Episode 1
Educating Mama
25m9.0 / 10
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
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Mama's Family
1983TV-PG6 seasons7.5 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
25m9.0 / 10
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 3
The Key to the Crime
25m9.0 / 10
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 4
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
25m9.0 / 10
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 5
A Big Hand for Mama
25m9.0 / 10
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 6
Flounder's Day
25m9.0 / 10
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.
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 7
Teacher's Pet
25m9.0 / 10
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 8
Child's Play
25m9.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Written by Danny KallisGuest stars Ryan Bollman, Earl Boen, Anne Haney
Episode 9
Mama Mania
25m9.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Spice Williams-Crosby, Emily Dole, Dee Booher, Stan Mazin
Episode 10
Gift Horse
25m9.0 / 10
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
Episode credits
Guest stars Amy Benedict, Michael Fairman, Ted Hayden, Flo Di Re
Episode 11
Workman's Holiday
25m9.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Burton Gilliam, Roger Hampton
Episode 12
Mama Sees Red
25m9.0 / 10
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
Episode credits
Guest stars Karen Hensel, Ben Rawnsley, Karen Hensel
Episode 13
A Room with No View
25m9.0 / 10
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
Episode credits
Guest stars Beau Bishop, Grant Heslov
Episode 14
The Sins of the Mother
25m9.0 / 10
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charles Douglass, Magda Harout, Heather Kerr, Rich Kettley, Nikki Cox
Episode 15
A Friend Indeed
25m9.0 / 10
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mary Pat Gleason
Episode 16
I Do, I Don't
25m9.0 / 10
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
Episode credits
Guest stars Amy Benedict, Joseph Campanella
Episode 17
Mama Gets the Bird
25m9.0 / 10
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Episode credits
Guest stars Karen Hartman
Episode 18
Mama's Girls
25m9.0 / 10
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Episode credits
Guest stars Dorothy Van, Betty Bunch, Marguerite Hickey, Earl Houston Bullock, Mel Brown, Gloria Larson, Patti Joy Neal, Beverly Polcyn
Episode 19
Mama on Jeopardy!
25m8.5 / 10
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Episode credits
Guest stars Alex Trebek, Brian Byers, Wil Albert, Johnny Gilbert, Roger Price, Jill Wakewood, Isabel West
Episode 20
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
25m9.0 / 10
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Episode credits
Guest stars Barney Martin, Alison Gleason, Fred Ball, Don Nahaku, Yvonne Perry, Steve Peterson, Cha Thompson
Episode 21
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
25m8.5 / 10
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
Episode credits
Guest stars Barney Martin, Alison Gleason, Fred Ball, Yvonne Perry, Cha Thompson, Robert Witthans, Steve Peterson, Ed Ericsson
Episode 22
Bubba's Double Date
25m9.0 / 10
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Episode credits
Guest stars Karen Lynn Scott, Penelope Sudrow
Episode 23
Bed and Breakdown
25m9.0 / 10
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michelle Burkhart Black, Lois de Banzie, Tom McCleister, Cheryl Pollak, Dennis Robertson, Julie Tesh
Episode 24
Naomi's Identity Crisis
25m9.0 / 10
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Where to watch Mama's FamilyEpisode 25
Pomp and Circumstance
25m8.5 / 10finale
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joseph Campanella, Phyllis Franklin
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Mama's Family
Cast
Vicki LawrenceThelma Harper
Ken BerryVinton "Vint" Harper
Dorothy LymanNaomi Oates Harper
Beverly ArcherIola Lucille Boylan
Allan KayserBubba Higgins
Rue McClanahanFrances Marie Crowley
Eric BrownVinton "Buzz" Harper, Jr.
Karin ArgoudSonja HarperCredits
- Created by
- Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon
- Written by
- Liz Sage, Rick Hawkins, Ann Elder, Sydney A. Blake, Jim Evering, Katherine Green, Dick Clair, Neil Lebowitz, Bill Braunstein, George Mitchell, Beverly Archer, Jerry Ross, Danny Kallis, Dorothy Van, Jim Geoghan
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 130
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States- SyndicationUnited States
- Joe Hamilton Productions
Themes
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