Dick Clair
Director
Mama's Family (1983)
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.
Released Jan. 22, 1983
Episode 25 min
10+
Genres: Comedy
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Watch Providers: Pluto TV
Production Companies: Joe Hamilton Productions
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S4E1 - Educating Mama
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Sept. 26, 1987, midnight
S4E2 - Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
Oct. 3, 1987, midnight
S4E3 - 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, midnight
S4E4 - 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, midnight
S4E5 - A Big Hand for Mama
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Oct. 24, 1987, midnight
S4E6 - 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, midnight
S4E7 - Teacher's Pet
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Nov. 7, 1987, midnight
S4E8 - 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, midnight
S4E9 - 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, midnight
S4E10 - 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, midnight
S4E11 - 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, midnight
S4E12 - 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, midnight
S4E13 - 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, midnight
S4E14 - The Sins of the Mother
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Jan. 9, 1988, midnight
S4E15 - A Friend Indeed
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Jan. 16, 1988, midnight
S4E16 - 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, midnight
S4E17 - Mama Gets the Bird
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Jan. 30, 1988, midnight
S4E18 - Mama's Girls
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Feb. 6, 1988, midnight
8.0
S4E19 - Mama on Jeopardy!
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Feb. 13, 1988, midnight
S4E20 - 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, midnight
8.0
S4E21 - 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, midnight
S4E22 - Bubba's Double Date
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
March 5, 1988, midnight
S4E23 - Bed and Breakdown
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
March 12, 1988, midnight
S4E24 - Naomi's Identity Crisis
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
March 19, 1988, midnight
8.0
S4E25 - Pomp and Circumstance
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
March 26, 1988, midnight
NBC
25 min/ep
3250 min
Jan. 22, 1983
Feb. 24, 1990, midnight
Ended
TV-PG / 10+
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