Ep 6. On Golden Girls

The Golden Girls is a television sitcom series that aired in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The show revolved around four elderly women, Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, Dorothy Zbornak, and Sophia Petrillo, who lived together in a house in Miami.

Season 1 episode 6, titled "On Golden Girls," follows the girls as they plan a surprise birthday party for Dorothy's son, Michael. The episode opens with Michael informing his mother that he won't be able to come to Miami to celebrate his birthday with her due to work obligations. Dorothy is visibly upset by this and confides in her roommates about how she hasn't been able to spend quality time with Michael since her divorce. Upon hearing this, the girls decide to throw Michael a big surprise party in Miami, hoping that it will cheer Dorothy up.

The rest of the episode revolves around the girls getting everything ready for Michael's arrival. Blanche insists on making her famous pound cake, Rose suggests a piñata and a Korean acrobat, while Sophia volunteers to play the accordion (much to everyone's dismay). However, as the day of the party approaches, the girls realize that they have forgotten to invite anyone to the party. An urgent call to the local radio station solves the problem, and soon the house is filled with guests.

The party, although chaotic, is a success, and Michael is pleasantly surprised by the effort that his mother and her friends have put into making his birthday special. He spends time catching up with his mother and the girls before leaving to catch his flight back home. Dorothy is emotional seeing her son go but is happy that they had a chance to spend some time together.

The episode concludes with the girls cleaning up after the party and reminiscing about their own birthdays over the years. Sophia shares a particularly funny story about her birthday party where she was only allowed to invite one friend and chose her mother. The episode ends with the girls raising a toast to the next big celebration, whatever it may be.

In summary, "On Golden Girls" is a heartwarming episode that celebrates the importance of family and the joys of getting older. The show's signature wit and humor are on display throughout, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of the series. The episode's focus on Dorothy and her relationship with her son Michael adds a layer of emotion to the show, reminding viewers of the special bond between parent and child.