I heart THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Episode Guide

Season 2
Episode 5
"Vacation"

Dorothy, Rose and Blanche decide to take a vacation to the Caribbean, and reluctantly agree to leave Sophia at home. Sophia is tickled to stay in the house alone — now she can "vacuum in the nude.

Just as the vacationers walk out the door, Sophia boldly approaches the Japanese gardener, Mr. Mitsumo, to see if, despite the language barrier, they could get together and "smile and talk."
The ladies arrive at their "luxury" hotel, only to find that it is a dump, with none of the extras their brochure promised. To make matters worse, they are forced to share their bathroom with three very nasty young men on a college reunion.

When the three arrive home from their trip, Dorothy is shocked to discover that, while she was away, the innocent relationship between Sophia and the gardener has blossomed into a rather torrid affair.