Bobby Hopkins (George Clooney) is the the associate and partner of Detective Al Mullins. He is referred to as "The Boy" by Blanche. Bobby Hopkins and Detective Mullins show up to the Golden Girl's house, and they ask to stay to be able to scope out their neighbors, who are suspected stolen jewel dealers. Bobby plays like he is Sophia's grandson, so the McDowells do not think they are actually cops. Bobby and Al want Dorothy to plant a bug at the McDowells. Bobby reminds Blanche of her son, Matthew. He asks if he can still come and visit when the case is over. Bobby gets shot in this episode, but he is taken to the hospital.
Bobby Hopkins only appears in one episode. The episode really helped shed some light on George Clooney's amazing acting abilities.