Ep 20. Maude's Good Deed

Maude season 1 episode 20, titled Maude's Good Deed, revolves around Maude's attempt to help her housekeeper, Florida, who is experiencing problems with her son.

Maude wants to do something nice for Florida, so she decides to help Florida's son, Lionel, find a job. Maude arranges for Lionel to have an interview at her husband's company, but the interview does not go well. Lionel is nervous and does not present himself well. As a result, he does not get the job.

Maude realizes that finding a job for Lionel is not going to be that easy. She tries to put herself in Florida's shoes and understand her struggles as a single mother. She decides to take Lionel under her wing and help him develop professional skills that will increase his chances of finding a job.

Maude convinces her husband, Walter, to let Lionel work as his assistant for a few days, so he can learn some basic office skills. Lionel is eager to learn, and he starts to show progress. He gains confidence and starts to believe in himself.

Maude is thrilled with Lionel's progress, but her husband is not happy about having an inexperienced assistant. He believes that Lionel is not qualified for the job, and that Maude is making a mistake by trying to help him.

Maude is not discouraged by Walter's negativity, and she continues to work with Lionel. She teaches him how to dress professionally, how to behave in an office setting, and how to write a resume. Lionel soaks up the knowledge and becomes more confident with each passing day.

Despite Maude's efforts, Lionel still struggles to find a job. Maude decides to take matters into her own hands and arranges for Lionel to have an interview with a friend who owns a small business. Lionel impresses the owner with his newfound confidence and professional skills, and he is offered a job on the spot.

Maude is overjoyed with the news, and she shares it with Florida. Florida is grateful to Maude for all of her help and support. However, Maude's husband is still not convinced that helping Lionel was the right thing to do.

In the end, Maude and her husband have a heart-to-heart conversation about their different perspectives. Walter admits that he was wrong to doubt Maude's instincts and acknowledges that helping Lionel was a good deed.

Maude's Good Deed is a heartwarming and uplifting episode that highlights the power of compassion and persistence. Maude's determination to help Florida and her son is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of helping those in need.