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WELCOME THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls. Along the way, we sprinkle in researched deep dives into something from the episode or The Golden Girls universe!

In Season 2 Episode 11, the ladies are each be heading out on Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with family. Shenanigans ensue when they get held up – literally – by a sad Santa at Rose’s grief counseling center. Also, does anyone know who's feeding the minks while the ladies are away?

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