The Golden Girls
Seen it?1985 | 7 seasons | 24 min | Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (82 on Metacritic), it won 6 Emmys and people are still talking about it. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 24 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 5 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and 1 more. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 17 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11985 · 25 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
Season 21986 · 26 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday- Season 31987 · 25 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Season 41988 · 26 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 51989 · 26 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 61990 · 26 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 71991 · 26 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Susan Harris
- Bea ArthurDorothy Zbornak
- Betty WhiteRose Nylund
- Rue McClanahanBlanche Devereaux
- Estelle GettySophia Petrillo