13. The Pope's Ring — Episode — The Golden Girls

13. The Pope's Ring

The Pope's in town and Sophia goes to his mass. When she goes to kiss his ring, it slips off into hers. Meanwhile, Rose is convinced Miles is hiding something from her, so as a birthday gift, Blanche gives Rose a detective to spy on Miles.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Sophia attends Pope John Paul II 's Papal mass in Miami, hoping to get a blessing for her hospitalized friend Agnes and steals the pope's piscatory ring, upsetting Dorothy. For Rose's birthday, Blanche hires a private detective to spy on Miles, whom she suspects might have an affair as a result of a midlife crisis. Special Guest Star: Harold Gould as Miles Guest stars: Steven Gilborn as Priest; Fred McCarren as Detective; Eugene Greytack as The Pope. Note: Steven Gilborn appears in the season 5 episode Ebb Tide.

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