: Blanche admits to "kissing, stroking his hair, and feeding" Sven to sell the act.
In the subplot, discovers her driver's license has expired and decides she wants to renew it to avoid "feeling old". Dorothy reluctantly agrees to give her mother driving lessons, but the experience is disastrous. During their practice session, Sophia: The Golden Girls Season 3 Episode 9 Recap [S3E9] A Visit From Little Sven
Meanwhile, is frustrated with her boyfriend, Floyd McCallum, who repeatedly cancels their dates. To make Floyd jealous, Blanche decides to use the visiting Sven as a "pawn," taking him out on the town and feigning a passionate romance in front of Floyd. Her plan works too well: Sven, who has never experienced such attention, falls deeply in love with Blanche, even though he is still technically engaged to Olga. The situation reaches a peak of typical Golden Girls farce: : Blanche admits to "kissing, stroking his hair,
: Rose is horrified that her cousin is abandoning his St. Olaf bride for Blanche, while Dorothy mocks the absurdity of the situation. During their practice session, Sophia: The Golden Girls
The primary plot begins when Rose’s cousin, (played by Casey Sander), arrives from Sweden. Sven is on his way to St. Olaf for an arranged marriage to a woman named Olga. Despite his nickname, Sven is a tall, handsome, but incredibly naive and literary man.