The Golden Girls season 3 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sophia cooks lasagna al forno, prompting Dorothy to uncover a family deception: pretending she and ex-husband Stanley are still married for visiting Uncle Angelo, a presumed priest. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose, in nun costumes for a play, add to the chaos. A hurricane traps them together, leading Stanley to propose reuniting with Dorothy. The truth unravels: Angelo isn't a priest, having chosen love over priesthood, and Dorothy and Stanley remain divorced, each resuming their separate lives after the storm.
Full Episode S03E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophia making in the kitchen?
Lasagna al forno.
Why are Blanche and Rose disappointed when they return home?
They got only tiny parts in the "The Sound of Music" play.
Who is the unexpected guest at Dorothy's house?
Stanley, Dorothy's ex-husband.
What occasion is Sophia preparing lasagna al forno for?
To deceive her brother Angelo into thinking Dorothy and Stanley are still married.
Why does Sophia want Dorothy and Stanley to pretend to be married?
Because her brother Angelo, a priest, is visiting and believes they are still married.
How does Angelo react to seeing Dorothy and Stanley?
He is pleased, thinking they are happily married after 40 years.
What disrupts the group's evening?
A hurricane warning, indicating a hurricane is heading for Miami.
Why are Blanche and Rose dressed as nuns?
They are wearing their costumes for the play "The Sound of Music."
What does Stanley propose to Dorothy during the hurricane?
He suggests they remarry.
Why can't Angelo actually marry Dorothy and Stanley?
He reveals he is not a priest and never was.
What was Angelo's reason for not becoming a priest?
He fell in love with a woman and chose to marry her instead.
How does the group react to Angelo's confession?
They are understanding and reveal their own deceptions.
What is the resolution for Dorothy and Stanley?
They acknowledge their divorce and do not get back together.
What happens once the storm clears?
The group goes back to their normal lives, parting ways.
How do Blanche and Rose contribute to the humor in this situation?
By pretending to be nuns and making absurd statements.