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 6 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
Maude's Guilt Trip
Mon, Sep 12, 1977 30 mins
Maude dreads the arrival of her aunt Tinkie, who's flying in to visit. The last thing Tinkie said: she got a $50,000 flight insurance policy, naming Maude beneficiary.
Episode 2
Phillip and Sam
Mon, Sep 19, 1977 30 mins
While Carol is off on a weekend with her boyfriend, Phillip says he wants to spend the night with Sam. Turns out, Sam is the short name for Samantha.
Episode 3
The Flying Saucer
Mon, Sep 26, 1977 30 mins
Maude insists she saw a flying saucer.
Episode 4
Victoria's Boyfriend
Mon, Oct 3, 1977 30 mins
Victoria's Jamaican father is in America and visits Victoria. When he finds out his daughter is dating an American, he is upset.
Episode 5
Walter's Temptation
Mon, Oct 17, 1977 30 mins
Maude goes on a talk show to promote womanhood. Afterwards, she convinces Walter to give his assistant a raise. His assistant is appreciative and tries to show her pleasure to Walter.
Episode 6
Phillip's Birthday Party
Mon, Oct 31, 1977 30 mins
Maude throws a birthday party for Phillip, but Walter places a lot of rules for the attendees. The party is easy until a bunch of older teens crash the party.
Episode 7
The Doctor's Strike
Mon, Nov 7, 1977 30 mins
Arthur organizes a doctor's strike and everyone promises not to practice medicine. Walter gets sick and needs a doctor.
Episode 8
The Ecologist
Mon, Nov 14, 1977 30 mins
Maude is working with an ecologist on cleaning the Hudson River. Walter is jealous since the guy is young and attractive. Maude has sexual fantasies about the ecologist.
Episode 9
The Gay Bar
Sat, Dec 3, 1977 23 mins
Arthur does not like having a gay bar in town.
Episode 10
Businessperson of the Year
Mon, Dec 12, 1977 30 mins
Maude was a major player in getting a mall in the town which means she is eligible for Businesperson of the year. But Walter is also eligible. Both Maude & Walter openly compete for the award.
Episode 11
Maude's Christmas Surprise
Mon, Dec 19, 1977 30 mins
Victoria is unhappy because she is away from her family for the first time during a holiday, and Maude thinks it will be a sad one because everyone has other plans. Maude then finds a baby left on her doorstep and everyone's outlook changes.
Episode 12
Maude's New Client
Mon, Jan 2, 1978 30 mins
Maude is excited that she might have a real estate client who is interested in purchasing an expensive home. She is not excited when she finds out her client is connected to the mob.
Episode 13
The Obscene Phone Call
Mon, Jan 16, 1978 30 mins
Maude has her telephone number changed because she has been receiving obscene phone calls. When the caller starts calling with the new numbers, she starts to suspect she might know the person.
Episode 14
Musical '78
Sat, Jan 28, 1978 30 mins
Baby Sally is a child tap dancer suffering from a mysterious paralysis. Maude holds a telethon to raise money for her care, but clashes with the producer when Sally's paralysis goes away.
Episode 15
My Husband, the Hero
Sat, Feb 4, 1978 30 mins
When Maude, Walter, and Vivian are out for dinner, the restaurant catches on fire. Walter moves Maude out of the way so he can save another restaurant customer. Maude is none too pleased when Walter is declared a hero.
Episode 16
Maude's Foster Child
Sat, Feb 11, 1978 30 mins
Maude's Ethiopian foster child for 20 years visits Maude and Walter for the first time. As she get to gets to know the grown man, she finds out he is the child of a former dictator.
Episode 17
Vivian's Decision
Sat, Feb 18, 1978 30 mins
Vivian considers leaving Arthur after attending a college reunion and finding out that many of her former classmates and current college students are working and making a difference in the world. She tells Arthur she wants things to change.
Episode 18
Carol's Dilemma
Sat, Feb 25, 1978 30 mins
Carol's ex husband has started seeing Phillip more, and is sending flowers to Carol. Carol starts wondering if he is interested in her again. However, Vernon is getting remarried to someone else and wants custody of Phillip.
Episode 19
Arthur's Grandson
Sat, Mar 4, 1978 30 mins
Arthur's grandson is visiting, and Arthur hopes to heal the problems with his son by befriending the grandson.
Episode 20
Mr. Butterfield's Return
Sat, Mar 11, 1978 30 mins
Victoria is on a camping trip for the weekend with her boyfriend at the time her father show up to visit her. He is not happy to learn that his daughter is sleeping with someone, and he says he is going to take her back to the West Indies.
Episode 21
Phillip's Mature Romance
Sat, Mar 25, 1978 30 mins
Maude is happy to tell Carol that Phillip is in love with a new girlfriend. Then Maude finds out the new girlfriend is four years older than Phillip.
Episode 22
Maude's Big Move: Part 1
Sat, Apr 8, 1978 30 mins
Maude's friend Irene returns from China and Maude throws a party to welcome her back. But the party is not joyous. Walter is closing his business. The Findlay's, the Harmon's, Carol & Phillip are planning to move. And worse, Irene collapses
Episode 23
Maude's Big Move: Part 2
Sat, Apr 15, 1978 30 mins
Maude's friend Irene, a US Congresswoman, has died, Maude feels bereft. She's also sad, knowing Arthur, Vivian, Carol & Phillip are moving. Maude decides to run for the open position caused by Irene's death, and ends up appointed instead.
Episode 24
Maude's Big Move: Part 3
Sat, Apr 22, 1978 30 mins
Maude & Walter move to Washington, DC, where Maude starts her new career as Congresswoman. Maude has disagreements with her new staff, and at home, finds a pushy maid.