The Golden Girls season 5

The fifth season of The Golden Girls premiered on NBC on September 23, 1989, and concluded on May 5, 1990. The season consisted of 26 episodes.

Broadcast history
The season originally aired Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 pm (EST) on NBC from September 23, 1989 to May 5, 1990.

Awards and nominations
42nd Primetime Emmy Awards
 * Nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series
 * Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Betty White) (Episode: "Rose Fights Back")
 * Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Estelle Getty) (Episode: "Not Another Monday")
 * Nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Jerry Orbach) (Episode: "Cheaters")
 * Nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Dick Van Dyke) (Episode: "Love Under the Big Top")
 * Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Terry Hughes) (Episode: "Triple Play")

47th Golden Globe Awards
 * Nomination for Best Comedy Series