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.
Which Golden Girl said she wants a fancy funeral with a big parade, a riderless horse, and then to lie in state?
What is the name of Rose's childhood imaginary friend?
Rose's daughter and granddaughter bring Blanche and Dorothy a gift when they come to visit: a maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, molasses, Rice Krispies log—an extremely sweet dessert and, according to Rose's daughter, very popular in Minnesota. What does Dorothy say she's going to do with hers?
Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose enroll in tap-dancing lessons. Unfortunately, Dorothy begins experiencing pain in her foot after class one day. When she goes to the doctor to get her foot examined, what does he tell her?
The Girls have a yard sale to raise money for a new tv, but they can't part with anything because of its sentimental value. Sophia can't part with her pitcher, Blanche can't separate from her Elvis Presley salt and pepper shakers, and Dorothy refuses to sell her hockey stick. What is Rose's item?
Which Golden Girl scored 3 third row center concert tickets for Frank Sinatra because she had a connection to Tina Sinatra?
TRUE OR FALSE: When she was a child, Rose got a lamb for her birthday and dressed it in a bonnet and matching booties.
Rose invites her beau, Al Beatty, to spend an intimate night with her. She hopes he's quiet during sex and wants him to leave in the morning when The Girls are out golfing. Why is she secretive about him staying the night?
Which Golden Girl had a speech impediment in elementary school and was afraid to speak in class?
Which Golden Girl was sexually harassed by a man wearing a corset and high heels?
When The Girls attend the Best Friend of the Friends of Good Health award dinner, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are all sick with the flu. Which Golden Girl bribed a waiter to pretend to be her date because she couldn't get anyone to go with her?
When Blanche sees the signup sheet at the bowling alley for the upcoming doubles tournament, she discovers Rose dumped her as a partner. Who does Rose sign up with without their knowledge?
How long was Dorothy married to her ex-husband Stanley, and why did their marriage end?
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose tells Dorothy and Blanche she had multiple orgasms during her first night with Charlie.
The Girls often did charity work and participated in fundraisers for various organizations. Which Golden Girl worked with the senior citizens, put in time at the daycare center, and was the volunteer dummy for the firemen's CPR class?
When the young and handsome jazzercise instructor, Dirk, invites Blanche to dinner, she goes overboard trying to appear younger and more desirable. During their date, she is disappointed, finding they have nothing in common. She also discovers Dirk's true motive for asking her out. What does he tell her?
Rose starts dating a psychiatrist, Dr. Jonathan Newman, at the grief center. Dorothy and Blanche are excited to meet him, but Rose is hesitant, worried they might say or do something to embarrass him. Why is Rose reluctant about The Girls meeting him?
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose temporarily moved to Chicago to take care of her blind sister, Lily.
How does Blanche say her late husband, George, died?