The Golden Girls

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Golden Girls is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and Hulu right now. 7 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Bea Arthur — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Golden Girls keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Golden Girls from the crowd. Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends. The chemistry Bea Arthur and Betty White bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. 7 seasons (1985–1992) gave the story room most shows never get. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Golden Girls holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

The Golden Girls is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have already watched Hot in Cleveland, The Golden Girls is a natural next step. 7 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Bea Arthur is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Golden Girls wrapped up in 1992, created by Susan Harris — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.