Episode
The Golden Girls: Dancing In The Dark
Overview
Rose has been dating Miles Webber, a college professor, but the only thing they seem to have in common is the dance floor. When Miles invites her to a party, Rose feels like a fish out of water being surrounded by all his intelligent friends. Meanwhile, Blanche battles a dating slump.
Details
- Series
- The Golden Girls
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 1989-11-04
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Dancing In The Dark is Episode 6 in Season 5 of The Golden Girls. It aired on 1989-11-04. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 5: Love Under The Big Top
Dorothy is in a serious relationship with a lawyer and jumps to the conclusion that he's on the verge of proposing. However, his announcement is a shocker, he's leaving law to become a circus clown. Meanwhile, Rose and Blanche put together a protest to save some dolphins.
Episode 7: Not Another Monday
Sophia's friend has come up with an idea that will change her life. She wants to commit suicide and she wants Sophia there to hold her hand. Meanwhile, Blanche, Rose and Dorothy become singing nursemaids to a sick baby that they are taking care of for the weekend.
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