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The seventh season of The Golden Girls premiered on September 21st, 1991, and concluded on May 9th, 1992. The season consisted of twenty-six episodes.

Cast[]

Main Cast[]

Recurring Cast[]

Episodes[]

Picture Title Original Airdate Episode # No. in Series Prod. code Directed by Written by
File:155.jpg Hey, Look Me Over September 21, 1991 1 155 7.1 Lex Passaris Mitchell Hurwitz
While developing some old film, Rose is shocked to discover a photograph that appears to show Rose's late husband in bed with Blanche. Dorothy worries that Sophia is losing her hearing, but when they go for a test, it turns out Dorothy is the one who needs a hearing aid.
File:156.jpg The Case of the Libertine Belle September 28, 1991 2 156 7.2 Lex Passaris Tom Whedon
The girls participate in a murder-mystery weekend where Dorothy excels as a keen amateur sleuth. But after she solves the murder, there is a real stabbing, and Blanche is the prime suspect.
Guest Stars: Todd Susman as Spade Marlowe; Tony Plana as Lieutenant Alvarez; Richard Roat as Kendall Nesbit; Claudette Sutherland as Posey McGlynn; Nicholas Kepros as Maitre 'D; Zach Grenier as Vaczy; Leland Orser as Waiter; Gloria Cromwell as Gloria; Tim Haldeman as Man; Margery Nelson as Woman.
Notes: This episode was meant as parody of the CBS series, Murder, She Wrote, starring Angela Lansbury, who was a close friend of Bea Arthur. Richard Roat appears in a Season 1 episode as Al Beatty.
File:157.jpg Beauty and the Beast October 5, 1991 3 157 7.3 Lex Passaris Marc Cherry, Jamie Wooten
Blanche signs her granddaughter Melissa up for the Little Miss Miami Pageant, but she becomes so focused on winning that it makes Melissa miserable. With Sophia reliant on a wheelchair, Dorothy hires a nurse to take care of her. Not only does the nurse's bossiness anger Rose and Blanche, but when she and Sophia bond, it makes Dorothy jealous.
Guest Stars: Edie McClurg as Nurse DeFarge; Alisan Porter as Melissa; Barbara Alyn Woods as Woman; Mindy Ann Martin as Clarice; Robert Gould as Stage Manager.
File:158.jpg That's For Me to Know October 12, 1991 4 158 7.4 Lex Passaris Kevin Abbott
While researching her family's history, Dorothy discovers a photo of Sophia as a young bride with a groom that isn't Dorothy's father. When Blanche plans to have a hot tub installed, a city inspector informs her that continuing to have more than two renters would require her to make home improvements she cannot afford, meaning one of the girls must move out.
Guest Stars: Richard Stahl as Don.
File:159.jpg Where's Charlie? October 19, 1991 5 159 7.5 Lex Passaris Gail Parent, Jim Vallely
When Miles gives Rose a friendship ring, Sophia convinces Rose that her late husband does not approve of her relationship, resulting in Rose hurting Miles. Blanche helps her amateur baseball player boyfriend improve his play, but the plan backfires when he is recruited by a team in Japan and becomes a cross dresser.
Guest Stars: Harold Gould as Miles Webber, Tim Thomerson as Stevie.
File:160.jpg Mother Load October 26, 1991 6 160 7.6 Lex Passaris Don Seigel, Jerry Perzigian
Blanche's relationship withg a local newscaster is threatened by his over-protective mother, and Rose's efforts at uncovering embarrassing secrets about him for an upcoming surprise birthday party. Stan convinces Dorothy to join him at a counselling session.
Guest Stars: Herb Edelman as Stanley Zbornak, Peter Graves as Jerry Kennedy; Meg Wyllie as Millicent Kennedy; Steve Landesberg as Dr. Halperin.
Notes: Meg Wyllie appears in two episodes in Season 3 and one in Season 6.
File:161.jpg Dateline: Miami November 2, 1991 7 161 7.7 Lex Passaris Marc Cherry. Jamie Wooten
Rose, Blanche and Sophia reminisce about previous bad dates while Dorothy is out late with a prominent doctor.
Guest Stars: Pat Harrington, Jr. as John; Fred Willard as Bob; Lenny Wolpe as Arnie; Jesse Dabson as Myron; Lynnie Greene as Young Dorothy; Richard Tanner as Young Stan; Margaret Reed as Pregnant Woman; May Quigley as Woman; Stan Roth as Policeman; Nick Ullett as Waiter.
162.jpg The Monkey Show, Part 1 November 9, 1991 8 162 7.8 Lex Passaris Mitchell Hurwitz, Marc Sotkin
As a hurricane threatens Miami, Stan's therapist advises him to transfer his feelings for Dorothy onto a traffic cone monkey. Dorothy's newly penniless sister, Gloria, visits and sleeps with Stan. Blanche and Rose hold a telethon to save a local historic lighthouse.
Guest Stars: Herb Edelman as Stanley Zbornak; Dena Dietrich as Gloria; Bill Dana as Angelo; Steve Landesberg as Dr. Halperin; Dinah Manoff as Carol Weston.
Notes: Cop #2 is played by Matthew Saks, one of Bea Arthur's sons. Don Seigel is a producer on the show. Jonathan Schmock appears in one episode in Season 5 and two in Season 6, and wrote an episode of The Golden Palace.
163.jpg The Monkey Show, Part 2 November 9, 1991 9 163 7.9 Lex Passaris Mitchell Hurwitz, Marc Sotkin
As the storm hits, Dorothy learns that Sophia encouraged Gloria to sleep with Stan. When she confronts her, Sophia angrily walks out into the hurricane Rose and Blanche bomb hosting the Save the McKinley Lighthouse telethon.
Guest Stars: Herb Edelman as Stanley Zbornak; Dena Dietrich as Gloria; Bill Dana as Angelo; Steve Landesberg as Dr. Halperin; Dinah Manoff as Carol Weston; Ed Hooks as Stage Manager; Jonathan Schmock as Cop #1; Matthew Saks as Cop #2; Don Seigel as Davey Cricket; Bryan Norcross as himself; Richard Reicheg as Man.
Notes: Cop #2 is played by Matthew Saks, one of Bea Arthur's sons. Don Seigel is a producer on the show. Jonathan Schmock appears in one episode in Season 5 and two in Season 6, and wrote an episode of The Golden Palace.
File:164.jpg Ro$e Love$ Mile$ November 16, 1991 10 164 7.10 Lex Passaris Don Siegel, Jerry Perzigian
Richard Vaczy, Tracy Gamble
Tired of Miles's penny-pinching ways, Rose decides to take Blanche's advice and goes out with her and some big spenders. While Dorothy is away, she leaves Blanche in charge of an especially-rebellious Sophia. Blanche panics when she finds that Sophia has traveled to Sicily to square things with Guido, the man she stood up at the altar decades earlier.
Guest Stars Harold Gould as Miles Webber; Bill Dana as Angelo; John P. Connolly as Mort; Harvey Vernon as Barry; Joe Mays as Maitre 'D; David Pressman as Waiter; Phil Leeds as Guido.
File:165.jpg Room 7 November 23, 1991 11 165 7.11 Peter D. Beyt Tracy Gamble, Richard Vaczy
Sophia has an out-of-body experience where she sees her late husband, Salvadore. Sal gives her a message for Dorothy, but Dorothy refuses to accept Sophia's experience. Meanwhile, the ladies travel to Atlanta, Georgia when Blanche learns that her grandmother's plantation is scheduled to be demolished. The trip takes a turn when a distraught Blanche handcuffs herself to the radiator in the house.
Guest Stars: Sid Melton as Salvadore Petrillo; Roy Brocksmith as William; Gibby Brand as Man; Don Stark as Sheriff.
File:166.jpg From Here to the Pharmacy December 7, 1991 12 166 7.12 Lex Passaris Gail Parent, Jim Vallely
Blanche is surprised when a soldier returning from the Persian Gulf visits, seeking to rekindle their relationship. Initially, she is charmed at the romantic prospect of dating a soldier, but is let down when she discovers he has a boring job as a pharmacist. When Sophia has her will prepared, Dorothy is incensed when she finds out Sophia has hoarded $35,000 from her while Dorothy scrimped to support her and cuts her off financially.
Guest Stars: Bruce Kirby as Bill; Ed Call as Security Guard; Sergia Simone as Woman.
File:167.jpg The Pope's Ring December 14, 1991 13 167 7.13 Lex Passaris Kevin Abbott
Sophia attends Pope John Paul II's Papal mass in Miami, hoping to get a blessing for her hospitalized friend Agnes, and steals The Pope's piscatory ring. For Rose's birthday, Blanche hires a private detective to spy on Miles, whom she suspects might have an affair as a result of a midlife crisis.
Guest Stars: Harold Gould as Miles Webber; Steven Gilborn as Priest; Fred McCarren as Detective; Eugene Greytack as The Pope.
File:168.jpg Old Boyfriends January 4, 1992 14 168 7.14 Peter D. Beyt Jamie Wooten, Marc Cherry
Sophia develops feelings for Marvin, a man she met through a personal ad, but is annoyed that his sister Sarah always accompanies them. Marvin eventually spills the beans that Sarah is actually his wife. Sarah explains that she is dying and they are looking for a replacement for her which leaves Sophia torn about what to do. A man claiming to be an old flame of Rose's visits, but she cannot remember him.
Guest Stars: Ken Berry as Thor; Betty Garrett as Sarah; Louis Guss as Marvin.
File:169.jpg Goodbye, Mr. Gordon January 11, 1992 15 169 7.15 Lex Passaris Gail Parent, Jim Vallely
Dorothy is excited when her eleventh grade English teacher, whom she had a crush on, relocates to Miami and romances her. Sophia worries that he is taking advantage of Dorothy's interest, but Dorothy ignores her warnings. Rose is promoted to associate producer at the television station and upsets Blanche and Dorothy when she brings them on a morning talk show to talk about being female roommates, but in reality the show is about lesbians.
Guest Stars: James T. Callahan as Malcolm Gordon; Jack Bannon as Chuck; Phil Proctor as Ron; Jana Arnold as Pat; Kent Zbornak as Kent.
Notes: Kent Zbornak was a stage manager on the show and on The Golden Palace, who inspired Dorothy and Stan's last name.
File:170.jpg The Commitments January 25, 1992 16 170 7.16 Lex Passaris Tracy Gamble, Richard Vaczy
When Dorothy wins tickets to Beatlemania, she gets Blanche to take her place on a blind date. Blanche falls for the man, but is heartbroken when he is reluctant to be physical with. Dorothy dates Don, Beatlemania's George impersonator, eventually convincing him to leave the show and perform his own material with disastrous consequences.
Guest Stars: Ken Howard as Jerry; Terry Kiser as Don; Biff Yeager as Bellboy.
File:171.jpg Questions and Answers February 8, 1992 17 171 7.17 Lex Passaris Don Siegel, Jerry Perzigian
Dorothy is excited when Jeopardy! comes to Miami to audition contestants and overdoes it in preparing for her own audition. The ladies give Rose a rescue dog named Jake to raise her spirits and she takes him with her when she volunteers at the local hospital, eventually making an impression on an elderly couple.
Guest Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, and Merv Griffin as themselves; David Leisure as Charley Dietz; Derek McGrath as Coordinator; Bill Erwin as Mr. Hubbard; Camila Ashland as Mrs. Hubbard; Raymond Forchion as Professor Bradley.
File:172.jpg Ebbtide VI: The Wrath of Stan February 15, 1992 18 172 7.18 Lex Passaris Marc Sotkin
Dorothy's uncle Angelo complains of a bug infestation at the building where he lives, which is owned by Dorothy and Stan. Needing a good news story for sweeps week, Rose produces a piece on the apartment, resulting in Stan's and Dorothy's arrest as slum lords. Sophia aggravates Dorothy and Blanche when each takes her shoe shopping.
Guest Stars: Herb Edelman as Stan; Bill Dana as Angelo; Lane Davies as Peterson; Jackie Swanson as Tracy; Art Metrano as Judge; David Doty as Police Officer; Cynthia Lea Clark as Court Reporter.
File:173.jpg Journey to the Center of Attention February 22, 1992 19 173 7.19 Lex Passaris Jamie Wooten, Marc Cherry
Blanche takes a lonely Dorothy down to the Rusty Anchor, Blanche's favorite hangout, and gets more than she bargained for when Dorothy's singing is a hit with all the guys. Sophia is inspired by all the beautiful comments made at a friend's wake and enlists Rose to help her organize one while she is still alive, with disastrous consequences for Sophia's friends.
Guest Stars: Jane Dulo as Myrtle; Ann Nelson as Eva; Don Mirault as Piano Player; Warren Munson as Frank; Kevin Brief as Roger; Gregory White as Bartender.
'Notes: Don Mirault appears as the Flight Instructor in the Season 6 episode "The Bloom is Off the Rose".
File:174.jpg A Midwinter Night's Dream, Part 1 February 29, 1992 20 7.20 174 Lex Passaris Kevin Abbott & Tom Whedon
Blanche throws a men-only Moonlight Madness party to celebrate a full moon on Leap Day, and is devastated when Dorothy gets all the attention. She is further upset when she does meet a man, but he steals her valuable necklace. Sophia works to undo a curse put on Dorothy by helping a holy man, kissing a fool, and revealing a loved-one's betrayal.
Guest Stars: Harold Gould as Miles Webber; Hank Brandt as Brent; Marius Weyers as Derek; Neal Lerner as Rabbi; Dinah Manoff as Carol Weston; Doug Ballard as Policeman; Tony Segreto as himself; Kristy McNichol as Barbara Weston; Bear the Dog as Dreyfuss.
Notes: Hour-long episode split into two parts for syndication. This episode is a crossover with Empty Nest.
File:175.jpg A Midwinter Night's Dream, Part 2 February 29, 1992 21 7.21 175 Lex Passaris Kevin Abbott, Tom Whedon
Rose proposes to Miles after winning a free honeymoon to Paris, France, but Miles worries they are rushing things, especially after he and Dorothy share a passionate unplanned kiss. After she sees Dorothy and Miles' spur-of-the-moment kiss, Sophia must tell this to Rose; the last thing she needs to do to break the curse is tell a friend of a betrayal.
Guest Stars: Harold Gould as Miles Webber; Hank Brandt as Brent; Marius Weyers as Derek; Neal Lerner as Rabbi; Dinah Manoff as Carol Weston; Doug Ballard as Policeman; Tony Segreto as himself; Kristy McNichol as Barbara Weston; Bear the Dog as Dreyfuss.
Notes: Hour-long episode split into two parts for syndication. This episode is a crossover with Empty Nest.
File:176.jpg Rose: Portrait of a Woman March 7, 1992 22 176 7.22 Lex Passaris Tom Whedon
At Blanche's suggestion, Rose gives Miles a naughty picture of herself for his birthday, instead of a set of golf clubs like she'd planned. Dorothy reconnects with a former student, who offers her an initially exciting new job.
Guest Stars: Harold Gould as Miles Webber; Tom Villard as Randy; Keone Young as Mr. Tanaka; Angelo Tiffe as Harry; Gloria Dorson as Lillian; Glen Vernon as Charles; Dylan Lawrence as Student; Robert Yacko as Don; Carol Spillman as Teacher.
Notes: Tom Villard appears in the Season 2 episode "Vacation". Keone Young appears in the Season 5 episode "Sick and Tired, Part 2".
File:177.jpg Home Again, Rose, Part 1 April 25, 1992 23 177 7.23 Peter D. Beyt Gail Parent
When Rose is too sick to attend her high school reunion, Blanche convinces the ladies to crash a local high school reunion being held in Miami. THey crash the reunion and pretend to be people they picked at random from the yearbook, but Rose suffers a heart attack during the festivities.
Guest Stars: Jessica Lundy as Janet; Lou Wagner as Larry; Rudolph Willrich as Pete; Paul Solomon as Man; Mario Roccuzzo as man #1; Kevin Cooney as man #2; David Cromwell as man #3; Robin Faye Bookland as Sarah; Linden Chiles as Dr. Thompson; Audree Chapman as Nurse.
File:178.jpg Home Again, Rose, Part 2 May 2, 1992 24 178 7.24 Peter D. Beyt Jim Vallely
While Rose prepares to undergo triple bypass surgery, Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia grapple with the possibility of losing her. Meanwhile, Rose's daughter, Kirsten, arrives and expresses her disapproval of her mother's living arrangements.
Guest Stars: Lee Garlington as Kirsten; Jessica Lundy as Janet; Paul Collins as Dr. Shrewsbury; Robin Faye Bookland as Sarah; Audree Chapman as Nurse.
Notes: Paul Collins appears in the Season 5 episode "The Mangiacavallo Curse Makes a Lousy Wedding Present".
125px One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest, Part 1 May 9, 1992 25/26 179/180 7.25/7.26 Lex Passaris Mitchell Hurwitz, Don Seigel, Jerry Perzigian
When Blanche's Uncle Lucas visits, Blanche sets him up with Dorothy in order to keep a date with her newest beau. After learning nether of them are as interested in the other as they were led to believe -- and of the unflattering descriptions of Dorothy in Blanche's letters -- Dorothy and Lucas decided to get even by pretending to be in love.
Guest Stars: Leslie Nielsen as Lucas Hollingsworth.
Notes: Hour-long episode split into two parts for syndication. The episode won an Emmy for Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series. Earl Boen appears in Season 6's "Ebbtide's Revenge" and in an episode of The Golden Palace, both as a priest.
125px One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest, Part 2 May 9, 1992 25/26 179/180 7.25/7.26 Lex Passaris Mitchell Hurwitz and Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
Dorothy and Lucas end up falling in love for real. Lucas proposes to Dorothy and she accepts, resulting in her moving out of the house permanently. As Dorothy and Lucas prepare to get married, they try to persuade Sophia to come live with them in Atlanta. Rose struggles with whether to stay in the house or to move in with her daughter.
Guest Stars: Leslie Nielsen as Lucas Hollingsworth; Herb Edelman as Stan; Earl Boen as Reverend.
Notes: Hour-long episode split into two parts for syndication. The episode won an Emmy for Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series. Earl Boen appears in Season 6's "Ebbtide's Revenge" and in an episode of The Golden Palace, both as a priest.

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Broadcasts[]

The season originally aired Saturdays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST) on NBC from September 21, 1991 to May 9, 1992.[1][2]

Home media[]

The Region 1 DVD was released on February 13, 2007. The Region 2 and 4 DVDs were respectively released on April 2 and March 18, 2009.

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