Maude
This "All In The Family" spin-off centers around Edith's cousin, Maude Findlay. She's a liberal, independent woman living in Tuckahoe, New York with her fourth husband Walter, owner of Findlay's Friendly Appliances; Carol Traynor, her divorced daughter from her second marriage; and Carol's son Philip. Other characters included: Dr. Arthur Harmon, Walter's conservative best friend from their Army days--he and Maude were always at odds about politics and just about everything; and Vivian Cavender-Harmon, Maude's naive best friend from their college days who married Harmon in season three. During the show's run, Maude went through three maids: Florida Evans, Nell Naugutuck, and Victoria Butterfield; but Florida and Mrs. Naugutuck were the most memorable. Although it was a situation comedy, it dealt with serious and often controversial issues, much like Norman Lear's other shows "All In The Family", "One Day At a Time", and "Good Times."
- 1972-1978
- 6 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy
- TV-PG
This "All In The Family" spin-off centers around Edith's cousin, Maude Findlay. She's a liberal, independent woman living in Tuckahoe, New York with her fourth husband Walter, owner of Findlay's Friendly Appliances; Carol Traynor, her divorced daughter from her second marriage; and Carol's son Philip. Other characters included: Dr. Arthur Harmon, Walter's conservative best friend from their Army days--he and Maude were always at odds about politics and just about everything; and Vivian Cavender-Harmon, Maude's naive best friend from their college days who married Harmon in season three. During the show's run, Maude went through three maids: Florida Evans, Nell Naugutuck, and Victoria Butterfield; but Florida and Mrs. Naugutuck were the most memorable. Although it was a situation comedy, it dealt with serious and often controversial issues, much like Norman Lear's other shows "All In The Family", "One Day At a Time", and "Good Times."
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1972 - 1973
Episode 1
Maude's Problem
Tue, Sep 12, 1972 30 mins
Maude is distraught when she finds out that Carol is seeing a psychiatrist and decides to confront the man she's convinced is wrecking her home.
Episode 2
Doctor, Doctor
Tue, Sep 19, 1972 30 mins
Maude clashes with Arthur over sexual liberation and hang-ups after her grandson Phillip is found playing doctor with Arthur's granddaughter.
Episode 3
Maude Meets Florida
Tue, Sep 26, 1972 30 mins
Obsessed with hiring a black housekeeper so she can "liberate" her, Maude meets her match in Florida Evans of "Good Times" fame.
Episode 4
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Tue, Oct 3, 1972 30 mins
Maude is upset when Carol begins dating a man from her past 40 years Carol's senior.
Episode 5
Maude and the Radical
Tue, Oct 10, 1972 30 mins
Maude throws a party and invites black militants and rich white liberals. She does not tell anyone it is a fund raiser party.
Episode 6
The Ticket
Tue, Oct 17, 1972 30 mins
After Maude fails to argue her way out of a speeding ticket, she proceeds to traffic court to plead her case and ignores Arthur's attempts to fix it behind the scenes.
Episode 7
Love and Marriage
Tue, Oct 24, 1972 30 mins
Tired of being single, Carol agrees to marry a man she doesn't love much to Maude's chagrin.
Episode 8
Flashback
Tue, Oct 31, 1972 30 mins
The early returns of the 1972 presidential election find Maude and Walter reminiscing to four years earlier when they were first dating.
Episode 9
Maude's Dilemma: Part 1
Tue, Nov 14, 1972 30 mins
Maude must make a difficult decision when she finds out she's pregnant at 47.
Episode 10
Maude's Dilemma: Part 2
Tue, Nov 21, 1972 30 mins
Maude discovers that her husband doesn't want the baby but thought she does. The episode concludes with their decision that, given their ages, they should not become parents of a newborn, and that Maude will choose abortion.
Episode 11
Maude's Reunion
Tue, Nov 28, 1972 30 mins
Maude welcomes her old college friend for a visit but is stricken with regret when she sees how successful the friend has become.
Episode 12
The Grass Story
Tue, Dec 5, 1972 30 mins
Maude and her friends are determined to get arrested in protest after a 17 year-old kid is arrested for possession of marijuana.
Episode 13
The Slumlord
Tue, Dec 19, 1972 30 mins
Walter and Maude purchase an apartment building for an investment. The residents begin to picket in front of the Findley house, calling Walter and Maude slumlords.
Episode 14
The Convention
Tue, Jan 2, 1973 30 mins
During a trip to attend Walter's convention, Maude tells Walter she is discouraged about finding a job and thinks it is because she is a woman Maude decides to speak about woman's lib at Walter's convention.
Episode 15
Walter's 50th Birthday
Tue, Jan 23, 1973 30 mins
Maude throws a party for Walter's 50th birthday. As expected, he is not happy about turning 50, thinking he has not achieved anything.
Episode 16
Maude and the Medical Profession
Tue, Jan 30, 1973 30 mins
Walter and Maude are planning to go to Italy for a second honeymoon. Maude, however, develops a rash from the tetanus shot. Walter sends her to a dermatologist who prescribes her medicine. Maude takes all the pills at once and develops an inner-ear imbalance, which forces them to cancel their trip to Italy.
Episode 17
Arthur Moves In
Tue, Feb 6, 1973 30 mins
Arthur is staying with the Findlays, but he is overstaying his welcome.
Episode 18
Florida's Problem
Tue, Feb 13, 1973 30 mins
Florida arrives at Maude's in a bad mood. She tells Maude that her husband wants her to quit her job, but she does not want to.
Episode 19
Walter's Secret
Tue, Feb 27, 1973 30 mins
Carol sees Walter in a restaurant with a beautiful woman. Carol tells Maude that Walter might be having an affair and Maude gets upset.
Episode 20
Maude's Good Deed
Tue, Mar 6, 1973 30 mins
Maude tries to play matchmaker with Arthur and a good friend, Jane. Maude finds out Jane has problems with her daughter Linda and tries to reconcile them.
Episode 21
The Perfect Marriage
Tue, Mar 13, 1973 30 mins
Maude and Walter think they have a perfect marriage until they start picking it apart and comparing themselves to others.
Episode 22
Maude's Night Out
Tue, Mar 20, 1973 30 mins
Walter is not looking forward to going to a party because the host flirts with Maude. Maude is flattered by the attention she gets, until Walter tells her the man is already involved in an extramarital affair.