Mama's Family (Season 4)

Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.

  • Poster for Educating Mama

    Educating Mama 0.0

    Air date: 1987-09-26

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.

  • Poster for Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend

    Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend 0.0

    Air date: 1987-10-03

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.

  • Poster for The Key to the Crime

    The Key to the Crime 0.0

    Air date: 1987-10-10

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.

  • Poster for Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 0.0

    Air date: 1987-10-17

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).

  • Poster for A Big Hand for Mama

    A Big Hand for Mama 0.0

    Air date: 1987-10-24

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.

  • Poster for Flounder's Day

    Flounder's Day 0.0

    Air date: 1987-10-31

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Teacher's Pet

    Teacher's Pet 0.0

    Air date: 1987-11-07

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.

  • Poster for Child's Play

    Child's Play 0.0

    Air date: 1987-11-14

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Mama Mania

    Mama Mania 0.0

    Air date: 1987-11-21

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Gift Horse

    Gift Horse 0.0

    Air date: 1987-11-28

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.

  • Poster for Workman's Holiday

    Workman's Holiday 0.0

    Air date: 1987-12-05

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Mama Sees Red

    Mama Sees Red 0.0

    Air date: 1987-12-12

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."

  • Poster for A Room with No View

    A Room with No View 0.0

    Air date: 1987-12-19

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.

  • Poster for The Sins of the Mother

    The Sins of the Mother 0.0

    Air date: 1988-01-09

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.

  • Poster for A Friend Indeed

    A Friend Indeed 0.0

    Air date: 1988-01-16

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Iola spends all her time with a new friend.

  • Poster for I Do, I Don't

    I Do, I Don't 0.0

    Air date: 1988-01-23

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.

  • Poster for Mama Gets the Bird

    Mama Gets the Bird 0.0

    Air date: 1988-01-30

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.

  • Poster for Mama's Girls

    Mama's Girls 0.0

    Air date: 1988-02-06

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.

  • Poster for Mama on Jeopardy!

    Mama on Jeopardy! 8.0

    Air date: 1988-02-13

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!

  • Poster for Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1

    Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1 0.0

    Air date: 1988-02-20

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!

  • Poster for Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2

    Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2 8.0

    Air date: 1988-02-27

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.

  • Poster for Bubba's Double Date

    Bubba's Double Date 0.0

    Air date: 1988-03-05

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.

  • Poster for Bed and Breakdown

    Bed and Breakdown 0.0

    Air date: 1988-03-12

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.

  • Poster for Naomi's Identity Crisis

    Naomi's Identity Crisis 0.0

    Air date: 1988-03-19

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.

  • Poster for Pomp and Circumstance

    Pomp and Circumstance 8.0

    Air date: 1988-03-26

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.

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