Maude
The New Maid
Season 5, Episode 24 · Aired 1977-04-04
Synopsis
Maude begins advertising for a new maid and insists that the new one be African American. Meanwhile, Maude and Vivian take a trip to New York City to go shopping and while on the subway, Maude's wallet is stolen and she assumes the West Indian woman she befriended stole it. Maude is stunned when the "thief" shows up at her house but Maude soon finds herself offering her a job.
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