Mama's Family
Thelma Harper and her spinster sister open their home to Thelma’s recently divorced son and his teenage kids. The new household setup creates awkward clashes, especially as cranky, argumentative Thelma tries to manage day-to-day life with plenty of opinions and attitude.
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Season 4
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E1
Educating Mama
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Sep 26, 1987 -
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E2
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
Oct 3, 1987 · 21m -
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E3
The Key to the Crime
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Oct 10, 1987 -
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E4
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
Oct 17, 1987 · 21m -
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E5
A Big Hand for Mama
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Oct 24, 1987 -
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E6
Flounder's Day
After 50 years, Mama finally gets her chance to sing at Raytown's Founders' Day celebration.After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Oct 31, 1987 · 21m -
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E7
Teacher's Pet
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Nov 7, 1987 -
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E8
Child's Play
Reverend and Mrs. Meechum drop by to ask Thelma if she would mind watching their little Eugene while they visit the shut-ins at the hospital.
Nov 14, 1987 · 21m -
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E9
Mama Mania
Didi, an old friend of Naomi's and a professional wrestler, talks Naomi into being a last-minute substitute for her ailing tag-team partner for a match. When Mama accidentally knocks Didi out just before the match, Naomi and Mama have to wrestle against Didi's weighty opponents.
Nov 21, 1987 · 21m -
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E10
Gift Horse
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
Nov 28, 1987 · 21m -
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E11
Workman's Holiday
When Mama traumatizes Vinton at work with the "Binky Bunny" lunchbox she made for him when he was a kid, she must find a way to cure him of his trauma before he loses his job.
Dec 5, 1987 · 21m -
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E12
Mama Sees Red
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
Dec 12, 1987 · 21m -
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E13
A Room with No View
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
Dec 19, 1987 · 21m -
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E14
The Sins of the Mother
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Jan 9, 1988 · 21m -
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E15
A Friend Indeed
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Jan 16, 1988 · 21m -
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E16
I Do, I Don't
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
Jan 23, 1988 · 21m -
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E17
Mama Gets the Bird
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Jan 30, 1988 · 21m -
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E18
Mama's Girls
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Feb 6, 1988 · 21m -
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E19
Mama on Jeopardy!
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Feb 13, 1988 · 21m -
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E20
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Feb 20, 1988 · 21m -
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E21
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
Feb 27, 1988 · 21m -
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E22
Bubba's Double Date
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Mar 5, 1988 -
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E23
Bed and Breakdown
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Mar 12, 1988 · 21m -
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E24
Naomi's Identity Crisis
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Mar 19, 1988 · 21m -
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E25
Pomp and Circumstance
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
Mar 26, 1988 · 21m