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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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S5, EP25 "Mama Takes Three"

After Vint and Naomi learn they can't conceive a child naturally, they decide to pursue adoption; everything goes well until they learn they have to meet with a psychiatrist after revealing that Mama will help raise the child.

S6, EP1 "Mama's Medicine Show"

After reading how much it costs to raise a child, Vint and Naomi decide to go into business for themselves, selling Mama's mother-in-law's miracle tonic.

S4, EP24 "Naomi's Identity Crisis"

When Naomi is stricken with amnesia, Mama hopes to turn her into the perfect housewife.

S6, EP2 "An Affair to Forget"

After finding his wedding ring in the bathroom, Mama begins to suspect that Vint is having an affair with his new trainee; Mama and Iola go to Kiwk Keys to investigate.

S4, EP23 "Bed and Breakdown"

Mama opens her house to boarders with hopes of raising money for a new stove.

S4, EP22 "Bubba's Double Date"

Mama comes to the rescue when Bubba's prom date cancels at the last minute.

S4, EP21 "Mama Goes Hawaiian"

Mama, vacationing in Hawaii, plans to avoid the man she saved from drowning.

S4, EP20 "Mama Goes Hawaiian"

Surprises and romance await the Harpers in Hawaii.

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, Earl Boen, Eric Brown, Harvey Korman, Karin Argoud, Ken Berry, Peter Crabbe, Rue McClanahan, Vicki Lawrence
Original Air Date: Jan 22, 1983
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
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