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jayman75 · 10-23-2002, 11:48 PM

Which episode do you think was the saddest? All of the episodes has moments of humor, but there were some that were really sad.

I'll hold off on telling mine (unless someone says it).

Who wants to be first??

TheGoldenGirlsUK · 10-24-2002, 09:21 AM

Okay, I'll go first

I think it goes without saying that the final episode was very sad for obvious reasons, but I was very moved at the episode where Phil died. I didn't care for the episode in general but I thought the end, when Sophia broke down, was very dramatic and yep, I shed a tear or two. Her acting was superb, simply because she could play this hard hearted and sometimes mean old lady yet she showed a much softer and thoughful side which was pretty amazing.

I also found Home Again Rose quite sad aswell, especially when the girls were told that Rose had to have major heart surgery. Their reaction was so real that it actually shocked me because I wasn't expecting it...I've never had a sitcom/TV show do that to me before so it was quite an odd feeling. One minute we're crying with the laughter, the next we're being gripped by a terrific storyline. Only The Golden Girls can do that!

That's me done babbling, what about you?

Sam

shocolah · 10-24-2002, 09:36 AM

Some of the saddest ones: Rose's blind sister, Sophia's friend wants to swallow a bottle of "Enditol" (end it all) and Dorothy's brother Phil dying. The final ep was sort of sad, too. I'll go with the Phil one.

Frasier W. Crane · 10-24-2002, 10:58 AM

The final episode and when Phil died. I almost cried with them. You know how it is...

callmetootie · 10-24-2002, 11:06 AM

"Transplant", in which Blanche has to give her kidneys in order to save her niece's life, but in the end finds another donor.

jayman75 · 10-24-2002, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by callmetootie
"Transplant", in which Blanche has to give her kidneys in order to save her niece's life, but in the end finds another donor.

Actually it was her sister that needed the transplant.

Phil's death was sad, but the episode that I always watch extra close is when Big Daddy died. Blanche missed out on seeing him one last time and to actually attend the funeral. Everytime I see it I realized once again how good an actress Rue is.

callmetootie · 10-24-2002, 11:51 AM

Rue always gave the best dramatic performance when she needed to. Betty was excellent at being funny, but she overreacted about everything when she had to be dramatic, and you could tell that it was Betty and not Rose.

Bluestone · 10-24-2002, 02:08 PM

The final episode, no question.

But also, there's the episode where the girls are babysitting Emily, a child they think has been abandoned. At the end of the episode, Blanche calls her daughter Janet, who's obviously being very cold to her. That moment always hits me.

And as previous posters mentioned, there's the episode where Phil dies and Sophia breaks down. It's always horrible when a mother loses her child.

Georgia's on my Mind · 10-24-2002, 06:43 PM

I think the saddest episode is when Sophia's friend wants to commit sucicide...

GoldenGuy · 10-24-2002, 07:40 PM

there are two episodes that make me sad every time. But they both also make me laugh til i die

The Final Episode- For obvious reasons, i just can't get over that it's the last time the 4 girls are together.

Big Daddy Dies- Oh how could the writers kill off Big Daddy. This episode was SOOO funny though. The best part was when sophia had just spent all her money on that plate, and blanche walks in and smashes the plate

GoldenFamilyTies · 10-24-2002, 07:46 PM

1) When Big Daddy Died
2) When they were demolishing Blanche's childhood home
3) Home Again, Rose
4) The Final Episode
5) When Phil Dies
6) When Sophia has a heart attack

TVJunkie101 · 10-25-2002, 07:39 AM

After seeing this thread, I re-watched the final episode, and yeah, that has to be the saddest episode.

But, here goes:
The episode where Phil dies
The episode where Big Daddy dies
The one with baby Emily

And pretty much all the ones you all already listed, LOL. I need to work on remembering the episode titles better... lol

FOLrocks1 · 10-25-2002, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
I think the saddest episode is when Sophia's friend wants to commit sucicide...

I agree with you too!

~LadyJess~ · 10-25-2002, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by GoldenGuy
The Final Episode- For obvious reasons, i just can't get over that it's the last time the 4 girls are together.

Big Daddy Dies- Oh how could the writers kill off Big Daddy. This episode was SOOO funny though. The best part was when sophia had just spent all her money on that plate, and blanche walks in and smashes the plate

Yep, those are the ones I think are the saddest. The first time I saw the final episode, yes tears were there. LOL, I couldn't help myself.

The episode where Big Daddy dies is sad but as Jayman said, it shows how great of an actor Rue is. When she goes to his grave and is talking to him and tells Dorothy that she's no one's little girl anymore and also at the kitchen table where she kind of breaks down asking, "Why? Why didn't I go when he called?" Those two parts get me every time.

80sTrivia · 10-30-2002, 02:58 PM

I think everyone has covered all of the really sad moments of the Golden Girls. Definitely the series finale, when Dorothy is saying goodbye to the Girls... that's absolutely heartbreaking!!!

Also, when Rose is addicted to painkillers and the girls have to stay up and help her.

10-23-2002, 11:48 PM	#1
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	The Saddest GG Episode... Which episode do you think was the saddest? All of the episodes has moments of humor, but there were some that were really sad. I'll hold off on telling mine (unless someone says it). Who wants to be first??

10-24-2002, 09:21 AM	#2
TheGoldenGirlsUK @TGG Webmaster Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 19, 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 110	Okay, I'll go first I think it goes without saying that the final episode was very sad for obvious reasons, but I was very moved at the episode where Phil died. I didn't care for the episode in general but I thought the end, when Sophia broke down, was very dramatic and yep, I shed a tear or two. Her acting was superb, simply because she could play this hard hearted and sometimes mean old lady yet she showed a much softer and thoughful side which was pretty amazing. I also found Home Again Rose quite sad aswell, especially when the girls were told that Rose had to have major heart surgery. Their reaction was so real that it actually shocked me because I wasn't expecting it...I've never had a sitcom/TV show do that to me before so it was quite an odd feeling. One minute we're crying with the laughter, the next we're being gripped by a terrific storyline. Only The Golden Girls can do that! That's me done babbling, what about you? Sam
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10-24-2002, 10:58 AM	#4
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10-24-2002, 02:08 PM	#8
Bluestone I'm the Twister Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 388	The final episode, no question. But also, there's the episode where the girls are babysitting Emily, a child they think has been abandoned. At the end of the episode, Blanche calls her daughter Janet, who's obviously being very cold to her. That moment always hits me. And as previous posters mentioned, there's the episode where Phil dies and Sophia breaks down. It's always horrible when a mother loses her child.
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10-24-2002, 09:36 AM	#3
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	Some of the saddest ones: Rose's blind sister, Sophia's friend wants to swallow a bottle of "Enditol" (end it all) and Dorothy's brother Phil dying. The final ep was sort of sad, too. I'll go with the Phil one.

10-24-2002, 11:51 AM	#7
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	Rue always gave the best dramatic performance when she needed to. Betty was excellent at being funny, but she overreacted about everything when she had to be dramatic, and you could tell that it was Betty and not Rose.

10-24-2002, 06:43 PM	#9
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	I think the saddest episode is when Sophia's friend wants to commit sucicide...

10-24-2002, 07:40 PM	#10
GoldenGuy MAAAAAA Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 26, 2002 Posts: 446	there are two episodes that make me sad every time. But they both also make me laugh til i die The Final Episode- For obvious reasons, i just can't get over that it's the last time the 4 girls are together. Big Daddy Dies- Oh how could the writers kill off Big Daddy. This episode was SOOO funny though. The best part was when sophia had just spent all her money on that plate, and blanche walks in and smashes the plate
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10-24-2002, 07:46 PM	#11
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10-25-2002, 07:39 AM	#12
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	After seeing this thread, I re-watched the final episode, and yeah, that has to be the saddest episode. But, here goes: The episode where Phil dies The episode where Big Daddy dies The one with baby Emily And pretty much all the ones you all already listed, LOL. I need to work on remembering the episode titles better... lol
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10-30-2002, 02:58 PM	#15
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I think everyone has covered all of the really sad moments of the Golden Girls. Definitely the series finale, when Dorothy is saying goodbye to the Girls... that's absolutely heartbreaking!!! Also, when Rose is addicted to painkillers and the girls have to stay up and help her.
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