Episode 1
Aired Sep 19, 1987
Old Friends
Sophia's new friend, an elderly gentleman, has Alzheimer's disease.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 26, 1987
One for the Money
The housemates recall some of their outrageous moneymaking schemes.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 3, 1987
Bringing Up Baby
The housemates could earn $100,000 if they "adopt" an elderly pig.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 17, 1987
The Housekeeper
Courtesy of their new housekeeper's "magic potions," Blanche's social life perks up and Dorothy wins the battle against insomnia.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 24, 1987
Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
The women confront their phobias on a flight to the Bahamas to attend a funeral.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 31, 1987
Letter to Gorbachev
Rose, concerned about the nuclear arms race, mails a letter to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Newsman Edwin Newman guest stars.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 7, 1987
Strange Bedfellows
A political candidate (John Schuck) announces that he had an affair with Blanche -- a contention that she denies.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 14, 1987
Brotherly Love
Dorothy makes her ex-husband (Herbert Edelman) jealous when she has an affair with his brother (McLean Stevenson).
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 21, 1987
A Visit From Little Sven
Rose's cousin (Casey Sander) falls madly in love with Blanche.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 28, 1987
The Audit
Dorothy hocks an expensive ring to pay off the debt she and her ex-husband owe to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 5, 1987
Three on a Couch
Dorothy, Rose and Blanche seek professional help when living with one another becomes unbearable.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 12, 1987
Charlie's Buddy
Rose decides to move in with one of her deceased husband's former buddies (Milo O'Shea).
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 19, 1987
The Artist
Blanche agrees to pose in the nude for a suave European sculptor (Tony Jay).
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 9, 1988
Blanche's Little Girl
Blanche is reunited with her daughter (Shawn Schepps) after a four-year estrangement. With Joe Regalbuto and Scott Menville.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 16, 1988
Dorothy's New Friend
Blanche and Rose despise Dorothy's pompous friend, novelist Barbara Thorndyke (Bonnie Bartlett).
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 23, 1988
Grab That Dough
A trip to Hollywood to compete on their favorite game show turns sour for the roommates.
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 6, 1988
My Brother, My Father
Sophia encourages Dorothy and Stan to pretend they are still married -- at least until Sophia's clergyman brother leaves town.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 13, 1988
Golden Moments
The women reflect on their years spent together when Sophia announces she is going to live with her son.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 13, 1988
Golden Moments
The women reflect on their years spent together when Sophia announces she is going to live with her son.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 20, 1988
And Ma Makes Three
Sophia is a third wheel when Dorothy and her new boyfriend plan a trip without her.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 27, 1988
Larceny and Old Lace
Sophia's new boyfriend (Mickey Rooney) robs a bank and makes her an unsuspecting accomplice.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 12, 1988
Rose's Big Adventure
Rose's boyfriend (George Coe) buys a boat and asks her (Betty White) to accompany him on a cruise around the world.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 19, 1988
Mixed Blessing
Dorothy's son (Scott Jacoby) is getting married, and the mothers (Virginia Capers) of the bride and groom are concerned.
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Episode 24
Aired Apr 30, 1988
Mister Terrific
Rose's new boyfriend (Bob Dishy) gets Dorothy a job, but her recommendations get him fired.
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Episode 25
Aired May 7, 1988
Mother's Day
In flashbacks, the housemates reminisce about Mother's Day celebrations.
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