Mama's Family
Overview
Thelma Harper and her unmarried sister Fran find their household turned upside down when Thelma's newly divorced son Vinton, along with his two teenagers, moves in. The transition proves challenging for all, particularly for the irritable and outspoken Thelma, whose strong personality often clashes with her family's dynamics. As they navigate the ups and downs of living together, hilarity ensues, highlighting the trials of family life and the bonds that hold them together.
Episodes
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1
Vint and the Kids Move In
In a rush to get to a mall sale, Mama pushes Fran to finish her meal. Just before they can leave, Fran receives a call from her newspaper boss, insist...
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2
For Better or For Worse
After years apart since high school, Vinton reconnects with Naomi Oates, the neighbor next door to Mama. They quickly grow close, and Vint reveals tha...
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3
The Wedding (1)
Vint and Buzz attend a bachelor party to celebrate Vint's upcoming wedding to Naomi. Meanwhile, at home, Fran, Ellen, and Mama are busy decorating the...
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4
The Wedding (2)
The wedding day has finally arrived, and Vint and Naomi are set to exchange their vows. Eunice, eager to perform her solo, first approaches Vint, who ...
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5
Family Feud
Vinton comes up with the brilliant idea to take the family, excluding Sonja, on the game show Family Feud for a shot at the $10,000 prize. He picks ea...
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6
Cellmates
Mama, Vint, and Ed plan a surprise birthday celebration for Eunice at the Bigger Jigger, but she’s dreaming of a getaway to the Babylonian Roof Gard...
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7
Mama Gets a Job
Feeling unfulfilled in her life, Mama expresses her frustrations, prompting Naomi to suggest she look for work. Determined, Mama visits an employment ...
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8
Double Standard
As Buzz and Sonya prepare for the high school's Homecoming dance, Vint reminds them that they both need to be home by midnight. They both grumble abou...
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9
Mama's Boyfriend
Fran returns from shopping to find Mama all dressed up, prompting her to ask, "Who died?" Sonya echoes the question, and Mama reveals she has a date w...
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10
Fran's Dress
Vint is gearing up for a bowling tournament and asks Mama to wash and press his shirt while having dinner ready ahead of time. Meanwhile, Fran needs M...
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11
Alien Marriage
Claude hatches another wild idea and tells Vint about a lucrative opportunity that could earn him $1,600, with Claude pocketing a $400 finder's fee. T...
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12
Positive Thinking
Eunice vents to Mama about how miserable her life is, all while making life difficult for those around her. Just then, Buzz arrives to share the excit...
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13
Mama's Silver
Mama is ranting about Vint's friend Claude being a deadbeat when Ellen finally returns Mama's silver. She insists Vint put it away immediately to prev...
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Flaming Forties
Buzz and Sonya are busy planning a dance to raise money for a new gym at the high school. Inspired by Mama's old treasures from the attic and her nost...
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2
The Return of Leonard Oates
After a three-year absence, Naomi's second ex-husband, Leonard Oates, returns to Raytown as a successful entrepreneur, boasting his newfound wealth fr...
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3
Country Club
Ellen arrives with exciting news: she has been honored with the "Woman of the Year" award at the Raytown Country Club that evening. Unbeknownst to her...
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4
Naomi and the Stork
Naomi is feeling unwell, and all signs suggest that she and Vint might be expecting a baby. Mama is the first to figure it out after conducting "Aunt ...
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5
Rashomama
The scene opens in the hospital lobby where Vint finds Naomi, Ellen, and Eunice gathered, looking anxious. Curious about what happened, he prompts the...
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6
Obscene Call
Mama discovers Naomi at work, where she's being exceptionally friendly in her bid to win the Food Circus Employee of the Month title. Her efforts pay ...
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7
Ellen's Boyfriend
Mama refuses to let anyone leave since Ellen, who just divorced Bruce, is coming over for yet another European slide show. This marks her fourth visit...
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8
Gert Rides Again
Mama's cousin Gert (Imogene Coca), who used to be full of energy and life, has now become dull and unresponsive after spending time in a nursing home.
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9
Amateur Night
Mama, Fran, and Naomi take Vint to the Bigger Jigger in an attempt to lift his spirits after he misses out on a promotion at Kwik Keys. Naomi encourag...
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10
The Mama Who Came to Dinner
Mama and Fran are busy organizing green stamps into books when Vint and Naomi return home after a night out with friends. They express frustration abo...
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11
Mama Learns to Drive
Mama is eager to visit the mall to buy a blue hat she’s been eyeing, but no one is available to take her, as everyone has their own plans. When Fran...
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12
Black Belt Mama
After returning from her self-defense class, Naomi is brimming with enthusiasm, prompting Fran and Sonya to express interest in joining her next time....
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13
Mama Buys a Car
Mama decides it’s time to get a car after her Meals on Wheels job falls through due to transportation issues. With her savings of a thousand dollars...
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14
Supermarket
After spending over 40 years shopping at Food Circus, Thelma is practically an expert on the store, even more so than its manager, Mr. Palmer. Impress...
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15
No Room at the Inn
Vint and Naomi are excited to celebrate their first wedding anniversary with a romantic getaway at a unique hotel. However, Buzz and Sonya plan a co-e...
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16
Mama for Mayor (1)
Ellen convinces Mama to host Mayor Tutwiller's re-election press conference at their home. During the event, the Mayor begins discussing the treatment...
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17
Mama for Mayor (2)
Mama and the entire family gather for the Inauguration ceremony, where the Mayor is set to officially appoint Mama as the new Mayor of Raytown. Howeve...
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18
Harper Versus Harper
Naomi attempts to make breakfast for her family, but Mama tosses it out, prompting Naomi to vent about her inability to contribute to her husband and ...
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19
Mama's Birthday
On Mama's birthday, she insists on keeping things low-key—no cake, no party, and no gifts. Instead, she wants the family to help clear out the attic...
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20
Mama Cries Uncle
Carl is surprised when his long-lost brother, Roy Harper, unexpectedly shows up for his birthday, unaware that Roy has been presumed dead for 11 years...
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21
Ask Aunt Fran
Fran takes on a temporary role as an advice columnist and turns to Mama for guidance. True to form, Mama offers her straightforward wisdom, which Fran...
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22
A Grave Mistake
Feeling alone, Mama decides to visit Carl's grave by herself. Once there, she has a heartfelt conversation with him, only to discover that the grave n...
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1
Farewell, Frannie
While fetching Bubba for breakfast, Mama stumbles upon Frannie's diary and discovers a note advising her to contact Larwin P. Finstadler, the executor...
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2
Where There's a Will
While the family enjoys a game of Scrabble, Ellen drops by with a gift for Mama, hoping to apologize once more for missing Aunt Fran's funeral. Howeve...
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3
Best Medicine
Mama is in charge of editing the church bazaar cookbook and plans to feature her own chili recipe. However, Iola insists that her recipe deserves the ...
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4
National Mama
After Mama begins having dreams that reveal the names of winning racehorses, the family believes they've struck gold.
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5
Soup to Nuts
Mama's sister, Frannie, has recently passed away, and though Mama struggles to reveal the bizarre circumstances of her death—choking on a toothpick ...
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6
Mama and Dr. Brothers
During this Thanksgiving episode, Mama, Bubba, Vinton, Naomi, Iola, and Aunt Effie (portrayed by Dorothy Van) seek refuge in the basement as a surpris...
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7
Cat's Meow
Iola is heartbroken over the loss of her cat, Midnight, despite everyone around her expressing relief at the cat's notoriously nasty behavior. Unable ...
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8
The Love Letter
Naomi decides to put Bubba and Vint's romantic skills to the test using a quiz from the latest edition of Lady's Circle. The results reveal that Vint ...
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9
An Ill Wind
As a tornado sweeps through Raytown on Thanksgiving Day, the Harpers, along with Iola and Aunt Effie, are forced to take refuge in the basement for sa...
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10
Steal One, Pearl Two
Bubba is eager to borrow $200 for a new drum set, while Iola is frustrated because her jewelry box won't open, preventing her from securing her pearls...
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11
Where There's Smoke
Thelma extends an invitation to Reverend Meecham for dinner, eagerly hoping to secure the position of president of the Church Ladies League. However, ...
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12
Fly Naomi
Feeling stuck in her current routine, Naomi decides to shake things up and comes home with the announcement that she's enrolled in a flight attendant ...
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13
Santa Mama
Vinton is selected to portray Santa at the Raytown Mall, but after excessive rehearsing, he loses his voice! In a pinch, Mama steps in to take over as...
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14
Desperately Seeking Anyone
Mama and Naomi's scheme to set Iola up on a date takes an unexpected turn when the guy ends up being much more interested in Mama instead.
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15
Porn Again
Mama is shocked to discover a risqué magazine called Casanova hidden under Bubba's bed while tidying up. She immediately questions where Bubba could ...
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16
Have it Mama's Way
Vint receives an anonymous letter that leads him to believe he was adopted. Driven by this revelation, he embarks on a quest to locate his birth mothe...
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17
Birthright
An anonymous letter leads Vint to believe that he was adopted, prompting him to embark on a quest to locate his birth mother.
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18
Grandma USA
Mama is taken aback when she discovers that Bubba has signed her up for the Grandma USA contest. Initially, she hesitates to participate, but her inte...
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19
Buck Private Bubba
Vint's old Army Sergeant arrives in town and persuades Bubba to join the military, especially after Bubba's girlfriend decides to end their relationsh...
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20
Mama's Cousin
Mama's cousin, played by Vicki Lawrence in a dual role, drives Mama up the wall with her incessant storytelling.
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21
Mama with the Golden Arm
Mama steps up to the challenge in an arm-wrestling tournament.
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22
It Takes Two to Watusi
Naomi is eager to help her recently divorced best friend, Luann, find a new spark and plans a double date with her and Vint at the miniature golf cour...
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23
Fangs a Lot, Mama
When Vint receives an invitation to join the Mystic Order of the Cobra, a men's club in the area, Mama sets out to undermine his acceptance into the g...
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24
The Best Policy
Vint excitedly brings home a new electric blanket he got for signing up for a life insurance policy. Moments later, his insurance agent arrives to hav...
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25
After the Fall
Mama brings Auntie Effie back to their home to help her recover after she tumbles from the roof while attempting to rearrange its shingles.
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Educating Mama
Bubba faces challenges in high school, which brings to light the fact that Mama also did not complete her graduation.
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2
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
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3
The Key to the Crime
After Vint finds himself falsely labeled as Raytown's "Courteous Crook," Mama and Iola spring into action to prove his innocence.
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4
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Vint and Naomi might not be together anymore, but they're still sharing a home, much to Mama's annoyance. Their constant bickering and awkward situati...
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5
A Big Hand for Mama
Following a close encounter with lightning, Mama gains a fresh perspective on life.
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6
Flounder's Day
After waiting five decades, Mama finally has the opportunity to perform at Raytown's Founders' Day celebration. Following a near-miss with a lightning...
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7
Teacher's Pet
Mama makes an effort to ignite some romance with her night school instructor.
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8
Child's Play
Reverend and Mrs. Meechum stop by to see if Thelma can look after their young son, Eugene, while they go to the hospital to visit some shut-ins.
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9
Mama Mania
Didi, a longtime friend of Naomi's and a pro wrestler, persuades Naomi to step in as a last-minute replacement for her sick tag-team partner in an upc...
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10
Gift Horse
Mama plans to gather enough money to buy a VCR by selling Iola's flashy, handcrafted items at a yard sale.
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11
Workman's Holiday
Mama inadvertently sends Vinton into a spiral of anxiety at work when she gifts him a "Binky Bunny" lunchbox from his childhood. Realizing the impact ...
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12
Mama Sees Red
A representative from the State Department approaches the Harpers with a request to host a Russian woman named Olga for a single day as part of an ini...
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13
A Room with No View
Fed up with their cramped basement living situation, Vint and Naomi decide to swap rooms with Bubba, which brings joy to everyone involved—except fo...
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14
The Sins of the Mother
When Bubba returns home late and inebriated, Mama's anger boils over, leading her to impose a harsh punishment on him.
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15
A Friend Indeed
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
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16
I Do, I Don't
Following a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola daydream about what their lives would be like if they were married to the ones they adore.
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17
Mama Gets the Bird
When Uncle Oscar dies, Mama inherits his talkative pet parrot.
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18
Mama's Girls
Mama initiates a tap-dancing group for senior citizens to encourage Aunt Effie to stay active.
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19
Mama on Jeopardy!
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
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20
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
When Mama scores a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, she and the family, along with Iola, excitedly prepare to embrace the tropical adventure ahead. They e...
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21
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
Vint's sheer luck leads to Mama being pulled into a party with the very "beach bum" she's been hoping to steer clear of.
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22
Bubba's Double Date
After Bubba is left in the lurch by his prom date, Mama decides to intervene and introduces him to Vernette, Iola's awkward niece.
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23
Bed and Breakdown
The Harpers decide to rent out a room in their home to make some extra money during the Tri-State Fair. As the fair draws in crowds and excitement, th...
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24
Naomi's Identity Crisis
When Naomi's memory fades away, Mama takes advantage of the situation to reshape her daughter's identity.
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25
Pomp and Circumstance
Mama and Bubba are set to graduate from high school side by side, but Bubba is considering missing the ceremony altogether.
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Ladies Choice
With only two weeks left in Mama's term as President of the Church Ladies League, she needs a nomination to secure a second term. She enlists Iola’s...
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Baby Talk
Mama and Iola are busy creating a quilt for an upcoming contest when Iola remarks on how quiet the house has become. Just then, Vint and Naomi return ...
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3
Naomi's New Position
Naomi is thrilled to learn she has an interview for the Assistant Manager position at Food Circus, now open after the new manager, Archie Woods, took ...
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4
The Really Loud Family
Mama is already frustrated and doing her best to steer clear of Roselle to escape the latest charity drive. Meanwhile, Bubba is running late for dinne...
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5
Many Unhappy Returns
The day before Mama's birthday, Vint decides to craft her a gift instead of purchasing one. His creation—a rather unattractive cocktail belt—leave...
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6
Found Money
With the mail running late, Mama anxiously awaits her pension check, only to discover that Iola has had it all along. Unfortunately, it's too late to ...
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7
My Mama, Myself
Iola shows up to pick up items for the church rummage sale. While Naomi and Vint have nothing to contribute, Mama digs through her jewelry box and dis...
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8
Full House
Mama, Naomi, and Iola are excited to attend a show at the Pepper Pot Playhouse, while Vint and Bubba plan a poker night with their friends. However, w...
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9
Bedtime for Bubba
Mama is up late, anxiously waiting for Bubba's return when Vint and Naomi come in, excited about a new bestseller they’ve just purchased. The book o...
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10
What a Dump
Mama hosts a neighborhood block party where Mayor Tutwiller is expected to reveal something significant. She believes he will present her with the "Go...
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11
Mama Bell
Mama accidentally overlooks one of Bubba's phone messages but stubbornly refuses to acknowledge that she should jot them down, despite having done so ...
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12
Very Dirty Dancing
Mama is sprawled out on the couch, recovering from laser surgery to remove a corn from her toe, and enjoying being pampered by Bubba. When Vint and Na...
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13
Mama's Layaway Plan
Vint, Naomi, and Bubba are gearing up for the Bowl-A-Thon, determined to break the Huflanders' eight-year winning streak. After Mama returns with Aunt...
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14
My Phony Valentine
On Valentine's Day, Naomi is feeling neglected, and Vint's attempts to cheer her up with inexpensive gifts only deepen her disappointment. Meanwhile, ...
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15
The Big Wheel
The whole family is caught up in Lotto excitement, except for Mama, who is more focused on getting Iola to bring back the cinnamon so they can whip up...
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16
More Power to You
Naomi and Vint hurry to prepare for the upcoming Food Circus awards banquet that evening. Meanwhile, Mama is engaged in a heated discussion with the m...
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17
Mama in One
Updating the church's phone directory is challenging enough, but with everyone coming and going, it's nearly impossible. Luckily for Mama, her desire ...
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18
There's No Place Like...No Place
Bubba is on his way to a rally for the homeless, while Mama and Iola plan to visit the Rayplex, and Vint and Naomi are off to route five to check out ...
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19
April Fools
On April Fool's Day, Mama's mood is as sour as ever. Bubba kicks off the pranks with a hand buzzer, followed by Vint startling her with a fake snake. ...
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20
Reading the Riot Act
Bubba and Vint are out back shooting hoops when Mama steps outside to vent about Lolly Purdue and her poor performance as CCL President. She's eager t...
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21
A Taxing Situation
Vint and Naomi are busy tackling their taxes with the long form, while Bubba is handling Mama's using the short form. They discover they’ll receive ...
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22
The Mama of Invention
Iola encounters a man who shows interest in one of her inventions. However, Vint, Naomi, and Bubba have created their own invention called Petlocks. W...
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23
Hate Thy Neighbor
Thelma's nemesis and next-door neighbor, Fred Gebhart, blows leaves back into her yard, igniting a heated argument that Iola has to intervene to stop....
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24
Dependence Day
Thelma and Iola are excited to embark on a cruise down the Ray River on the Dixie Bell, thanks to a tempting two-for-one offer that made the trip poss...
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25
Mama Makes Three
Naomi reveals to everyone that she and Vint are unable to conceive due to Vint being infertile. In response, Iola proposes that they consider adopting...
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Mama's Medicine Show
Upon discovering the high expenses associated with raising a child, Vint and Naomi come up with the idea to launch a business selling bottles of Mama'...
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An Affair to Forget
Mama has a hunch that Vint might be cheating with his new intern, Heather. To get to the bottom of it, she teams up with Iola to snoop around his offi...
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3
Mr. Wrong
Mama pushes Iola to seek out a partner, but the guy she ends up with is a relentless and overbearing know-it-all.
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Now Hear This
The Harpers set up an intercom system to help Naomi keep an eye on her baby. However, Mama ends up using it to secretly listen in on the family, while...
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5
Tri-State's Most Wanted
Mama finds herself drawn to the charming actor Leslie Lemoyne, but her admiration takes a turn when she spots him on "Tri-State's Most Wanted," the lo...
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Mama Fights Back
Mama goes on the offensive against a radio station's ineffective consumer advocate. Impressed by her passion, the station manager proposes that she ta...
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7
A Blast From the Past
Mama receives an invitation to her junior high school's 50th reunion, but she's hesitant to attend due to a long-standing, unfounded rumor that labele...
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8
Psychic Pheno-Mama
Vinton and Naomi convince Mama to let a psychic named "Madame Rita" conduct readings for the family. Initially, Mama is taken aback by the psychic's s...
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9
Take My Mama, Please!
After disrupting a stand-up comedian's performance at the Bigger Jigger, Mama takes on the challenge of performing her own comedy routine.
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10
Bubba's House Band
Bubba arranges for a heavy metal group named The Bonecrushers to perform at homecoming and informs the family that the band will be lodging with them....
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11
Mama Takes Stock
Vinton finds out that he’s on the verge of losing his job as Kwik Keys is shutting down under new ownership by a company named Bernice. Meanwhile, B...
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12
War of the Roses
Mama and Iola are getting ready for the Crystal Thorn flower contest when Iola discovers that Mama's flowers have mixed with hers, resulting in a pink...
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13
Mama Takes a Dive
After Mama has a mishap at the bank, tripping over a roll of pennies, her family proposes that she take legal action against the bank. She decides to ...
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14
Mama Gets Goosed
Mama's cousin gifts her a live goose for the family's Christmas feast, but the rest of the family is strongly opposed to the idea of slaughtering and ...
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15
The Big Nap
After a week of binge-watching detective films on TV and learning that Iola's mother has gone missing, Mama finds herself in a vivid dream where she t...
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16
Pinup Mama
While Bubba is busy with a photography project, he snaps a humorous shot of a young woman in a bikini, but superimposes Mama's head onto her body. Thi...
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17
Guess Who's Going to Dinner
Vint scores a special Mother's Day dinner for two at a Moroccan eatery named Abdul's Garden of Eating. This sparks a rivalry between Mama and Naomi, b...
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18
Look Who's Breathing
Naomi and Vinton attend a childbirth class together, but when Vint is summoned to work, Mama steps in to accompany Naomi, missing out on her Bingo Bon...
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19
There Is Nothing Like the Dames
Vinton and Naomi decide to purchase an RV with the intention of relocating to a trailer park. However, they run into trouble when the vehicle won’t ...
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Bye-Bye–Baby!
Naomi is feeling anxious as her baby’s arrival is delayed, prompting Mama to ease her worries with a fabricated tale about Carl. In a series of flas...
