Gloria, Dorothy's sister comes to stay, and offers Sophia a tempting proposition, Blanche is going for a part in Macbeth.
So it may not be funniest episode in the series, particularly when you compare it to what comes next, but it's a good watch, it has a few laughs, and asks one big question, could a show without Sophia be contemplated, the answer is of course not.
Favourite scene had to be the moment where Blanche is told bad news from both Rose and Dorothy, very funny scene. The Phil jokes were funny too, I hope we get to see him at some point.
Doris Belack was excellent as Gloria, Bea Arthur was such a hugely charismatic force, she needed someone up to her, and this lady really was.
I did have to Google who Bert Convy was if I'm truly honest, I remember him.
7/10.