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A science lab's elderly janitor is caught in an explosion and inexplicably begins getting younger, making him a target for a sinister agency.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Golden Years Season 1 Episode 7 - The Final Blow....
    5.5/10(72 votes)

    #1 - The Final Blow....

    S1:E7

    Harlan, Terry, Gina, and General Crewes head to a safe house lead by one of Francie's former anti-establishment hippie friends.

    Director:Michael Gornick
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Golden Years Season 1 Episode 6 - Third Time Lucky?
    5.6/10(73 votes)

    #2 - Third Time Lucky?

    S1:E6

    Harlan is traveling more slowly. His eyes begin to glow green at times and he uncontrollably causes earthquakes. Harlan eventually reaches Francie's house with Jude Andrews close in pursuit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Golden Years Season 1 Episode 3 - Am I a Winner?
    5.7/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Am I a Winner?

    S1:E3

    Jude Andrews is convinced that Harlan is the key to the fountain of youth.

    Director:Michael Gornick
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Golden Years Season 1 Episode 4 - Not on My Watch
    5.7/10(74 votes)

    #4 - Not on My Watch

    S1:E4

    The three fugitives first avoid local police and then decide to split up in order to be less conspicuous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Golden Years Season 1 Episode 5 - Second Chance
    5.7/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Second Chance

    S1:E5

    Jude Andrews continues his pursuit and consolidates his position at the research center while Dr. Toddhunter works to recreate his research despite showing serious signs of mental illness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Golden Years Season 1 Episode 1 - Time and Time Again
    5.9/10(80 votes)

    #6 - Time and Time Again

    S1:E1

    Harlan Williams is an elderly janitor who is caught in an explosion in the laboratory where he works and suffers strange side effects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Golden Years Season 1 Episode 2 - Yes, No, or Maybe?
    5.9/10(80 votes)

    #7 - Yes, No, or Maybe?

    S1:E2

    Harlan Williams's and his wife Gina begins to notice that he is getting younger and that old scars are healing as a result of his accident. He returns to work and dyes his hair white in an effort to conceal what is happening to him. This does not stop Shop agent Jude Andrews from becoming suspicious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Final Blow...." is the worst rated episode of "Golden Years". It scored 5.5/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Michael Gornick and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Third Time Lucky?".