Maude

Arthur's Crisis

Season 5, Episode 16 · Aired 1977-02-07

Synopsis

Arthur's old college buddy, Albie Doyle comes to town because he wants Arthur to perform his hernia operation. Arthur is willing to oblige but when Albie dies of a heart attack following the operation, Arthur falls into a deep depression and decides to quit his practice, leaving Vivian up in arms over what to do.

In the series

This episode is part of Maude (1972–1978) on CBS.

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Key cast

• Bea Arthur as Maude Findlay
• Bill Macy as Walter Findlay
• Adrienne Barbeau as Carol Traynor
• Conrad Bain as Arthur Harmon
• Rue McClanahan as Vivian Cavender Harmon

Also in season 5

• S05E01 Vivian's First Funeral
• S05E02 Maude and Chester
• S05E03 Bert Moves In
• S05E04 Walter's Crisis (1)
• S05E05 Walter's Crisis (2)
• S05E06 Walter's Crisis (3)

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