#15: Maude’s Dilemma Parts 1 & 2 (1972) and Television’s Early Abortion Debate
Maude’s Dilemma Parts 1 & 2 (1972) tackled abortion on primetime television years before Roe v. Wade. The story followed Maude’s difficult decision after an unexpected pregnancy. Many viewers praised its honesty, while others were outraged. The episodes became a major cultural flashpoint and remain historically significant today.
