Ep 3. The One That Got Away

The Golden Girls season 4 episode 3 "The One That Got Away" begins with Blanche getting a call from a man she had a crush on in high school, Buzz. Blanche becomes excited and invites Buzz over to the house to catch up. Meanwhile, Dorothy and Rose are busy organizing a charity auction and Sophia is dealing with a case of food poisoning.

When Buzz arrives, Blanche is disappointed to find out that he is not as handsome as she remembered and is now overweight. Despite this, Blanche still finds herself attracted to him and tries to flirt with him. Buzz, on the other hand, seems more interested in Dorothy and asks her to go fishing with him the following day.

The next morning, Dorothy and Buzz go fishing and have a great time, but Dorothy realizes that she is not interested in him romantically. However, when Dorothy tells Buzz this, he becomes angry and tells her that he had always been in love with her and that he was disappointed that she did not feel the same way.

Meanwhile, Blanche is upset that Buzz is more interested in Dorothy and not her. Sophia advises Blanche that it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Blanche takes this advice and decides to pursue her crush on Buzz anyway, but eventually realizes that it is not meant to be.

Back at the charity auction, Rose and Dorothy are dealing with a difficult donor who refuses to donate anything unless he is assured that he will win the grand prize. After some creative negotiating, they manage to convince the donor to donate without any guarantees, and the auction is a success.

In the end, the girls reflect on their experiences and how they have all had someone in their lives that they loved but never ended up with. They realize that it is important to cherish the memories and move on, and that sometimes the one that got away is meant to stay that way.

Overall, "The One That Got Away" is a heartwarming episode that explores the themes of unrequited love, missed opportunities, and the importance of letting go. With its relatable characters and timeless humor, this episode is a standout in the Golden Girls series.