WELCOME TO EPISODE 18 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe!In episode 18, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are rehearsing a tap dance to perform in a local competition (these gals really do keep themselves busy!). Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy discovers a foot injury that requires surgery!For this week's deep dive, Patrick is telling us all about the Maude abortion episodes. The episodes, called "Maude's Dilemma Parts 1 & 2" aired in the show's first season and, as you can imagine, caused QUITE a stir!Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices