Ep 6. The Ticket

Maude season 1 episode 6, titled "The Ticket," follows Maude Findlay (played by Beatrice Arthur) as she decides to run for a position in the state senate. However, her campaign hits a snag when she realizes that her husband Walter (played by Bill Macy) has lost her campaign papers at the racetrack.

Maude is determined to find the papers and heads off to the racetrack with Walter to search for them. While there, they run into a man named Charlie (played by Liam Dunn), whom Walter owes money to. Charlie offers to give Walter the campaign papers in exchange for the money he owes, but Walter refuses to give in. Maude, on the other hand, decides to bargain with Charlie and offers to pay him the money if he hands over the papers.

Maude eventually gets her hands on the papers, but she's faced with another problem: the deadline for filing them is fast approaching. She rushes to the county courthouse to file them on time, but as luck would have it, she forgets her glasses and can't read the necessary information on the forms. With the help of a kind stranger, she is able to find what she needs and successfully files her papers.

Meanwhile, back at home, Maude's campaign workers have been trying to drum up support for her. Her daughter Carol (played by Adrienne Barbeau) is particularly concerned about Maude's stance on abortion, which she knows may not sit well with some voters. Despite her daughter's concerns, Maude staunchly defends her position and refuses to compromise her beliefs for political gain.

As the episode comes to a close, Maude gets good news: she's been approved to run for the state senate. Despite facing many obstacles along the way, Maude has proven that she has what it takes to make a difference in her community.

Overall, "The Ticket" is a classic episode of Maude that showcases the character's relentless determination and unwavering commitment to her beliefs. With plenty of humor and heart, it's a must-see for fans of the show and a great introduction for those who are new to Maude's world.