Top 10 Most Hilarious Golden Girls Moments
#10: The Great Herring War “The Way We Met”
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Rose’s yarns are always a treat, as they are ridiculous, and at times nonsensical. Betty White gave us some of the most brilliant moments of delivering nonsense....while keeping a pretty straight face. The same can’t necessarily be said for her costars, however. After a disagreement between the three characters, Rose tells Dorothy and Blanche about “The Great Herring War,” in which two families were at odds with each other over what to do with herring: pickle them, or train them for the circus. The story, naturally, gets out of hand, and rumor has it that Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan couldn’t control their actual laughter while filming the scene.
#9: The Birds “Henny Penny - Straight, No Chaser”
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The ladies have found themselves in a lot of absurd situations, but this one takes the cheesecake. Dorothy is tasked with directing a school play, and nearing showtime the entire cast falls ill with the measles. The show must go on, however, and guess who’s slated to replace the students? Rose, Dorothy and Blanche don hen costumes to perform a musical version of “Henny Penny”. There’s nothing like watching the girls sing and dance in feathers to bring a smile to your face. We’re always up for a little song and dance. And with Sophia as the storyteller, you can never go wrong!
#8: Blanche’s Vocabulary Mix-Up “Isn’t it Romantic?”
No one does a word mix-up quite like the Golden Girls. When Dorothy’s old friend Jean visits after losing her wife, she develops feelings for Rose. When Blanche is told Jean is a lesbian, she quickly responds that it doesn’t matter, isn’t Danny Thomas one? The famed Danny Thomas was a Lebanese-American comedian, thus Blanche is confusing the nationality for the sexual preference. Dorothy is quick to correct her, and in a 1980s sitcom way, Blanche discovers the truth. Bonus funny points when Blanche learns the “shocking” fact that Jean prefers Rose over her.
#7: Game Show Shenanigans “Grab That Dough”
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When the ladies end up on a game show called “Grab That Dough”, naturally, hilarity ensues. After a quick trip to Hollywood fraught with misfortune, the women manage to make it to the show in time to wind up begrudgingly competing against each other. After some hilarious introductions, such as Rose being voted most likely to get stuck in a tuba in high school, the contest begins. Surprisingly, Rose and Sophia kill the trivia competition. By far one of the best answers is when the contestants are asked to complete the phrase “better late than…”. Blanche triumphantly answers “pregnant!” In a later season dream sequence, Dorothy and Rose compete on “Jeopardy!”, which also contains some memorable moments.
#6: Shall We Dance? “One for the Money”
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The ladies had their share of dancing scenes on the show, but none as memorable as Rose’s solo extravaganza in season three’s “One for the Money” episode. Competition is fierce, as Dorothy, Blanche and Rose compete in a dance-a-thon for a cash prize. After a show of moves from Dorothy, Blanche and their respective partners, Rose tells her date to stay back, as she doesn’t want him to get hurt. And cue the acrobatics! Rose shakes what her mama gave her, and then proceeds to do front flips around the dance floor, to end in the splits and proudly raise her hands to the crowd. It’s surprise moments like these that make “The Golden Girls” one of our favorite shows.
#5: A Serving of Tea "From Here to the Pharmacy"
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Dorothy and her mother Sophia have some great moments together. It’s difficult to pick just one, but here goes. When Sophia is working out her will, she comments on Dorothy being on “easy street” once she passes away, and that she’s aware of this. Dorothy then pours her mother some tea in a dramatic, suspicious fashion, and tells her it will relax her. Sophia then asks Rose to try it first, and Dorothy stops her immediately, claiming “that tea was for my mommy”. The way in which Bea Arthur performs that scene is hilarious and reminiscent of old murder mystery films. Her deadpan delivery always gets us laughing.
#4: I Got You Babe "An Illegitimate Concern"
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As seen earlier in our list, we’re always up for some wacky costumes. When Sophia and Dorothy join the beauty pageant at Shady Pines Retirement Home, they pull out all the stops for the talent competition. The duo dress up as Sonny and Cher, and sing “I Got You Babe” with Rose accompanying them on the piano. The costumes are hilarious, and Dorothy’s impression of Cher is classic. Making the moment even more funny, Blanche enters and enthusiastically approves of the costumes, only to ask which is Cheech and which is Chong.
#3: Protection "Valentine's Day"
No fan of “The Golden Girls” has ever forgotten this famous scene. When the girls are stocking up on last minute items for a romantic getaway, they are ready to check out when they realize they forgot one item: condoms. As they discreetly attempt to add them to their purchases, the clerk hops on the intercom and asks for a price check in an exaggerated and descriptive fashion. The ladies turn beet red as the clerk describes the condoms over the PA, lambskin for Blanche and Dorothy and sensitive for Rose - in black. The entire store spectates the embarrassing moment with telling looks on their faces. No need to be embarrassed, girls! Own it!
#2: Golden Working Girls "Ladies of the Evening"
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One should know better than to book the cheapest hotel on the beach. The ladies find themselves in a glorified brothel, and are mistaken for prostitutes. The hotel is raided by the police, and despite their pleas, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose are arrested with the other women of the night. Their time behind bars is fraught with potential danger, but Dorothy frightens their cellmates with her claims of previous time done in Attica. Sophia comes to visit, claiming that she can’t believe the police thinks anyone would pay money to sleep with them. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Sophia’s “Picture It!” "Flu Attack" Sister Rose & Sister Blanche "My Brother, My Father" Mel Bushman and Blanche "Melodrama" Blanche & Sophia Compete for the Affections of the Same Man "Yes, We Have No Havanas" Dorothy's Epic Glare "Goodbye, Mr. Gordon"
#1: Sophia’s Interruption "The Case of the Libertine Belle"
Sophia is our favorite octogenarian. She tells it like it is, and always gets a word in, especially if it’s in interruption. There are many memorable moments of this, but some get us laughing more than others. When Blanche is accused of actual murder at a murder mystery dinner, Dorothy practices her sleuthing skills in an attempt to clear Blanche’s name. She is revealing her findings, and claims a woman dropped a steak knife into her purse. Cue Sophia, interrupting with her confession to taking an entire place setting. Dorothy’s response of “not now, ma!” is hilarious, and reminiscent of all the classic Sophia interruptions we’ve loved in the past.
