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Season 3 – Mama's Family

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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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Vicki Lawrence

Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper

Ken Berry

Vinton Harper

Dorothy Lyman

Naomi Oates Harper

Beverly Archer

Iola Lucille Boylen

Allan Kayser

Bubba Higgins

Earl Boen

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 27, 1986 Farewell, Frannie Mama Harper hopes she can keep the cause of her sister's death a secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 4, 1986 Where There's a Will Aunt Fran's will contains one last condition. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 1986 Best Medicine Mama's daughter (Betty White) secretly checks into the hospital for an operation. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 18, 1986 National Mama The Harpers race to the betting window when Mama has visions of winning horses. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 1986 Soup to Nuts Mama, Naomi and Iola compete to see who makes the best chili. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 1986 Mama and Dr. Brothers Naomi seeks advice on sex from Dr. Joyce Brothers. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 1986 Cat's Meow Iola wants to freeze-dry her recently deceased cat. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 1986 The Love Letter A steamy love letter falls into the wrong hands at the Harper house. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 22, 1986 An Ill Wind A Thanksgiving tornado traps the clan in the cellar. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 1986 Steal One, Pearl Two Iola believes Bubba is the prime suspect after her pearl necklace disappears. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 6, 1986 Where There's Smoke Bubba may ruin Mama's chance of becoming president of a church club. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 13, 1986 Fly Naomi Naomi causes problems at home when she decides to become a flight attendant. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 20, 1986 Santa Mama Mama's not in the merriest of moods when she's forced to play Santa at the mall. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 10, 1987 Desperately Seeking Anyone Iola's blind date sets his sights on Mama. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 17, 1987 Porn Again Mama joins a group that opposes pornography. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 24, 1987 Have It Mama's Way Bubba and Mama apply for the same job at a local fast-food stand. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 31, 1987 Birthright Vint is certain he was adopted when he discovers some disturbing information on his birth certificate. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 7, 1987 Grandma USA Mama participates in a "Grandma USA" pageant. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 14, 1987 Buck Private Bubba Bubba enlists in the Army to impress his girlfriend. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 21, 1987 Mama's Cousin Mama's worldly cousin annoys Mama with her lifestyle and her never-ending stories. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 28, 1987 Mama With the Golden Arm Mama emerges as a contender in an arm-wrestling competition and goes up against a biker's equally tough mother. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 7, 1987 It Takes Two to Watusi Bubba must stand in for Luann's blind date. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 14, 1987 Fangs Alot, Mama Naomi feels neglected when Vint decides to join an elite men's club. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 21, 1987 The Best Policy Mama suspects Naomi of trying to cash in on Vint's life insurance policy. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 28, 1987 After the Fall Mama helps Aunt Effie recover from a concussion. Details

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Season Info

Director
Dave Powers
Executive Producer
Joe Hamilton
Screenwriter
Rick Hawkins, Jim Evering, M.J. Cody, Ann Elder, Dorothy Van, Neil Lebowitz, Sara V. Finney, Gene Perret, Shelly Ross, Chuck Bulot, Tom Perew, Vida Spears
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 27, 1986