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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."
S6, EP6 "Mama Fights Back"
After calling into a radio show for advice about a broken blender and subsequently causing an uproar after they are unable to help her, Mama is offered a radio show as a consumer advocate by the station manager.
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.
S6, EP7 "A Blast From the Past"
Mama gets an invitation to her 50th high school reunion, which she has no plans on attending; she later reveals the reason why she doesn't want to attend.
S6, EP5 "Tri-State's Most Wanted"
After meeting and falling for the charming actor Leslie Lemoyne, Mama sees him on "Tri-State's Most Wanted" just as he is arriving to pick her up for dinner; she fears that he may be a dangerous felon.
S6, EP4 "Now Hear This"
After installing an intercom in preparation for Naomi's new baby, the family begins using it to eavesdrop on each other.
S6, EP3 "Mr. Wrong"
Iola reveals she wants a husband and a family, and after finding a new beau, she decides to introduce him to the Harpers; Mama and the family learn that Iola's new beau isn't that great of a guy.
