In 1985, four women sharing a house in Miami became one of television’s most beloved groups of friends.
More than 40 years later, fans are getting a chance to revisit some of the sitcom’s most memorable moments as MeTV launches its month-long “Golden Girls of Summer” programming event beginning Monday, June 8.
The special event will spotlight a different member of the household each week, featuring curated episodes centered on Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia. The themed programming will air during MeTV’s regular Golden Girls lineup and will continue through June 30.
The celebration begins with Best of Dorothy Week from June 8 through June 12, featuring episodes that highlight the sharp-witted former teacher played by Bea Arthur. The following week shifts focus to Rose Nylund, portrayed by Betty White, before turning to Blanche Devereaux, played by Rue McClanahan, and finally Sophia Petrillo, portrayed by Estelle Getty.
According to MeTV, the event will feature specially selected episodes celebrating each character’s most memorable storylines.
A Lasting Television Legacy
Over its seven-season run, The Golden Girls earned 68 Emmy nominations and won 11 awards. The sitcom became known for blending sharp comedy with storylines about aging, family relationships, grief, mental health and other subjects that network television rarely explored at the time.
Decades after its finale aired, the series remains one of television’s most enduring comedies, continuing to attract new viewers while remaining a favorite comfort watch for longtime fans.
MeTV’s month-long event gives viewers a chance to revisit some of the show’s most memorable episodes while celebrating each of the four women who made the series a classic.
Full ‘Golden Girls of Summer’ Schedule on MeTV
Dorothy Week (June 8-12)
- Monday, June 8
9 p.m.: “Guess Who’s Coming to the Wedding?” (Season 1, Episode 2)
9:30 p.m.: “The Operation” (Season 1, Episode 18) - Tuesday, June 9
9 p.m.: “Forgive Me, Father” (Season 2, Episode 43)
9:30 p.m.: “Dorothy’s Prized Pupil” (Season 2, Episode 46) - Wednesday, June 10
9 p.m.: “Dorothy’s New Friend” (Season 3, Episode 66)
9:30 p.m.: “Comedy of Errors” (Season 5, Episode 111) - Thursday, June 11
9 p.m.: “Feelings” (Season 6, Episode 134)
9:30 p.m.: “Questions and Answers” (Season 7, Episode 171) - Friday, June 12
9 p.m.: “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest (Part 1)” (Season 7, Episode 179)
9:30 p.m.: “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest (Part 2)” (Season 7, Episode 180)
Rose Week (June 15-19)
- Monday, June 15
9 p.m.: “The Break-In” (Season 1, Episode 8)
9:30 p.m.: “In a Bed of Rose’s” (Season 1, Episode 15) - Tuesday, June 16
9 p.m.: “It’s a Miserable Life” (Season 2, Episode 29)
9:30 p.m.: “Bringing Up Baby” (Season 3, Episode 54) - Wednesday, June 17
9 p.m.: “Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself” (Season 3, Episode 56)
9:30 p.m.: “Yokel Hero” (Season 4, Episode 80) - Thursday, June 18
9 p.m.: “High Anxiety” (Season 4, Episode 96)
9:30 p.m.: “Rose Fights Back” (Season 5, Episode 106) - Friday, June 19
9 p.m.: “Once, in St. Olaf” (Season 6, Episode 130)
9:30 p.m.: “Hey, Look Me Over” (Season 7, Episode 155)
Blanche Week (June 22-26)
- Monday, June 22
9 p.m.: “Second Motherhood” (Season 1, Episode 19)
9:30 p.m.: “End of the Curse” (Season 2, Episode 26) - Tuesday, June 23
9 p.m.: “Joust Between Friends” (Season 2, Episode 34)
9:30 p.m.: “The Actor” (Season 2, Episode 39) - Wednesday, June 24
9 p.m.: “The One That Got Away” (Season 4, Episode 79)
9:30 p.m.: “Scared Straight” (Season 4, Episode 85) - Thursday, June 25
9 p.m.: “That Old Feeling” (Season 5, Episode 110)
9:30 p.m.: “Triple Play” (Season 5, Episode 117) - Friday, June 26
9 p.m.: “Mrs. George Devereaux” (Season 6, Episode 137)
9:30 p.m.: “The Case of the Libertine Belle” (Season 7, Episode 156)
Sophia Week (June 29-30)
- Monday, June 29
9 p.m.: “Long Day’s Journey Into Marinara” (Season 2, Episode 44)
9:30 p.m.: “Old Friends” (Season 3, Episode 52) - Tuesday, June 30
9 p.m.: “Larceny and Old Lace” (Season 3, Episode 72)
9:30 p.m.: “Yes, We Have No Havanas” (Season 4, Episode 77)
Editor’s Note: MeTV has announced Sophia Week as running June 29-30, but has not yet released episode information beyond June 30. This article will be updated when additional episodes are announced.
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