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The Golden Girls: Season 4, Episode 9

Scared Straight (10 Dec. 1988)

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Blanche's brother Clayton is afraid to admit his homosexuality, so he claims he slept with Rose.

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Blanche's brother Clayton is afraid to admit his homosexuality, so he claims he slept with Rose.

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Sophia Petrillo: I don't get to know?
Dorothy Petrillo-Zbornak: No, Ma.
Sophia Petrillo: Okay. Have it your way. But nobody can keep a secret from Sophia Petrillo. Whatever that guy is hiding I can smoke it out of him in three or four quick questions.
Clayton Hollingsworth: [entering the kitchen] Hello, ladies.
Sophia Petrillo: Perfect timing!
Dorothy Petrillo-Zbornak: Ma!
Sophia Petrillo: So, Clayton, what do you think of this Miami weather were having?
Clayton Hollingsworth: Oh, it's lovely.
Sophia Petrillo: I see. Have you ever been to Europe?
Clayton Hollingsworth: No. But it's always been a dream of mine.
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Very Risky and Very Good
26 July 2010 | by (Bayside, San Andreas) – See all my reviews

The Golden Girls was known as a series that took no boundaries in their subject matter, and "Scared Straight" certainly shows they didn't care what they discussed.

Blanche's brother comes to visit, and she tries to set him up on a couple of dates. But, he reveals to Rose he is gay, and he doesn't know how to reveal it to Blanche. Then, complications ensue when her brother claims Rose and he slept together.

A really funny, brave episode that tackles the subject of homosexuality effortlessly, and fearlessly. There's also another storyline that is pointless; Sophia thinks she is going to die in 2 days, and no one takes her seriously. It is pointless and not very funny, but you can look over it.
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