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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

S2, EP2 "The Return of Leonard Oates"

Naomi's former husband tries to win her back.

S2, EP1 "Flaming Forties"

Mama saves the day when the band scheduled to play at a school dance cancels its performance.

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, Amy Benedict, Anne Haney, Betty White, Beverly Archer, Carol Burnett, Dorothy Lyman, Dorothy Van, Earl Boen, Eric Brown, Harvey Korman, Karin Argoud, Ken Berry, Rue McClanahan, Vicki Lawrence
Original Air Date: Jan 22, 1983
Genres: ComedyTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
2 seasons available on demand
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