Ep 21. Larceny and Old Lace

The Golden Girls season 3 episode 21, titled "Larceny and Old Lace," follows the four main characters: Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia, as they stumble upon a hidden stash of money and jewelry while cleaning out their garage. The women are stunned by their discovery and assume that the items must be worth a fortune.

However, things take a surprising turn when they discover that the items belonged to a woman named Mrs. Lindstrom, who used to live in their neighborhood. Mrs. Lindstrom had recently passed away, and the women realize that they have accidentally stolen her belongings while cleaning out their garage.

Panicked at the idea of being caught, the women decide to try and return the items without getting into trouble. They attempt to sneak into Mrs. Lindstrom's old house to leave the items behind, but things quickly spiral out of control. During their attempt to return the stolen items, they end up getting caught by the police and are mistaken for burglars.

As they try to explain the situation to the police, they realize that Mrs. Lindstrom's family had already taken all of her belongings and that the items they had found were simply things that Mrs. Lindstrom had wanted to donate to charity. The women feel terrible for their mistake and decide to make things right by donating the items themselves.

Throughout the episode, the women deal with their guilt over accidentally stealing from Mrs. Lindstrom and their fear of getting caught by the police. They also confront their own feelings about aging and their place in society. Overall, "Larceny and Old Lace" is a touching and humorous episode that explores themes of friendship, morality, and the importance of doing the right thing.