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The Best Episodes of The Golden Girls Season 3

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 1 - Old Friends
    9.0/10(993 votes)

    #1 - Old Friends

    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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  2. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 2 - One for the Money
    8.1/10(657 votes)

    #2 - One for the Money

    S3:E2

    Sophia's latest get rich quick scheme prompts the girls to recall other various get rich quick schemes they've had over the years including, catering, a dance marathon and a memory of Sophia's from 1954.

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

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  3. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 3 - Bringing Up Baby
    7.6/10(598 votes)

    #3 - Bringing Up Baby

    S3:E3

    Rose is shocked to learn that in her late-uncle's will he left her his ""Baby"". However she is quickly delighted to learn the ""baby"" is a pig but delighted is not a word to describe Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia, at least not until they learn that when Baby dies Rose gets a large sum of money.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan

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  4. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 4 - The Housekeeper
    7.4/10(599 votes)

    #4 - The Housekeeper

    S3:E4

    The girls' search for a housekeeper ends when they hire Marguerite, a woman who appears to have mystical powers. However, when they fire her, a string of bizarre events convince the girls that Marguerite has placed a curse on them.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  5. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 5 - Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
    7.8/10(576 votes)

    #5 - Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself

    S3:E5

    When Rose must give a eulogy at her aunt's funeral, Rose must try to get over her biggest fear in the world, giving speeches. This also brings up Dorothy and Blanche's biggest fears, Dorothy's of flying and Blanche's of a recurring dream.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Christopher Lloyd

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  6. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 6 - Letter To Gorbachev
    7.2/10(588 votes)

    #6 - Letter To Gorbachev

    S3:E6

    Rose becomes concerned about nuclear war when girls in her cadet troop draw pictures of a bleak future. This prompts her to write letters to Gorbachev and Reagan. She's stunned when she gets a response and learns that Gorbechev would like to meet her.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan

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  7. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 7 - Strange Bedfellows
    7.3/10(557 votes)

    #7 - Strange Bedfellows

    S3:E7

    The girls try to help in a campaign to get Gil Kessler elected as local official. To his advantage, his chances of winning are boosted when reporters snap photos of Blanche entering his home one evening while his wife was away.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Christopher Lloyd

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  8. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 8 - Brotherly Love
    7.6/10(573 votes)

    #8 - Brotherly Love

    S3:E8

    Blanche makes a move at Ted, Stan's brother the minute she learns he's a neurosurgeon. She is furious when she discovers the only woman Ted is apparently interested in is Dorothy. Meanwhile, Rose is suffering from insomnia.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Fredric Weiss, Jeffrey Ferro

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  9. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 9 - A Visit From Little Sven
    7.5/10(580 votes)

    #9 - A Visit From Little Sven

    S3:E9

    Rose's cousin Sven, arrives in Miami for a visit just prior to him being married by arrangement. However, when Blanche plays a trick on her latest beau, which involves Sven, the naive groom falls for her. Meanwhile, Sophia tries to renew her driver's license.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:David E. Nichols

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  10. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 10 - The Audit
    7.4/10(544 votes)

    #10 - The Audit

    S3:E10

    Dorothy is stunned to learn that Stan's tax problems are her tax problems since Stan is being audited for a number of years when they were still married. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose take a Spanish class, each for different reasons.

    Directors:Terry Hughes, Jim Drake
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  11. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 11 - Three on a Couch
    7.8/10(564 votes)

    #11 - Three on a Couch

    S3:E11

    Constant bickering, causes the girls to seek help from a therapist. This prompts the girls to reminisce about times they didn't get along. The therapist's conclusion, they should not live with one another.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Fredric Weiss, Frederic Weiss, Jeffrey Ferro

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  12. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 12 - Charlie's Buddy
    7.2/10(547 votes)

    #12 - Charlie's Buddy

    S3:E12

    A wartime buddy of Rose's late husband arrives in Miami to see Rose, however he has more in mind than just a friendly visit. Meanwhile, Dorothy and Blanche haggle over the same dress to wear to a social event.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman

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  13. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 13 - The Artist
    8.1/10(635 votes)

    #13 - The Artist

    S3:E13

    Dorothy, Blanche and Rose each secretly pose nude for a Hungarian sculptor who will unveil the statue at an art show opening at a museum. Meanwhile, Sophia brushes up on practical jokes to get back a prankster at the Senior Citizens Center.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Christopher Lloyd

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  14. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 14 - Blanche's Little Girl
    7.1/10(693 votes)

    #14 - Blanche's Little Girl

    S3:E14

    Blanche is thrilled by a visit from her daughter, Rebecca, an ex-model who has now gained quite a bit of weight. Also visiting with Rebecca is her oafish beau who constantly puts down her weight. The kicker: she's thinking of marrying him.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman

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  15. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 15 - Dorothy's New Friend
    8.0/10(632 votes)

    #15 - Dorothy's New Friend

    S3:E15

    Dorothy befriends a novelist, Barbara Thorndyke and she quickly infringes on Dorothy's relationship with Blanche and Rose who think Barbara is nothing but a stuck up snob.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Robert Bruce

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  16. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 16 - Grab That Dough
    7.7/10(624 votes)

    #16 - Grab That Dough

    S3:E16

    Sophia got the girls a chance to appear on a hit game show Grab that Dough in California. At the hotel, they miss their reservations and they must sleep in the lobby...as a result, all their personal belongings are stolen. Sophia still has the tickets but once they arrive to the game, the girls fight and split into two separate competing teams.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  17. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 17 - My Brother, My Father
    8.2/10(622 votes)

    #17 - My Brother, My Father

    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:Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan

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  18. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 18 - Golden Moments (1)
    6.6/10(492 votes)

    #18 - Golden Moments (1)

    S3:E18

    Sophia announces her intentions of moving out and in with her son Phil. This prompts the girls to reminisce about the good times and the bad times they've had together.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan

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  19. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 19 - Golden Moments (2)
    6.7/10(483 votes)

    #19 - Golden Moments (2)

    S3:E19

    As Sophia makes up her mind on whether or not to move in with her son, the girls continue to reminisce about the years they've shared together.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  20. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 20 - And Ma Makes Three
    7.3/10(506 votes)

    #20 - And Ma Makes Three

    S3:E20

    Feeling sorry for a lonely Sophia, Dorothy allows her to come along on a date with her and Dorothy's latest beau. However, pretty soon Sophia begins tagging along on every date which puts a rift in Dorothy's romantic plans.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  21. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 21 - Larceny and Old Lace
    7.5/10(531 votes)

    #21 - Larceny and Old Lace

    S3:E21

    Sophia's latest boyfriend, Rocco claims to have been involved in the mob, so when the girls discover a bag of Rocco's with thousands of dollars in it, they assume he robbed a bank. Meanwhile, Dorothy and Blanche sneak a peak at Rose's diary.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Robert Bruce

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  22. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 22 - Rose's Big Adventure
    7.2/10(497 votes)

    #22 - Rose's Big Adventure

    S3:E22

    Rose's latest boyfriend has just retired and she is ready to spend a whole lot more time with him but his retirement quickly turns him into a couch potato. Meanwhile, the girls deal with remodeling the garage into a guest room.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 23 - Mixed Blessings
    8.0/10(627 votes)

    #23 - Mixed Blessings

    S3:E23

    Dorothy's son, Michael pays another visit to Miami and this time he has an announcement, he's engaged. However, Dorothy has two more surprises in store, her future daughter-in-law is also black and twenty years older than Michael.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 24 - Mister Terrific
    6.2/10(584 votes)

    #24 - Mister Terrific

    S3:E24

    Rose begins to date "Mr. Terrific," a kiddie show host, who gets fired when Dorothy gets a part-time job as a consultant on the show, a job he helped her get.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman

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  25. The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 25 - Mother's Day
    8.2/10(599 votes)

    #25 - Mother's Day

    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:Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Old Friends" is the best rated episode of "The Golden Girls" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 993 votes. Directed by Terry Hughes and written by Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman, it aired on 9/19/1987. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "One for the Money".