In the first season of The Golden Girls, we learn a great deal about these four mature women. We discover how they met, what they do for a living, and even meet some of their family members. As they tackle daily life as senior citizens, we get to know their distinct personalities. We join them on their dates and share in their humorously entertaining shenanigans. How much do you know about the early days of this iconic show? See how many of these trivia questions you can answer.
What was the unusual circumstance around how Blanche found out her husband died?
When Blanche brings her wealthy beau, Richard, home to meet the Girls, she abruptly changes her mind because she sees a toilet in the middle of the living room. Why is the toilet there?
The Girls go to see Big Daddy sing at a local bar; they have reservations for his second show at 9:00 P.M. When they arrive, a waiter tells them Big Daddy isn't performing. What happened?
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose was not a virgin when she and Charlie got married.
Rose reinforces this in Season 1, Episode 22 - "Job Hunting" and Season 7, Episode 14 - "Old Boyfriends".
Which Golden Girl confesses she's too competitive when it comes to athletics? She had to transfer high schools because of a field hockey incident.
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose once dated Eddie Parker, the Aqua Midget, whose act was jumping off a stepladder into a gigantic punch bowl.
What is Blanche's mother's name?
Blanche says her mother's name is Samantha Roquet. (Season 6, Episode 21 - "Witness")
How many brothers and sisters does Rose have?
Rose reinforces this in Season 4, Episode 3 - "The One That Got Away".
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose goes on a cruise to the Bahamas with her new beau, Arnie. She hasn't been sexually intimate with anyone since her late husband, Charlie, so nothing happens between her and Arnie.
TRUE OR FALSE: Blanche said her hair used to be naturally curly until she had an unfortunate visit to the beauty salon.
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose once told Blanche that she could never be real friends with another woman because she's a slut.
TRUE OR FALSE: When Rose's husband, Charlie, had a heart attack, she had to dress him before the paramedics arrived because he was not wearing any clothes.
Which Golden Girl expressed a general discomfort about making love during the day because you can't hide anything?
After years of telling her children that her husband, Charlie, was a successful businessman, Rose finally reveals the truth to her daughter, Kirsten, about her father and why there wasn't much left in his will. What is the truth?
TRUE OR FALSE: After the shocking death of their reverend, who was shot and killed by the husband of the woman with whom he was having an affair, Rose's family left the Protestant church. A week later, they became Lutherans.
Which Golden Girl is a big fan of Miami Vice and very knowledgeable about the show's trivia?
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose is a member of the Cloud Society. Once a month, she and a few of her friends get together in the park to discuss what the clouds look like.
Which Golden Girl said she's afraid of dating wealthy men because she believes rich people think more about money than they do about people?
Which Golden Girl said she married a man with money?