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The Golden Girls

1985 – 1992Show7 seasons180 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic829.0Rotten Tomatoes–95%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 180 episodes · best: S7E25 "One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest: Part 1" 9.1

Episodes

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Story

Meet four outrageous women who know when it comes to a good laugh, there's nothing like experience!

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Witty Banter
  • Found Family
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Sharp Writing
  • Iconic Ensemble Cast
  • Feel-Good Humor
  • Nostalgic Warmth
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Timeless Appeal

Cast

24 of 382 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Terry Hughes, Matthew Diamond, Jim Drake
Written by
Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro, Kathy Speer
Produced by
Richard Vaczy, Mort Nathan, Jerry Perzigian
Music by
George Aliceson Tipton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 14, 1985 · May 9, 1992 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 1985
Last aired
May 9, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 180 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

I'm Going to Disney World!, Fake Boobs, Toll Booth Antics +9

  • I'm Going to Disney World!
  • Fake Boobs
  • Toll Booth Antics
  • Ironic Echo
  • Parting-Words Regret
  • Wondrous Ladies Room
  • Only Sane Woman
  • Reports of My Death Were Greatly Exaggerated
  • Pregnancy Scare
  • All Just a Dream
  • Karmic STD
  • Ironic Echo Cut

12 of 502 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Golden Girls?"

Questions about The Golden Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Golden Girls?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, The Golden Girls streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is The Golden Girls worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 82).

Is The Golden Girls okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Golden Girls?

72 h

About 72 hours: 180 episodes in 7 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1992.

Will The Golden Girls make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is The Golden Girls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Golden Girls use?

I'm Going to Disney World!Fake BoobsToll Booth AnticsIronic EchoParting-Words RegretWondrous Ladies RoomOnly Sane WomanReports of My Death Were Greatly ExaggeratedPregnancy ScareAll Just a DreamKarmic STDIronic Echo Cutand 490 more

TV Tropes lists 502 tropes for it, including I'm Going to Disney World!, Fake Boobs, and Toll Booth Antics.