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JAlanRuss72 · 03-28-2007, 06:42 PM

So far I've watched the first 2 discs of Season 1, and these are the episodes that stand out as the best of the lot. If you have any comments on these or your own favorites, feel free to post.

"Maude Meets Florida"
September 26, 1972
Maude hires a new housekeeper, Florida Evans (Esther Rolle), and from the moment she walks through the front door, Maude is determind to make her feel like an equal.

"The Ticket"
October 17, 1972
Returning home from shopping, Maude gets pulled over for speeding 34 miles in a 30 mph zone, but adamantly refuses to believe she was speeding at all. Later, during the trial, Maude tries all attempts to get out of paying the fine and prove her innocence.

"Love and Marriage"
October 24, 1972
Tired of living with her mother and stepfather and wanting a father figure for Phillip, Carol decides to propose marriage to a man she doesn't love. Meanwhile, married life doesn't seem to be all what it's cracked up to be for Maude and Walter who's argument leads to destruction in the kitchen.

"Maude's Dilemma" (pt. 1)
November 14, 1972
Maude and Walter are scheduled to play cards one evening with some friends but Maude is anything but in a card playing mood. Especially since, she just came back from a doctor's appointment with some shocking news. At 47 years old, Maude has become pregnant. Now the hard part, breaking the news to Walter.

Maude's Dilemma (pt. 2)
November 21, 1972
After Carol suggests an abortion, Maude begins heavy debating over the pros and cons of having a baby at her age. Walter's "what-ever-you-want" attitude has Maude having a problem deciding wheather or not to keep the baby. Ultimately, Maude takes into consideration everyone's opinion and makes a final decision, she decides not to have the baby.

The Grass Story
December 5, 1972
As a 19-year-old faces a lengthy prison sentence for marijuana possession, Maude and a group of middle-aged housewives plan a protest at a police station. The plan is to get arrested for possession and Maude is supposed to provide the pot. However, trying to get her hands on some, proves to be problematic.

"Walter's 50th Birthday"
January 23, 1973
Maude plans a surprise 50th birthday bash for Walter that does not go as well as she planned since Walter is too depressed to have any fun. However, Maude hopes an old friend will be the cure for Walter's gloominess, but she is dead wrong when he drops dead before Walter's eyes.

"Florida's Problem"
February 13, 1973
Florida is backed into a corner by her chauvinistic husband, Henry (John Amos), who has picked up a second job and orders her to quit her housekeeping job at the Findlays home. Soon it begins to cause problems for Maude and Walter as Walter takes Henry's side and Maude takes Florida's.

Buffyboy323 · 04-28-2007, 08:20 AM

My favorite episodes from season 1 are....

Maude Meets Florida
Maude and The Radical
Flashback
Maude`s Dilemma I and II
The Grass Story
Walter`s 50th Birthday
Florida`s Problem

TVFactFan · 04-28-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

My favorite episodes from season 1 are....

Maude Meets Florida
Maude and The Radical
Flashback
Maude`s Dilemma I and II
The Grass Story
Walter`s 50th Birthday
Florida`s Problem

Maude and the Radical would have been better if I found out the Mystery Man was with the Afro at the end who showed up at Maude's Door-lol

Buffyboy323 · 04-29-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

Maude and the Radical would have been better if I found out the Mystery Man was with the Afro at the end who showed up at Maude's Door-lol

Yeah, that was rediculous. And they kept the camera on Maude and the mystery guy for a good while too.

TVFactFan · 04-29-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

Yeah, that was rediculous. And they kept the camera on Maude and the mystery guy for a good while too.

I wonder if he is listed in the ending credits

03-28-2007, 06:42 PM	#1
JAlanRuss72 Eternal Member Eternal Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 22, 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 488	Season 1 Episodes So far I've watched the first 2 discs of Season 1, and these are the episodes that stand out as the best of the lot. If you have any comments on these or your own favorites, feel free to post. "Maude Meets Florida" September 26, 1972 Maude hires a new housekeeper, Florida Evans (Esther Rolle), and from the moment she walks through the front door, Maude is determind to make her feel like an equal. "The Ticket" October 17, 1972 Returning home from shopping, Maude gets pulled over for speeding 34 miles in a 30 mph zone, but adamantly refuses to believe she was speeding at all. Later, during the trial, Maude tries all attempts to get out of paying the fine and prove her innocence. "Love and Marriage" October 24, 1972 Tired of living with her mother and stepfather and wanting a father figure for Phillip, Carol decides to propose marriage to a man she doesn't love. Meanwhile, married life doesn't seem to be all what it's cracked up to be for Maude and Walter who's argument leads to destruction in the kitchen. "Maude's Dilemma" (pt. 1) November 14, 1972 Maude and Walter are scheduled to play cards one evening with some friends but Maude is anything but in a card playing mood. Especially since, she just came back from a doctor's appointment with some shocking news. At 47 years old, Maude has become pregnant. Now the hard part, breaking the news to Walter. Maude's Dilemma (pt. 2) November 21, 1972 After Carol suggests an abortion, Maude begins heavy debating over the pros and cons of having a baby at her age. Walter's "what-ever-you-want" attitude has Maude having a problem deciding wheather or not to keep the baby. Ultimately, Maude takes into consideration everyone's opinion and makes a final decision, she decides not to have the baby. The Grass Story December 5, 1972 As a 19-year-old faces a lengthy prison sentence for marijuana possession, Maude and a group of middle-aged housewives plan a protest at a police station. The plan is to get arrested for possession and Maude is supposed to provide the pot. However, trying to get her hands on some, proves to be problematic. "Walter's 50th Birthday" January 23, 1973 Maude plans a surprise 50th birthday bash for Walter that does not go as well as she planned since Walter is too depressed to have any fun. However, Maude hopes an old friend will be the cure for Walter's gloominess, but she is dead wrong when he drops dead before Walter's eyes. "Florida's Problem" February 13, 1973 Florida is backed into a corner by her chauvinistic husband, Henry (John Amos), who has picked up a second job and orders her to quit her housekeeping job at the Findlays home. Soon it begins to cause problems for Maude and Walter as Walter takes Henry's side and Maude takes Florida's.
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04-28-2007, 08:20 AM	#2
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	My favorite episodes from season 1 are.... Maude Meets Florida Maude and The Radical Flashback Maude`s Dilemma I and II The Grass Story Walter`s 50th Birthday Florida`s Problem