About this season
Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.
Episodes (25)
1. Educating Mama
Aired 26 September 1987 • 25 min
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
2. Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Aired 3 October 1987 • 25 min
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
3. The Key to the Crime
Aired 10 October 1987 • 25 min
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
4. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Aired 17 October 1987 • 25 min
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
5. A Big Hand for Mama
Aired 24 October 1987 • 25 min
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
6. Flounder's Day
Aired 31 October 1987 • 25 min
After 50 years, Mama finally gets her chance to sing at Raytown's Founders' Day celebration.After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
7. Teacher's Pet
Aired 7 November 1987 • 25 min
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
8. Child's Play
Aired 14 November 1987 • 25 min
Reverend and Mrs. Meechum drop by to ask Thelma if she would mind watching their little Eugene while they visit the shut-ins at the hospital.
9. Mama Mania
Aired 21 November 1987 • 25 min
Didi, an old friend of Naomi's and a professional wrestler, talks Naomi into being a last-minute substitute for her ailing tag-team partner for a match. When Mama accidentally knocks Didi out just before the match, Naomi and Mama have to wrestle against Didi's weighty opponents.
10. Gift Horse
Aired 28 November 1987 • 25 min
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
11. Workman's Holiday
Aired 5 December 1987 • 25 min
When Mama traumatizes Vinton at work with the "Binky Bunny" lunchbox she made for him when he was a kid, she must find a way to cure him of his trauma before he loses his job.
12. Mama Sees Red
Aired 12 December 1987 • 25 min
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
13. A Room with No View
Aired 19 December 1987 • 25 min
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
14. The Sins of the Mother
Aired 9 January 1988 • 25 min
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
15. A Friend Indeed
Aired 16 January 1988 • 25 min
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
16. I Do, I Don't
Aired 23 January 1988 • 25 min
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
17. Mama Gets the Bird
Aired 30 January 1988 • 25 min
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
18. Mama's Girls
Aired 6 February 1988 • 25 min
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
19. Mama on Jeopardy!
8.0Aired 13 February 1988 • 25 min
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
20. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
Aired 20 February 1988 • 25 min
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
21. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
8.0Aired 27 February 1988 • 25 min
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
22. Bubba's Double Date
Aired 5 March 1988 • 25 min
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
23. Bed and Breakdown
Aired 12 March 1988 • 25 min
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
24. Naomi's Identity Crisis
Aired 19 March 1988 • 25 min
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
25. Pomp and Circumstance
8.0Aired 26 March 1988 • 25 min
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.