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Season 6 – 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

Rebecca Wrate

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1989 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 1989 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 1989 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 1989 Now Hear This After installing an intercom in preparation for Naomi's new baby, the family begins using it to eavesdrop on each other. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 1989 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 1989 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 1989 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 1989 Psychic Pheno-Mama Vint and Naomi return home after meeting a physic, Madam Rita, telling the whole family about her; but Mama has her suspicions, figuring out that Rita could get most of her information from the beauty shop where she works. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 1989 Take My Mama, Please! While comedian Shecky Lewis is on stage performing at the Bigger Jigger, Mama heckles him; the comedian challenges her to perform at Open Mike Night on Monday. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 25, 1989 Bubba's House Band Bubba brings home an all-female heavy-metal band. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 1989 Mama Takes Stock Mama wields her portfolio to save Vint's job. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 9, 1989 War of the Roses Lola and Mama (Beverly Archer, Vicki Lawrence Schultz) become enemies when they compete in a rose show. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 16, 1989 Mama Takes a Dive Mama slips on a roll of pennies and sues the bank. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 23, 1989 Mama Gets Goosed A live goose, meant to be Christmas dinner, becomes a pet. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 20, 1990 The Big Nap Mama turns sleuth to find Iola's mother. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 27, 1990 Pinup Mama Mama (Vicki Lawrence Schultz) sets out to recruit men for a church-sponsored dance. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 3, 1990 Guess Who's Going to Dinner Vint (Ken Berry) must choose between Mama and Naomi (Vicki Lawrence Schultz, Dorothy Lyman) when he wins a dinner for two. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 10, 1990 Look Who's Breathing Mama describes parenthood to Naomi's childbirth class. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 17, 1990 There Is Nothing Like the Dames Mama (Vicki Lawrence Schultz) hopes to become a member of an exclusive women's club. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 24, 1990 Bye-Bye, Baby! Naomi and Vint's (Dorothy Lyman, Ken Berry) baby arrives early. Details

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Season Info

Director
Dave Powers
Executive Producer
Joe Hamilton
Screenwriter
Jim Evering, Dale Phillips, Kathryn Davison, Sydney Blake, Dorothy Van, Manny Basanese, Neil Lebowitz, Gordon Mitchell, Cindy Begel, Jim Geoghan, Bill Braunstein, Alberta DaSilva, Lesa Kite, Aubrey Tadman
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1989