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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, EP5 "Many Unhappy Returns"

Mama mistakenly believes that Vint bought her an expensive bracelet.

S5, EP6 "Found Money"

Greed overtakes Mama when she gets $800 from a malfunctioning bank teller machine.

S4, EP15 "A Friend Indeed"

Mama is jealous when Iola acquires a new best friend.

S5, EP7 "My Mama, Myself"

Mama has visions of her overbearing mother.

S4, EP14 "The Sins of the Mother"

When Bubba comes home tipsy, Mama is reminded of a drunken incident involving Eunice.

S4, EP13 "A Room With No View"

A family war erupts when Vint and Naomi want to switch bedrooms with Bubba.

S4, EP12 "Mama Sees Red"

A typical Russian homemaker visits the all-American Harper family.

S4, EP11 "Workman's Holiday"

Vint's embarrassed at work when Mama brings him his childhood lunch box.

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, Brent Spiner, Dorothy Lyman, Dorothy Van, Earl Boen, Eric Brown, Joseph Campanella, Karin Argoud, Ken Berry, Rue McClanahan, Vicki Lawrence
Original Air Date: Jan 22, 1983
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
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