Episode
The Golden Girls: Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Golden Girls
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1987-10-24
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself is Episode 5 in Season 3 of The Golden Girls. It aired on 1987-10-24. The runtime is 24 min.
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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.
Episode 6: Letter To Gorbachev
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.
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Episode 8: Brotherly Love
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Episode 9: A Visit From Little Sven
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Episode 11: Three on a Couch
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