Overview of 'Mama's Family' Season 4

Mama's Family (1983)

Comedy

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.

Writing:

Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon

Stars:

Release Date: 1983-01-22
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6

7.6/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 25

Season 4 Episode List

Episode 1 - Educating Mama
Release Date: 1987-09-26
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Episode 2 - Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Release Date: 1987-10-03
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
Episode 3 - The Key to the Crime
Release Date: 1987-10-10
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Episode 4 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Release Date: 1987-10-17
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
Episode 5 - A Big Hand for Mama
Release Date: 1987-10-24
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Episode 6 - Flounder's Day
Release Date: 1987-10-31
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.
Episode 7 - Teacher's Pet
Release Date: 1987-11-07
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Episode 8 - Child's Play
Release Date: 1987-11-14
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.
Episode 9 - Mama Mania
Release Date: 1987-11-21
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.
Episode 10 - Gift Horse
Release Date: 1987-11-28
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
Episode 11 - Workman's Holiday
Release Date: 1987-12-05
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.
Episode 12 - Mama Sees Red
Release Date: 1987-12-12
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
Episode 13 - A Room with No View
Release Date: 1987-12-19
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
Episode 14 - The Sins of the Mother
Release Date: 1988-01-09
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Episode 15 - A Friend Indeed
Release Date: 1988-01-16
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Episode 16 - I Do, I Don't
Release Date: 1988-01-23
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
Episode 17 - Mama Gets the Bird
Release Date: 1988-01-30
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Episode 18 - Mama's Girls
Release Date: 1988-02-06
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Episode 19 - Mama on Jeopardy!
Release Date: 1988-02-13
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Episode 20 - Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
Release Date: 1988-02-20
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Episode 21 - Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
Release Date: 1988-02-27
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
Episode 22 - Bubba's Double Date
Release Date: 1988-03-05
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Episode 23 - Bed and Breakdown
Release Date: 1988-03-12
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Episode 24 - Naomi's Identity Crisis
Release Date: 1988-03-19
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Episode 25 - Pomp and Circumstance
Release Date: 1988-03-26
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.