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.
Vivian's First FuneralVivian's first funeral is an ordeal for everyone.
Maude and Chester
D2
Maude and ChesterMaude is stuck in a file closet with an ex-husband.
Bert Moves In
D3
Bert Moves InMrs. Naugatuck's wedding plans run into problems, and Maude makes a bad situation worse.
Walter's Crisis (1)
D4
Walter's Crisis (1)Business and financial problems may ruin Walter's life.
Walter's Crisis (2)
D5
Walter's Crisis (2)Maude's attempts to help Walter in his crisis push him over the edge.
Walter's Crisis (3)
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Walter's Crisis (3)Walter's emotional problems are compounded by physical ones, which may keep him from returning home.
The Election
D7
The ElectionElection day is approaching, and Carol goes to the precinct to help out. Maude finally gets a chance to meet Carol's new boyfriend, and is shocked when she finds out he is eleven years younger than Carol.
The Game Show
D8
The Game ShowMaude and Vivian appear on a game show, and Maude's attempts to keep Vivian from making a fool of herself backfire.
Arthur's Worry
D9
Arthur's WorryWalter has a very strange dream involving Arthur.
Mrs. Naugatuck's Wedding
D10
Mrs. Naugatuck's WeddingMrs. Naugatuck's last-minute demand could jeapordize her wedding.
Maude's New Friends
D11
Maude's New FriendsThrough Vivian and Arthur, Maude and Walter meet new friends--who seem to like Maude and Walter more than they like Vivian and Arthur. It turns out that they are into wife-swapping and do not think Vivian and Arthur are the right partners.
The Rip-Off
D12
The Rip-OffMaude stays home when the others go out to see a movie. When Walter, Vivian, and Arthur return, they walk into the house to find Walter & Maude's home was burglarized and Maude is tied up. Walter goes to extremes to find security.
Walter's Christmas Gift
D13
Walter's Christmas GiftA generous gift from Arthur casts a pall on holiday celebrations.
Captain Hero
D14
Captain HeroThe presence of a cousin throws Maude's work and life into a tizzy.
Maude's Adult Relationship
D15
Maude's Adult RelationshipMaude has lunch with a handsome, newly divorced ""friend,"" much against Walter's wishes.
Arthur's Crisis
D16
Arthur's CrisisMaude & Walter are having a dinner party with some friends. Walter's friend Albie is a fun-loving prankster who irritates Maude but makes Walter laugh. When Albie dies during an operation, Walter no longer feels safe.
Maude's Desperate Hours
D17
Maude's Desperate HoursMaude feels her life is in danger from an oversexed housepainter, and reacts hysterically.
Maude's Reunion
D18
Maude's ReunionMaude heads for the bottle when she sees an old friend in a wheelchair.
Feminine Fulfillment
D19
Feminine FulfillmentMaude learns more than she would like to know about Vivian, when she tries to figure out why Vivian is behaving so strangely.
Maude's Aunt
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Maude's AuntMaude's free spirited aunt takes an interest in Mrs. Naugatuck's husband.
Arthur's New Best Friend
D21
Arthur's New Best FriendMaude thinks that Walter & Arthur must have had a disagreement since Walter is hanging out with another friend, and not doing anything with Arthur. Turns out it is because Arthur has a new friend who is a snob.
Vivian's Surprise
D22
Vivian's SurpriseVivian is happy and relaxed after Arthur comes back from a trip. Vivian explains that Arthur is a different man, and then wonders what might have happened while he was out of town to cause his change of heart.
The Household Feud
D23
The Household FeudMrs Naugatuck has a party but does not invite Maude & Walter. When Maude accidentally breaks Mrs Naugatuck's urn, Mrs Naugatuck thinks it is revenge for not being invited to the party. Then Mrs Naugatuck purposely breaks an item of Maude's.
The New Maid
D24
The New MaidWhile riding home on the subway one evening, Maude strikes up a friendship with a young West Indian woman. However, Maude discovers her wallet is missing after she leaves. Maude thinks the woman did it. The jokes on her when she discovers the woman is a new maid.
