Rose struggles with intimacy for the first time since her husband's death, establishing her "pure" character. "The Heart Attack"
Season 1 established the "formula" that would sustain the series for seven years: The Golden Girls - Season 1
Most episodes climax with a late-night session involving cheesecake , where the women process their problems through dialogue. Rose struggles with intimacy for the first time
The pilot features a gay cook named Coco (later dropped) and Blanche nearly marrying a con man. "Rose the Prude" The Golden Girls - Season 1
The first season was a critical darling, winning out of 15 nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Lead Actress (Betty White) Outstanding Writing (Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan)