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.
TRUE OR FALSE: The divorce lawyer was the first person Dorothy slept with after her divorce from Stanley.
Rose stated that she was famous for her "Lindstrom Surprise"—a herring pie she made for her cat on his birthday and other holidays. What was her cat's first and last name?
The assumption here is that Rose had this cat prior to marrying Charlie; her married name was Nylund.
Dorothy later mentions that Rose never had cats because she's allergic. (Season 4, Episode 20 - "High Anxiety")
Rose had 3 cats: Lindstrom, Mr. McTavish (Season 1, Episode 19 - "Second Motherhood"), and Mr. Peepers (Season 1, Episode 25 - "The Way We Met").
Returning home from a Madonna concert, The Girls are horrified by what they see upon entering the house. What happened?
Where is Sophia from?
Sophia references the city of Palermo. (Season 2, Episode 3 - "Take Him, He's Mine" and Season 6 - Episode 26 - "Henny Penny - Straight No Chaser")
Why does Blanche say she prefers not to shower alone?
Rose goes out onto the lanai and sees the result of a recent storm: the neighbor's tree has fallen onto their property. Dorothy offers to split the cost of removing the tree with their neighbor, Mr. Barton, but he refuses to take any responsibility. How does Sophia respond?
Dr. Elliott Clayton makes a house call to give Sophia a check-up. Blanche introduces herself and says her name, Blanche Devereaux, is French for what?
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose's hobbies are cheese-making, stamp collecting, and Viking history.
Which Golden Girl said the following?
"Isn't it interesting how the sounds are the same for awful nightmares and great sex?"
While shopping for cantaloupes in the grocery store, Dorothy and Blanche both share how they determine if a melon is ripe. Dorothy says she smells the tip, and Blanche says she thumps it. Rose says she has the best method, and it works every time. What does she do?
Before Blanche's sister, Virginia, comes to visit, Blanche expresses to The Girls how much she hates her. When her sister arrives, they spend time together, but Blanche is skeptical because Virginia is abnormally friendly. What shocking news does she reveal to Blanche?
TRUE OR FALSE: Blanche wants to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery because it's full of men.
Which Golden Girl is a hypochondriac (a person who is abnormally anxious about their health)?
What is the name of Blanche's 14-year-old grandson who comes to visit for 2 weeks because his parents are having marital problems?
Blanche goes back to school to get her degree and possibly a promotion at the museum where she works. Unfortunately, she fails her psychology midterm exam. When she asks Professor Cooper for help, what does he suggest for her to pass the course?
Which Golden Girl owns the house they all live in?
Blanche later shares ownership of the house with Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia so they can have equity. (Season 7, Episode 4 - "That's for Me to Know")
Blanche's fiancé, Harry, is thirty minutes late to the wedding The Girls host at the house. The doorbell rings, and a police officer asks to speak to Blanche. What does he tell her?
TRUE OR FALSE: Dorothy taught part-time at a school for the hearing impaired when she was in college.
