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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."
S4, EP15 "A Friend Indeed"
Mama is jealous when Iola acquires a new best friend.
S5, EP20 "Reading the Riot Act"
Mama and other church-league members are quick to judge the group's seemingly irresponsible president.
S5, EP21 "A Taxing Situation"
After listing deductions on her tax form to get a bigger refund, Mama gets a visit from an Internal Revenue Service agent and fears she will be audited.
S5, EP22 "The Mama of Invention"
After a man named Mr. Wheeler asks for $800 in good faith money for one of Vint's inventions, Mama learns that the man is a con artist and ends up working with the police to catch him.
S4, EP8 "Child's Play"
The Harpers baby-sit for the minister's grandson.
S4, EP7 "Teacher's Pet"
Mama develops a crush on her night-school teacher (Joseph Campanella).
S4, EP6 "Flounder's Day"
Mama wants to sing at Raytown's Founder's Day.
S4, EP5 "A Big Hand for Mama"
Mama has a new outlook on life when she's almost hit by lightning.
