22. Job Hunting — Episode — The Golden Girls

22. Job Hunting

The grief counseling center where Rose works is suddenly closed, leaving Rose out of a job. She looks everywhere she can for another job, but finds no one is willing to hire her on account of her age. Meanwhile, Dorothy has a date with a man she had a crush on in high school.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

The counseling center where Rose works closes and the girls become frustrated when people call the house at all hours for Rose's help. When they confront Rose about finding a new job, she says she has been a victim of age discrimination. Blanche gets a date with one of Rose's clients, but is dismayed to find out he only likes fat women. Dorothy goes out with an old flame who turns out to be gay. Note: This episode was the second one to be produced, but was held over for later in the season.

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