The Golden Girls: Season 5

Season 5 hits that perfect balance of sharp humor and heartfelt moments that made the show so iconic. Dorothy Zbornak continues to deliver the best dry wit, while Rose Nylund and Blanche Devereaux bring plenty of laughs and charm. The writing feels especially confident here, mixing bold topics with the show’s signature warmth and timing. Easily one of the strongest seasons—funny, comforting, and endlessly rewatchable.

Season 5 of The Golden Girls is often remembered as one of the show’s strongest later‑season entries. The writing is sharp, the chemistry between the cast is at its peak, and the season balances heartfelt moments with some of the funniest episodes in the entire series. 👍 Pros • Consistently strong writing Season 5 delivers some of the show’s most memorable jokes and emotional beats. • Cast chemistry is flawless By this point, the four leads are completely in sync, making even simple scenes hilarious. • Mix of comedy and heartfelt stories The season tackles aging, relationships, family, and social issues without losing its humor. • Several fan‑favorite episodes Many viewers consider Season 5 home to some of the show’s most iconic moments. • Great rewatch value The humor holds up extremely well, even decades later. 👎 Cons • A few heavier episodes Some storylines lean more dramatic, which may surprise viewers expecting pure comedy. • Not as many big guest stars Compared to earlier seasons, there are fewer standout guest appearances. • DVD quality varies Depending on the release, picture quality can be inconsistent since it’s sourced from older masters. Final Thoughts Season 5 is a standout chapter in The Golden Girls legacy. It’s warm, witty, and full of the charm that made the show a classic. Whether you’re collecting the DVDs or streaming the series, this season is absolutely worth revisiting.

This show is most definitely my all-time favorite television show and worth every penny spent to collect the entire series. Every episode is just as funny now as it was when it originally aired. I always looked forward to Saturday nights for the newest episode of this show. With season five, it follows the usual format of the dvd releases by presenting the episodes of the season in chronological order. The only thing I've been disappointed with so far is the special features that accompany the dvd collections. I really hope that when the next season is released we get some good stuff to see. So far there has been fashion commentary in season one, trivia game in season two, a compilation of funny moments of season three, and a compilation of guest stars on season four. Now for season five we get commentaries on some episodes. The special features included in the releases thus far do not do anything much to enhance the viewing experiences for us diehard Golden Girls fans. Although I am getting a little bit off track here, I can stress enough how much more meaningful and enjoyable it would be to see some great footage of bloopers, outtakes, practical jokes, and anything else that happened on the set like this. Please give us some great special features when season six is released.

After watching these 5 seasons again on DVD, the one thing that strikes me is just how wonderful these actresses were. The shows were well written obviously -albeit ocassionally somewhat too preachy and sentimental for my taste- but it's the spot-on delivery and comic timing of these very funny women that made this show sparkle. As Bea Arthur herself has said, being funny sometimes means being very, very serious, and nobody does deadpan quite like her, with directors on the show making the most of every dumb thing Rose says by switching instantly to Dorothy for a reaction shot that could stop a charging bull. Betty White's merits are also very apparant, her natural charm en doe-eyed sincerity making Rose believable and endearing, quite a feat for a character that could just as easily have become simply stupid and annoying. As for Rue McClanahan, she is never less than sensational, stealing scenes in almost every episode, bringing life and nuance to every word she speaks. I have to say she is my favourite on this show, the richness of her acting really mind-boggling at times. For instance, when a sordid secret about her sex life is exposed, you can sense her shame at getting caught, you see her struggling to find a way out, perhaps thinking of some cover-up lie, then deciding it's no use and she's going to face the music with dignity, regardless. It's all there in her face, and it is extremely tragic and hilariously funny at the same time. A truly great actress. I have always felt that Estelle Getty was the least convincing of the foursome, despite some of the best lines going to her to round off a scene. Her acting often seems to lack a natural flow, it sounds like she's simply reading the script out loud sometimes. Although she seems to get more and more into her character in later seasons, especially season five where she is a lot more convincing and appears to be enjoying her role. The episodes in season five are among the very best and are like comfort food for your DVD player. The audio-commentaries are a good addition, although I'd hoped for some more Golden Girls-trivia from the Girls themselves. Let's be thankful for the medium of DVD so great television like this can live on for ever.

Season Five of 'Golden Girls' does nothing new: we have the same four women in the same four modes - sexy Blanche, wise Sophia, stupid Rose and acerbic Dorothy - and once more, we have a string of zeitgeisty, politically conscious scenarios from the early ninties (Rose's AIDS scare, Dorothy's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Blanche's daughters' artificial insemination and Sophia's failed attempt at assisted euthenasia), and a slew of memorable guest stars such as 'Desperate Housewives' Mark Moses and 'Law and Order's Jerry Orbach. But, even with the (at least, on paper) predictability of the episode list, Season Five is actually the most laugh-out-loud funny series on DVD so far. Excellent writing and split-second delivery are the culprits: Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McLanahan and Betty White are truly amazing comediennes, and it's their superb readings of some excellent, snappy and thoughtful dialogue that propels this season way out in front of the four great seasons that came before it. As usual, audio-video quality is very high, and the audio commentaries by Rue McLanahan and Bea Arthur are surprisingly interesting to listen to, as audio commentaries go. Get this now, and wait patiently for Season Six. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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I've already reviewed seasons 1,2,3 and 4 so take a look when you get a chance. Here are two of my season 5 favorite episodes. First is "Not another Monday". Its about Martha (Geraldine Fitzgerald), a friend of Sophia's. She is elderly and has many ailments and confides in Sophia and tells her she wants to commit suicide and most of all wants Sophia to be with her when she goes through with it. Having had work experience in Geriatrics, this subject hit home with me. It's understandable when someone who is painfully lonely and burdened with many debilitating illnesses is tired of living. You'd do anything to comfort them and plead with them to fight that feeling. Sophia does just that in this episode. It reminded me then and now to cherish life for however long it may be and to be there for those who are in need as that character was. My other favorite episode is "Clinton avenue memoirs." In it Sophia is having episodes of forgetfulness. She is worried that her memory is failing her. She especially worries she'll lose her cherished memories of her late husband. She and Dorothy decide to take a trip back to New York and visit the old neighborhood apartment in hopes that that visit would help to stimulate her memory. Sophia is certain that her late husband had carved the words "Sal Loves Sophia" on the kitchen door but she and Dorothy instead discover height measurements from decades earlier. I can't tell you how much I want to tell the ending but I don't want to spoil it except to say that it brought tears to my eyes. I love this series and you will too !!

Season Five of The Golden Girls is my favorite and with the passing of Rue McClanahan last week, I've been watching seasons for hours a day. Season five begins with the two part Sick and Tired where Dorothy is diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and is frustrated by an endless maze of unsympathetic doctors who brand her as crazy or tell her to go see a hair dresser. These episodes stuck out because of difficulties my mother has had with doctors over the years. The laughs pick up in other gems like The Accurate Conception where Blanches daughter decides to get artificially inseminated sending Blanche into hysterics. Another great one was "Love Under The Big Top" with guest star Dick Van Dyke where Dorothy's lawyer boyfriend decides to become a clown leading to a hilarious scene in the courtroom after the girls are arrested during a protest of fishing practices. As usual the Golden Girls used the comedic pulpit to tackle several controversial issues of the day. Golden Girls was the first show to my knowledge to tackle the topic of artificial insemination. They also produced quite a moving episode entitled "Not Another Monday" where Sophia's friend Martha wants to kill herself because she can no longer handle the pain of life and does not want to die alone. Another example is 72 Hours the show's second episode dealing with AIDS as Rose is tested for the disease following a blood transfusion during an operation. The episode Mary had a Little Lamb stands out because it deals with teenage pregnancy beyond Sophia reminding Dorothy of her accident with Stan as the girls care for a teenaged neighbor who has been thrown out by her father.

No complaints

Good quality and good value for money

C'était le dernier DVD qui me manquait. Je me passe régulièrement la série pour me distraire c'est tellement drôle, intelligent.

Es una serie que me trae gratos recuerdos. Algunos capítulos tienen mensajes muy interesantes y te conmueven definitivamente es un must para las personas que vivimos en la época de los 80's. Humor ácido situaciones cómicas y todo lo bueno de una serie bien escrita y actuada personalmente la recomiendo ampliamente por el simple hecho de desconectarse un poco de la rutina

E' una serie televisiva degli anni 1985-1992 ma per nulla datata (l'umanità non cambia: ha le stesse qualità e gli stessi vizi).Le attrici sono tutt'e quattro straordinarie ed è impossibile dire quale è la più brava rispetto alle altre. I personaggi sono sviluppati in un modo così coerente che ad ogni episodio ci aspettiamo esattamente QUELLE reazioni ai fatti della vita. E in ciò consiste buona parte del divertimento. Blanche la mangiauomini, Dorothy intelligente e sarcastica(e sfigata), Rose così naif che di più non potrebbe esserlo, e Sophia con i suoi inesauribili aneddoti veri o inventati sulla sua infanzia in Sicilia("Picture it!1922, a peasant girl..." ).Sceneggiatura intelligente, battute esilaranti e anche -nel divertimento- un occhio ai problemi sociali seri che qui vengono presentati ad ogni episodio con civiltà e senza appesantire con "messaggi" morali. Eccellente prodotto. Un evergreen!