Episode 1
The Split
30m
Maude's political ambitions, and possible election as Senator, threaten her and Walter's marriage.
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Maude
1972TV-PG6 seasons6.9 / 10
Liberal. Independent. Controversial. Hilarious.
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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Consenting Adults
30m
Walter moves out of the house and into bachelor digs when Maude persists with her political plans.
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Guest stars Richard Dysart, Candice Rialson, Fred Grandy
Episode 3
Rumpus in the Rumpus Room
30m
Maude and Walter arrive at a party with ""dates"" of their own.
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Directed by Hal CooperWritten by Marilyn Suzanne MillerGuest stars Priscilla Morrill, James Olson, Bernadette Peters
Episode 4
Maude's Big Decision
30m
Maude decides the marriage is over and is caught in a ""compromising position.""
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Written by Charlie Hauck
Episode 5
The Election
30m
It is finally election day, and Maude's political and marital fates hang in the balance.
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Written by Charlie Hauck
Episode 6
Viv's Dog
30m
Viv's dog dies while in Maude's care, and Maude fears she will be blamed for it.
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Written by Charlie Hauck
Episode 7
For the Love of Bert
30m
Mrs. Naugatuck is conning everyone, and Maude has to get to the bottom of her scheme.
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Written by George Tibbles
Episode 9
The Analyst
30m
Maude pours out her innermost feelings, revealing long-hidden secrets and anxieties as well as new insights into her character.
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Written by Jay Folb
Episode 10
Arthur's Medical Convention
30m
As a joke, Walter poses as a doctor at Arthur's convention. But his ""medical expertise"" is called for in an emergency.
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Guest stars Larry Haines
Episode 11
Arthur Gets a Partner
30m
Arthur and Vivian fall out over issues of intimacy and honesty in relationships.
Where to watch MaudeEpisode 12
Walter's Ethics
30m
Maude finds Walter's business ethics extremely problematic.
Where to watch MaudeEpisode 13
Poor Albert
30m
One of Maude's ex-husbands gives himself to her, literally.
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Written by Seaman Jacobs
Episode 14
The Christmas Party
30m
Walter is certain his annual party for his employees will be spoiled by Maude's activist houseguest.
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Written by Woody Kling
Episode 15
The Case of the Broken Punch Bowl
30m
Who broke Maude's priceless crystal bowl? There are several conflicting versions of what happened to the punch bowl.
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Written by Elliot Shoenman
Episode 16
Walter's Stigma
30m
Walter is arrested for lewd behavior on his birthday. But Walter's alibi might prove to be even more embarassing than the accusation.
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Guest stars Jack Dodson, Alice Ghostley, Lewis Horwitz
Episode 17
Maude's Mood (1)
30m
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.
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Guest stars Tim O'Connor
Episode 18
Maude's Mood (2)
30m
Maude's obsession with Henry Fonda spirals out of control, causing concern about her mental health.
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Written by Charlie HauckGuest stars Tim O'Connor, Helen Page Camp
Episode 19
Tuckahoe Bicentennial
30m
Maude stages a tribute to American women for the Tuckahoe Bicentennial celebration. All the men are convinced it is a money losing proposition.
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Written by Seaman Jacobs
Episode 20
Mrs. Naugatuck's Citizenship
30m
Mrs. Naugatuck falls ill and is hospitalized just before she is to become an American citizen.
Where to watch MaudeEpisode 21
Maude's Nephew
30m
Maude's nephew streches everyone's patience, as his laid back lifestyle is just a cover up for his lack of responsibility.
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Written by Charlie Hauck
Episode 22
Maude's Rejection
30m7.0 / 10
A literary authority would rather lunch with Vivian than Maude, but Maude simply cannot come to terms with this.
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Guest stars Clive Revill
Episode 23
Carol's Promotion
30m8.0 / 10
Carol is determined to get promoted at all costs, but Maude does not want her to sacrifice her integrity.
Where to watch MaudeEpisode 24
Maude's Ex-Convict
30m8.0 / 10finale
Maude hires an ex-con as her cook, but does not find it easy to live with the knowledge of what he has done.
Episode credits
Written by Charlie HauckGuest stars Bob Balaban
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Maude
Cast
Bea ArthurMaude Findlay
Bill MacyWalter Findlay
Adrienne BarbeauCarol Traynor
Esther RolleFlorida Evans
Hermione BaddeleyNell Naugatuck
Conrad BainArthur Harmon
Rue McClanahanVivian Harmon
Tim O'ConnorDr. Herbert LesterCredits
- Created by
- Norman Lear
- Written by
- Charlie Hauck, Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller, Elliot Shoenman, Rod Parker, Woody Kling, Susan Harris, Thad Mumford, Seaman Jacobs, Budd Grossman, Alan J. Levitt, George Mitchell, Dick Wesson, Tom Adair, George Tibbles, Erik Tarloff, Max Hodge, Lila Garrett, John Rappaport, Jay Folb, Walter Stone, Dick Clair, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Robert Hilliard
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 141
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Tandem ProductionsUnited States- Bud Yorkin ProductionsUnited States
Themes
female protagonistindependent womansitcomsocial issues
