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The Best Episodes of The Golden Girls

Every episode of The Golden Girls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Golden Girls!

Best episode
S7E25 One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (1)
9.1924 votes
Worst episode
S2E26 Empty Nests
3.61,161 votes
Top season
Season 7
8.0avg
Binge time
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Golden Girls Season 7 Episode 25 - One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (1)
    9.1/10(924 votes)

    S7:E25

    Blanche's uncle Lucas Hollingsworth is visiting but, to no surprise, Blanche is busy with a date. In order to be rid of his intrusion, Blanche tells Dorothy that he desperately wants to meet a woman of her intelligence. Dorothy agrees to see him but they both later learn that Blanche just lied to get rid of them and decide to get revenge by acting as though they're getting married, much to the dismay of Blanche. As a result, Rose decides she should move on to live with her daughter Kirsten to be the "Sophia of the household" as Blanche finally comes to terms with their idea to wed. Just as Lucas is about to reveal the truth, he decides to pop the question to Dorothy for real...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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  2. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 1 - Old Friends
    9.0/10(1062 votes)

    S3:E1

    Sophia befriends an old man on the boardwalk whom she becomes quick friends with. However, his strange behavior signals that he has a medical condition, Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Blanche accidentally gives away Rose's teddy bear at a garage sale.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman

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  3. The Golden Girls Season 7 Episode 2 - The Case of the Libertine Belle
    9.0/10(901 votes)

    S7:E2

    The girls participate in a murder mystery weekend and Dorothy has a ball when she solves a mystery. However, when Blanche is accused committing a real murder, Dorothy will have to use all her keen detective skills to find the real murderer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tom Whedon

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  4. The Golden Girls Season 2 Episode 5 - Isn't It Romantic
    8.8/10(1080 votes)

    S2:E5

    Dorothy's old friend, Jean comes to Miami for a visit and Dorothy decides not to tell Blanche and Rose that Jean is a lesbian. Then, after spending time with Rose, Jean begins to fall for her. Meanwhile, a new VCR, prompts Sophia to rent ""dirty movies.""

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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  5. The Golden Girls Season 2 Episode 2 - Ladies of the Evening
    8.7/10(941 votes)

    S2:E2

    The house is fumigated and the girls move into a Miami Beach hotel. Previously, Blanche had won three tickets to see the opening of Burt Reynolds new movie and passes to the party held afterwards where they could meet him. However, on the evening of the opening, the hotel is raided and, mistaken as prostitutes, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose are dragged off to jail.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro

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  6. The Golden Girls Season 6 Episode 14 - Sister of the Bride
    8.7/10(676 votes)

    S6:E14

    Blanche's gay brother Clayton, makes a visit to Miami with a surprise, he has found the right person to make a commitment to, but Blanche still can't get over Clayton's sexual orientation. Meanwhile, Rose expects to win a Volunteer of the Year award.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Marc Cherry

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  7. The Golden Girls Season 1 Episode 25 - The Way We Met
    8.6/10(886 votes)

    S1:E25

    One night after watching Psycho, the girls find it hard to sleep so they stay up and reminisce about how they all came to live with one another.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Kathy Speer, Winifred Hervey, Barry Fanaro

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  8. The Golden Girls Season 2 Episode 4 - It's a Miserable Life
    8.5/10(907 votes)

    S2:E4

    The girls circulate a petition to save a 200 year old oak tree which is located on the property of the most hated woman in the neighborhood, Frieda Claxton, who wants the tree cut down.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro

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  9. The Golden Girls Season 6 Episode 9 - Mrs. George Devereaux
    8.5/10(712 votes)

    S6:E9

    Blanche has a secret admirer and is shocked when she meets him, her supposedly dead husband, George. Meanwhile, Dorothy is being wooed by two men, Sonny Bono and Lyle Waggoner.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writers:Richard Vaczy, Tracy Gamble

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  10. The Golden Girls Season 2 Episode 24 - To Catch a Neighbor
    8.4/10(841 votes)

    S2:E24

    Two police detectives stake out the girls' home to investigate the neighbors who are believed to be dealers in stolen gems.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Russell Marcus

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  11. The Golden Girls Season 4 Episode 9 - Scared Straight
    8.4/10(705 votes)

    S4:E9

    Blanche's brother, Clayton comes to Miami for a visit and Blanche goes all out fixing him up on blind dates. However, Rose learns the truth, Clayton is gay and is afraid to tell Blanche the truth about himself.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Golden Girls Season 7 Episode 19 - Journey to the Center of Attention
    8.4/10(587 votes)

    S7:E19

    Blanche brings a lonely, Dorothy down to the Rusty Anchor for a night of excitement. However, Blanche, had no intention of being pushed off her thrown by Dorothy, who begins singing and instantly becomes the center of attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marc Cherry

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  13. The Golden Girls Season 1 Episode 13 - A Little Romance
    8.3/10(979 votes)

    S1:E13

    Rose has been dating Dr. Jonathan Newman and begins to think their relationship is leading to the altar. However she begins to have second thoughts especially since he's a midget.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro

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  14. The Golden Girls Season 7 Episode 26 - One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (2)
    9.0/10(103 votes)

    S7:E26

    Dorothy accepts Lucas' proposal. The two plan to tie the knot two months later and on the way to the chapel, Dorothy takes a limo. However, this limo is driven by none other than Stanley Zbornak. The two share a rather comical but nonetheless touching moment together before arriving at the chapel. Down the aisle, along with Sophia, the girls think to themselves about the beautiful friendship they shared. Rose, Blanche and Sophia decide that the three of them should not depart and allow Dorothy on her way to Atlanta but she doesn't leave without sharing some final words with the girls...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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  15. The Golden Girls Season 5 Episode 2 - Sick & Tired (2)
    8.3/10(696 votes)

    S5:E2

    Dorothy continues to seek medical advice and turns to Harry Weston for help. Meanwhile, Blanche goes on a writing binge resulting in a novel that is less than enthralling.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  16. The Golden Girls Season 5 Episode 7 - Not Another Monday
    8.3/10(628 votes)

    S5:E7

    Sophia's friend has come up with an idea that will change her life. She wants to commit suicide and she wants Sophia there to hold her hand. Meanwhile, Blanche, Rose and Dorothy become singing nursemaids to a sick baby that they are taking care of for the weekend.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Gail Parent

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  17. The Golden Girls Season 6 Episode 12 - Ebbtide's Revenge
    8.3/10(625 votes)

    S6:E12

    Dorothy must give the eulogy at her brother (a cross dresser), Phil's funeral. Meanwhile, a feud between Sophia and Phil's widow reaches a peak leading Sophia to reveal her hidden feelings about her son's alternative lifestyle.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Golden Girls Season 4 Episode 15 - Valentine's Day
    8.3/10(603 votes)

    S4:E15

    It's Valentine's Day, and the girls are all excited until each one of their dates cancel at the last minute. This leaves them to reminisce about Valentine's Day past.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman, Barry Fanaro

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  19. The Golden Girls Season 5 Episode 18 - An Illegitimate Concern
    8.3/10(568 votes)

    S5:E18

    Blanche is stunned when a man comes to the front door and claims to be the illegitimate son of her late husband. Meanwhile, Dorothy and Sophia enter a mother-daughter pageant at Shady Pines.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Marc Cherry

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  20. The Golden Girls Season 6 Episode 22 - What a Difference a Date Makes
    8.3/10(545 votes)

    S6:E22

    The man who stood Dorothy up for her senior prom contacts her and they make a date. After learning why he stood her up, Dorothy unleashes her wrath on the person at fault, Sophia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marc Cherry

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  21. The Golden Girls Season 1 Episode 15 - In a Bed of Rose's
    8.2/10(888 votes)

    S1:E15

    Late one evening, Rose brings a man home and they spend the night together. However, in the morning she finds that he has passed away. Even worse, she later discovers he was married.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  22. The Golden Girls Season 1 Episode 21 - Flu Attack
    8.2/10(853 votes)

    S1:E21

    A week before an awards ceremony, Blanche, Dorothy and Rose each come down with a nasty flu, which compounds their arguing over who will win a prestigious award.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Stan Zimmerman, James Berg

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  23. The Golden Girls Season 2 Episode 14 - The Actor
    8.2/10(781 votes)

    S2:E14

    Dorothy, Blanche and Rose each vie for the attention of an actor in the local community theatre, who on the sly begins romancing each of them.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro

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  24. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 17 - My Brother, My Father
    8.2/10(678 votes)

    S3:E17

    Sophia's brother, Angelo, a priest, is coming to Miami for a visit and he doesn't know Dorothy and Stan are divorced. So in order to spare his feelings, Sophia convinces Dorothy and Stan to pretend to be married. Meanwhile, Rose and Blanche prepare to star in a play, The Sound of Music.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro

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  25. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 25 - Mother's Day
    8.2/10(652 votes)

    S3:E25

    While waiting for phone calls from their children wishing them a happy Mother's day, the girls reminisce about past Mother's days.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro

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Best Episodes Summary

"One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (1)" is the best rated episode of The Golden Girls. It scored 9.1/10 from 924 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Mitchell Hurwitz, it aired on May 9, 1992. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Old Friends".

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