, Sophia vows to not let the ceremony go off. Meanwhile, Blanche b
Older and Wiser
Wanting someone to watch after Sophia during the day, Dorothy gets Sophia a job under false pretenses. Meanwhile, Blanc
Melodrama
Blanche wants to intensify her relationship with her infamous one night stand man, Mel Bushman. Meanwhile, Rose tries h
Even Grandmas Get the Blues
While babysitting for her granddaughter, a man mistakes Blanche as being the baby's mother and Blanche does nothing to s
Witness
Rose has a new man, Carl, in her life but suddenly out of the blue Miles returns, still undercover in the Witness Protec
What a Difference a Date Makes
The man who stood Dorothy up for her senior prom contacts her and they make a date. After learning why he stood her up,
Love for Sale
The girls prepare for the Children's Hospital Bachelorette Auction and a reluctant Dorothy decides to participate. She
Never Yell Fire in a Crowded Retirement Home (1)
The deathbed confession of an ex-patient at Shady Pines, means bad news for Sophia, since in her confession she stated t
Never Yell Fire in a Crowded Retirement Home (2)
Sophia cannot recall the events that lead to the Shady Pines fire.
Henny Penny: Straight, No Chaser
Dorothy is in charge of directing a school play, Henny Penny, but when the cast is quarantined, she gets Rose, Blanche a
Hey, Look Me Over
Rose discovers an old camera of Charlie's with some undeveloped film still in it. After getting it developed, Rose is s
The Case of the Libertine Belle
The girls participate in a murder mystery weekend and Dorothy has a ball when she solves a mystery. However, when Blanc
Beauty and the Beast
Blanche is visited by her granddaughter, Melissa, and the only thing that Blanche has on her mind is Melissa winning a L
That's for Me to Know
Blanche learns from a city inspector that she either has to lose a renter or make modifications to her home which would
Where's Charlie?
After Miles gives Rose a friendship ring, Rose becomes convinced Charlie is trying to contact her from the grave with th
Mother Load
Blanche begins dating a newscaster who has another woman interfering in his life, his mother. Meanwhile, Stan asks Doro
Dateline: Miami
A Saturday night and Dorothy being the only one with a date, prompts the other girls to reminisce about some of the wors
The Monkey Show (1)
A hurricane is brewing and it's not just outside after Dorothy gets a visit first from Stan with news that he's over her
The Monkey Show (2)
Dorothy discovering Gloria sleeping with Stan just adds to their sibling rivalry and Sophia has had it so she leaves jus
Ro$e Love$ Mile$
Rose has had it with Miles' penny pinching ways and decides to take Blanche's advice and go out with her and some big sp
Room Seven
Sophia has an after-life experience, seeing her late husband in heaven, while choking on a piece of candy. Meanwhile, B
From Here to the Pharmacy
A man Blanche has no memory of returns from the Persian Gulf in hopes of fulfilling the promise she supposedly made to h
The Pope's Ring
The Pope's in town and Sophia goes to his mass. When she goes to kiss his ring, it slips off into hers. Meanwhile, Ros
Old Boyfriends
Sophia's attempts at trying to find a man go awry when a man she meets through the personals, as a shadow, his sister.
Goodbye, Mr. Gordon
Dorothy is contacted by a high school teacher she once had a crush on. They quickly begin seeing each other and Dorothy
The Commitments
Dorothy gets wrapped up in "Beatlemania" and begins dating a Beatle impersonator. Meanwhile, Blanche begins to worry ab
Questions and Answers
Dorothy is all excited when she learns that "Jeopardy" is having tryouts in Miami. This leads her to begin cramming for
Ebbtide VI: The Wrath of Stan
It is the annual Buy Sophia New Shoes day, and Dorothy is forced to take her. Blanche also tags along, mentioning that i
Journey to the Center of Attention
Blanche brings a lonely, Dorothy down to the Rusty Anchor for a night of excitement. However, Blanche, had no intention
A Midwinter Night's Dream (1)
A full moon on Leap Year, prompts Blanche to throw a Moonlight Madness Party. However, her plans of being ogled by men
A Midwinter Night's Dream (2)
The full moon and festivities prompt strange happenings including Blanche's jewelry being swiped, Sophia trying to break
Rose: Portrait Of A Woman
It's Miles birthday and Rose is planning on giving him a golf club. However, Blanche gives her an idea that would spice
Home Again, Rose (1)
Rose is upset when she has missed her high school reunion due to being sick, so Blanche convinces her, Dorothy and Sophi
Home Again, Rose (2)
While Rose undergoes severe surgery, the girls try to entertain themselves with fond memories and laughter, only for Ros
One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (1)
Blanche's uncle Lucas Hollingsworth is visiting but, to no surprise, Blanche is busy with a date. In order to be rid of
One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (2)
Dorothy accepts Lucas' proposal. The two plan to tie the knot two months later and on the way to the chapel, Dorothy tak
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