Season 5

01 Vivian's First Funeral Episode 120th September 1976 Vivian's first funeral is an ordeal for everyone. 02 Maude and Chester Episode 227th September 1976 Maude is stuck in a file closet with an ex-husband. 03 Bert Moves In Episode 34th October 1976 Mrs. Naugatuck's wedding plans run into problems, and Maude makes a bad situation worse. 04 Walter's Crisis (1) Episode 411th October 1976 Business and financial problems may ruin Walter's life. 05 Walter's Crisis (2) Episode 518th October 1976 Maude's attempts to help Walter in his crisis push him over the edge. 06 Walter's Crisis (3) Episode 625th October 1976 Walter's emotional problems are compounded by physical ones, which may keep him from returning home. 07 The Election Episode 71st November 1976 The eve of the national election offers more than political worries for Maude as she meets Carol's latest boyfriend. 08 The Game Show Episode 88th November 1976 Maude and Vivian appear on a game show, and Maude's attempts to keep Vivian from making a fool of herself backfire. 09 Arthur's Worry Episode 915th November 1976 Walter has a very strange dream involving Arthur. 10 Mrs. Naugatuck's Wedding Episode 1022nd November 1976 Mrs. Naugatuck's last-minute demand could jeapordize her wedding. 11 Maude's New Friends Episode 1129th November 1976 Will an evening with friends involve mate-swapping? Visitors to Maude's house have more in mind for an evening's entertainment than polite conversation. 12 The Rip-Off Episode 1213th December 1976 Maude's home is robbed, but she does not want her friends and neighbors to resort to guns to protect their homes. 13 Walter's Christmas Gift Episode 1320th December 1976 A generous gift from Arthur casts a pall on holiday celebrations. 14 Captain Hero Episode 143rd January 1977 The presence of a cousin throws Maude's work and life into a tizzy. 15 Maude's Adult Relationship Episode 1517th January 1977 Maude has lunch with a handsome, newly divorced ""friend,"" much against Walter's wishes. 16 Arthur's Crisis Episode 167th February 1977 An operation Arthur performs proves quite memorable, as the patient turns out to be someone from his past. 17 Maude's Desperate Hours Episode 1714th February 1977 Maude feels her life is in danger from an oversexed housepainter, and reacts hysterically. 18 Maude's Reunion Episode 1821st February 1977 Maude heads for the bottle when she sees an old friend in a wheelchair. 19 Feminine Fulfillment Episode 1928th February 1977 Maude learns more than she would like to know about Vivian, when she tries to figure out why Vivian is behaving so strangely. 20 Maude's Aunt Episode 207th March 1977 Maude's free spirited aunt takes an interest in Mrs. Naugatuck's husband. 21 Arthur's New Best Friend Episode 2114th March 1977 Walter is jealous of Arthur's new friendship, and his sense of loneliness and betrayal makes Maude in turn feel bad. 22 Vivian's Surprise Episode 2221st March 1977 Arthur's split personality makes Vivian distraught. 23 The Household Feud Episode 2328th March 1977 Maude fires Mrs. Naugatuck, but panics when she finds out she will never see Mrs. Naugatuck again. 24 The New Maid Episode 244th April 1977 Maude is furious when her wallet disappears on the subway. She is even more angry when the ""thief"" shows up at her house.