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As Our Favorite Golden Girl Would Say-- 'Picture It: Halloween. 1990...'

A woman dressed in a colorful patterned dress with long black hair and beads and feathers on her headdress sits indoors, possibly in a home setting.

Oh, how we cherish those flashback Fridays on NBC 6! This time, the dial has returned to the flamboyant 90s, giving us a hilarious treat with a special Halloween episode from the beloved Golden Girls.

A person in a brown vest, white shirt, and black hat with a mustache stands in a room with plants and flowers.

And if you've been craving a blast from the past, this is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend festivities. Now, for the newer generation who might be wondering, 'Who are the Golden Girls?' - imagine a quartet of sassy, hilarious, and fiercely loyal women taking on the world with their charm, wit, and impeccable fashion sense.

Set in Miami, this sitcom focuses on four older women who share their joys, sorrows, and countless slices of cheesecake. It's the ideal mix of drama, humor, and valuable life lessons!

However, it's not just about any random episode we're buzzing about today. It's THAT Halloween special where Sophia (Estelle Getty) and Dorothy (Bea Arthur) present a rib-tickling performance. Picture this: the poised Dorothy and her feisty mom, Sophia, prepping for a performance in the Shady Pines Mother/Daughter pageant.

A man in a fur vest and wig stands beside a seated woman in a white outfit, both in a room with plants and furniture.

Now, add a Sonny and Cher costume theme to it. Yes, you read that right! In a bid to win the pageant, the duo impersonates the iconic singing pair Sonny Bono & Cher, drawing roaring laughter from anyone and everyone.

Moreover, as they take center stage to rehearse, accompanied by the ever-lovable Rose (Betty White) at the piano, things take a quirky turn. While the duo starts swaying to the beats of "I Got You Babe", Rose has a classic 'Rose moment'.

She jumps in with a '60s tale from St. Olaf's, catching everyone off guard. While the world was moving with significant political changes, Rose's memory is stuck at the perplexing 'Opposite Side of Street Parking' debacle. Moments like these make us truly appreciate the comic brilliance of Golden Girls.

A person in a colorful, patterned outfit with a headband and another in a fur-trimmed outfit with a mustache and glasses...

But the hilarity doesn't stop there. The episode is a smorgasbord of comedic misunderstandings. Yet, amidst all the humor, the episode beautifully portrays the mother-daughter bond between Dorothy and Sophia.

So, if you're looking for a throwback filled with fun, fashion, and a lot of "oh, Rose!" moments, you've got to check out this video clip from the Golden Girls' Halloween special. And we say this because watching it will leave you in splits and brighten your day!