Season 2

This page lists all of the episodes aired during Season 2 of the NBC-TV series The Golden Girls The second season of The Golden Girls premiered on NBC-TV on September 27, 1986, and concluded on May 16, 1987. The season consisted of 26 episodes. The season originally aired Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 pm (EST) on NBC-TV from September 27, 1986 to May 16, 1987.^[1][2]

DVD releaseEdit

The Regions 1, 2 and 4 DVD were respectively released on May 15, August 1 and September 21, 2005.

Season 2 Episodes (1986-87)Edit

Picture	Title	Original Airdate	Episode #	No. in Series	Prod. code	Directed by	Written by
	End of the Curse	September 27, 1986	1	26	2.1	Terry Hughes	Susan Harris
	Menopause initially causes Blanche to think that she is pregnant. After discovering the truth, however, she becomes severely depressed. Note: Rue McClanahan won the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 1987 Emmy Awards for this episode
	Ladies of the Evening	October 4, 1986	2	27	2.2	Terry Hughes	Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan
	The roommates are excited when they win tickets to the premiere of Burt Reynolds' new movie and passes to the after-party. However, they are mistakenly arrested for prostitution on the same night as the show.
	Take Him, He's Mine	October 11, 1986	3	28	2.3	Terry Hughes	Kathy Speer & Terry Grossman
	Blanche and Stan hit it off, angering Dorothy. Meanwhile, Rose and Sophia team up to sell sandwiches – amid threats from "the mob." Guest stars: Herb Edelman as Stanley Zbornak.
	It's a Miserable Life	November 1, 1986	4	29	2.4	Terry Hughes	Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan
	While the roommates are campaigning to save a 200-year-old oak tree, the most hated woman in the neighborhood, Freida Claxton, dies. Coincidentally, she expires after Rose angrily tells her to "drop dead." Out of ethics and guilt, they pay for the funeral, but no mourners show up.
	Isn't It Romantic	November 8, 1986	5	30	2.5	Terry Hughes	Jeffrey Duteil
	Dorothy's visiting lesbian friend from high school falls for Rose.
	Big Daddy's Little Lady	November 15, 1986	6	31	2.5	David Steinberg	Russell Marcus
	Blanche's father, "Big Daddy", plans to wed a much-younger woman. Meanwhile, Dorothy and Rose enter a song-writing contest.
	Family Affair	November 22, 1986	7	32	2.7	Terry Hughes	Winifred Hervey
	Blanche sets up Rose's Bridget on a date with Dorothy's son when the latter visits unexpectedly.
	Vacation	November 29, 1986	8	33	2.8	Terry Hughes	Winifred Hervey
	Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche travel to an island in the Caribbean, which turns out to be less than satisfactory. Back home in Miami, Sophia tries to woo a Japanese gardener.
	Joust Between Friends	December 6, 1986	9	34	2.9	Terry Hughes	Scott Spencer Gordon
	Blanche becomes jealous and angry when Dorothy appears to outshine her while temporarily working at the museum.
	Love, Rose	December 13, 1986	10	35	2.10	Terry Hughes	Kathy Speer & Terry Grossman
	Blanche and Dorothy write letters from a fictitious suitor in response to Rose's previously-unanswered personals ad, in hopes of cheering her up after a prolonged "dating slump."
	"'Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas"	December 20, 1986	11	36	2.11	Terry Hughes	Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan
	A series of mishaps almost ruins the ladies' Christmas, only for a total stranger to help them realize the truth in the end.
	The Sisters	January 3, 1987	12	37	2.12	Terry Hughes	Christopher Lloyd
	Dorothy arranges for Sophia's estranged sister, Angela, to fly in from Sicily as a surprise gift for Sophia's birthday. However, the surprise ends up being on Dorothy.
	The Stan Who Came to Dinner	January 10, 1987	13	38	2.13	Terry Hughes	Kathy Speer & Terry Grossman
	After major heart surgery, Stan temporarily moves in with the ladies, where he quickly overstays his welcome. Herb Edelman guest stars. Other guest stars: Steve Kramer as Dr. Stephen Deutsch; Mario Machado as sportscaster (voice).
	The Actor	January 17, 1987	14	39	2.14	Terry Hughes	Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan
	The ladies perform in a community play that stars a suave actor, who ends up dating every female in the cast.
	Before and After	January 24, 1987	15	40	2.15	Terry Hughes	Bob Rosenfarb
	Rose decides to "eat life" after suffering an esophageal spasm. After clashing with Blanche and Dorothy over this, she moves into a new apartment with new roommates, but ultimately ends up missing her old lifestyle.
	And Then There Was One	January 31, 1987	16	41	2.16	Terry Hughes	Russell Marcus
	Sophia runs in a marathon, while the ladies babysit several children. Following the marathon, the parents of one of the children do not return, making Blanche feel maternal.
	Bedtime Story	February 7, 1987	17	42	2.17	Terry Hughes	Kathy Speer & Terry Grossman Mort Nathan & Barry Fanaro
	Trying to decide on sleeping arrangements for visiting relatives, the ladies conjure up recollections of places where they have previously slept.
	Forgive Me, Father	February 14, 1987	18	43	2.18	Terry Hughes	Kathy Speer & Terry Grossman
	Dorothy unwittingly befriends a priest, who decides on a major life change, thanks to Dorothy. John McMartin guest stars as Father Frank Leahy.
	Long Day's Journey into Marinara	February 21, 1987	19	44	2.19	Terry Hughes	Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan
	Sophia's sister, Angela, seems to want everyone and everything in Sophia's life; she moves to Miami, as all her relatives back in Sicily are dead. Sophia frets that Angela will try to take everything she has, including her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Rose, who has been babysitting a friend's piano-playing chicken, is horrified when it appears that Angela has killed the chicken and fried it up for dinner. Guest stars: Nancy Walker as Angela Vecchio; Joe Alfasa as Tony ; Esther Larner as Woman.
	Whose Face is This, Anyway?	February 28, 1987	20	45	2.20	Terry Hughes	Winifred Hervey
	After attending her high school reunion, Blanche opts for plastic surgery. Meanwhile, Rose follows Dorothy around the house with a video camera to film her for a project. Joseph Whipp guest stars as Dr. Taylor.
	Dorothy's Prized Pupil	March 14, 1987	21	46	2.21	Terry Hughes	Christopher Lloyd
	One of Dorothy's favorite students turns out to be an illegal alien. Guest stars: Mario Lopez as Mario; John Braden as Sam Burns; Danny Goldman as man in theatre; Chip Olcott as Burt Nesbitt.
	Diamond in the Rough	March 21, 1987	22	47	2.22	Terry Hughes	Jan Fischer & William Weidner
	Blanche falls for a handsome caterer, and then has second thoughts because of their vast differences.
	Son-in-law Dearest	April 11, 1987	23	48	2.23	Terry Hughes	Patt Shea & Harriet Weiss
	Dorothy's daughter, Kate, arrives with shocking news, which the ladies initially get a false first impression over. Herb Edelman makes another guest appearance as Stan Zbornak Other guest stars: Deena Freeman as Kate Zbornak-Griffiths ; Jonathan Perpich as Dennis Griffiths.
	To Catch a Neighbor	May 2, 1987	24	49	2.24	Terry Hughes	Russell Marcus
	Undercover detectives stake-out at the ladies' house to capture jewel thieves.
	A Piece of Cake	May 9, 1987	25	50	2.25	Terry Hughes	Kathy Speer & Terry Grossman Mort Nathan & Barry Fanaro
	The ladies have recollections of prior birthday celebrations while preparing for a surprise birthday party. Guest stars: Alan Blumenfeld as Mr. Ha Ha ; Sid Melton as Salvatore Petrillo (voice); Lynnie Greene as young Dorothy Zbornak.
	Empty Nests	May 16, 1987	26	51	2.26	Jay Sandrich	Susan Harris
	Neighbors Renee and George experience marital problems.* Note - This episode was a test pilot that was intended to become the spin-off series Empty Nest, but the cast and concept was later changed significantly. Guest stars: Paul Dooley as Dr. George Corliss; Rita Moreno as Renee Corliss; David Leisure as Oliver; Jane Harnick as Jenny Corliss; Geoffrey Lewis as Chuck. Note: This episode was a backdoor pilot that was intended to become the spin-off series Empty Nest, but the cast and concept were changed significantly before the latter launched as a series.

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