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The Golden Girls S1E12 — The Custody Battle
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The Golden Girls•Season 1•Episode 12

The Custody Battle

7.5/10 · 807 votesDec 7, 198525 min

Ranked #17 of 25 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Dorothy's sister, Gloria, comes to Miami for a visit and asks Sophia to come live with her in California. Meanwhile, Blanche is furious when Rose is cast as Lady Macbeth, in a local play, and not her.

Directed byTerry Hughes
Written byWinifred Hervey
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Episode Summary

"The Custody Battle" is episode 12 of The Golden Girls season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 807 votes, ranking #17 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Terry Hughes and written by Winifred Hervey, it aired on December 7, 1985.

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