Maude has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on Crave. 6 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 38 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Bea Arthur is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Maude is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Maude from the crowd. Well-educated and upper middle class, Maude Findlay is the archetypal feminist of her generation. She lives in suburban Tuckahoe, New York, with her fourth husband, Walter, their divorced daughter, Carol, and grandson Phillip. Between them, Bea Arthur and Bill Macy carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 6 seasons (1972–1978), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Maude earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Maude respects your intelligence. Fans of The Honeymooners will recognise the sensibility here immediately. At 6 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Bea Arthur anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Maude wrapped up in 1978, created by Norman Lear — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.