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 daughter and son, Sonja and Buzz. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma, especially when Vinton becomes interested in pretty, sexy neighbor Naomi and marries her and moves her into Thelma's house.

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25 Episodes

Educating Mama
E1
Educating MamaThelma reveals that she never finished high school because the professor humiliated her in front of the class. To inspire Bubba to get his diploma, Thelma enrolls in night school to get hers as well. But all doesn't go well when she clashes with the new professor and is faced with the challenge of giving a report on The Scarlet Letter.
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
E2
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best FriendMama develops an addiction to online shopping.
The Key to the Crime
E3
The Key to the CrimeWhen Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
E4
Breaking Up Is Hard to DoVint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
A Big Hand for Mama
E5
A Big Hand for MamaAfter nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Flounder's Day
E6
Flounder's DayAfter 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.
Teacher's Pet
E7
Teacher's PetMama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Child's Play
E8
Child's PlayReverend 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.
Mama Mania
E9
Mama ManiaDidi, 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.
Gift Horse
E10
Gift HorseTo earn money for a VCR, the Harpers decide to hold a yard sale. The items include Iola's unique handmade gifts to the family. The Harpers plan to do this without Iola's knowledge, as Iola is away for the weekend. But everyone gets a surprise when Iola returns unexpectedly.
Workman's Holiday
E11
Workman's HolidayWhen 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.
Mama Sees Red
E12
Mama Sees RedA man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
A Room with No View
E13
A Room with No ViewBubba is tired of his bedroom being so near to Mama's watchful eye. Vint and Naomi are tired of living down in the basement. When they follow Iola's suggestion to swap rooms, Mama must find a way to thwart the new living arrangements.
The Sins of the Mother
E14
The Sins of the MotherWhen Bubba comes home drunk one night, Mama punishes him severely the next day. The family is mystified by Mama's harsh attitude, until Iola explains that this stems from a humiliating incident involving Bubba's mother, Eunice, getting drunk as a teenager.
A Friend Indeed
E15
A Friend IndeedIola spends all her time with a new friend.
I Do, I Don't
E16
I Do, I Don'tAfter attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
Mama Gets the Bird
E17
Mama Gets the BirdAfter Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Mama's Girls
E18
Mama's GirlsMama, Aunt Effie, and several other senior citizen ladies take up tap dancing as a form of exercise. They enjoy it so much that they decide to form their own professional tap dancing troupe. But the possibility of their dancing becoming an insurance liability may force their show to close down.
Mama on Jeopardy!
E19
Mama on Jeopardy!The producers of "Jeopardy!" are holding auditions in Raytown, so Iola decides to try out. Mama answers all the questions on William Shakespeare which Iola misses and is chosen to appear on the game show.
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
E20
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
E21
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2Unexpected turns continue to follow the Harpers on their Hawaiian adventure...Bubba's romance crashes while Iola's blossoms, Vint unwittingly impresses the corporate golfers, and the beach bum's pursuit of Mama ends with a twist.
Bubba's Double Date
E22
Bubba's Double DateAfter Bubba's date, Wanda Lynn, lets him down before the prom, Mama and Iola arrange for him to take Iola's shy young niece, Vernette, instead. But when Wanda Lynn suddenly becomes available again, Bubba, who is reluctant to let Vernette down, faces a conflict.
Bed and Breakdown
E23
Bed and BreakdownMama's stove is falling apart. In order to earn money for a new one, she decides to rent out a room in her house to a couple in town for the county fair. But Naomi and Bubba have also rented out their rooms, and the house becomes overcrowded with the very different--and clashing-- crowd of guests.
Naomi's Identity Crisis
E24
Naomi's Identity CrisisAfter Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Pomp and Circumstance
E25
Pomp and CircumstanceMama and Bubba are about to graduate from high school --indeed, Mama is to be the class valedictorian. But when Bubba learns that his parents won't be coming up from Florida for the ceremony, he is deeply hurt and decides not to attend the graduation.