Vicki Lawrence
Thelma Harper
Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes1987
Mama's Family
Season 4
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Episode 125 min1987-09-26
Educating Mama
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Episode 225 min1987-10-03
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
Episode 325 min1987-10-10
The Key to the Crime
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Episode 425 min1987-10-17
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
Episode 525 min1987-10-24
A Big Hand for Mama
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Episode 625 min1987-10-31
Flounder's Day
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 725 min1987-11-07
Teacher's Pet
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Episode 825 min1987-11-14
Child's Play
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 925 min1987-11-21
Mama Mania
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 1025 min1987-11-28
Gift Horse
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
Episode 1125 min1987-12-05
Workman's Holiday
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 1225 min1987-12-12
Mama Sees Red
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 1325 min1987-12-19
A Room with No View
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
Episode 1425 min1988-01-09
The Sins of the Mother
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Episode 1525 min1988-01-16
A Friend Indeed
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Episode 1625 min1988-01-23
I Do, I Don't
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
Episode 1725 min1988-01-30
Mama Gets the Bird
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Episode 1825 min1988-02-06
Mama's Girls
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Episode 1925 min1988-02-13
Mama on Jeopardy!
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Episode 2025 min1988-02-20
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Episode 2125 min1988-02-27
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
Episode 2225 min1988-03-05
Bubba's Double Date
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Episode 2325 min1988-03-12
Bed and Breakdown
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Episode 2425 min1988-03-19
Naomi's Identity Crisis
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Episode 2525 min1988-03-26
Pomp and Circumstance
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
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