Episode
The Golden Girls: Transplant
Overview
Blanche's sister, Virginia, comes to Miami for a visit and Blanche is convinced she's after something. Later, while out to dinner, she learns just what Virginia is after, Blanche's kidney. Meanwhile, Rose and Dorothy babysit for an infant.
Details
- Series
- The Golden Girls
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1985-10-05
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Transplant is Episode 4 in Season 1 of The Golden Girls. It aired on 1985-10-05. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 3: Rose the Prude
Having not dated since her husband died, Rose reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date. This date turns into a serious relationship when she is invited on a cruise which would involve sharing a stateroom.
Episode 5: The Triangle
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.
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Episode 7: The Competition
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Episode 11: The Return of Dorothy's Ex
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