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The Worst Episodes of Maude

Every episode of Maude ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Maude!

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,...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:CBS

Worst Episodes Summary

"Maude's Foster Child" is the worst rated episode of "Maude". It scored 6.5/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/11/1978. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Slumlord".

  • Maude's Foster Child
    6.5/1056 votes
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    #1 - Maude's Foster Child

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/1978

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Slumlord
    6.6/10106 votes
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    #2 - The Slumlord

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/1972

    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: N/A

    Writer: Woody Kling

  • Walter's Holiday
    6.7/1070 votes
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    #3 - Walter's Holiday

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Last Tango in Tuckahoe
    6.7/1070 votes
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    #4 - Last Tango in Tuckahoe

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/1974

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

  • Walter's Pride
    6.7/1054 votes
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    #5 - Walter's Pride

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 2/24/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Elliot Shoenman

  • Arthur's Medical Convention
    6.7/1065 votes
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    #6 - Arthur's Medical Convention

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Christmas Party
    6.7/1071 votes
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    #7 - The Christmas Party

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 12/22/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Woody Kling

  • The Doctor's Strike
    6.7/1052 votes
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    #8 - The Doctor's Strike

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/1977

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Musical '78
    6.7/1071 votes
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    #9 - Musical '78

    Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 1/28/1978

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Walter's Secret
    6.8/1084 votes
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    #10 - Walter's Secret

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/27/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

  • Music Hath Charms
    6.8/1076 votes
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    #11 - Music Hath Charms

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: Bob Schiller, George Mitchell, Bob Weiskopf

  • Maude's Nephew
    6.8/1062 votes
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    #12 - Maude's Nephew

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 2/23/1976

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Charlie Hauck

  • The Emergence of Vivian
    6.9/1060 votes
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    #13 - The Emergence of Vivian

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/3/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maude's Adult Relationship
    6.9/1057 votes
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    #14 - Maude's Adult Relationship

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/1977

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mr. Butterfield's Return
    6.9/1054 votes
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    #15 - Mr. Butterfield's Return

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 3/11/1978

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maude Takes a Job
    7.0/1073 votes
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    #16 - Maude Takes a Job

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Speed Trap
    7.0/1083 votes
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    #17 - Speed Trap

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/1974

    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: N/A

    Writer: Elliot Shoenman

  • Arthur Gets a Partner
    7.0/1061 votes
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    #18 - Arthur Gets a Partner

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/24/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Walter's Ethics
    7.0/1062 votes
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    #19 - Walter's Ethics

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/1975

    Maude finds Walter's business ethics extremely problematic.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Walter's Christmas Gift
    7.0/1051 votes
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    #20 - Walter's Christmas Gift

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/20/1976

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Walter's Dream
    7.1/1059 votes
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    #21 - Walter's Dream

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/1974

    Walter and Arthur return from an outing in Canada with a batch of fresh fish and a lack of interest in their eager wives. However, Walter has one very important interest, to move the family to the Canadian wilderness. Maude is dead set against the notion, but her reverse psychology fails and Walter ends up trying to sell his business.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Dick Clair

  • The Telethon
    7.1/1062 votes
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    #22 - The Telethon

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/1975

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cabin
    7.1/1052 votes
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    #23 - The Cabin

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 3/10/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Victoria's Boyfriend
    7.1/1056 votes
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    #24 - Victoria's Boyfriend

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/1977

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Thad Mumford

  • Phillip's Mature Romance
    7.1/1059 votes
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    #25 - Phillip's Mature Romance

    Season 6 Episode 21 - Aired 3/25/1978

    Phillip is devastated when he finds out why an older woman has been showing interest in him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A