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.
Showing Season 4 of 6
Season 4
1987
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01. Educating Mama
1987-09-26
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
02. Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
1987-10-03
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
03. The Key to the Crime
1987-10-10
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
04. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
1987-10-17
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
05. A Big Hand for Mama
1987-10-24
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
06. Flounder's Day
1987-10-31
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.
07. Teacher's Pet
1987-11-07
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
08. Child's Play
1987-11-14
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.
09. Mama Mania
1987-11-21
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.
10. Gift Horse
1987-11-28
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
11. Workman's Holiday
1987-12-05
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.
12. Mama Sees Red
1987-12-12
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
13. A Room with No View
1987-12-19
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
14. The Sins of the Mother
1988-01-09
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
15. A Friend Indeed
1988-01-16
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
16. I Do, I Don't
1988-01-23
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
17. Mama Gets the Bird
1988-01-30
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
18. Mama's Girls
1988-02-06
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
19. Mama on Jeopardy!
1988-02-13
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
20. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
1988-02-20
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
21. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
1988-02-27
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
22. Bubba's Double Date
1988-03-05
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
23. Bed and Breakdown
1988-03-12
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
24. Naomi's Identity Crisis
1988-03-19
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
25. Pomp and Circumstance
1988-03-26
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
