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- Season 3 overviewSep 19, 1987-May 7, 198825 episodesSeason 3 episodes1. Old Friends Sep 19, 1987
- Sophia's new friend, an elderly gentleman, has Alzheimer's disease.
- 2. One for the Money Sep 26, 1987
- The housemates recall some of their outrageous moneymaking schemes.
- 3. Bringing Up Baby Oct 3, 1987
- The housemates could earn $100,000 if they "adopt" an elderly pig.
- 4. The Housekeeper Oct 17, 1987
- Blanche's social life perks up and Dorothy wins the battle against insomnia.
- 5. Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself Oct 24, 1987
- The women confront their phobias on a flight to the Bahamas to attend a funeral.
- 6. Letter to Gorbachev Oct 31, 1987
- Rose, concerned about the nuclear arms race, mails a letter to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
- 7. Strange Bedfellows Nov 7, 1987
- A political candidate announces that he had an affair with Blanche -- a contention that she denies.
- 8. Brotherly Love Nov 14, 1987
- Dorothy makes her ex-husband jealous when she has an affair with his brother.
- 9. A Visit From Little Sven Nov 21, 1987
- Rose's cousin (Casey Sander) falls madly in love with Blanche.
- 10. The Audit Nov 28, 1987
- Dorothy hocks an expensive ring to pay off the debt she owes to the Internal Revenue Service.
- 11. Three on a Couch Dec 5, 1987
- Dorothy, Rose and Blanche seek professional help when living with one another becomes unbearable.
- 12. Charlie's Buddy Dec 12, 1987
- Rose decides to move in with one of her deceased husband's former buddies (Milo O'Shea).
- 13. The Artist Dec 19, 1987
- Blanche agrees to pose in the nude for a suave European sculptor (Tony Jay).
- 14. Blanche's Little Girl Jan 9, 1988
- Blanche is reunited with her daughter after a four-year estrangement.
- 15. Dorothy's New Friend Jan 16, 1988
- Blanche and Rose despise Dorothy's pompous friend, novelist Barbara Thorndyke (Bonnie Bartlett).
- 16. Grab That Dough Jan 23, 1988
- A trip to Hollywood to compete on their favorite game show turns sour for the roommates.
- 17. My Brother, My Father Feb 6, 1988
- Sophia encourages Dorothy and Stan to pretend they are still married while her brother is in town.
- 18. Golden Moments Feb 13, 1988
- The women reflect on their years spent together when Sophia says she wants to live with her son.
- 19. Golden Moments Feb 13, 1988
- The women reflect on their years spent together when Sophia says she wants to live with her son.
- 20. And Ma Makes Three Feb 20, 1988
- Sophia is a third wheel when Dorothy and her new boyfriend plan a trip without her.
- 21. Larceny and Old Lace Feb 27, 1988
- Sophia's new boyfriend (Mickey Rooney) robs a bank and makes her an unsuspecting accomplice.
- 22. Rose's Big Adventure Mar 12, 1988
- Rose's boyfriend buys a boat and asks her to accompany him on a cruise around the world.
- 23. Mixed Blessing Mar 19, 1988
- Dorothy's son is getting married, and the mothers of the bride and groom are concerned.
- 24. Mister Terrific Apr 30, 1988
- Rose's new boyfriend (Bob Dishy) gets Dorothy a job, but her recommendations get him fired.
- 25. Mother's Day May 7, 1988
- In flashbacks, the housemates reminisce about Mother's Day celebrations.
Old Friends: Directed by Terry Hughes. With Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty. Sophia befriends an elderly man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Rose tries to get her teddy bear back from one of her Sunshine Cadets, who holds it hostage.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Terry Hughes
- 1987-09-19
S3.E3 ∙ Bringing Up Baby. Rose's uncle Hingeblotter dies and leaves Baby, his 29-year-old prize-winning pig, to her. The other girls object until they learn about the cash they will receive if they take care of the animal until it dies.
Watch The Golden Girls — Season 3, Episode 1 with a subscription on Hulu, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. Sophia's new friend, an elderly gentleman, has...
The third season of The Golden Girls premiered on NBC on September 19, 1987, and concluded on May 7, 1988. The season consisted of 25 episodes.
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At a beach, Sophia meets an elderly widower named Alvin. The two become friends and enjoy spending time together on a bench at the beach. However, as the friendship deepens, the old fellow's behavior becomes erratic, and she learns he has Alzheimer's disease. At home, Blanche accidentally gives away Rose's cherished teddy bear to a little girl name...
The ladies donate various personal belongings to the Sunshine Cadets for a charity rummage sale. A volunteer from the Sunshine Cadets, Daisy, helps load their belongings and notices Rose's childhood teddy bear, Fernando. Blanche then gives the teddy bear to Daisy to thank her for her help, assuming it was an item meant for the charity. Rose becomes...
Tales from the Old South
Blanche mentions that there wasn't a community organization for women back in her hometown; unless one counted Miss Maggie's house on the hill. The women at Miss Maggie's house would stand on their heads for people -- for ten extra dollars.
Main Cast
1. Bea Arthuras Dorothy Zbornak 2. Rue McClanahanas Blanche Devereaux 3. Betty Whiteas Rose Nylund 4. Estelle Gettyas Sophia Petrillo
Guest List
1. Joe Senecaas Alvin Newcastle 2. Janet MacLachlanas Sandra 3. Jenny Lewisas Daisy
While this episode dealt with Alzheimer's disease and displayed Alvin suffering from memory loss, Estelle Getty was later in life stricken with dementia and suffered similar symptoms such as memory...Sophia talks about the myth about black men in bed, which she would also talk about in "Mixed Blessings".This episode won two Emmy Awards; Estelle Getty won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy and the crew won the Emmy for Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series.Currently you are able to watch "The Golden Girls - Season 3" streaming on Hulu or buy it as download on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video. 20 Episodes S3 E1 - Old Friends
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Your favorite young-at-heart women return for another helping of laughter, misadventure and cheesecake in the third season of one of television's most highly acclaimed sitcoms ever, The Golden Girls. Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche are the four mismatched housemates living together in Miami.