The Golden Girls is probably the most well-known American sitcom of the ’80s and ’90s. Created by Susan Harris, this hilarious sitcom aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 9,1992. A whole generation of American youth grew up on this sitcom, making Friends its successor. All the stories revolving around Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia, and Rose have won people’s hearts since the ’80s. The modernism of the sitcom makes it a very well-known show to date.
This show stars Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. It is the story of four elderly women sharing a house in Miami, Florida. Throughout its run of eight years, The Golden Girls became a critically acclaimed show, receiving a lot of awards. All four of our leading ladies have received Emmy Awards, making it part of the four sitcoms that have achieved this. This show has also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, three times.
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The Golden Girls is considered a show that has aged like a fine wine. There were many aspects of the show that were way ahead of its time, making it a refreshing experience at the time and a shocking experience for viewers now. The Golden Girls tackled serious and taboo topics of the time like HIV, homosexuality, euthanasia, and much more. Aside from its more serious themes, the show is full of hilarious antics from the four women who have built a strong relationship with so many generations. It also had a lot of heart-warming moments.
Sophia’s and Alvin’s Relationship
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From the episode “Old Friends” comes a life lesson on building some of the most wholesome relationships. The episode follows Sophia meeting a man named Alvin in a park, who is just as big-mouthed as she is. The friendship between the two in the episode blooms until she notices some of his strange behavioral aspects. Turns out, Alvin has Alzheimer’s and has to go back to his house. This episode is extremely wholesome, because Alvin and Sophia enjoy each other’s company a lot, like meeting a new person and instantly clicking. Though the episode does take a sad turn that Alvin would not remember Sophia, it still showed the importance of enjoying trivial things in friendships.
The Golden Girls and the Homeless Shelter
“Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket?” follows the story of when Sophia misplaces her jacket with a lottery ticket inside, the ladies decide to follow the jacket. They end up at a homeless shelter and pretend to be homeless women to steal the jacket. The episode gets a bit dark by the second half, but is still one of the most entertaining episodes. The four ladies have different and quite shocking conversations, including themes of politics and drug abuse. However, the humor of the episode makes it digestible and fun to watch. Their top-secret mission of stealing the jacket results in an extremely lovable ending as they donate the $10,000 lottery ticket to the shelter.
Blanche Protecting the House She Grew Up In
Episode 11 of season seven is mainly focused on Blanche being sensitive about losing her childhood home and preventing it from getting demolished. The house holds a special place in Blanche’s heart, as she has said to have heard her grandmother’s voice in the house before. This episode really gets all viewers to sympathize with Blanche and to understand her attachment to a place. Blanche goes to extremely hilarious lengths to protect the house. She even handcuffs herself to the house to protect it. Even though her attempts do not bear any fruit and the house gets demolished, it really shows the importance of childhood memories and leaves a symbolic attachment behind.
Phil’s Death
“Ebbtide’s Revenge” tells an important message of long-standing guilt and the final acceptance of someone for who they are. The episode follows the death of Phil, Sophia’s son, who was a heterosexual cross-dresser. Phil had been mentioned on the show for comical reasons only; however, his death comes as a shock to everyone. This episode drives a lot of emotions for viewers because of the sensitive topic of not having a parent’s support for your identity. Sophia had been feeling guilty of not accepting her son for who he was, but finally does so when she sees his widow never had an issue with it. Phil is buried in a woman’s clothes, reducing Sophia to tears, making her wish to have had some more time with her son.
Blanche Calls Her Daughter After Years
Episode 16 of the second season is a thoroughly comical, yet heartwarming episode. The ladies babysit the children of mothers who are taking part in a marathon. When one baby gets left in the end, the ladies believe that the child is abandoned. What follows are extremely humorous attempts by the women to take care of the baby. This ignites emotions within Blanche and the audience too, as it encourages her to call her daughter, who she has not spoken to in years. This emotional rollercoaster of a conversation is one of the most well-acted scenes. They convince the audience that maybe it is too late to mend that relationship. However, they do end up deciding to meet one day, filling the air with wholesomeness.
Rose Celebrating Her Birthday on Her Own
“A Piece of Cake” is an episode that will pull at the heartstrings of the viewers. The episode is centered around Rose celebrating her birthday after the death of her husband. The episode starts with an emotional shot of Rose’s first birthday after her husband’s death. During the entire episode, Rose acts like her husband, Charlie, is still with her. They sit together and make plans about things to do in the future. Though it sounds incredibly sad, the scene does not let the viewers cry. In fact, there is an aura of fulfillment and acceptance in the whole scene. While tackling the feeling of emptiness, the creators of the show portray an extremely positive message of leaving the past behind.
