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Maude
"Liberal. Independent. Controversial. Hilarious."
Overview
Well-educated and upper middle class, Maude Findlay is the archetypal feminist of her generation. She lives in suburban Tuckahoe, New York, with her fourth husband, Walter, their divorced daughter, Carol, and grandson Phillip.
Status
Ended
Created By
Norman Lear
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 4
Episodes
The Split
Maude's political ambitions, and possible election as Senator, threaten her and Walter's marriage.
Consenting Adults
Walter moves out of the house and into bachelor digs when Maude persists with her political plans.
Rumpus in the Rumpus Room
Maude and Walter arrive at a party with ""dates"" of their own.
Maude's Big Decision
Maude decides the marriage is over and is caught in a ""compromising position.""
The Election
It is finally election day, and Maude's political and marital fates hang in the balance.
Viv's Dog
Viv's dog dies while in Maude's care, and Maude fears she will be blamed for it.
For the Love of Bert
Mrs. Naugatuck is conning everyone, and Maude has to get to the bottom of her scheme.
The Fling
Vivian's ex-husband comes back into her life.
The Analyst
Maude pours out her innermost feelings, revealing long-hidden secrets and anxieties as well as new insights into her character.
Arthur's Medical Convention
As a joke, Walter poses as a doctor at Arthur's convention. But his ""medical expertise"" is called for in an emergency.
Arthur Gets a Partner
Arthur and Vivian fall out over issues of intimacy and honesty in relationships.
Walter's Ethics
Maude finds Walter's business ethics extremely problematic.
Poor Albert
One of Maude's ex-husbands gives himself to her, literally.
The Christmas Party
Walter is certain his annual party for his employees will be spoiled by Maude's activist houseguest.
The Case of the Broken Punch Bowl
Who broke Maude's priceless crystal bowl? There are several conflicting versions of what happened to the punch bowl.
Walter's Stigma
Walter is arrested for lewd behavior on his birthday. But Walter's alibi might prove to be even more embarassing than the accusation.
Maude's Mood (1)
Maude decides Henry Fonda would make the perfect President of the United States and starts a campaign to get him elected, with or without his approval.
Maude's Mood (2)
Maude's obsession with Henry Fonda spirals out of control, causing concern about her mental health.
Tuckahoe Bicentennial
Maude stages a tribute to American women for the Tuckahoe Bicentennial celebration. All the men are convinced it is a money losing proposition.
Mrs. Naugatuck's Citizenship
Mrs. Naugatuck falls ill and is hospitalized just before she is to become an American citizen.
Maude's Nephew
Maude's nephew streches everyone's patience, as his laid back lifestyle is just a cover up for his lack of responsibility.
Maude's Rejection
A literary authority would rather lunch with Vivian than Maude, but Maude simply cannot come to terms with this.
Carol's Promotion
Carol is determined to get promoted at all costs, but Maude does not want her to sacrifice her integrity.
Maude's Ex-Convict
Maude hires an ex-con as her cook, but does not find it easy to live with the knowledge of what he has done.
Top Cast
Bea Arthur
Maude Findlay
Bill Macy
Walter Findlay
Adrienne Barbeau
Carol Traynor
Rue McClanahan
Vivian Harmon
Conrad Bain
Arthur Harmon
