Mama's Family: The Complete Series
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A spun-off sketch from the Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family mined humor from a squabbling family in the Midwestern blue collar suburb of Raytown. The noisy clan was headed by Mama, a buxom, gray-haired widow with sharp opinions and a sharper tongue who shared her small house with her high-strung sister Fran, a local journalist.
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- EPISODE 1
Season 1, Episode 1: Vint and the Kids Move In
Having lost all his money in a bad investment, and having been evicted from his house, Vint shows up on Mama's doorstep with the kids. Mama allows them to move in.
Having lost all his money in a bad investment, and having been evicted from his house, Vint shows up on Mama's doorstep with the kids. Mama allows them to move in.
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Season 1, Episode 2: For Better or for Worse
When Naomi spends the night in the basement with Vint, Mama tries to break up the relationship. But the two decide to get married instead and plan to have the ceremony in the Harper home.
When Naomi spends the night in the basement with Vint, Mama tries to break up the relationship. But the two decide to get married instead and plan to have the ceremony in the Harper home.
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Season 1, Episode 3: The Wedding, pt 1
With Vint out at a bachelor party the night before his wedding, the ladies have the house to themselves. When Naomi starts a rumor that Ellen's husband is having an affair with his secretary, the party begins to deteriorate. The evening is spent exchanging stories and insults.
With Vint out at a bachelor party the night before his wedding, the ladies have the house to themselves. When Naomi starts a rumor that Ellen's husband is having an affair with his secretary, the party begins to deteriorate. The evening is spent exchanging stories and insults.
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Season 1, Episode 4: The Wedding, pt 2
Having survived Vint and Naomi's wedding, Mama's peace is disturbed by the return of the happy couple. Announcing that they've been swindled out of their housing investment, they plead with Mama to let them move back in. Naturally, Mama gives in.
Having survived Vint and Naomi's wedding, Mama's peace is disturbed by the return of the happy couple. Announcing that they've been swindled out of their housing investment, they plead with Mama to let them move back in. Naturally, Mama gives in.
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Season 1, Episode 5: Family Feud
The possibility of winning thousands of dollars on a game show excites all in the family except Mama. Promising to use their share of the winnings to buy their own home, Vint and Naomi convince Mama to participate. Unfortunately for Mama, the Harpers lose.
The possibility of winning thousands of dollars on a game show excites all in the family except Mama. Promising to use their share of the winnings to buy their own home, Vint and Naomi convince Mama to participate. Unfortunately for Mama, the Harpers lose.
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Season 1, Episode 6: Cellmates
The family is at the Bigger Jigger to celebrate Eunice's birthday. Eunice flies into a rage when she discovers that Mama never told her a man she once adored wanted to date her. Two policemen, thinking the confrontation is a violent brawl, arrest Eunice and Mama. In jail, the two reveal some of their dreams and aspirations, and admit to some of their faults.
The family is at the Bigger Jigger to celebrate Eunice's birthday. Eunice flies into a rage when she discovers that Mama never told her a man she once adored wanted to date her. Two policemen, thinking the confrontation is a violent brawl, arrest Eunice and Mama. In jail, the two reveal some of their dreams and aspirations, and admit to some of their faults.
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Season 1, Episode 7: Mama Gets a Job
Despondent and feeling old and useless, Mama takes Naomi's advice and applies for a job. She goes to work at a travel agency, but things deteriorate when the family calls her incessantly on the phone. After losing her temper with her customers, Mama is fired. She decides to be content at home where the family needs her.
Despondent and feeling old and useless, Mama takes Naomi's advice and applies for a job. She goes to work at a travel agency, but things deteriorate when the family calls her incessantly on the phone. After losing her temper with her customers, Mama is fired. She decides to be content at home where the family needs her.
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Season 1, Episode 8: Double Standard
Going to the homecoming dance, Buzz and Sonia clash with their father when he sets a curfew. Sonia becomes upset when she discovers Vint has secretly given Buzz permission to stay out later since he's a boy. Feeling she's been treated unfairly, Sonia threatens to rebel. After the dance is over and the kids have gone to bed, Mama and Naomi let Vint know how unfair he's been.
Going to the homecoming dance, Buzz and Sonia clash with their father when he sets a curfew. Sonia becomes upset when she discovers Vint has secretly given Buzz permission to stay out later since he's a boy. Feeling she's been treated unfairly, Sonia threatens to rebel. After the dance is over and the kids have gone to bed, Mama and Naomi let Vint know how unfair he's been.
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Season 1, Episode 9: Mama's Boyfriend
An old flame is rekindled when Mama goes on a date with Woody Miller. And when Mama and Woody leave for a weekend trip to a lakeside cabin, Aunt Fran is left to run the household to the chagrin of the rest of the family.. But Mama and Woody soon realize that the same differences which kept them apart years ago still exist.
An old flame is rekindled when Mama goes on a date with Woody Miller. And when Mama and Woody leave for a weekend trip to a lakeside cabin, Aunt Fran is left to run the household to the chagrin of the rest of the family.. But Mama and Woody soon realize that the same differences which kept them apart years ago still exist.
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Season 1, Episode 10: Fran's Dress
Rushing through her housework, Mama accidentally burns a hole in the dress Fran is planning to wear that evening. Taking Ellen along with her, Mama heads for a department store with the hope of replacing the ruined garment. When Fran discovers what has happened, Mama bursts into tears and confesses all. Feeling sorry for herself because everyone expects her to always be perfect, Mama evokes sympathy rather than hostility.
Rushing through her housework, Mama accidentally burns a hole in the dress Fran is planning to wear that evening. Taking Ellen along with her, Mama heads for a department store with the hope of replacing the ruined garment. When Fran discovers what has happened, Mama bursts into tears and confesses all. Feeling sorry for herself because everyone expects her to always be perfect, Mama evokes sympathy rather than hostility.
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Season 1, Episode 11: Alien Marriage
Claude tries to strike a deal with Mr. Costa, a Portuguese man, whereby Vint would marry his niece so that she can obtain legal status in the U.S. Vint resists this plan, until he is offered $1,600 in cash to complete the deal. Mama is infuriated when she finds out, and finally convinces all involved to call it off.
Claude tries to strike a deal with Mr. Costa, a Portuguese man, whereby Vint would marry his niece so that she can obtain legal status in the U.S. Vint resists this plan, until he is offered $1,600 in cash to complete the deal. Mama is infuriated when she finds out, and finally convinces all involved to call it off.
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Season 1, Episode 12: Positive Thinking
After borrowing Buzz's tape on positive thinking, Eunice becomes a changed woman. She goes out of her way to get along with everyone, and also secures a part in a play. But when the director cuts out all of her lines, Eunice abruptly reverts back to her old self.
After borrowing Buzz's tape on positive thinking, Eunice becomes a changed woman. She goes out of her way to get along with everyone, and also secures a part in a play. But when the director cuts out all of her lines, Eunice abruptly reverts back to her old self.
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Season 1, Episode 13: Mama's Silver
Mama lets Vint know she doesn't approve of him associating with the town's troublemaker, Claude Cainmaker. When Claude winds up in jail, Vint feels compelled to bail him out. After Ellen refuses to help, Vint decides to hock Mama's silver. When she finds out, she banishes him from the home. Eventually, both come to realize they've acted foolishly.
Mama lets Vint know she doesn't approve of him associating with the town's troublemaker, Claude Cainmaker. When Claude winds up in jail, Vint feels compelled to bail him out. After Ellen refuses to help, Vint decides to hock Mama's silver. When she finds out, she banishes him from the home. Eventually, both come to realize they've acted foolishly.
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Season 2, Episode 1: Flaming Forties
While helping the kids settle on a theme for their school dance, Mama becomes nostalgic as she looks through her old clothing from the '40s. Deciding to go punk rather than nostalgic, the school committee plans to sell off Mama's old clothing to raise money. Arriving at the gym to prevent her memories from being sold, Mama must save the dance when the punk band scheduled to perform doesn't show up.
While helping the kids settle on a theme for their school dance, Mama becomes nostalgic as she looks through her old clothing from the '40s. Deciding to go punk rather than nostalgic, the school committee plans to sell off Mama's old clothing to raise money. Arriving at the gym to prevent her memories from being sold, Mama must save the dance when the punk band scheduled to perform doesn't show up.
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Season 2, Episode 2: The Return of Leonard Oates
Working at the cash register of Food Circus, Naomi is confronted by her second husband, Len Oates. Wealthy and determined to win her back, Len overwhelms Naomi. Resisting his charms, she vows to stay with Vint. Deciding the Harper family is too crazy, Len willingly leaves Raytown.
Working at the cash register of Food Circus, Naomi is confronted by her second husband, Len Oates. Wealthy and determined to win her back, Len overwhelms Naomi. Resisting his charms, she vows to stay with Vint. Deciding the Harper family is too crazy, Len willingly leaves Raytown.
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Season 2, Episode 3: Country Club
Ellen's news that she's been named "Woman of the Year" by the Raytown Country Club doesn't interest the family until they all receive invitations to the awards dinner. Once there, the Harpers do their utmost to disrupt the formal affair.
Ellen's news that she's been named "Woman of the Year" by the Raytown Country Club doesn't interest the family until they all receive invitations to the awards dinner. Once there, the Harpers do their utmost to disrupt the formal affair.
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Season 2, Episode 4: Naomi and the Stork
The Harper household seems crowded enough when Naomi announces she may be pregnant. Not wanting to raise a child in the basement, Vint and Naomi request a move upstairs. It's not long before the family is fighting over which room the couple will take. Plans dissolve when a doctor informs all that the pregnancy is a false alarm.
The Harper household seems crowded enough when Naomi announces she may be pregnant. Not wanting to raise a child in the basement, Vint and Naomi request a move upstairs. It's not long before the family is fighting over which room the couple will take. Plans dissolve when a doctor informs all that the pregnancy is a false alarm.
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Season 2, Episode 5: Rashomama
Vint is sent to the hospital after receiving word that Mama has had an accident while making jam. Vint tries to figure out who's at fault by listening to Naomi's, then Ellen's, and finally Eunice's version of the incident.
Vint is sent to the hospital after receiving word that Mama has had an accident while making jam. Vint tries to figure out who's at fault by listening to Naomi's, then Ellen's, and finally Eunice's version of the incident.
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Season 2, Episode 6: Obscene Call
Naomi feels her privacy has been invaded when she begins receiving obscene phone calls. Turning to the family for support, she is angered when they suggest the caller is attracted to her because of the way she dresses and acts. When the other family members also get obscene calls, they understand what Naomi's going through.
Naomi feels her privacy has been invaded when she begins receiving obscene phone calls. Turning to the family for support, she is angered when they suggest the caller is attracted to her because of the way she dresses and acts. When the other family members also get obscene calls, they understand what Naomi's going through.
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Season 2, Episode 7: Ellen's Boyfriend
Ellen's attempts to keep her relationship with a younger man secret fail when the family stumbles upon the couple in a restaurant. Embarrassed and hurt by Mama's criticism, Ellen confronts her later at home.
Ellen's attempts to keep her relationship with a younger man secret fail when the family stumbles upon the couple in a restaurant. Embarrassed and hurt by Mama's criticism, Ellen confronts her later at home.
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Season 2, Episode 8: Aunt Gert Rides Again
Mama's off to the nursing home to help Gert celebrate her birthday. After the visit, Mama expresses shock at how much Gert has slowed down. Determined to revive Gert's energetic spirit, Mama returns to throw her a wild party.
Mama's off to the nursing home to help Gert celebrate her birthday. After the visit, Mama expresses shock at how much Gert has slowed down. Determined to revive Gert's energetic spirit, Mama returns to throw her a wild party.
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Season 2, Episode 9: Amateur Night
After Vint is turned down for a promotion, the family goes to the Bigger Jigger in an effort to cheer him up. A talent show is announced and Naomi convinces Vint to participate. Vint wins the contest and becomes conceited. Transformed into "Vinnie Vegas," Vint is convinced he has a future as an entertainer. It becomes Mama's duty to set him straight.
After Vint is turned down for a promotion, the family goes to the Bigger Jigger in an effort to cheer him up. A talent show is announced and Naomi convinces Vint to participate. Vint wins the contest and becomes conceited. Transformed into "Vinnie Vegas," Vint is convinced he has a future as an entertainer. It becomes Mama's duty to set him straight.
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Season 2, Episode 10: The Mama Who Came to Dinner
Upset because she's never had a dinner party, Naomi talks Mama into letting her use the house. Before the party begins, Mama suffers a back spasm and is unable to get up from the living room floor. When the guests arrive, Mama demands total attention.
Upset because she's never had a dinner party, Naomi talks Mama into letting her use the house. Before the party begins, Mama suffers a back spasm and is unable to get up from the living room floor. When the guests arrive, Mama demands total attention.
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Season 2, Episode 11: Mama Learns to Drive
Fed up with having to chauffeur Mama all over town, the family decides to teach her to drive. After several mishaps, Mama gets her license. Now the family is too afraid to let her use their cars!
Fed up with having to chauffeur Mama all over town, the family decides to teach her to drive. After several mishaps, Mama gets her license. Now the family is too afraid to let her use their cars!
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Season 2, Episode 12: Black Belt Mama
After being mugged while waiting for a bus, Mama decides to join Naomi, Fran and Sonia in a self-defense class. Mama then successfully defends herself against a potential mugger.
After being mugged while waiting for a bus, Mama decides to join Naomi, Fran and Sonia in a self-defense class. Mama then successfully defends herself against a potential mugger.
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Season 2, Episode 13: Mama Buys a Car
Though she has her driver's license, Mama is frustrated because she doesn't have a car. A visit to the dealership of an oily used car salesman lands her behind the wheel of the "perfect" car. On a ride with the family, the car self-destructs. Determined to reclaim her money, Mama confronts the salesman. At first refusing to pay up, he is anxious to return her money when she threatens to ruin his business.
Though she has her driver's license, Mama is frustrated because she doesn't have a car. A visit to the dealership of an oily used car salesman lands her behind the wheel of the "perfect" car. On a ride with the family, the car self-destructs. Determined to reclaim her money, Mama confronts the salesman. At first refusing to pay up, he is anxious to return her money when she threatens to ruin his business.
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Season 2, Episode 14: Supermarket
Upon learning business has been bad at the Food Circus, Mama offers some suggestions on how to attract customers. Impressed, the manager hires Mama as a consultant. Angered because Mama makes her seem incompetent, Naomi pressures Mama to quit.
Upon learning business has been bad at the Food Circus, Mama offers some suggestions on how to attract customers. Impressed, the manager hires Mama as a consultant. Angered because Mama makes her seem incompetent, Naomi pressures Mama to quit.
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Season 2, Episode 15: No Room At the Inn
On their first wedding anniversary, Vint plans to take Naomi to the Wandering Hearts Hotel for the honeymoon they never had. Despite Naomi's protests, Vint obliges Mama and gives her a ride to Aunt Effie's house on the way. At the hotel, the couple is dismayed when Mama shows up, having left Aunt Effie after a heated argument.
On their first wedding anniversary, Vint plans to take Naomi to the Wandering Hearts Hotel for the honeymoon they never had. Despite Naomi's protests, Vint obliges Mama and gives her a ride to Aunt Effie's house on the way. At the hotel, the couple is dismayed when Mama shows up, having left Aunt Effie after a heated argument.
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Season 2, Episode 16: Mama for Mayor, Part 1
Mama attracts media attention when she has a confrontation with Mayor Tutwiller at a press conference held in the Harper home. Fed up with his unpopular policies, Mama declares her candidacy. In a televised debate, she establishes herself as a legitimate contender. Consequently, Mama wins the election. Part one of a two part episode.
Mama attracts media attention when she has a confrontation with Mayor Tutwiller at a press conference held in the Harper home. Fed up with his unpopular policies, Mama declares her candidacy. In a televised debate, she establishes herself as a legitimate contender. Consequently, Mama wins the election. Part one of a two part episode.
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Season 2, Episode 17: Mama for Mayor, Part 2
Upon taking office as mayor, Mama begins to lose control of the town. Faced with a call for her resignation, Mama turns to the former mayor for help. Realizing she isn't qualified for the position, Mama turns the job back over to Mayor Tutwiller. Part two of a two part episode
Upon taking office as mayor, Mama begins to lose control of the town. Faced with a call for her resignation, Mama turns to the former mayor for help. Realizing she isn't qualified for the position, Mama turns the job back over to Mayor Tutwiller. Part two of a two part episode
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Season 2, Episode 18: Harper Versus Harper
Naomi's feud with Mama lands the two in court when Mama breaks Naomi's vacuum cleaner. The judge has an impossible time keeping order and he holds both parties in contempt of court. The case is then dismissed as the two are left to resolve the problem themselves.
Naomi's feud with Mama lands the two in court when Mama breaks Naomi's vacuum cleaner. The judge has an impossible time keeping order and he holds both parties in contempt of court. The case is then dismissed as the two are left to resolve the problem themselves.
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Season 2, Episode 19: Mama's Birthday
The family can't understand why Mama dislikes celebrating her birthday. Helping her clean out the attic later that day, Buzz finally pries the story out of her. In a flashback, Mama recounts a disastrous childhood birthday.
The family can't understand why Mama dislikes celebrating her birthday. Helping her clean out the attic later that day, Buzz finally pries the story out of her. In a flashback, Mama recounts a disastrous childhood birthday.
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Season 2, Episode 20: Mama Cries Uncle
The sudden appearance of Carl's nomadic brother, Roy, excites everyone but Mama. Although she seems upset that Roy is popular with the rest of the family, she admits her affection for him. To Mama's distress, Roy, true to his restless nature, leaves the Harper home again.
The sudden appearance of Carl's nomadic brother, Roy, excites everyone but Mama. Although she seems upset that Roy is popular with the rest of the family, she admits her affection for him. To Mama's distress, Roy, true to his restless nature, leaves the Harper home again.
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Season 2, Episode 21: Dear Aunt Fran
Aunt Fran is temporarily given the responsibility of writing an advice column in the local newspaper. Unfortunately she doesn't have any good advice and comes to rely on Mama to supply material for the column. At lunch with her editor, Fran must apply some of Mama's advice herself when the man tries to take advantage of her.
Aunt Fran is temporarily given the responsibility of writing an advice column in the local newspaper. Unfortunately she doesn't have any good advice and comes to rely on Mama to supply material for the column. At lunch with her editor, Fran must apply some of Mama's advice herself when the man tries to take advantage of her.
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Season 2, Episode 22: A Grave Mistake
It's Carl's birthday and Thelma is going to visit his plot at the cemetery. Once there, she discovers a strange woman has been buried next to Carl. Confronting the cemetery director, she discovers that Carl's headstone had been placed over the wrong plot! Upset that she's been grieving for the wrong man, Mama refuses to visit Carl again until he sends her a sign that he's forgiven her.
It's Carl's birthday and Thelma is going to visit his plot at the cemetery. Once there, she discovers a strange woman has been buried next to Carl. Confronting the cemetery director, she discovers that Carl's headstone had been placed over the wrong plot! Upset that she's been grieving for the wrong man, Mama refuses to visit Carl again until he sends her a sign that he's forgiven her.
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Season 3, Episode 1: Farewell, Frannie
After Fran dies, Mama is set on giving her a perfect sendoff.
After Fran dies, Mama is set on giving her a perfect sendoff.
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Season 3, Episode 2: Where There's a Will
Mama has to keep her temper under control for two weeks in order to collect on Fran's will.
Mama has to keep her temper under control for two weeks in order to collect on Fran's will.
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Season 3, Episode 3: Best Medicine
Mama doesn't decide to end a feud with Ellen until she learns that Ellen is in the hospital.
Mama doesn't decide to end a feud with Ellen until she learns that Ellen is in the hospital.
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Season 3, Episode 4: National Mama
Mama's dreams predict winning horses at the races.
Mama's dreams predict winning horses at the races.
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Season 3, Episode 5: Soup to Nuts
Mama, Naomi, and Iola have a chili cook off, and Vint is the judge.
Mama, Naomi, and Iola have a chili cook off, and Vint is the judge.
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Season 3, Episode 6: Mama and Dr. Brothers
Dr. Joyce Brothers helps Naomi when she need advice about sex.
Dr. Joyce Brothers helps Naomi when she need advice about sex.
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Season 3, Episode 7: Cat's Meow
Iola has her dead cat freeze-dried.
Iola has her dead cat freeze-dried.
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Season 3, Episode 8: The Love Letter
Three people misinterpret a love letter.
Three people misinterpret a love letter.
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Season 3, Episode 9: An Ill Wind
A tornado traps the Harper family, Iola and Effie in the basement on Thanksgiving day.
A tornado traps the Harper family, Iola and Effie in the basement on Thanksgiving day.
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Season 3, Episode 10: Steal One, Pearl Two
All fingers point to Bubba when Iola's pearl necklace is stolen.
All fingers point to Bubba when Iola's pearl necklace is stolen.
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Season 3, Episode 11: Where's There's Smoke
Mama is running for president of the Church Ladies League, but things go terribly wrong when Bubba harbors a buddy -- who's escaped from reform school -- in his room.
Mama is running for president of the Church Ladies League, but things go terribly wrong when Bubba harbors a buddy -- who's escaped from reform school -- in his room.
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Season 3, Episode 12: Fly Naomi
Naomi wants to be a flight attendant.
Naomi wants to be a flight attendant.
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Season 3, Episode 13: Santa Mama
Mama fills in for Vint as a mall Santa.
Mama fills in for Vint as a mall Santa.
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Season 3, Episode 14: Desperately Seeking Anyone
The date whom Mama and Naomi find for Iola is more interested in Mama.
The date whom Mama and Naomi find for Iola is more interested in Mama.
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Season 3, Episode 15: Porn Again
Mama finds a girlie magazine under Bubba's bed.
Mama finds a girlie magazine under Bubba's bed.
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Season 3, Episode 16: Have It Mama's Way
Mama and Bubba get a job at the same fast-food restaurant.
Mama and Bubba get a job at the same fast-food restaurant.
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Season 3, Episode 17: Birthright
An anonymous letter convinces Vint that he's adopted.
An anonymous letter convinces Vint that he's adopted.
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Season 3, Episode 18: Grandma USA
Mama competes in the Grandma USA contest.
Mama competes in the Grandma USA contest.
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Season 3, Episode 19: Buck Private Bubba
To impress his girlfriend, Bubba enlists in the army.
To impress his girlfriend, Bubba enlists in the army.
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Season 3, Episode 20: Mama's Cousin
Mama's well-traveled, and long-winded, Cousin Lydia (Vicki Lawrence in a dual role) comes to visit.
Mama's well-traveled, and long-winded, Cousin Lydia (Vicki Lawrence in a dual role) comes to visit.
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Season 3, Episode 21: Mama with the Golden Arm
Mama is a contender in an arm-wrestling competition.
Mama is a contender in an arm-wrestling competition.
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Season 3, Episode 22: It Takes Two to Watusi
Naomi's divorced friend Luann falls for Bubba when he's a stand-in for a blind date.
Naomi's divorced friend Luann falls for Bubba when he's a stand-in for a blind date.
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Season 3, Episode 23: Fangs a Lot, Mama
Vint wants to join a secret society.
Vint wants to join a secret society.
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Season 3, Episode 24: The Best Policy
Mama and Lola think Naomi is trying to kill Vint for insurance money when Vint suffers a series household accidents after Naomi takes out a large life insurance policy on him.
Mama and Lola think Naomi is trying to kill Vint for insurance money when Vint suffers a series household accidents after Naomi takes out a large life insurance policy on him.
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Season 3, Episode 25: After the Fall
Mama brings Aunt Effie home for the cure after Effie falls off the roof and remains in a trance-like state.
Mama brings Aunt Effie home for the cure after Effie falls off the roof and remains in a trance-like state.
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Season 4, Episode 1: Educating Mama
Bubba's not the only Harper who'll be going to night school when the family coerces Mama to join him to get her high school equivalency diploma.
Bubba's not the only Harper who'll be going to night school when the family coerces Mama to join him to get her high school equivalency diploma.
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Season 4, Episode 2: Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
It's mass confusion at the Harper household when Mama becomes hooked on television shopping. Surrounded by the clutter of her purchases and tires of fending for themselves, the family decides to cure Mama of her addiction with their own hysterical form of "adversion therapy".
It's mass confusion at the Harper household when Mama becomes hooked on television shopping. Surrounded by the clutter of her purchases and tires of fending for themselves, the family decides to cure Mama of her addiction with their own hysterical form of "adversion therapy".
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Season 4, Episode 3: The Key to the Crime
Vint is mistakenly accused of being Raytown's serial burglar, "The Courteous Crook," following a break-in at the Harper house. Determined to prove Vint's innocence, Mama and Iola set out in "Cagney and Lacey" fashion to solve the crime.
Vint is mistakenly accused of being Raytown's serial burglar, "The Courteous Crook," following a break-in at the Harper house. Determined to prove Vint's innocence, Mama and Iola set out in "Cagney and Lacey" fashion to solve the crime.
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Season 4, Episode 4: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Finances not only cause Vint and Naomi to separate, but also force them to remain living at home with Mama. Mama, on the other hand, is so miserable that she has no alternative but to force them back together.
Finances not only cause Vint and Naomi to separate, but also force them to remain living at home with Mama. Mama, on the other hand, is so miserable that she has no alternative but to force them back together.
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Season 4, Episode 5: A Big Hand for Mama
When Mama is almost struck by lightning and nearly loses her life, she feels "reborn". The Harper family takes full advantage of her new attitude, but whether they can handle it or not remains to be seen.
When Mama is almost struck by lightning and nearly loses her life, she feels "reborn". The Harper family takes full advantage of her new attitude, but whether they can handle it or not remains to be seen.
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Season 4, Episode 6: Flounder's Day
When Verna May Rae passes on, Mama finally gets the opportunity to sing "Raytown, O Raytown" on Founder's Day. It's been 50 years since she first auditioned, and this time she will stop at nothing to win.
When Verna May Rae passes on, Mama finally gets the opportunity to sing "Raytown, O Raytown" on Founder's Day. It's been 50 years since she first auditioned, and this time she will stop at nothing to win.
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Season 4, Episode 7: Teacher's Pet
Joseph Campanella guest stars as the night school teacher for whom Mama develops a "schoolgirl" crush. Mama seeks the family's advice to get his attention, and Iola suggests the way to his hear is with her famous apple cobbler. But when that fails, Mama turns to Naomi's seductive body language.
Joseph Campanella guest stars as the night school teacher for whom Mama develops a "schoolgirl" crush. Mama seeks the family's advice to get his attention, and Iola suggests the way to his hear is with her famous apple cobbler. But when that fails, Mama turns to Naomi's seductive body language.
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Season 4, Episode 8: Child's Play
The Harper family has more than its hands full when they are asked to watch the Reverend and Mrs. Meechum's 8-year-old grandson. The little brat drives them mad, and when he ends up staying the night, Mama gets irate as only Mama can.
The Harper family has more than its hands full when they are asked to watch the Reverend and Mrs. Meechum's 8-year-old grandson. The little brat drives them mad, and when he ends up staying the night, Mama gets irate as only Mama can.
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Season 4, Episode 9: Mama Mania
Naomi is persuaded to join a longtime friend from high school in a women's tag team wrestling match. But when Mama accidentally knocks out the friend, she and Naomi must take on the "Masked Mabels" as the "Queen Bees."
Naomi is persuaded to join a longtime friend from high school in a women's tag team wrestling match. But when Mama accidentally knocks out the friend, she and Naomi must take on the "Masked Mabels" as the "Queen Bees."
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Season 4, Episode 10: Gift Horse
The Harpers' garage sale is a success until Iola discovers her handicraft gifts to the family were part of the sale. In a fit of anger, mama gives Iola back her "colorful Kleenex caddy," which, unbeknownst to her, contains the profits from the sale--which were to buy the family a new videocassette recorder.
The Harpers' garage sale is a success until Iola discovers her handicraft gifts to the family were part of the sale. In a fit of anger, mama gives Iola back her "colorful Kleenex caddy," which, unbeknownst to her, contains the profits from the sale--which were to buy the family a new videocassette recorder.
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Season 4, Episode 11: Workman's Holiday
Vint is so embarrassed when Mama brings his childhood lunchbox to work that he accidentally cuts his finger and takes to his bed, refusing to go back to work.
Vint is so embarrassed when Mama brings his childhood lunchbox to work that he accidentally cuts his finger and takes to his bed, refusing to go back to work.
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Season 4, Episode 12: Mama Sees Red
The Harpers are chosen as the "typical American family" to be visited by Olga, a "typical Russian homemaker," who not only cleans their house inside and out, but also decides to stay.
The Harpers are chosen as the "typical American family" to be visited by Olga, a "typical Russian homemaker," who not only cleans their house inside and out, but also decides to stay.
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Season 4, Episode 13: A Room with No View
Following Mama's protests to allow Vint and Naomi to switch bedrooms with Bubba, Iola convinces her to form a family council and vote on the issue. The bedroom switch passes, but the results create even greater battles within the family for everyone except Mama.
Following Mama's protests to allow Vint and Naomi to switch bedrooms with Bubba, Iola convinces her to form a family council and vote on the issue. The bedroom switch passes, but the results create even greater battles within the family for everyone except Mama.
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Season 4, Episode 14: The Sins of the Mother
When Mama overreacts to Bubba coming home drunk, he learns that he has triggered painful memories for Mama of an embarrassing "drunken" incident with Eunice.
When Mama overreacts to Bubba coming home drunk, he learns that he has triggered painful memories for Mama of an embarrassing "drunken" incident with Eunice.
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Season 4, Episode 15: A Friend Indeed
Mama becomes jealous when Iola spends all her time with her new best friend, Arlene. But she soon discovers that Arlene can hardly wait to get the clinging Iola out of her life.
Mama becomes jealous when Iola spends all her time with her new best friend, Arlene. But she soon discovers that Arlene can hardly wait to get the clinging Iola out of her life.
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Season 4, Episode 16: I Do, I Don't
After attending a big wedding, Bubba, Iola and Mama each fantasizes what it would be like to be married and each realizes that, for now, that "heaven can wait!"
After attending a big wedding, Bubba, Iola and Mama each fantasizes what it would be like to be married and each realizes that, for now, that "heaven can wait!"
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Season 4, Episode 17: Mama Gets the Bird
When Mama's crazy old Uncle Oscar passes on, he leaves her his talking parrot, Captain Petey, who convinces the family that Mama was left a treasure worth more $50,000, which is hidden somewhere in the house.
When Mama's crazy old Uncle Oscar passes on, he leaves her his talking parrot, Captain Petey, who convinces the family that Mama was left a treasure worth more $50,000, which is hidden somewhere in the house.
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Season 4, Episode 18: Mama's Girls
To get Aunt Effie to follow her doctor's advice to exercise, Mama persuades her to join a tap dance class at the Senior Citizens Center. Mama soon takes over the class, forming a troupe of blue-haired hoofers that becomes the toast of Raytown.
To get Aunt Effie to follow her doctor's advice to exercise, Mama persuades her to join a tap dance class at the Senior Citizens Center. Mama soon takes over the class, forming a troupe of blue-haired hoofers that becomes the toast of Raytown.
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Season 4, Episode 19: Mama on Jeopardy!
Alex Trebek guest stars when Iola's crush on the "Jeopardy" game show host turns into a bonanza! Mama accompanies Iola to an audition for the show, but Mama not only becomes the contestant, but also wins a trip to Hawaii for the entire family.
Alex Trebek guest stars when Iola's crush on the "Jeopardy" game show host turns into a bonanza! Mama accompanies Iola to an audition for the show, but Mama not only becomes the contestant, but also wins a trip to Hawaii for the entire family.
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Season 4, Episode 20: Mama Goes Hawaiian, Pt. 1
An old Hawaiian custom rings true for Iola, Bubba and even possibly Mama when a visit to Lover's Grotto brings them romance. Naomi and Vint's passions are frustrated, however, when Vint accidentally rubs bath gel on Naomi's back instead of sunscreen. First part of a two-part episode.
An old Hawaiian custom rings true for Iola, Bubba and even possibly Mama when a visit to Lover's Grotto brings them romance. Naomi and Vint's passions are frustrated, however, when Vint accidentally rubs bath gel on Naomi's back instead of sunscreen. First part of a two-part episode.
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Season 4, Episode 21: Mama Goes Hawaiian, Pt. 2
Mama schemes to rid herself of Billy, the man she saved from drowning, and she goes sightseeing with Iola, Bubba and their new "true" loves. Meanwhile, Vint leaves a sunburned Naomi for golf with some high-powered executives. Part two of a two-part episode.
Mama schemes to rid herself of Billy, the man she saved from drowning, and she goes sightseeing with Iola, Bubba and their new "true" loves. Meanwhile, Vint leaves a sunburned Naomi for golf with some high-powered executives. Part two of a two-part episode.
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Season 4, Episode 22: Bubba's Double Date
When Bubba's date for the prom cancels at the last minute, Mama, unbeknownst to him, fixes him up with Iola's shy, homely niece Vernette.
When Bubba's date for the prom cancels at the last minute, Mama, unbeknownst to him, fixes him up with Iola's shy, homely niece Vernette.
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Season 4, Episode 23: Bed and Breakdown
When the Tri-State fair comes to Raytown, Mama takes in weekend boarders in order to buy a new stove. All "bed"lam breaks loose when they overbook and the family winds up sleeping together in the same room.
When the Tri-State fair comes to Raytown, Mama takes in weekend boarders in order to buy a new stove. All "bed"lam breaks loose when they overbook and the family winds up sleeping together in the same room.
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Season 4, Episode 24: Naomi's Identity Crisis
When Naomi loses her memory, Mama takes advantage of her condition to turn her into the perfect housewife, much to the dismay of the rest of the family.
When Naomi loses her memory, Mama takes advantage of her condition to turn her into the perfect housewife, much to the dismay of the rest of the family.
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Season 4, Episode 25: Pomp and Circumstance
A disappointed Bubba refuses to go to his graduation when he learns his parents will not be there. Mama, the valedictorian and speaker for the commencement, won't go without him, and they both nearly miss the ceremony.
A disappointed Bubba refuses to go to his graduation when he learns his parents will not be there. Mama, the valedictorian and speaker for the commencement, won't go without him, and they both nearly miss the ceremony.
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Season 5, Episode 1: Ladies Choice
Mama and Iola vie for the presidency of the Church Ladies League in a bitterly contested race.
Mama and Iola vie for the presidency of the Church Ladies League in a bitterly contested race.
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Season 5, Episode 2: Baby Talk
When Vint and Naomi start to think about having a baby, Mama decides to show them what having a baby is really like: She asks to baby-sit for a neighbor's particularly loud child. But both Vint and Naomi work late, and by the time they get home, Mama is so tired that she falls right asleep--which convinces Vint and Naomi to have a child.
When Vint and Naomi start to think about having a baby, Mama decides to show them what having a baby is really like: She asks to baby-sit for a neighbor's particularly loud child. But both Vint and Naomi work late, and by the time they get home, Mama is so tired that she falls right asleep--which convinces Vint and Naomi to have a child.
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Season 5, Episode 3: Naomi's New Position
Naomi's boss expects more than she's willing to do for a promotion. And when Mama learns what Naomi's new boss has asked of Naomi, Mama marches down to the store, tells the manager that Naomi is not interested in a sexual liaison with the manager--but that Mama is. Mama then chases Noami's boss around his office until he publicly admits what he asked of Naomi.
Naomi's boss expects more than she's willing to do for a promotion. And when Mama learns what Naomi's new boss has asked of Naomi, Mama marches down to the store, tells the manager that Naomi is not interested in a sexual liaison with the manager--but that Mama is. Mama then chases Noami's boss around his office until he publicly admits what he asked of Naomi.
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Season 5, Episode 4: The Really Loud Family
Bubba videos his family for a school project. Between their natural loudness and rudeness, and a fortuitous short in the camera that makes them seem even ruder and louder than they are, Mama is excused from organizing a charity event that she didn't want to organize.
Bubba videos his family for a school project. Between their natural loudness and rudeness, and a fortuitous short in the camera that makes them seem even ruder and louder than they are, Mama is excused from organizing a charity event that she didn't want to organize.
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Season 5, Episode 5: Many Unhappy Returns
Mama puts Bubba in a bind with his boss when she returns a gift that wasn't meant for her and spends the money buying presents for everyone else in the family.
Mama puts Bubba in a bind with his boss when she returns a gift that wasn't meant for her and spends the money buying presents for everyone else in the family.
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Season 5, Episode 6: Found Money
When Mama is too late to deposit her pension check at the bank, she uses the ATM and requests a $20 back. But the ATM deducts the $20 from her account without giving her the cash, so Mama hits the ATM machine with her purse . . . and the ATM spits out $800 without charging her account. That night, everyone in the family agrees she should keep it, but when Mama goes to the bank to deposit the cash she meets the man from whose account it was withdrawn.
When Mama is too late to deposit her pension check at the bank, she uses the ATM and requests a $20 back. But the ATM deducts the $20 from her account without giving her the cash, so Mama hits the ATM machine with her purse . . . and the ATM spits out $800 without charging her account. That night, everyone in the family agrees she should keep it, but when Mama goes to the bank to deposit the cash she meets the man from whose account it was withdrawn.
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Season 5, Episode 7: My Mama, Myself
Mama wrestles with the ghost of Grandma Crowley (Vicki Lawrence) when she finds her mother's broach and realizes it could be worth serious money. But Mama's greed wins out; she tells the Grandma's ghost to get lost; and she sells the broach for cold, hard cash.
Mama wrestles with the ghost of Grandma Crowley (Vicki Lawrence) when she finds her mother's broach and realizes it could be worth serious money. But Mama's greed wins out; she tells the Grandma's ghost to get lost; and she sells the broach for cold, hard cash.
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Season 5, Episode 8: Full House
Mama sits in on Vint's poker game when one of his friends has to cancel. After an evening of embarrassing stories about Vint's childhood and Mama revealing what Vint does when he's bluffing, Vint ends the evening broke and belittled in front of his pals.
Mama sits in on Vint's poker game when one of his friends has to cancel. After an evening of embarrassing stories about Vint's childhood and Mama revealing what Vint does when he's bluffing, Vint ends the evening broke and belittled in front of his pals.
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Season 5, Episode 9: Bedtime for Bubba
Mama suspects Bubba and his new study partner, Toni Malone, are doing more than study, and when she finds a black lace bra in Bubba's bed, she's sure of it. But, while hiding in Bubba's closet, she discovers that it's Naomi's bra: Vint and Naoami are having sex in different places in their attempts to get pregnant. So the next time Toni comes over to study, Mama goes to bed reassured . . . only to leave the living room to Bubba and Toni to make out.
Mama suspects Bubba and his new study partner, Toni Malone, are doing more than study, and when she finds a black lace bra in Bubba's bed, she's sure of it. But, while hiding in Bubba's closet, she discovers that it's Naomi's bra: Vint and Naoami are having sex in different places in their attempts to get pregnant. So the next time Toni comes over to study, Mama goes to bed reassured . . . only to leave the living room to Bubba and Toni to make out.
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Season 5, Episode 10: What a Dump
Mama believes the mayor is going to award her house with a "Golden Troll" for the most beautiful yard in Raytown; instead, he announces that the city plans to turn her street into the new town dump. Mama refuses to sell, even though the money could buy Vint and Naomi the house of their dreams. Only when Bubba learns that the town's founder died in Mama's house does the mayor change his plan . . . and reluctantly name Mama's house a town landmark.
Mama believes the mayor is going to award her house with a "Golden Troll" for the most beautiful yard in Raytown; instead, he announces that the city plans to turn her street into the new town dump. Mama refuses to sell, even though the money could buy Vint and Naomi the house of their dreams. Only when Bubba learns that the town's founder died in Mama's house does the mayor change his plan . . . and reluctantly name Mama's house a town landmark.
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Season 5, Episode 11: Mama Bell
Mama reluctantly gets a phone machine, and Vint and Naomi hid a stray dog in the garage--and succeed in convincing Mama that she's getting senile when she claims she keeps hearing a dog barking.
Mama reluctantly gets a phone machine, and Vint and Naomi hid a stray dog in the garage--and succeed in convincing Mama that she's getting senile when she claims she keeps hearing a dog barking.
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Season 5, Episode 12: Very Dirty Dancing
When Mama goes to a dance competition to cheer for contestants Vint and Naomi, she runs into longtime friend Ramon. And when Mama and Ramon enter the competition, nothing is going to stop Mama from winning--which Mama and Ramon do with their "Latin Sizzle" number.
When Mama goes to a dance competition to cheer for contestants Vint and Naomi, she runs into longtime friend Ramon. And when Mama and Ramon enter the competition, nothing is going to stop Mama from winning--which Mama and Ramon do with their "Latin Sizzle" number.
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Season 5, Episode 13: Mama's Layaway Plan
When Mama is one of only two people at cousin Ludie's funeral, she dedicates herself to planning a suitable funeral for herself, which will require their savings for a vacation at the Grand Canyon and for her to bow out of the bowling competition.
When Mama is one of only two people at cousin Ludie's funeral, she dedicates herself to planning a suitable funeral for herself, which will require their savings for a vacation at the Grand Canyon and for her to bow out of the bowling competition.
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Season 5, Episode 14: My Phony Valentine
When Mama claims to have a date for Valentine's Day, Iola resorts to "Rent A Gent," but she gets a much younger and much better looking escort than she expected.
When Mama claims to have a date for Valentine's Day, Iola resorts to "Rent A Gent," but she gets a much younger and much better looking escort than she expected.
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Season 5, Episode 15: The Big Wheel
When Iola buys a lottery ticket with Mama's change at the store, Mama doesn't care enough to keep the ticket--until Iola wins a chance to spin the lottery wheel for $2 million.
When Iola buys a lottery ticket with Mama's change at the store, Mama doesn't care enough to keep the ticket--until Iola wins a chance to spin the lottery wheel for $2 million.
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Season 5, Episode 16: More Power to You
When Mama refuses to pay the electric bill she is disputing, the electric company turns the power off -- the night that Bubba has to finish a paper on Abraham Lincoln and Iola is up for an award at the Food Circus. The company finally agrees that Mama was overcharged $20, but they send her a $50 bill for reconnecting her power.
When Mama refuses to pay the electric bill she is disputing, the electric company turns the power off -- the night that Bubba has to finish a paper on Abraham Lincoln and Iola is up for an award at the Food Circus. The company finally agrees that Mama was overcharged $20, but they send her a $50 bill for reconnecting her power.
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Season 5, Episode 17: Mama in One
Mama finally gets the house to herself when everyone goes away for the weekend. But the peace and quiet is far from the paradise she expects.
Mama finally gets the house to herself when everyone goes away for the weekend. But the peace and quiet is far from the paradise she expects.
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Season 5, Episode 18: There's No Place Like... No Place
Mama accidentally leaves home without her identification -- and gets arrested during a rally by the homeless. Unable to prove that she has a home, Mama is put in jail with people who are really homeless, where she finds her cousin Cora, who lost her farm, and discovers they are people much like her.
Mama accidentally leaves home without her identification -- and gets arrested during a rally by the homeless. Unable to prove that she has a home, Mama is put in jail with people who are really homeless, where she finds her cousin Cora, who lost her farm, and discovers they are people much like her.
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Season 5, Episode 19: April Fools
It's April Fool's Day, the first day of April, and as always Mama is in a foul mood. She hates practical jokes, and the day is dedicated to practical jokes. But Mama gets the last laugh on the rest of the family when she pulls the best joke ever.
It's April Fool's Day, the first day of April, and as always Mama is in a foul mood. She hates practical jokes, and the day is dedicated to practical jokes. But Mama gets the last laugh on the rest of the family when she pulls the best joke ever.
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Season 5, Episode 20: Reading the Riot Act
Mama starts a drive to impeach Lolly Purdue (Marge Redmond), the president of the Church Ladies League because of her poor performance in office. But when Mama discovers that Lolly cannot read--and this is the reason for the mistakes she has been making--Mama starts a program in the church to teach adults to read.
Mama starts a drive to impeach Lolly Purdue (Marge Redmond), the president of the Church Ladies League because of her poor performance in office. But when Mama discovers that Lolly cannot read--and this is the reason for the mistakes she has been making--Mama starts a program in the church to teach adults to read.
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- EPISODE 106
Season 5, Episode 21: A Taxing Situation
When Mama gets a call from the Internal Revenue Service, she assumes the worst. The truth is, an IRS agent wants to deliver her $250 refund, but when he stops by the house, he realizes that Mama has been less than truthful on her tax returns--and now she's going to owe back taxes, interest and penalties.
When Mama gets a call from the Internal Revenue Service, she assumes the worst. The truth is, an IRS agent wants to deliver her $250 refund, but when he stops by the house, he realizes that Mama has been less than truthful on her tax returns--and now she's going to owe back taxes, interest and penalties.
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Season 5, Episode 22: The Mama of Invention
When a con artist tries to swindle Vint, he doesn't count on Mama. She dons a wire, takes a bag of unmarked dollar bills and goes undercover for the local police.
When a con artist tries to swindle Vint, he doesn't count on Mama. She dons a wire, takes a bag of unmarked dollar bills and goes undercover for the local police.
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Season 5, Episode 23: Hate Thy Neighbor
When, after two dates, Bubba announces that he his going to marry the daughter of Mama's hated neighbor, Mama is forced to make peace. But when Bubba's engagement is broken, Mama's feud starts anew.
When, after two dates, Bubba announces that he his going to marry the daughter of Mama's hated neighbor, Mama is forced to make peace. But when Bubba's engagement is broken, Mama's feud starts anew.
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Season 5, Episode 24: Dependence Day
Iola declares her independence from her mother . . . and moves in with Mama. Now, the family unites with a single purpose: to get Iola out of the house.
Iola declares her independence from her mother . . . and moves in with Mama. Now, the family unites with a single purpose: to get Iola out of the house.
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Season 5, Episode 25: Mama Makes Three
Naomi and Vint decide to adopt a child because Vint can't get Naomi pregnant. But when Vint, Naomi -- and Mama -- meet with the adoption counselor, Vint and Naomi are rejected as parents by the adoption agency. But when all finally seems lost, Naomi discovers that she is pregnant.
Naomi and Vint decide to adopt a child because Vint can't get Naomi pregnant. But when Vint, Naomi -- and Mama -- meet with the adoption counselor, Vint and Naomi are rejected as parents by the adoption agency. But when all finally seems lost, Naomi discovers that she is pregnant.
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Season 6, Episode 1: Mama's Medicine Show
When Naomi and Vint start to worry about where they will find the money to raise the child they are expecting, they get the idea to sell Mama's homemade tonic. It sells incredibly well until Bubba's team loses its swim meet. When the coach sends the tonic out to be analyzed, everyone discovers Mama's secret: It's 35% alcohol!
When Naomi and Vint start to worry about where they will find the money to raise the child they are expecting, they get the idea to sell Mama's homemade tonic. It sells incredibly well until Bubba's team loses its swim meet. When the coach sends the tonic out to be analyzed, everyone discovers Mama's secret: It's 35% alcohol!
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Season 6, Episode 2: An Affair to Forget
Mama and Naomi suspect Vint of more than a working relationship with his new trainee, who happens to be a beautiful blonde.
Mama and Naomi suspect Vint of more than a working relationship with his new trainee, who happens to be a beautiful blonde.
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Season 6, Episode 3: Mr. Wrong
Thelma's high school reputation comes back to haunt her at her 50th class reunion.
Thelma's high school reputation comes back to haunt her at her 50th class reunion.
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Season 6, Episode 4: Now Hear This
With Naomi happily pregnant, Iola starts to think she should be married too. To everyone's surprise, she finds a boyfriend. But the relationship doesn't last through their first dinner with Mama.
With Naomi happily pregnant, Iola starts to think she should be married too. To everyone's surprise, she finds a boyfriend. But the relationship doesn't last through their first dinner with Mama.
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Season 6, Episode 5: Tri-State's Most Wanted
When Vint installs intercoms in the house so they will able to hear the baby, everyone uses it to eavesdrop on everyone else--and then be upset over what they hear.
When Vint installs intercoms in the house so they will able to hear the baby, everyone uses it to eavesdrop on everyone else--and then be upset over what they hear.
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Season 6, Episode 6: Mama Fights Back
Mama falls hard for Leslie Lemoyne (Robert Mandan), the New York City actor cast in the lead of the local theatre's new play. The two make a date for dinner opening night, but when Mama see's Lemoyne on the TV show "Tri-State's Most Wanted," she thinks she's dating a wanted fugitive. When LeMoyne comes by, she ties him up and calls the police. With its star in jail, the play bombs--and Lemoyne has to explain that he was cast to play the fugitive in a reenactment for the TV show.
Mama falls hard for Leslie Lemoyne (Robert Mandan), the New York City actor cast in the lead of the local theatre's new play. The two make a date for dinner opening night, but when Mama see's Lemoyne on the TV show "Tri-State's Most Wanted," she thinks she's dating a wanted fugitive. When LeMoyne comes by, she ties him up and calls the police. With its star in jail, the play bombs--and Lemoyne has to explain that he was cast to play the fugitive in a reenactment for the TV show.
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Season 6, Episode 7: A Blast from the Past
Mama gets her own radio show.
Mama gets her own radio show.
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Season 6, Episode 8: Psychic Pheno-Mama
The family hires a psychic whose predictions all come true and who seems to be in contact with Carl. But when Mama realizes that she is getting all her information at the beauty parlor, Mama goes into a trance of her own to expose the charlatan. LIZ TORRES of "Gilmore Girls" and "The John Larroquette Show" guest stars as Madame Rita.
The family hires a psychic whose predictions all come true and who seems to be in contact with Carl. But when Mama realizes that she is getting all her information at the beauty parlor, Mama goes into a trance of her own to expose the charlatan. LIZ TORRES of "Gilmore Girls" and "The John Larroquette Show" guest stars as Madame Rita.
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Season 6, Episode 9: Take My Mama, Please!
When Mama thinks she can do better than the comedian at the local dinner theater, she signs up for the open microphone night. And when the church congregation learns of it, Mama is forced to get serious about coming up with an act. But the comedian before her steals all Mama's jokes--and forces her to improvise and talk about her family, which soon has the entire audience busting out in laughter.
When Mama thinks she can do better than the comedian at the local dinner theater, she signs up for the open microphone night. And when the church congregation learns of it, Mama is forced to get serious about coming up with an act. But the comedian before her steals all Mama's jokes--and forces her to improvise and talk about her family, which soon has the entire audience busting out in laughter.
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Season 6, Episode 10: Bubba's House Band
While Mama, Vint, Naomi and Iola are preparing for the church carnival, Bubba arranges for the heavy metal band Bonecrushers to play at the homecoming dance. But when Bonecrushers doesn't have the money for a hotel room, Bubba invites the metal band home for the night. It turns out the rockers are three girls, and they share their grandmother's cake recipe with Mama, which along with the band, is a huge hit at the church carnival.
While Mama, Vint, Naomi and Iola are preparing for the church carnival, Bubba arranges for the heavy metal band Bonecrushers to play at the homecoming dance. But when Bonecrushers doesn't have the money for a hotel room, Bubba invites the metal band home for the night. It turns out the rockers are three girls, and they share their grandmother's cake recipe with Mama, which along with the band, is a huge hit at the church carnival.
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- EPISODE 121
Season 6, Episode 11: Mama Takes Stock
Going through some junk, Mama finds an old certificate for 10 shares of stock . . . which is now worth enough to convene a shareholders meeting of the company that is about to lay Vint off. At the meeting, Mama convinces the shareholders and the board of directors of the wisdom in keeping Ving's key show open.
Going through some junk, Mama finds an old certificate for 10 shares of stock . . . which is now worth enough to convene a shareholders meeting of the company that is about to lay Vint off. At the meeting, Mama convinces the shareholders and the board of directors of the wisdom in keeping Ving's key show open.
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Season 6, Episode 12: War of the Roses
Alls fair in love and war when Vint and Naomi get in an argument and Mama and Iola battle it out to grow the winning rose at this year's flower show.
Alls fair in love and war when Vint and Naomi get in an argument and Mama and Iola battle it out to grow the winning rose at this year's flower show.
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Season 6, Episode 13: Mama Takes a Dive
When Mama slips on a roll of pennies in the bank that has just rejected her loan application to buy a new oven, the family hires a shady lawyer. The attorney convinces Mama she's far more badly injured than even she realizes and to sue for $3.2 million. Now, everything is going well between Mama and the bank's investigator -- until Thelma gets Mama mad.
When Mama slips on a roll of pennies in the bank that has just rejected her loan application to buy a new oven, the family hires a shady lawyer. The attorney convinces Mama she's far more badly injured than even she realizes and to sue for $3.2 million. Now, everything is going well between Mama and the bank's investigator -- until Thelma gets Mama mad.
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Season 6, Episode 14: Mama Gets Goosed
When Mama gets a Christmas present from her cousin, a live goose for Christmas dinner, memories of her childhood come back. The rest of the family is apalled at the thought of killing their new pet. But in the end, Mama can't kill the goose, and she prepares everyone a vegetarian holiday meal.
When Mama gets a Christmas present from her cousin, a live goose for Christmas dinner, memories of her childhood come back. The rest of the family is apalled at the thought of killing their new pet. But in the end, Mama can't kill the goose, and she prepares everyone a vegetarian holiday meal.
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Season 6, Episode 15: The Big Nap
Mama puts everything she's learned through her love of old detective films to solve the case of Iola's missing mother.
Mama puts everything she's learned through her love of old detective films to solve the case of Iola's missing mother.
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Season 6, Episode 16: Pinup Mama
Mama and Iola have the idea of making flyers to attract men to the single seniors mixer. Bubba superimposes Mama's head on a photo of Melanie in a skimpy bikini as a joke project for his photography class . . . and the printer gets the wrong photo. Now, Mama is wondering why there are so many men at the mixer, all of whom want to dance with her.
Mama and Iola have the idea of making flyers to attract men to the single seniors mixer. Bubba superimposes Mama's head on a photo of Melanie in a skimpy bikini as a joke project for his photography class . . . and the printer gets the wrong photo. Now, Mama is wondering why there are so many men at the mixer, all of whom want to dance with her.
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- EPISODE 127
Season 6, Episode 17: Guess Who's Going to Dinner
When Vint wins an expensive Mother's Day dinner for two, he must choose between taking Mama and Naomi. And it turns into all-out family war between the two women over who will get the dinner out. But in the end, Vint makes a decision that leaves everyone happy.
When Vint wins an expensive Mother's Day dinner for two, he must choose between taking Mama and Naomi. And it turns into all-out family war between the two women over who will get the dinner out. But in the end, Vint makes a decision that leaves everyone happy.
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- EPISODE 128
Season 6, Episode 18: Look Who's Breathing
When Mama subsitutes for Vint at Naomi's Lamaze class, she relates her own experience of giving birth . . . and scares everyone out of the room.
When Mama subsitutes for Vint at Naomi's Lamaze class, she relates her own experience of giving birth . . . and scares everyone out of the room.
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- EPISODE 129
Season 6, Episode 19: There Is Nothing Like the Dames
Things quickly go from bad to worse when Mama hosts a backyard luncheon for a ladies social group she wants to join. First, Vint and Naomi have just purchased a run-down mobile home that they plan to refurbish--and the mobile home starts to rock and shake as Mama serves her barbeque chicken wings. Then, when the ladies object to barbeque chicken, Mama serves blackened meat loaf. Finally, Bubba comes wearing a dress--his costume for the school play--upset that he can't find his purse. The ladies leave the luncheon in a huff, and Mama vows that she didn't want to be part of the their club after all.
Things quickly go from bad to worse when Mama hosts a backyard luncheon for a ladies social group she wants to join. First, Vint and Naomi have just purchased a run-down mobile home that they plan to refurbish--and the mobile home starts to rock and shake as Mama serves her barbeque chicken wings. Then, when the ladies object to barbeque chicken, Mama serves blackened meat loaf. Finally, Bubba comes wearing a dress--his costume for the school play--upset that he can't find his purse. The ladies leave the luncheon in a huff, and Mama vows that she didn't want to be part of the their club after all.
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- EPISODE 130
Season 6, Episode 20: Bye-Bye, Baby!
In the series finale, Vint and Naomi finally have a baby and Mama becomes a grandmother--but not before high drama. Mama relates how she had to take a bus to get herself to the hospital when Carl wouldn't come out of the bathroom. Vint gets home just as Naomi goes into labor, but he smashes the car before anyone can get in. Now, Naomi can't wait, and Mama must deliver her baby in the run-down mobile home. Bubba gets a spot on the water polo team, and Vint and Naomi name their new daughter Tiffany Thelma.
In the series finale, Vint and Naomi finally have a baby and Mama becomes a grandmother--but not before high drama. Mama relates how she had to take a bus to get herself to the hospital when Carl wouldn't come out of the bathroom. Vint gets home just as Naomi goes into labor, but he smashes the car before anyone can get in. Now, Naomi can't wait, and Mama must deliver her baby in the run-down mobile home. Bubba gets a spot on the water polo team, and Vint and Naomi name their new daughter Tiffany Thelma.