Season 4

1. The Split

September 8, 1975 · 30m

Maude's political ambitions, and possible election as Senator, threaten her and Walter's marriage.

2. Consenting Adults

September 15, 1975 · 30m

Walter moves out of the house and into bachelor digs when Maude persists with her political plans.

3. Rumpus in the Rumpus Room

September 22, 1975 · 30m

Maude and Walter arrive at a party with ""dates"" of their own.

4. Maude's Big Decision

September 29, 1975 · 30m

Maude decides the marriage is over and is caught in a ""compromising position.""

5. The Election

October 6, 1975 · 30m

It is finally election day, and Maude's political and marital fates hang in the balance.

6. Viv's Dog

October 20, 1975 · 30m

Viv's dog dies while in Maude's care, and Maude fears she will be blamed for it.

7. For the Love of Bert

October 27, 1975 · 30m

Mrs. Naugatuck is conning everyone, and Maude has to get to the bottom of her scheme.

8. The Fling

November 3, 1975 · 30m

Vivian's ex-husband comes back into her life.

9. The Analyst

November 10, 1975 · 30m

Maude pours out her innermost feelings, revealing long-hidden secrets and anxieties as well as new insights into her character.

10. Arthur's Medical Convention

November 17, 1975 · 30m

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

11. Arthur Gets a Partner

November 24, 1975 · 30m

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

12. Walter's Ethics

December 1, 1975 · 30m

Maude finds Walter's business ethics extremely problematic.

13. Poor Albert

December 8, 1975 · 30m

One of Maude's ex-husbands gives himself to her, literally.

14. The Christmas Party

December 22, 1975 · 30m

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

15. The Case of the Broken Punch Bowl

January 5, 1976 · 30m

Who broke Maude's priceless crystal bowl? There are several conflicting versions of what happened to the punch bowl.

16. Walter's Stigma

January 12, 1976 · 30m

Walter is arrested for lewd behavior on his birthday. But Walter's alibi might prove to be even more embarassing than the accusation.

17. Maude's Mood (1)

January 26, 1976 · 30m

Maude decides Henry Fonda would make the perfect President of the United States and starts a campaign to get him elected, with or without his approval.

18. Maude's Mood (2)

February 2, 1976 · 30m

Maude's obsession with Henry Fonda spirals out of control, causing concern about her mental health.

19. Tuckahoe Bicentennial

February 9, 1976 · 30m

Maude stages a tribute to American women for the Tuckahoe Bicentennial celebration. All the men are convinced it is a money losing proposition.

20. Mrs. Naugatuck's Citizenship

February 16, 1976 · 30m

Mrs. Naugatuck falls ill and is hospitalized just before she is to become an American citizen.

21. Maude's Nephew

February 23, 1976 · 30m

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

22. Maude's Rejection

March 1, 1976 · 30m

A literary authority would rather lunch with Vivian than Maude, but Maude simply cannot come to terms with this.

23. Carol's Promotion

March 8, 1976 · 30m

Carol is determined to get promoted at all costs, but Maude does not want her to sacrifice her integrity.

24. Maude's Ex-Convict

March 15, 1976 · 30m

Maude hires an ex-con as her cook, but does not find it easy to live with the knowledge of what he has done.