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The Golden Girls S5E6 — Dancing in the Dark
7.5
The Golden Girls•Season 5•Episode 6

Dancing in the Dark

7.5/10 · 516 votesNov 4, 198924 min

Ranked #12 of 26 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Rose has been dating Miles Webber, a college professor, but the only thing they seem to have in common is the dance floor. When Miles invites her to a party, Rose feels like a fish out of water being surrounded by all his intelligent friends.

Directed byTerry Hughes
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Bea Arthur

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Dorothy Zbornak

Betty White

Betty White

Rose Nylund

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Blanche Devereaux

Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty

Sophia Petrillo

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Terry Hughes

Terry Hughes

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Episode Summary

"Dancing in the Dark" is episode 6 of The Golden Girls season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 516 votes, ranking #12 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Terry Hughes, it aired on November 4, 1989.

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