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The Golden Girls S6E13 — The Bloom Is Off the Rose
7.5
The Golden Girls•Season 6•Episode 13

The Bloom Is Off the Rose

7.5/10 · 480 votesJan 5, 199124 min

Ranked #19 of 26 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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Rose wants more adventure in her relationship with Miles, so she signs them up for skydiving lessons. Meanwhile, Blanche's relationship with an abusive man causes Dorothy to speak her feelings.

Directed byMatthew Diamond
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Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur

Dorothy Zbornak

Betty White

Betty White

Rose Nylund

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Blanche Devereaux

Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty

Sophia Petrillo

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Matthew Diamond

Matthew Diamond

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Episode Summary

"The Bloom Is Off the Rose" is episode 13 of The Golden Girls season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 480 votes, ranking #19 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Matthew Diamond, it aired on January 5, 1991.

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