In the first season of The Golden Girls, we learn a lot about these four mature women like how they met, what they do for a living, and even meet some of their family members. We get to know their distinct personalities as they tackle daily life issues as senior citizens. We tag along on their dates, and we're tickled pink during their humorously entertaining shenanigans. How much do you know about the infancy 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 9PM. 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.
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. His act was jumping off a step ladder into a gigantic punch bowl.
What is Blanche's mother's name?
In Season 6, Episode 21 - Witness, Blanche says her mother's name is Samantha Roquet.
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 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 wasn't 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 was 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 on the show's trivia?
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose a member of The Cloud Society. She and a few of her friends get together once a month in the park and 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 people?
Which Golden Girl said she married a man with money?