In the seventh and final season of The Golden Girls, the ladies reflect on past romances and contemplate new beginnings. Destiny guides Dorothy to unexpected love. Sophia journeys to Sicily to reconcile with a ghost from her past. Blanche rediscovers the beauty of traditional courtship. Rose finds newfound appreciation for her loving, if sometimes predictable, partnership. How well do you recall the details of how the Girls navigated these situations? See how many of these trivia questions you can answer.
When Sophia meets Marvin from the personals, he's accompanied by his sister, Sarah, who drives him everywhere and seems to be a permanent fixture in his life. Eventually, Sophia learns the truth about Sarah: she's not Marvin's sister; she's his wife. Why does Sarah go on all of their dates?
Rose excitedly announces her new position at the TV station—associate producer of the Wake Up, Miami show. Her co-workers liked her suggestion about a segment on women who live together, and they need to fill two more spots. Which Golden Girls appear as guests on the show?
Which Golden Girl, when she's extremely attracted to a man, gets a bad case of the giggles and starts sweating?
Dorothy and Blanche arrive at the local TV station where Rose works, ready for their appearance on Wake Up, Miami. As the show begins, the host introduces the topic: Does society make it harder for women to live together? To Dorothy and Blanche's embarrassment, what doesn't Rose realize about the segment?
What is the name of Dorothy's former high school English teacher from Brooklyn, NY? She harbored an intense and embarrassing infatuation with him during her youth, and he exploited her eagerness to please him.
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose once threatened Dorothy and Blanche with endless St. Olaf stories if they didn't pretend to be lesbians on a local TV show so she could keep her job.
TRUE OR FALSE: Dorothy's favorite rock band is The Rolling Stones.
Initially hesitant, Blanche agrees to go out with Dorothy's blind date because she has other plans. When he arrives, Blanche is pleasantly surprised to see the tall and handsome Jerry. The next morning, she complains that he was far from a gentleman and even made her pay half of the dinner bill. Why did Jerry treat her that way?
TRUE OR FALSE: Dorothy wins a ticket on the radio to a dinner theater performance of Beatlemania. She ends up spending the night with Don, who plays the role of George.
Despite several dates with Jerry, Blanche is disappointed by his lack of physical affection. Confused and insecure, she lures him to a hotel room with the intention of seducing him. However, her aggressive advances backfire, insulting Jerry, who abruptly leaves. Why hasn't Jerry pursued a physical relationship with her?
Which Golden Girl scored tickets to see The Beatles at Shea Stadium, but she missed out on the historical event because one of her kids was sick?
Which Golden Girl's favorite TV show is Jeopardy!?
After the birth of their first child, Rose received a Dachshund named Rusty from her husband, Charlie. One night, their house caught fire, and Rusty alerted everyone and pulled them to safety. He even saved their cat, Scruffy, whom he disliked. Rusty went into the burning building one last time, but he didn't survive. What did he go in for?
Rose has been feeling a little down in the dumps lately after volunteering at the hospital. She expresses how difficult it is to be around elderly and sick people for extended periods. In an effort to lift her spirits, what do Dorothy and Blanche give her?
Thrilled to learn that Jeopardy! is auditioning contestants in Miami, Dorothy decides to try out. After acing the general knowledge exam, she's delighted to receive a callback and dives into intensive study to prepare for the show. What book does Rose give her to help her prepare?
Rose immediately bonds with Jake, the dog Dorothy and Blanche give her, and secures him a job as a therapy dog at the hospital. They frequently visit Mrs. Hubbard, a patient whose devoted husband is always at her bedside. When Mrs. Hubbard unexpectedly passes away, what tough decision does Rose make concerning Jake?
TRUE OR FALSE: Dorothy and Rose both participated on the TV game show Jeopardy!.
Dorothy is auditioning to be on the TV game show Jeopardy!. She receives a callback to participate in simulated games, the outcome of which determines her selection for the show. During the games, Dorothy is brilliant and knows all the answers. Why isn't she chosen as a contestant?
It is that time of year again: Sophia needs new shoes. She asks Dorothy to take her shoe shopping, but her daughter is strongly against it—and so is Blanche. Why do they feel this way about taking her shopping?
Sophia's brother, Angelo, stops by looking for Dorothy, but Rose is home alone. He tells her his apartment is infested with large bugs due to a previous tenant leaving behind rotting food. Rose believes his situation deserves media attention, highlighting the plight of seniors living in substandard conditions. Why is this bad news for Dorothy?