Ep 13. The Stan Who Came to Dinner

When Stan, Dorothy's ex-husband, shows up at the door unexpectedly, he informs the girls that he is homeless and in need of a place to stay. While Dorothy is hesitant to let him stay with them, Blanche and Rose are thrilled at the prospect of having a man in the house again and insist that he be allowed to stay.

Their hospitality is short-lived, however, as tensions rise between Stan and Dorothy due to their troubled past. Over the course of the episode, the rest of the gang tries to navigate the awkward dynamic between the exes while also trying to come to terms with their own feelings about Stan's sudden appearance.

Meanwhile, Sophia and Rose try to sell homemade sandwiches to a local grocery store, only to discover that their recipe has been stolen by a competitor. In typical Sophia fashion, she rallies the troops and leads a protest against the rival store, demanding that they stop selling the sandwiches and apologize for their theft.

As the episode progresses, the tension between Stan and Dorothy comes to a head, leading to a heart-to-heart conversation about their past mistakes and how it has shaped their relationship. While they may not be able to fully reconcile, they are able to find closure and move forward as friends.

In the end, the girls are left to sort out their own feelings about Stan and his stay with them. While they may have had their ups and downs, in true Golden Girls fashion, they ultimately come together to support one another through thick and thin.