The Custody Battle (Golden Girls episode)
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| “The Custody Battle” | |
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| The Golden Girls episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 12 |
| Guest stars | Doris Belack as Gloria |
| Written by | Winifred Hervey |
| Directed by | Terry Hughes |
| Production no. | 014 |
| Original airdate | December 7, 1985 |
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"The Custody Battle" is the twelvth episode of The Golden Girls, originally airing on December 7, 1985.
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[edit] Plot Outline
Dorothy and Sophia have been bickering a lot, with Dorothy pleading for her mother to give her space. When Dorothy's sister Gloria comes to Miami offering Sophia to live with her, Sophia says yes. At the same time, Blanche is angry when Rose is cast as Lady Macbeth instead of her.
[edit] Trivia
- Terry Hughes makes his Golden Girls directing debut with this episode. Hughes would direct most episodes of the show before departing in the fifth season to pursue a feature film career.
- This episode is the first appearance for Dorothy's sister, Gloria. She is played by Doris Belack in this episode, but would later be played by a different actress.
[edit] Memorable Quotes
- (about Sophia moving out)
Rose: Who’s going to keep after us? Make us linguine and tell us stories about Sicily?
Dorothy: I don’t know, Rose. Maybe Mary Poppins has an Italian cousin.
- Dorothy: Wait! Blanche honey, aren’t you forgetting something?
Blanche: Oh no, I never wear underwear.
- (after Blanche's audition)
Blanche: I got this one in the sack.
Rose: She means "in the bag."
Dorothy: No, she means "in the sack."
