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- Season 1 overviewSep 14, 1985-May 10, 198625 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. The Engagement Sep 14, 1985
- Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist.
- 2. Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding Sep 21, 1985
- Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding.
- 3. Rose the Prude Sep 28, 1985
- Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death.
- 4. Transplant Oct 5, 1985
- Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates.
- 5. The Triangle Oct 19, 1985
- Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two.
- 6. On Golden Girls Oct 26, 1985
- Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd.
- 7. The Competition Nov 2, 1985
- Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy.
- 8. Break In Nov 9, 1985
- After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe.
- 9. Blanche and the Younger Man Nov 16, 1985
- Blanche dates her aerobics instructor; Rose overprotects her visiting mother.
- 10. Heart Attack Nov 23, 1985
- The women bring their views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.
- 11. Stan's Return Nov 30, 1985
- Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her.
- 12. The Custody Battle Dec 7, 1985
- Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria.
- 13. A Little Romance Dec 14, 1985
- Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins).
- 14. That Was No Lady Dec 21, 1985
- Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove.
- 15. In a Bed of Rose's Jan 11, 1986
- Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her.
- 16. The Truth Will Out Jan 18, 1986
- Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will.
- 17. Nice and Easy Feb 1, 1986
- Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature.
- 18. The Operation Feb 8, 1986
- Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons.
- 19. Second Motherhood Feb 15, 1986
- A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children.
- 20. Adult Education Feb 22, 1986
- Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors.
- 21. The Flu Mar 1, 1986
- Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu.
- 22. Job Hunting Mar 8, 1986
- Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job.
- 23. Blind Ambitions Mar 29, 1986
- The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive.
- 24. Big Daddy May 3, 1986
- Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future.
- 25. The Way We Met May 10, 1986
- Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together.
The first season of the American television comedy series The Golden Girls originally aired on NBC in the United States between September 14, 1985, and May 10, 1986.
S1.E1 ∙ The Engagement. Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche are three women who share a house in Miami, Florida. Dorothy's elderly mother, Sophia, unexpectedly moves in after her retirement home burns down, and Blanche accepts a proposal of marriage.
The Golden Girls: Created by Susan Harris. With Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty. Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
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Main Cast
1. Bea Arthuras Dorothy Zbornak 2. Rue McClanahanas Blanche Devereaux 3. Betty Whiteas Rose Nylund 4. Estelle Gettyas Sophia Petrillo
Pilot Episode
NBC senior vice president Warren Littlefield conceived the idea of the series during the taping of a television special aimed at promoting the new 1984–85 season lineup. The special featured a skit by Night Court's Selma Diamond and Remington Steele's Doris Roberts promoting the upcoming show Miami Vice as Miami Nice, a parody about old people living in Miami, Florida. Amused by the performance, he visualized a series based on the geriatric humor of the female performers. Littlefield met with...
Ratings
The Golden Girls debuted on September 14th, 1985, in its 9:00 pm Saturday-night timeslot, following a broadcast of the Miss America contest and preceding another new comedy series, 227. The debut episode garnered a 25.0 household rating and a 43 share, which translates to a reach of 21.5 million homes. It was the highest-rated program of the week, and the highest-rated premiere of a program in two years. The show also elevated the ratings for Saturday nights, which were on a steep decline in...
Critical reception
When the first episode aired, New York Times writer Aljean Harmetz claimed that surprisingly, "nearly everybody is sure the show will be a hit." On Metacritic, a site which uses a weighted mean score, the season scored a 82/100 from six critics, translating to "universal acclaim".
Accolades
At the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Golden Girls won the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, with White winning for her performance in the episode "In a Bed of Rose's".Estelle Getty received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan won the Emmy award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the episode "A Little Ro...
Broadcast
The season originally aired Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 pm (EST) on NBC from September 14, 1985 to May 10, 1986.The season premiered to strong ratings for NBC, ranking number one in its first week on air and number seven among all primetime programs airing during the 1985–86 primetime network season. Upon its initial airing, the show was met with critical acclaim and was the recipient of various industry awards, including three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe awards.
DVD release
Buena Vista Home Entertainment (now Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) released the first season on DVD in the United States on November 24, 2004, and in Canada on April 10, 2007.
Streaming, rent, or buy The Golden Girls – Season 1: Currently you are able to watch "The Golden Girls - Season 1" streaming on Hulu or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Microsoft Store.
7 seasons available (180 episodes) The Golden Girls is the story of four older women who share a house in Miami Beach, Florida. Bea Arthur plays Dorothy, a divorced school teacher, with a sardonic wit. Rue McClanahan plays Blanche, a man-hunting Southern Belle.
