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.
TRUE OR FALSE: Dorothy and Rose took on a plumbing project at the house and successfully repaired the bathroom.
When Rose's beau Dr. Jonathan Newman comes to the house for dinner, Dorothy and Blanche discover he's a little person/dwarf and both are on edge about making him uncomfortable. What do they unintentionally serve for dinner that night?
The girls are having breakfast in the kitchen when Sophia walks in and announces that Rose's beau Al Beatty is in her bed. Rose is horrified because she didn't want them to know he spent the night. To add insult to injury, what else does Sophia tell the girls?
When Rose dumps Blanche as her partner for the doubles bowling tournament, Blanche signs up with Olga Nielsen. Olga and her twin sister Sonja are both excellent bowlers and practically unbeatable. What does Rose do after discovering who Blanche's new partner is?
Which Golden Girl said she could never be seriously involved with anyone in show business?
When Rose's mother Alma comes to visit, Rose is over-protective and basically treats her like a child. Why does Rose act this way towards her mother?
What does Rose do for a living?
When the grief center closes, she gets a job as a coffee shop waitress (Season 1, Episode 22 - Job Hunting). She later lands a position as a production assistant at a local tv station (Season 5, Episode 4 - Rose Fights Back), and also volunteers at a hospital (Season 6, Episode 2 - Once, in St. Olaf).
Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia are on the lanai; Sophia is enjoying an afternoon nap. What does Dorothy do to confirm that Sophia is indeed sleeping?
When Dorothy and Rose first meet in person at Blanche's house, they discover Blanche accidentally promised both of them the same room. How do the girls resolve the issue?
As Rose's beau Dr. Jonathan Newman is leaving the dinner party at the house, he tells Rose there's something important he wants to talk to her about. What does Rose think it is?
Rose signs up with Dorothy for the doubles bowling tournament and then dumps her for Sonja Nielsen. Sonja Nielsen dumps Rose as her partner and teams up with her twin sister Olga. Who agrees to be Rose's partner for the tournament?
After the girls host a dinner party at the house, Sophia complains about a painful "bubble" in her chest. She thinks she's dying and sends Dorothy to get her rosary beads. Where does Dorothy find them?
Rose tells the girls she's nervous about the visit from her daughter and granddaughter, Kirsten and Charlie. Rose made Kirsten executor of her will, and she's hesitant about reviewing the documents with her. Why is she nervous?
Which Golden Girl used to be a Radio City Rockette?
Which Golden Girl has a fear of performing in front of groups?
Blanche was dumped twice as a partner for the doubles bowling tournament - first by Rose and then by Olga Nielsen. Who agrees to be Blanche's partner for the tournament?
When Dorothy's daughter Kate introduces her boyfriend Dennis to the girls, what does she say he does for a living?
What are the circumstances surrounding Sophia's first appearance on the show?
After their first meeting during a house call for Sophia's checkup, Dorothy begins dating Dr. Elliott Clayton when he invites her to dinner. During their courtship, he makes a pass at one of the other girls. Which Golden Girl did he make a pass at?
Rose loses her job when the grief counseling center closes. She discreetly goes to dozens of job interviews but fails at finding a job. Why didn't she tell the girls about her secret job hunting?
