The Golden Girls season 1 Episodes Lifetime (TV network)

== Episodes ==
No.overall 	 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Original air date 	Prod.code 	Rating/share(households)
1 	1 	"The Engagement" 	Jay Sandrich 	Susan Harris 	September 14, 1985 	001 	25.0/43
Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist. 	Blanche's plans to marry go awry when she discovers her fiance is a bigamist.
2 	2 	"Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding?" 	Paul Bogart 	Winifred Hervey 	September 21, 1985 	004 	22.5/40
Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding. 	Dorothy must face her ex-husband (Herb Edelman) when her daughter announces her upcoming wedding.
3 	3 	"Rose the Prude" 	Jim Drake 	Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan 	September 28, 1985 	006 	19.0/32
Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death. 	Rose finds herself romantically involved for the first time since her husband's death.
4 	4 	"Transplant" 	Paul Bogart 	Susan Harris 	October 5, 1985 	005 	21.8/37
Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates. 	Blanche must decide whether to donate one of her kidneys to the sister she hates.
5 	5 	"The Triangle" 	Jim Drake 	Winifred Hervey 	October 19, 1985 	009 	18.6/30
Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two. 	Dorothy's attractive date flirts with Blanche, sparking a rivalry between the two.
6 	6 	"On Golden Girls" 	Jim Drake 	Liz Sage 	October 26, 1985 	007 	18.6/31
Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd. 	Blanche's unruly teenage grandson visits, and goes out every night with a rough crowd.
7 	7 	"The Competition" 	Jim Drake 	Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan 	November 2, 1985 	010 	19.6/31
Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy. 	Sophia challenges Dorothy to prove she is spry enough to take a trip to Italy.
8 	8 	"Break-In" 	Paul Bogart 	Susan Harris 	November 9, 1985 	003 	19.0/29
After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe. 	After the house is burglarized, Rose buys a gun to feel more safe.
9 	9 	"Blanche and the Younger Man" 	Jim Drake 	James Berg and Stan Zimmerman 	November 16, 1985 	011 	23.2/36
Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson. 	Blanche dates a young aerobics instructor; Rose's mother (Jeanette Nolan) teaches her an important lesson.
10 	10 	"The Heart Attack" 	Jim Drake 	Susan Harris 	November 23, 1985 	013 	23.6/37
The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.	The women bring their separate views of death into focus after Sophia suffers the symptoms of a heart attack.
11 	11 	"Stan's Return" 	Jim Drake 	Kathy Speer and Terry Grossman 	November 30, 1985 	012 	23.2/37
Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her. 	Dorothy's ex-husband comes to town and spends the night with her.
12 	12 	"The Custody Battle" 	Terry Hughes 	Winifred Hervey 	December 7, 1985 	014 	20.3/33
Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria. 	Sophia decides to live in California with Dorothy's sister Gloria.
13 	13 	"A Little Romance" 	Terry Hughes 	Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan 	December 14, 1985 	015 	21.9/36
Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins). 	Rose tries to conceal the fact that she is dating a little person (Brent Collins).
14 	14 	"That Was No Lady" 	Jim Drake 	Liz Sage 	December 21, 1985 	008 	19.3/33
Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove. 	Dorothy's becomes involved with a married coworker; her housemates disapprove.
15 	15 	"In a Bed of Rose's" 	Terry Hughes 	Susan Harris 	January 11, 1986 	016 	24.0/38
Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her. 	Rose makes a fatal mistake when she allows her boyfriend to spend the night with her.
16 	16 	"The Truth Will Out" 	Terry Hughes 	Susan Beavers 	January 18, 1986 	017 	24.2/39
Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will. 	Rose explains to her daughter why she has so little money to leave in her will.
17 	17 	"Nice and Easy" 	Terry Hughes 	Stuart Silverman 	February 1, 1986 	018 	22.8/37
Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature. 	Even man-hungry Blanche finds it difficult to tolerate her niece's promiscuous nature.
18 	18 	"The Operation" 	Terry Hughes 	Winifred Hervey 	February 8, 1986 	019 	21.5/34
Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons. 	Dorothy needs surgery after injuring herself during tap dancing lessons.
19 	19 	"Second Motherhood" 	Gary Shimokawa 	Christopher Lloyd 	February 15, 1986 	020 	21.7/33
A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children. 	A handsome millionaire woos Blanche, but she is uncertain about his young children.
20 	20 	"Adult Education" 	Jack Shea 	James Berg and Stan Zimmerman 	February 22, 1986 	021 	25.2/41
Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors. 	Blanche's professor tells her that she can pass her course easily -- in return for unsavory favors.
21 	21 	"The Flu" 	Terry Hughes 	James Berg and Stan Zimmerman 	March 1, 1986 	023 	24.6/41
Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu. 	Blanche, Dorothy and Rose vie for a charity award while fighting the flu.
22 	22 	"Job Hunting" 	Paul Bogart 	Kathy Speer and Terry Grossman 	March 8, 1986 	002 	22.3/37
Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job. 	Rose must look for work after she loses her grief-counseling job.
23 	23 	"Blind Ambitions" 	Terry Hughes 	Bob Colleary 	March 29, 1986 	024 	21.8/38
The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive. 	The roommates welcome Rose's recently blinded sister, whose independent manner is deceptive.
24 	24 	"Big Daddy" 	Terry Hughes 	Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan 	May 3, 1986 	022 	21.7/39
Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future. 	Blanche panics when her father reveals his outlandish plans for the future.
25 	25 	"The Way We Met" 	Terry Hughes 	Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman, Winifred Hervey, Mort Nathan, and Barry Fanaro 	May 10, 1986 	025 	19.9/38
Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together. 	Dorothy, Rose and Blanche reminisce about how they all came to live together.