Maude

Maude is an American television sitcom created by Norman Lear that aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978.

Maude is an American television sitcom created by Norman Lear that aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978. A spin-off of All in the Family, it stars Bea Arthur as Maude Findlay, a politically liberal woman living in suburban Tuckahoe, New York. The series ran for six seasons and is known for tackling controversial social issues.

Premise

The series centres on Maude Findlay, a middle-aged woman in suburban Tuckahoe, New York, whose sharp opinions often place her at odds with family, friends, and neighbours.

Production and broadcast

Maude was created by Norman Lear and produced as a spin-off from All in the Family. It aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978 and ran for six seasons.

Themes and style

Although a sitcom, the series became known for tackling serious and often controversial subjects in a direct, socially conscious style. The show addressed issues such as abortion, alcoholism, menopause, politics, and women’s liberation.

Cultural impact

The series is widely associated with early-1970s television’s shift toward more politically and socially engaged comedy, and it helped establish Bea Arthur as a major television lead. Maude aired on Canadian television in syndication and remains part of the broader North American television canon of socially engaged sitcoms, a tradition that includes later series such as Grey's Anatomy, House, and Euphoria (TV series).