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The Golden Girls S1E5 — The Triangle
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The Golden Girls•Season 1•Episode 5

The Triangle

7.8/10 · 969 votesOct 19, 198525 min

Ranked #9 of 25 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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A doctor Dorothy dates makes a pass at Blanche. But when Blanche tells Dorothy about it, Dorothy doesn't believe her. Dorothy accuses her of being a slut and when Blanche can't take no more she orders Dorothy to move out.

Directed byJim Drake
Written byWinifred Hervey
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Bea Arthur

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Dorothy Zbornak

Betty White

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Rue McClanahan

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Episode Summary

"The Triangle" is episode 5 of The Golden Girls season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 969 votes, ranking #9 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jim Drake and written by Winifred Hervey, it aired on October 19, 1985.

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