The Housekeeper (Season 3, Episode 4)

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In season 3, episode 4, the ladies need a housekeeper AND I GUESS THEY LOST COCO'S NUMBER because Marguerite has entered the chat. Or as Dot calls her, Mar-GUAR-ite. Oh, our sweet Dot. Shenanigans ensue when strange things start happening around the house while at the same time... cleaning does not. When the ladies decide they have to fire Marguerite, things only get worse. So they bring her back in what can only be described as the 80s-est most awkward way. And in the end ALL IS FIXED AND FORGIVEN. Ahhhhhh, the warm bath that is The Golden Girls.
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