In the second season of The Golden Girls, we accompany them on vacation, meet a few of their neighbors, and even address some serious family issues. We're introduced to Dorothy's favorite student, witness Blanche undergo a major life change, watch Rose overcome a dating concern, and peep into Sophia's love life. How much detail do you know about how the girls handled these topics? See how many of these trivia questions you can answer.
Which Golden Girl once said she was engaged to her brother for a short period of time?
Answer
Sophia
Episode 17 - Bedtime Story
Sophia: Let's just get some sleep.
Dorothy: Goodnight, Ma. Goodnight, Moe. Goodnight, Larry.
Rose: I'm not going to be able to sleep. I'm on the wrong side of the bed.
Blanche: Well, I usually sleep on the right side, and I want to be on the right side.
Sophia: What the hell is everyone so particular about? In Sicily, four in a bed is a treat. It means half your family is on vacation. I slept with my two brothers until I was 17. I was engaged to one for a very short period of time. But that's a separate story.
When Dorothy's college friend Jean comes to visit, Dorothy is nervous about Jean getting along with Blanche and Rose. Why?
Answer
Jean is a lesbian.
Episode 5 - Isn't It Romantic
Which Golden Girl once dated a clown named Floppo who really did have big feet?
Answer
Blanche
Episode 17 - Bedtime Story
Rose: Oh, what a terrible night that was.
Blanche: Oh, it wasn't so bad. Something good did come out of it. I dated Floppo the clown for several months after that. You know, his feet really were that big. Which, of course, as I'm sure you're both aware means...
TRUE OR FALSE: When she was 16, Dorothy played the trombone in the marching band.
Answer
FALSE. She played the accordion.
Episode 4 - It's a Miserable Life
Why did Rose sell her house in St. Olaf and move to Miami?
Answer
The winters were harsh, and the house was filled with too many memories of her late husband Charlie. She wanted a fresh start.
Episode 25 - A Piece of Cake
TRUE OR FALSE: Blanche's first kiss was in the rain.
Answer
FALSE. It was in the shower.
Episode 5 - Isn't It Romantic
Blanche: Oh, I do love the rain so. It reminds me of my first kiss.
Dorothy: Oh, your first kiss was in the rain.
Blanche: No, it was in the shower.
TRUE OR FALSE: When she was 16, Blanche faked her death because she didn't win the Miss Magnolia Blossom beauty pageant.
Answer
TRUE
Episode 4 - It's a Miserable Life
Which Golden Girl enjoys watching adult movies?
Answer
Sophia 😉
Episode 5 - Isn't It Romantic
also Season 1, Episode 5 - The Triangle
TRUE OR FALSE: The girls temporarily ran a bakery one Christmas Eve to allow the owner to spend time with his family.
Answer
FALSE. It was a diner.
Episode 11 - 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
TRUE OR FALSE: Dorothy and Rose entered a songwriting contest about the city of Miami and won.
Answer
FALSE. They came in second place.
Episode 6 - Big Daddy's Little Lady
What does Dorothy's son Michael do for a living?
Answer
He's a jazz musician.
Episode 7 - Family Affair
Dorothy said Michael joined the Boston Philharmonic in Season 3, Episode 17 - My Brother, My Father.
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose drives the bookmobile for the grief counseling center where she works.
Answer
TRUE
Episode 13 - The Stan Who Came to Dinner
When asked if she had been unfaithful to her husband, which Golden Girl said the following?
"I was only flirting. There's nothing wrong with that. Keeps you healthy, keeps you in shape, keeps your buttocks firm."Blanche
Episode 13 - The Stan Who Came to Dinner
Before Dorothy's daughter Kate comes to visit, she tells Sophia she has some news she wants to share in person. Dorothy and Sophia think Kate is pregnant, but what was Kate's announcement?
Answer
Her husband Dennis had an affair, and she's left him.
Episode 23 - Son-in-Law Dearest
Which Golden Girl had never heard of the I Love Lucy show because she didn't watch much tv before moving in with the girls?
Answer
Rose
Episode 23 - Son-in-Law Dearest
Before Blanche's father Big Daddy comes to Miami for another visit, he expresses to Blanche he has a surprise. When he arrives, he tells the girls about his new lady friend Margaret Spencer and that she's coming to Miami also. What is the surprise?
Answer
Big Daddy and Margaret are getting married.
Episode 6 - Big Daddy's Little Lady
When Blanche finds out Dorothy's college friend Jean is a lesbian and that she's attracted to Rose, Blanche is dumbfounded. Why?
Answer
She can't believe Jean prefers Rose over her.
Episode 5 - Isn't It Romantic
Sophia: Jean thinks she's in love with Rose.
Blanche: Rose? Jean has the hots for Rose? I don't believe it. I do not believe it!
Dorothy: I was pretty surprised myself.
Blanche: Well, I'll bet. To think Jean would prefer Rose over me? That's ridiculous!
Which Golden Girl got a job at the fast food restaurant Captain Jack's Seafood Shanty to make extra money?
Answer
Sophia
Episode 14 - The Actor
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