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The Golden Girls S4E13 — The Impotence of Being Ernest
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The Golden Girls•Season 4•Episode 13

The Impotence of Being Ernest

7.3/10 · 541 votesFeb 4, 198924 min

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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Rose is crazy about her latest boyfriend, Ernie, but can't understand why he doesn't approach the subject of sex, so when she forces the subject she learns the truth - he's impotent.

Directed bySteve Zuckerman
Written byDavid A. Goodman
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Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur

Dorothy Zbornak

Betty White

Betty White

Rose Nylund

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Blanche Devereaux

Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty

Sophia Petrillo

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Steve Zuckerman

Steve Zuckerman

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David A. Goodman

David A. Goodman

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Episode Summary

"The Impotence of Being Ernest" is episode 13 of The Golden Girls season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 541 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by David A. Goodman, it aired on February 4, 1989.

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