Ep 21. Dorothy's Prized Pupil
- TVPG
- March 14, 1987
- 24 min
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7.2 (412)
The Golden Girls season 2 episode 21, titled "Dorothy's Prized Pupil," follows the story of Dorothy as she becomes the teacher of a creative writing class. Being a former English teacher, Dorothy is excited to have the opportunity to share her knowledge and skills with aspiring writers. However, things get complicated when she realizes that one of her students is a talented writer who she believes could be the next Hemingway.
Dorothy becomes overly invested in her student's writing and personal life and starts to cross the boundaries of teacher-student relationship. She starts to give him preferential treatment, which doesn't go unnoticed by her other students. As the class becomes increasingly competitive, tensions arise, and Dorothy is left with some tough decisions to make.
Meanwhile, Rose is dealing with her own issues as she tries to come up with a believable story to impress her new boyfriend. She enlists the help of Blanche, who comes up with a fake story that quickly gets out of hand.
Sophia, on the other hand, is dealing with her own health issues, but refuses to go to the doctor. The girls try to convince her to go, but Sophia remains stubborn and refuses to listen.
Throughout the episode, the girls navigate their personal and professional lives while still managing to come together as a family. The episode is filled with laughs, heartwarming moments, and life lessons. "Dorothy's Prized Pupil" is a fantastic example of the humor and heart of The Golden Girls and a must-watch episode for any fan.