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Thelma "Mama" Harper is the quick-tempered, blue-haired matriarch of the Harper family who lives with son Vint and his wife, Naomi, who were forced to move into Mama's basement after losing money in a business deal gone awry. After Vint's kids from a previous marriage leave the house, Mama's delinquent grandson Bubba is ordered to live with his grandmother after being released from juvenile hall and placed on probation. Iola Boylen, Thelma's friend and neighbor, is a frequent visitor to the Harper household, which is often the site of bickering between abrasive Mama and her loved ones. Vicki Lawrence stars as Mama, a character she originated in sketches on "The Carol Burnett Show."

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S1, EP10 "Fran's Dress"

Mama runs out to replace Fran's dress after she accidentally burns a hole in it.

S1, EP11 "Alien Marriage"

Vint agrees to marry a Portuguese woman so she can get legal U.S. status.

S1, EP12 "Positive Thinking"

Eunice undergoes a drastic change after listening to Buzz's tape on positive thinking.

S1, EP13 "Mama's Silver"

Vint hocks Mama's silver to get enough cash to bail a friend out of jail.

S4, EP18 "Mama's Girls"

Mama leads a senior-citizens' tap-dancing troupe.

S4, EP17 "Mama Gets the Bird"

Uncle Oscar's talking parrot tells the family of a hidden treasure.

S4, EP16 "I Do, I Don't"

Iola, Bubba and Mama fantasize about marriage after attending a wedding. Guest star: Joseph Campanella.

S4, EP15 "A Friend Indeed"

Mama is jealous when Iola acquires a new best friend.

Thelma "Mama" Harper is the quick-tempered, blue-haired matriarch of the Harper family who lives with son Vint and his wife, Naomi, who were forced to move into Mama's basement after losing money in a business deal gone awry. After Vint's kids from a previous marriage leave the house, Mama's delinquent grandson Bubba is ordered to live with his grandmother after being released from juvenile hall and placed on probation. Iola Boylen, Thelma's friend and neighbor, is a frequent visitor to the Harper household, which is often the site of bickering between abrasive Mama and her loved ones. Vicki Lawrence stars as Mama, a character she originated in sketches on "The Carol Burnett Show."
Starring: Allan Kayser, Anne Haney, Betty White, Beverly Archer, Carol Burnett, Dorothy Lyman, Dorothy Van, Eric Brown, Harvey Korman, Karin Argoud, Ken Berry, Mike Ebner, Robert Witthans, Rue McClanahan, Vicki Lawrence
Original Air Date: Jan 22, 1983
Genres: ComedyTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
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