By the third season of The Golden Girls, we have a deeper understanding of who The Girls are as individuals; now, we delve into their personal concerns and life experiences. Rose worries about nuclear war, Dorothy desires a more fulfilling friendship, Blanche yearns to be closer to her favorite daughter, and Sophia simply wants to make new friends. How well do you recall the details of how The Girls handled these situations? See how many of these trivia questions you can answer.
When The Girls confront Blanche about having an affair with city councilman candidate Gil Kessler, she adamantly states that nothing is going on between them. Later that evening, during Gil's press conference, he's questioned about his relationship with Blanche. What does he say?
Dorothy and Stan's brother, Ted, go on a date. Stan interrupts their evening to tell Dorothy about the flight and hotel reservations he overheard Ted making. Stan thinks Ted is planning something big and wants to propose to Dorothy. What does Ted ask Dorothy?
Rose experiences a series of sleepless nights and drinks tea to help her sleep. Upon reading the tea's label, Dorothy immediately understands Rose's sleeplessness. What ingredient in the tea, which Rose confuses with "calcium," is causing her to stay awake?
Dorothy confronts the producer, Mr. Hastings, in an effort to reinstate Mr. Terrific to his television program after he dismissed her suggestions for improvement. Mr. Hastings remains unconvinced, yet he unexpectedly modifies the cast moments before the broadcast, an alteration that includes Dorothy. What does he do?
TRUE OR FALSE: Gorbachev was so moved by the simplistic, heartfelt words in Rose's letter about nuclear war that he wanted to meet her, believing she was a little girl.
Sophia is obsessed with money, constantly thinking of new money-making gimmicks to score a quick buck. Why does she want the money?
Sophia buys a big screen tv in Season 7, Episode 22 - "Rose, Portrait of a Woman".
Dorothy strikes up a friendship with local novelist Barbara Thorndyke after meeting her at a lecture. Dorothy enjoys their stimulating conversation. When Blanche and Rose invite Barbara over for dinner, what is their impression of her?
What is the name of the TV game show host of Grab That Dough?
The Girls are at city councilman candidate Gil Kessler's campaign headquarters, and he calls a staff meeting. Not only does he admit that he and Blanche are not having an affair, but what secret about himself does he also reveal?
What is the name of Sophia's brother from Sicily?
Rose wants her cousin Sven from St. Olaf to feel welcomed when he visits. She has worked late and barely had time to pick up a cake. She goes to the "Get It While It's Hot" erotic bake shop and gets a cake in the shape of....well, a man's member. What did Rose think it was in the shape of?
The night before their appearance on the TV game show Grab That Dough, The Girls arrive at their hotel only to discover that it is completely booked, as is every other hotel in the city. Where does the receptionist say The Girls can sleep for $75, and she won't have them arrested for loitering?
Sophia's brother Angelo from Sicily is visiting the family in Brooklyn, NY, but he wants to come to Miami to see Dorothy and Stan and wish them a happy 40th wedding anniversary. What favor does Sophia ask of Dorothy and Stan?
When Rose's cousin Sven comes to visit, Blanche agrees to show him around Miami. While they're out to lunch, Floyd McCallum, the man who keeps canceling dates with Blanche, walks into the restaurant with a much younger woman. What does Blanche do to make Floyd jealous?
Blanche is upset when her date with Stan's brother, Ted, doesn't go as expected; Ted is aloof and even cuts the date short. The next morning, Stan comes by looking for his brother, but he isn't there. When Blanche and Stan locate Ted, with whom are they surprised to learn he spent the night?
On their way to compete on the TV game show Grab That Dough, The Girls encounter some bad luck. With all the hotel rooms booked, they end up sleeping in the lobby. When they awake the next morning, they discover someone has "grabbed their dough". What happened?
What does Dorothy's daughter Kate do for a living?
When Sophia gets pranked at the senior citizens' center by practical joker Maury Hazeltine, she plays tricks on Dorothy to practice her revenge on Maury. Which one of her practical jokes does Dorothy fall for on more than one occasion?
When Blanche and Rose both audition for The Sound of Music, what roles do they get?
Why does Rose have a fear of public speaking?
Later, Rose says she never officially graduated from high school due to contracting mononucleosis or "mono" after participating in a kissing booth. (Season 4, Episode 1 - "Yes, We Have No Havanas")
