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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Maude Season 6 Episode 16 - Maude's Foster Child
    6.5/10(68 votes)

    #1 - Maude's Foster Child

    S6:E16

    Maude's Ethiopian foster child turns out to be something different from what she expected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Maude Season 1 Episode 13 - The Slumlord
    6.6/10(128 votes)

    #2 - The Slumlord

    S1:E13

    Maude is stunned to discover a black man picketing in front of her home. It isn't until later that she discovers that Walter and her have unwittingly become the owners of a rundown apartment building and they are now being labeled ""slumlords"".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Woody Kling

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  3. Maude Season 3 Episode 20 - Walter's Pride
    6.8/10(63 votes)

    #3 - Walter's Pride

    S3:E20

    Walter would rather go bankrupt than allow Maude to mortgage the house that is in her name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elliot Shoenman

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  4. Maude Season 6 Episode 7 - The Doctor's Strike
    6.8/10(64 votes)

    #4 - The Doctor's Strike

    S6:E7

    Arthur starts a doctor's strike, but will he treat his friends when they fall ill?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Maude Season 6 Episode 14 - Musical '78
    6.8/10(80 votes)

    #5 - Musical '78

    S6:E14

    Maude raises money for what turns out to be a questionable charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Maude Season 2 Episode 3 - Walter's Holiday
    6.9/10(86 votes)

    #6 - Walter's Holiday

    S2:E3

    Walter declares the day ""National I Love You Day"" and gives gifts to one and all and plans to spend a romantic day with Maude. However, when a weepy, newly-divorced Vivian comes over for consolation from Maude, Walter's romantic plans get pushed aside and he takes refuge at the gym with Arthur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Maude Season 2 Episode 13 - Music Hath Charms
    6.9/10(90 votes)

    #7 - Music Hath Charms

    S2:E13

    For their 5th wedding anniversary, Maude makes a big mistake in giving Walter an electric organ as a gift. He's driving everyone up the wall with his constant playing. Maude soon confronts him and they end up a huge argument, leading to Walter storming out and crashing his car into a tree.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Bob Schiller, George Mitchell, Bob Weiskopf

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  8. Maude Season 3 Episode 9 - Last Tango in Tuckahoe
    6.9/10(82 votes)

    #8 - Last Tango in Tuckahoe

    S3:E9

    Someone in Maude's household seems to be having a nighttime visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

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  9. Maude Season 4 Episode 10 - Arthur's Medical Convention
    6.9/10(74 votes)

    #9 - Arthur's Medical Convention

    S4:E10

    As a joke, Walter poses as a doctor at Arthur's convention. But his ""medical expertise"" is called for in an emergency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Maude Season 4 Episode 14 - The Christmas Party
    6.9/10(87 votes)

    #10 - The Christmas Party

    S4:E14

    Walter is certain his annual party for his employees will be spoiled by Maude's activist houseguest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Woody Kling

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  11. Maude Season 4 Episode 21 - Maude's Nephew
    6.9/10(71 votes)

    #11 - Maude's Nephew

    S4:E21

    Maude's nephew streches everyone's patience, as his laid back lifestyle is just a cover up for his lack of responsibility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Charlie Hauck

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  12. Maude Season 5 Episode 15 - Maude's Adult Relationship
    6.9/10(69 votes)

    #12 - Maude's Adult Relationship

    S5:E15

    Maude has lunch with a handsome, newly divorced ""friend,"" much against Walter's wishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Maude Season 1 Episode 19 - Walter's Secret
    7.0/10(101 votes)

    #13 - Walter's Secret

    S1:E19

    Carol walks into a cocktail lounge and catches a glimpse of Walter having drinks in a cozy corner with a woman who once worked for him. When Maude finds out, she immediately jumps to the conclusion that Walter is having an affair and promptly packs up his things and orders him out of the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

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  14. Maude Season 5 Episode 13 - Walter's Christmas Gift
    7.0/10(62 votes)

    #14 - Walter's Christmas Gift

    S5:E13

    A generous gift from Arthur casts a pall on holiday celebrations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Maude Season 6 Episode 20 - Mr. Butterfield's Return
    7.0/10(63 votes)

    #15 - Mr. Butterfield's Return

    S6:E20

    Victoria Butterfield's father returns to take her away, and is confronted with secrets from his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Maude Season 3 Episode 18 - The Emergence of Vivian
    7.1/10(69 votes)

    #16 - The Emergence of Vivian

    S3:E18

    Maude recruits Vivian into women's liberation, which may threaten Vivian's marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Maude Season 4 Episode 11 - Arthur Gets a Partner
    7.1/10(70 votes)

    #17 - Arthur Gets a Partner

    S4:E11

    Arthur and Vivian fall out over issues of intimacy and honesty in relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Maude Season 4 Episode 12 - Walter's Ethics
    7.1/10(72 votes)

    #18 - Walter's Ethics

    S4:E12

    Maude finds Walter's business ethics extremely problematic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Maude Season 6 Episode 4 - Victoria's Boyfriend
    7.1/10(68 votes)

    #19 - Victoria's Boyfriend

    S6:E4

    Maude sides with a ""liberated"" young girl against her father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Thad Mumford

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  20. Maude Season 1 Episode 5 - Maude and the Radical
    7.2/10(142 votes)

    #20 - Maude and the Radical

    S1:E5

    Maude throws a fund raising party for a black militant leader and invites rich white liberals but doesn't tell them it is a fund raising party. Meanwhile, Maude does her best to get a black couple to attend the party but must settle for a disguised Florida. Arthur doesn't help the situation either after prescribing tranquilers to Maude who during the party mixes them with alcohol.

    Director:Bud Yorkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Maude Season 2 Episode 7 - Maude Takes a Job
    7.2/10(90 votes)

    #21 - Maude Takes a Job

    S2:E7

    Maude is sky high now that she has a part-time job as a real estate agent. However, things on the home-front are not so happy as Walter, a self proclaimed old fashioned man, is not used to coming home and not having Maude to cook for him and tell his problems too. Thus, he orders her to quit her job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Maude Season 3 Episode 5 - Speed Trap
    7.2/10(95 votes)

    #22 - Speed Trap

    S3:E5

    Walter and Arthur go away for the weekend on a camping trip. Maude is upset with Walter's plans but she soon forgets it, when Vivian and her go on a non-stop eating binge. However, Walter and Arthur's trip goes awry as they become victims of a speed trap and land in jail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elliot Shoenman

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  23. Maude Season 3 Episode 16 - The Telethon
    7.2/10(72 votes)

    #23 - The Telethon

    S3:E16

    Maude is left organizing a telethon without a cause, when the charity for which Maude has put in a lot of work withdraws at the last moment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Maude Season 3 Episode 21 - Walter Gets Religion
    7.2/10(66 votes)

    #24 - Walter Gets Religion

    S3:E21

    Walter's sudden passion for religion has an ulterior motive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Charlie Hauck

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  25. Maude Season 3 Episode 22 - The Cabin
    7.2/10(61 votes)

    #25 - The Cabin

    S3:E22

    Maude plans a romantic weekend with Walter to rekindle her marriage, but the situation turns out to be less than ideal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Maude's Foster Child" is the worst rated episode of "Maude". It scored 6.5/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/1978. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Slumlord".