MeTV Sets Classic ‘Golden Girls’ Episodes for Premiere Week

Lauren Novak March 9, 8:00 am

One of the greatest sitcoms of all time, The Golden Girls, is headed to MeTV. The series will return to free broadcast television for the first time in 29 years, making this something to celebrate. Grab your friends, your favorite slice of cheesecake, and get ready for Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia on weeknights with two episodes starting at 10 pm and Sunday nights at 6 pm and 8-10 pm, starting on Monday, March 16, 2026.

“The popularity of The Golden Girls is unlike that of almost any other comedy in television history – sharply written and distinctive for portraying and celebrating mature leading female characters as vital, engaged, sexy and downright funny,” said Neal Sabin, vice-chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. “The show is a phenomenon, spanning all corners of pop culture and fan appreciation. It is a true honor to bring the series back to broadcast television as part of MeTV’s lineup, where viewers of all ages can tune in and enjoy this truly memorable and entertaining series.”

Joining other classic TV shows such as Everybody Loves Raymond, M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show and The Carol Burnett Show, The Golden Girls follows the lives of four older women living together in Miami, showcasing friendships and chosen family. The series is praised for tackling subjects rarely addressed in sitcoms of that era including aging, racism and mental health. The series ran for seven seasons and received 68 Emmy nominations and 11 wins. Now, take a look at the premiere week schedule, courtesy of MeTV.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, Betty White, 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

Touchstone Television/Everett Collection

MONDAY, MARCH 16
10pm ET/PT

“The Engagement” (Pilot) – Dorothy, Rose and Blanche are three women who share a house in Miami, Florida. Dorothy’s elderly mother, Sophia, unexpectedly moves in after her retirement home burns down, and Blanche accepts a proposal of marriage. (Originally aired September 14, 1985)

10:30pm ET/PT
“Guess Who’s Coming to the Wedding?” – When Dorothy’s daughter Kate gets married, Dorothy must confront her ex-husband Stanley, who walked out on their 38 year marriage for a younger woman. (Originally aired September 21, 1985)

TUESDAY, MARCH 17
10pm ET/PT
“Rose the Prude” – Rose is afraid of sexual intimacy with her boyfriend, Arnie, because she feels she would be cheating on her late husband, Charlie. (Originally aired September 28, 1985)

10:30pm ET/PT
“Transplant” – Blanche’s sister, Virginia, with whom she has had a tense relationship for years, comes to visit. She reveals that she needs a kidney transplant to save her life. (Originally aired October 5, 1985)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
10pm ET/PT
“The Triangle” – When Dorothy’s doctor boyfriend makes a pass at Blanche, their friendship becomes threatened. (Originally aired October 19, 1985)

10:30pm ET/PT
“On Golden Girls” – Blanche’s belligerent grandson, David, comes to visit. (Originally aired October 26, 1985)

THURSDAY, MARCH 19
10pm ET/PT
“The Competition” – The girls’ friendship is tested by a bowling tournament. (Originally aired November 2, 1985)

10:30pm ET/PT
“The Break-In” – Rose feels unsafe in her own house after a burglary. (Originally aired November 9, 1985)

FRIDAY, MARCH 20
10pm ET/PT
“Blanche and the Younger Man” – Blanche dates an aerobics instructor considerably younger than she is. Meanwhile, Rose’s mother visits and resents the way her daughter treats her. (Originally aired November 16, 1985)

10:30pm ET/PT
“The Heart Attack” – Sophia suddenly falls ill, and the other girls worry she may be having a heart attack. (Originally aired November 23, 1985)

SUNDAY, MARCH 22
6pm ET/PT
“Stan’s Return” – Stan returns to try to make amends with Dorothy. (Originally aired November 30, 1985)

8pm ET/PT
“The Custody Battle” – Dorothy’s wealthy sister Gloria wants Sophia to move to California with her. (Originally aired December 7, 1985)

8:30pm ET/PT
“A Little Romance” – Rose doesn’t tell her friends that her boyfriend is a little person because she fears people will make fun of them. (Originally aired December 14, 1985)

9pm ET/PT
“That Was No Lady” – Dorothy’s affair with a married co-worker meets with disapproval from her friends and her mother. (Originally aired December 21, 1985)

9:30pm ET/PT
“In A Bed of Rose’s” – After Rose’s boyfriend Al dies in her bed, she believes his death was her fault; her late husband had died under similar circumstances. (Originally aired January 11, 1986)