Always Be My Sisters

This week's episode is all about unexpected visitors. When Mary the neighbor girl stops by to visit, it isn't just her presence that's a surprise. It's the guest she's carrying in her womb that has the girls in shock. Another scary visitor is Blanche's pen pal, Merrill, who has been released from prison early and will do whatever it takes to meet Blanche. So come along as we talk teen pregnancy stats, Dan Quayle, and the worst Godzilla, in Mary Has A Little Lamb.

Happy Ho Ho Holidays, it's two weeks after Christmas! After the girls exchange gifts with one another, they all decide to help Rose and her church serve meals to the hungry. They're shocked to see children come in for a warm meal, and even more shocked when Stan-ta Claus joins them. So bring along your jingle bells, football phones, Matt McCoys, and lark recipes as you Have Yourself A Very Little Christmas.

When Blanche gets a call from Big Daddy, she is, per usual, more concerned with her goings-on than what her father needs. A choice she lives to regret when Big Daddy passes away the next day. This sends Blanche into an ebb tide and onto a plane to Georgia, with Dorothy by her side. As she deals with that, Rose is dealing with Sophia- who has become a boarding room manager, bartender, and party host. There is a lot on everyone's Citrus Ball Queen plates, so let's get to it with today's episode, Ebb Tide.

Today's title comes from a musical. I'm not sure if it's from All that Jazz- the 1979 movie about Bob Fosse's life or from Bob Fosse's 1975 smash, Chicago. It was probably chosen because in today's episode, Michael Zbornak pays his mother a surprise visit. During which she learns his life is basically falling apart and he's even quit his gig playing sax in a band. So come along as Dorothy learns about tough love, Blanche learns about the Rough variation, Rose fights back- again- and Sophia remains the old one in today's episode All That Jazz.

When Dorothy's high school friend passes away, she starts to evaluate her life and the goals she set for it. The bummer train doesn't end there! Rose is unliked by a co-worker, Blanche is being audited, and Sophia is still the old one. Come along as we talk Polident, Palmolive, and stand-up in Comedy of Errors.

When Blanche is visited by her brother-in-law, she's swept off her feet..by her imagination. Because Jamie is so much like her late husband George, it's hard for her to see the difference in the men. While she's dealing with the potential of becoming Mrs. Devereaux, Rose and Dorothy are dealing with a stubborn Sophia who keeps stealing cars to go on unapproved joy rides. So, come along as we talk Password, car phones, and Mr. Magoo in That Old Feeling.

This week is all about the circle of life. While the girls deal with the Lillistrand baby, his winky, and an ear infection, Sophia is dealing with her elderly friend, who feels her cycle has come to an end. It's not the easiest conversation, but it's an important one. Listener discretion that today's episode will contain talks of suicide, how to get help, and also upsettingly, Garfield. 

When Rose finds a man who makes her heart sing and her feet swing, she's as giddy as a school girl. Or maybe I should say as giddy as a college student - because her new beau Miles is a college professor! As impressive as that is, the intelligence difference has Rose feeling self-conscious and unlovable. Even when Blanche and Dorothy try to help, it doesn't and Rose gives up on finding love. It will take persistence from Miles and support from her friends for Rose to finally understand how unique and lovable she really is. So join us as we talk Shostakovich, Miles, and the disappearance of Glen Miller in today's episode, Dancing In The Dark.

When Dorothy ends up dating a hotshot lawyer, she thinks she may have found the one. But when he opens up about his true life's passion, she isn't sure they have the stuff to make it long-term. So come along as we join a protest, discuss bycatch(so I'm warning you now), turning Irish, and being Kenough in today's episode, Love Under The Big Top. 

When Rose learns she will no longer be receiving Charlie's pension- she starts to panic. The worry is understandable. Without that money, she doesn't know how she'll buy food, clothes or most importantly, how she'll stay living with her girls! So come along as we meet Enrique Mas, Enrique Mas, Beth Grant, the Gremlin, and more in today's episode Rose Fights Back.

When Blanche and her daughter Rebecca 2.0 have a visit, it seems they've made that awkward transition from child/parent relationship to parent, child, adult friend relationship. That is until Rebecca announces she's made a major life decision that rubs Blanche the wrong way. As the days go on, Rebecca hopes her mother can be open enough to accept her choices, but it won't be that easy. So join us as we visit a sperm bank, talk about long rubber gloves, and scream for the governess in The Accurate Conception.

It's part two of our season 5 opener! Still feeling sick and tired, Dorothy visits even more doctors, but this time, she's believed! Finally getting answers, Dorothy is ready to celebrate. Another housemate feeling celebratory, and perhaps more than a bit loopy is Blanche, who claims she has finished her great American novel. But she also claims egg yolks in a bag are eyeballs, so she's not in a place to be trusted. In the end, Dorothy gets to give a bit of a comeuppance, Sophia gets to give a spit take, Rose gives Blanche a what-for, and Blanche, well, she screams. So join us now for part two of Sick and Tired.

When Dorothy comes down with a mysterious illness, she begins the epic journey of diagnosis via multiple opinons. Sadly for Dorothy, she's an unwell woman in 1989. So every male doctor she's seen has dismissed her claims as being due to either old age or a mental health issue. But she won't give up and neither will Sophia- the protective mother always by her side…helping. While Dorothy deals with all of that and Rose supports her, Blanche is busy pursuing her destiny as a romance novel writer…even if she hasn't written a single word. Come along as we go to the doctors, a BBQ and New York City in Part 1 of Sick and Tired. 

We've made it to part 2 of the two-part season finale! Join us as we wrap up season 4 with some visits to seasons 1, 2, and 3. This journey will take us to Gone with the Wind, Suzanne Somers, Bob Hope, Anita Bryant, screaming chickens, Swept Away, and Ellen Burstyn! Through all of this, there really is only one question- will Blanche sell the house? Let's find out as we finish the season with We're Outta Here Part 2.

It's the end of the season, almost, and it's a clip show! How dare they end the season with not just a clip show made up of old clips, not original ones like Bedtime Stories or Rites of Spring. Oh no, it's a TWO PARTER! Now that's just rude. But it's fun to revisit some of the best times from the past 4 seasons. Even if it's just clips will we have a great time, of course! So let's get to dancing, praying and showbiz chickens in part one of We're Outta Here!!

When Sophia's old friends come to town, they have some exciting news- their daughter is getting married! They also have some surprising news- their daughter isn't the woman they brought with them, it's Dorothy! This is devastating to the Patrillo women who are left wondering if they're actually related to each other. Will they take a blood test? Will our hearts collectively break learning they aren't? Will Blanche ever learn how to make her body sexy at her dirty dancing class? Will we be able to purchase Rose's athletic dancewear line? All of that and more in today's episode, Foreign Exchange.

When the girls realize it's almost time for their friend's summer kickoff party, they then also realize they need to get into shape for said party. As they sit around the table commiserating, they try to come up with new ways of losing weight quickly by revisiting other attempts they've made at improving their appearance in the past. So join us as we join the girls as they give aerobics a try, seek self-esteem with a new hairdo, and reject a new way of thinking- brought to them by Stan. Will the girls lose the few pounds they feel they need to? Will Sophia find her missing pound? Will we, as a culture, ever stop valuing ourselves based on our appearance? All of that and more in today's episode, Rites of Spring.

When Sophia learns her friend has been sent to a care facility that makes Shady Pines look like the Ritz-Carlton, she goes into action. But helping a friend who needs to be taken care of takes more than goodwill. Will Lillian become a permanent resident on Richmond Street? Will Rose get arrested for adult-napping? Will Blanche's boobies become bigger, bouncier, and more bountiful? All of that and more in today's episode- Sophia's Choice. 

When Rose's little sister comes to town, she's not excited. She's always felt like her sister had it out for her. That she was building a campaign against her so Rose would be left out. The girls don't believe her, or that her sister is fooling with Blanche's beau. Will Rose be vindicated? Will her sister get busted? Will Sophia ever find Dreyfus the dog after losing him? All of that and more in today's episode- Little Sister.

After Sophia accidentally disposes of Rose's medication, everyone learns she's been addicted to prescription medication for 30 years! So it's time for the girls to band together and support their friend. Even though Sophia and Dorothy have a pizza commercial to shoot in the morning, they're happy to stay by Rose's side to get through the night. Their intentions are good, but will they help cure Rose's addiction, and will Dorothy and Sophia kickstart their acting career with their commercial? Will we learn more about the video equipment in Blanche's room? All of that and more in today's episode, High Anxiety.

When Dorothy hosts a reunion party, she's most excited to see her old emotional sparring partner, Trudy. Once Trudy arrives, the Girls are surprised to see Dorothy's competitive side- it's kind of nasty and intense. Even more surprising is when Trudy drops dead while they're playing tennis. Will Dorothy ever recover enough to host her party? Will Blanche or Sophia present a meaningful story? Will Rose stay mad at Dorothy forever? All of that and more in today's episode, Till Death Do We Volley.

When Rose makes the mistake of trusting Sophia with a very important task, it's no surprise it doesn't go as expected. Instead of opening an investment account, Sophia comes home with a boxer- and we don't mean of the dog variety. The girls are soon convinced that they'll make, not just their money back, but a significant profit- so they agree to manage the fighter. Things are all on track until they learn that Kid Pepe is a multi-hyphenate. Will Pepe throw the fight to save his hands and his chance at getting into Juliard? Will the girls get their money back? Will we ever understand how they can sleep in such restrictive sleepwear? All of that and more in today's episode- Fiddler On The Ropes.

Dorothy is in charge of putting together her women's club's biggest fundraiser of the year, and so far, it's not going great. She can't find talent or even a host. To help her friend, Rose promises to provide her the host of all hosts, Bob Hope! The girls are confused yet humor Rose's fantasy about her famous father but are eventually left frustrated by her childish daydreaming. Will Dorothy's event go well? Will Blanche start giving tours of the golf club locker room? Will Bob Hope show up as his daughter expects? All of that and more in today's episode, You Gotta Have Hope.

When Sophia's best friend passes away, she's left feeling sad and lonely. The death has Dorothy contemplating the presumably short time she has left with her mother. Desperate to connect and share quality time, Dorothy takes Sophia on a vacation. But instead of amusement park rides and hats with ears, Dorothy wants to take Sophia down memory lane. Forcing Sophia to reminisce is actually forcing her away and Dorothy needs to do some damage control. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose have been left to their own devices and are constructing a children's book of their own, or at least they thought they were. Will Blanche and Rose ever get their book or greeting card line off the ground? Will Dorothy realize she can't be THAT selfish with her nostalgic needs? Will Sophia ever get off the ground and into space…mountain? All of that and more in today's episode- Two Rode Together.

It's time for another holiday and another clip show! When all of the girls, well, everyone but Sophia have their Valentine's Day dates canceled, they wind up commiserating over ice cream and stories of Valentine's passed. Will we learn what happened to these dates? Will the girls ever try going nude again? Will they buy some condoms condoms condoms? We'll find out all of that and more in today's episode, Valentine's Day!

When Dorothy has a date with Eddie, she hopes the only thing that comes from it is a swift ending. But after a night of passion, she decides to pursue a strictly physical relationship. The question is, will that be enough to keep her satisfied, or is Sophia right and she'll eventually want more? In the meantime, will Blanche and Rose be supportive of their Little Pals, even if that means going to the slammer? We'll find out all of that and more in today's episode, Love Me Tender.

When Rose and Ernie start dating, everything seems peachy. Soon though, the other shoe, among other things, drops and she has a decision to make. With help from her friends, Sophia, Blanche and Dorothy- who are busy being concerned about Sophia's possible involvement in a mafia hit- Rose hears all arguments: Stay with Ernie, showing him patience and understanding or dump him and find a man with the working ability…to communicate. Will Rose and Ernie overcome this hard obstacle? Will Sophia get nailed…for murder? Will Blanche and Dorothy ever leave the kitchen? All of that and more in today's episode- The Impotence Of Being Earnest.

When Blanche finally meets a good guy, she becomes the apple of his though she fails to see what he sees in her. Keeping themselves busy, Sophia, Rose, and Dorothy have become coaches for a pee-wee football team. But is the weight of the sport too much for the girls to bear? Will Blanche set her sights on love? Will Sophia lead the team to victory? Will we ever learn how Dorothy didn't know about the generations-old flu cure? All of that and more in today's episode, Blind Date.

When the ladies are fed up with their leaking roof, they try to devise a plan to compile finances to get it fixed. But the roofer is a doofer, their money is funny and their luck is…far from great. Learning a pretentious and rude artist might be dying soon, they decide to invest their money in a painting of his to make the money needed for a roof. Unsurprisingly, things don't go as planned. Will the roof get fixed? Will Jasper Dekimmel survive? Will Blanche learn she can just wash a towel? Oh my god. Did she never wash that towel?! Anyway, all of that and more in today's episode, The Auction!

When Stanley surprises the girls with not only a visit, but the news that he's getting hitched they are, at least at first, supportive of his third trip down the aisle. But when Sophia has a health scare and Stan steps up, Dorothy's feelings change. It's not that she doesn't want him to get married, it's that she wants him to be with her! Will Dorothy disrupt Stan's nuptials? Will Stan reciprocate those feelings? Will we ever learn why Jimmy ditched Blanche? All of that and more in today's episode, Stan Takes A Wife. 

When Blanche's brother comes to town for a visit, she does what she always has- sets him up on dates. Those dates never seem to work out, and Rose is the only one willing to listen to Clayton to learn about his type. When his “type” turns out to be much different than anyone expected, lies are spread, friendships are broken and the house is left in chaos. Will Clayton come clean to his sister? Will Rose clear her name? Will Sophia die on Saturday night? Will that peephole make other appearances? Find out all of that and more in today's episode- Scared Straight. 

When the girls are the recipients of a windfall via a winning lottery ticket, they can't wait to celebrate. But perhaps they should have because now, they've lost the ticket. A mad search ensues, including a thrift shop, Michael Jackson, an auction, and a homeless shelter. After the saddest montage, the girls have learned their lesson. Without further ado, we present, Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket.

After a not-often-heard Betty White voiceover, we're welcomed to the new episode with a recap of the last. So…on the last episode of Always Be My Sisters…Sophia hates Max.Sophia learns the truth. Sophia loves Max.Sophia marries Max. Quentin danced for Sophia and Max. Now begins part two of Sophia's Wedding. Will she and Max make their dreams come true, or will their love go up in flames? Or is that Dorothy who's still lighting up her cigarettes? Or perhaps the heat is coming from Blanche's loins. So many questions and so much heat, so let's talk about all that and more in today's episode, Sophia's Wedding Part Two.

When Sophia's best friend passes away, she's forced to confront a mortal enemy in order to pay her respects. That enemy is her friend's widow, Max. Sal and Max had been business partners before Max lost everything on a bad bet. But when Sophia learns the truth about the situation, will her feelings towards Max change? In the meantime, Rose and Blanche's Elvis fan club has them asking Dorothy to not be cruel, as he is always on their mind. Will Sophia and Max make up for lost time? Will Blanche and the wedding planner become best friends? Will we talk too much about Quentin Tarantino? Find out all of that and more in today's episode, Sophia's Wedding, Part One.

When Stanley shows up out of the blue to take Dorothy and Sophia out to a ballgame, the girls know something is up. And they're right- Stan is more broke than usual. Before he can cry and beg for financial support, Sophia is stuck with a foul ball and gets wrapped into one of his long cons. Will Sophia and Stan get busted for their big lie? Will Rose or Blanche be chosen as the Jellicle Cat? Will the burger kid get more acting gigs? All of that and more in today's episode- Bang The Drum, Stanley.

When Blanche and Dorothy decide to help Rose get the award they know she deserves, they go a little too far, lying about her achievements. So, when Rose wins said award she's surprised to say the least. As time goes on, their lie begins to snowball and they have no choice but to tell Rose the truth. Will Rose still be St. Olaf's Woman of the Year? Will Blanche ever get that house call from Doctor Weston? Will Sophia's flashing spoil all the food? Find out all of that and more in today's episode - Yokel Hero!

It's a whirlwind of an episode today as we follow two major stories- first, Rose and Dorothy may have had a close encounter of the UFO kind. Then, we follow Blanche on her quest to mark Ham Lushbaum off her lover's list. Will the girls get confirmation they saw aliens? Will Blanche and Ham make a naughty sandwich? We'll find out all of that and more in today's episode, The One That Got Away.

When Sophia dares to leave the house during a rainstorm to complete her daily task of procuring a nectarine from the grocery store, Rose, Blanche and Dorothy are left to their own devices. While Rose worries not only about wasting a day but about Sophia's personal life, Dorothy is preoccupied with being sarcastic and eating cookies, and Blanche is extraordinarily horny. Little do they know, Sophia is doing much more than buying a simple piece of fruit. Will the kitchen shelves ever get re-papered? Will Sophia speak nicely to anyone she encounters? Will Wayne come by and help…relieve Blanche of what's ailing her? Find out all of that and more in today's episode, The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo.

It's a new episode at the start of a new season! As we step into season 4, we follow Dorothy to school where she has a surprise student. Then, Blanche's beau has a surprise sidechick. Will Dorothy help her student earn their degree? Will Blanche and Sophia make amends before it's too late? Did Coco heal from his heart surgery? Will I come up with a theory surrounding Ava Brown giving Rose a disease? Yes, yes I will. Oh, as for the other stuff, we'll find out now with the season 4 premiere, Yes, We Have No Havanas.

We've come to the end of the season, therefore it's time for another clip show! Today, we'll be enjoying stories of Mother's Days past. From Blanche's mother remembering how much of a scamp she was to Rose's mother being an imposter to Dorthy being her own grandmother, we have a lot of stories to share. So let's get to the show and celebrate the end of season three with Mother's Day!

I know. I know. We're at the "Empty Nest" episode of season 3. But please stay with us, because we know he isn't Terrific, but we think we are! So hang on as tight as a leotard as we venture into the darkest depths of The Golden Girls with Mister Terrific. We'll see Blanche in a tizzy about a bed, Dorothy awkwardly judging and hosting a kiddy show and Rose falling for a man and off a ledge. Let's get to ripping it apart already, with today's episode- Mister Terrific. 

When Dorothy's son Michael shows up unexpectedly, he's got big news. Not only is he around to visit, but he's getting married. And on top of all of that, his fiance is Black. At first Dorothy feels love is love, but when she learns her daughter-in-law-to-be is twice Michael's age, well, now she has a problem. Almost as big of a problem as Blanche and Rose's race to lose weight before a romantic weekend with their beaus. Will Dorthy ever accept Lorraine into her life? Will Blanche and Rose conquer beauty? Will someone explain to me why this is such a beloved episode? All of that and more in today's episode- Mixed Blessings.

Hoping to solve the issue of the bedroom shuffle whenever they have a visitor, the girls are remodeling the garage into a guest room- but it's going about as well as their bathroom project, so they'll need to find someone to help. While Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia are busy with the construction, Rose is dealing with her own issues. Like how her boyfriend Al has become a big old lump of boring since his retirement. Will Rose be able to help Al find some excitement in his life? Will the girls get the garage turned into the guest room of their dreams? Will that man ever get rescued after falling off the boat? All of that and more in today's episode- Rose's Big Adventure.

When Sophia starts dating Rocco, Dorothy is put in the position of playing strict parent. When it's believed Rocco robbed a bank, things get even hairier. But that isn't the only drama going on at the house on Richmond Street. Blanche and Dorthy have not only found, but READ Rose's diary! With such personal invasion, will Rose be able to trust the girls again? Will Dorthy be too busy busting Rocco to worry about Rose? Will Blanche's perm continue to get taller? All of that and more in today's episode- Larceny And Old Lace.

When Sophia's friend moves far away, she's left feeling friendless. That feeling won't last long however, as Dorothy has come to her rescue, inviting Sophia to join her on her dates with new beau, Raymond. But having your mother join as a third wheel is difficult at any age. So after weeks of dating as a threesome, Dorothy is given an ultimatum- alone time with Raymond the boyfriend or keeping her mother company. Will Dorothy join Ray on a romantic trip to the Bahamas? Will Sophia invite herself along or read the room? Will it be Rose or Blanche that becomes the new fashion show chairman for the Tinkerbells? All of that and what the crow said in today's episode- And Ma Makes Three.

It's time for another clip show, but this time, I think the writers, and honestly, Coco and I  were needing a break, as the clips are all replays from episodes from the last 3 years. So we'll do our usual, walking through the story, then throw back to our old episodes and the moments the girls are recalling. Come with us now as we stroll down memory lane in Golden Moments Part Two.

It's time for another clip show, but this time I think the writers were needing a break, as the clips are all replays from episodes from the last 3 years. So we'll do our usual, walking through the story, then throw back to our old episodes and the moments the girls are recalling. Come with us now as we stroll down memory lane in Golden Moments, Part One. 

When Sophia's brother Angelo stops by for a quick visit, everyone has a role to play in presenting lives that he, a priest, would find acceptable. But god's will has other plans, trapping the lot of them in the house while a hurricane washes over. Will Angelo find out all the secrets everyone is keeping? Will everyone else find out Angelo's secret? Will Blanche go by Sister Victoria, as she has panty related secrets? Find out all of that and more in today's episode- My Brother, My Father.

When Sophia receives tickets for the ladies to appear on a game show, they're devastated to realize they only have 12 hours to get across the country. Maybe they should go as it could be worth it if they win big. But after a mix-up at the hotel, a purse robbery, team swaps and a lot of soup- they realized perhaps they should have taken the lost tickets as a sign to just stay home. Thank goodness they didn't, because it gives us one of the funniest, most quotable episodes of the series. So make a fist so we can, Grab That Dough! All of that and an interview with my friend and Wheel Of Fortune winner, Emily Rowney.

When Dorothy feels she's fallen into a rut, she goes out of her comfort zone- and it pays off when she makes a new friend. But when said pal, Barbara, meets Rose and Blanche, there is immediate friction. No matter how many times they all hang out, trying to be friends for Dorthy's sake, they just can't get along. Will Dorothy see the dark side of Barbara the girls are warning her about? Will Dorothy choose to attend: a writer's party or a costume party? Will Sophia and Morrie get freaky with that ruffled tux? Find out all of that and more in today's episode, Dorthy's New Friend.

It's a rare visit from one of Blanche's children this week, when her estranged daughter Rebecca comes to town. With their communication being limited the last 4 years, Blanche can only guess as to what Rebecca has to say or show her after all that time. When Rebecca the model arrives and no longer has her runway figure, Blanche is shocked. Even worse, Rebecca's reason for the visit is to show off her new man and soon to be husband, Jeremy. When his verbal abuse gets to be too much for the girls, Blanche feels compelled to say something, but the fear of losing her daughter has her biting her tongue. Will Jeremy get the beating he deserves? Will Rebecca discover her self worth? Will Sophia, Blanche and Dorthy realize how big of jerks they had been? Let's find out as we cringe through the episode, Blanche's Little Girl.