The Golden Girls

10 Best Episodes of The Golden Girls - Season 1

Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#15 - Job Hunting (Season 1 - Episode 22)

When Rose loses her job at the grief center, she begins searching for other sources of work. Meanwhile, Blanche tries to lose a few pounds and Dorothy is excited when a man she once had a crush on, contacts her and asks her out.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 164 votes.

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#14 - The Triangle (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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A doctor Dorothy dates makes a pass at Blanche. But when Blanche tells Dorothy about it, Dorothy doesn't believe her. Dorothy accuses her of being a slut and when Blanche can't take no more she orders Dorothy to move out.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 281 votes.

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#13 - Heart Attack (Season 1 - Episode 10)

After a dinner party, Sophia suffers an apparent heart attack with a heavy storm delaying the paramedics.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 210 votes.

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#12 - The Operation (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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Dorothy is hesitant about having foot surgery just as she was scheduled to tap dance with Blanche and Rose at a dance recital.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 169 votes.

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#11 - Blind Ambitions (Season 1 - Episode 23)

Rose's sister, Lily must deal with life as a blind person after recently losing her sight. Meanwhile, the girls hold a garage sale in order to buy a new TV but find it hard to part with things.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 142 votes.

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#10 - Rose the Prude (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Having not dated since her husband died, Rose reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date. This date turns into a serious relationship when she is invited on a cruise which would involve sharing a stateroom.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 318 votes.

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#9 - On Golden Girls (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Blanche's 14-year old grandson comes to Miami for a visit and brings a new meaning to the term "generation gap." Meanwhile, Dorothy studies for her French final.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 229 votes.

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#8 - Break-In (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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After a Madonna concert, the girls arrive home to discover their house has been broken into. This leads the girls to seek out means to protect themselves, including a security system, guard dog and mace. Meanwhile, Rose becomes so paranoid that the robbers will come back she goes so far as to purchase a gun.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 231 votes.

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#7 - That Was No Lady (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Dorothy latest boyfriend Glen gives her a shock when he tells her that he's married. She surprises herself when she finds herself sneaking around to be with him. Meanwhile, Blanche unloads her old car on Rose in order to buy a new one.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 182 votes.

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#6 - Nice and Easy (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Blanche's visiting niece is a chip right off the old block when she dates a different man all night every night. Meanwhile, Dorothy does battle with a mouse living in the house.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 167 votes.

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#5 - The Competition (Season 1 - Episode 7)

In a bowling competition, it's Dorothy and Blanche verses Rose and Sophia. If Sophia and Rose win, Dorothy will allow Sophia to go back to Sicily for a visit with an old beau and if Dorothy and Blanche win Sophia will give her a pair of antique earrings.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 242 votes.

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#4 - The Way We Met (Season 1 - Episode 25)

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One night after watching "Psycho," the girls find it hard to sleep so they stay up and reminisce about how they all came to live with one another.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 173 votes.

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#3 - Second Motherhood (Season 1 - Episode 19)

Blanche is romanced by a wealthy suitor who she learns has several small children. This fact dampens his proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Dorothy and Rose go to bat with the bathroom plumbing.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 172 votes.

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#2 - A Little Romance (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Rose has been dating Dr. Jonathan Newman and begins to think their relationship is leading to the alter. However she begins to have second thoughts especially since he's a midget.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 205 votes.

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#1 - In a Bed of Rose's (Season 1 - Episode 15)

Late one evening, Rose brings a man home and they spend the night together. However, in the morning she finds that he has passed away. Even worse, she later discovers he was married.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 198 votes.

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