Seasons & Episodes
Vint and the Kids Move In
Mama's in a hurry to get to the mall for a sale and tries to hurry Fran along to finish eating. But before that can happ
For Better or For Worse
After many years of not seeing each other, since high school, Vinton and Mama's next door neighbor Naomi Oates are reun
The Wedding (1)
Vint and Buzz go to a bachelor party in celebration of Vint's impending marriage to Naomi. Meanwhile back at the house,
The Wedding (2)
The day of the wedding is at hand, and Vint and Naomi are ready to tie the knot. While Eunice still wants to sing her so
Family Feud
Vinton gets an idea of taking the family (eveyone except Sonja) on to the game show Family Feud, so that they can have a
Cellmates
Mama, Vint and Ed throw Eunice a suprise birthday party at the bigger jigger, problem is she's hoping for a trip to the
Mama Gets a Job
Mama is complaining about not having done nothing with her life, so Naomi suggests she get a job. So Mama heads down to
Double Standard
Buzz and Sonya are getting ready for the the high school's Homecoming dance, when Vint tells the kids they both have to
Mama's Boyfriend
Mama is all dressed up as Fran gets back from the store and she wonders ""Who Died?"", Sonya soon asks the same question
Fran's Dress
Vint, who has a bowling tournament, wants Mama to wash and iron his shirt and have dinner ready early. Then Fran, who ha
Alien Marriage
Claude, having come up with another hair brained scheme, tells Vint that he has a good deal, and Vint could make $1600 (
Positive Thinking
Eunice is telling Mama how bad her life sucks, while at the same moment making everyone else's life a living hell too. T
Mama's Silver
Mama's going on about Vint's friend Claude being a bum and everything, when Ellen finally brings Mama's silver back. Mam
Flaming Forties
Buzz and Sonya are the organizers of a dance to raise funds to build a new gym at the high school. They get an idea afte
The Return of Leonard Oates
Naomi's 2nd ex- husband, Leonard Oates, returns to Raytown after 3 years a wealthy man. Seems he's now the worm king of
Country Club
Ellen Shows up and announces she's been given the ""Woman of the Year"" award at the Raytown Country Club that night.But
Naomi and the Stork
Naomi's ailing and all the signs point to her the Stork being on the way for her and Vint. A fact that Mama is the first
Rashomama
The story starts in the hosptal, and Vint comes into the scene with Naomi, Ellen, and Eunice standing the the middle of
Obscene Call
Mama finds Naomi at work being overly nice,and she explains to Mama she's trying to win the Food Circus Friendly Employe
Ellen's Boyfriend
Mama won't let anyone leave because Ellen (who recently divorced her husband Bruce) is on the way over for another one o
Gert Rides Again
Mama's cousin Gert (Imogene Coca) was once a sprited woman, but time in an old folks home has left her lifeless.
Amateur Night
Mama, Fran and Naomi take Vint to the Bigger Jigger to try and cheer him up over not getting a promotion at Kwik Keys. N
The Mama Who Came to Dinner
Mama and Fran are putting green stamps into her books,when Vint and Naomi come in from an evening with their friends.The
Mama Learns to Drive
Mama's wanting desperately to go to the mall and pick up this blue hat she wants. But no one will drive her, seems every
Black Belt Mama
Naomi gets home from her self defense class all fired up and Fran and Sonya decide to go next time.But Mama refuses sayi
Mama Buys a Car
Mama finally decides to buy herself a car after her meals on wheels job falls through because she can't find a ride.So s
Supermarket
After shopping at Food Circus for over 40 years, Thelma knows more about the store than it's manager. After hearing some
No Room at the Inn
It's Vint and Naomi's first wedding anniversary and Vint prepares by reserving two days and one night at a kinky hotel o
Mama for Mayor (1)
Ellen talks Mama into having Mayor Tutwiller's Re-Election press conference at the house.As the Mayor starts his speech
Mama for Mayor (2)
Mama and the whole family attend the Inauguration ceremony as the Mayor prepares to swear Mama in as the New Mayor of Ra
Harper Versus Harper
Naomi trys to fix breakfast for her family but Mama dumps it out, with Naomi complaining about never being able to do an
Mama's Birthday
It's Mama's birthday and she doesn't want no fuss. No cake, no party, and no presents. She only wants one thing, everyon
Mama Cries Uncle
Carl's long lost brother, Roy Harper, shows up out of nowhere on Carl's birthday. Not knowing that his brother has been
Ask Aunt Fran
Fran gets a fill-in job as a an advice columnist, when she asks Mama for an answer to a question and Mama does what she
A Grave Mistake
Mama can't get anyone to go with her to Carl's grave, so she goes by herself. After arriving and having a long talk with
Farewell, Frannie
Mama finds Frannie's diary when she goes to get Bubba for breakfast. Inside is a note telling Mama to call the executor
Where There's a Will
The family is in the middle of a game of scrabble when Ellen stops by with a gift for Mama and to attempt to once again
Best Medicine
Mama is the editor of the years church bazaar cookbook, in it she plans to use her own recipe for Chili. Iola objects th
National Mama
When Mama's dreams start providing the names of winning horses, the family figures they're in the money.
Soup to Nuts
Mama's sister, Frannie, has just passed away, and even if she can't bring herself to tell how Frannie actually died (it
Mama and Dr. Brothers
In this Thanksgiving episode, Mama, Bubba, Vinton, Naomi, Iola, and Aunt Effie (Dorothy Van) all go for cover in the bas
Cat's Meow
Iola is distraught when her cat Midnight dies,although everyone else is thankful,noting that the cat was as mean as a ra
The Love Letter
Naomi is giving Bubba and Vint a love test to see how romantic they are,from the latest issue Lady's Circle.As it turns
An Ill Wind
The Harpers, Iola and Aunt Effie must go.for cover in the basement when a tornado passes through Raytown on Thanksgivin
Steal One, Pearl Two
Bubba wants to borrow $200 to buy a new drum set, while Iola's upset that she can't get her jewelry box open to put her
Where There's Smoke
Thelma invites Reverend Meecham to dinner in the hopes of being named the president of the Church Ladies League. However
Fly Naomi
Unhappy with the rut she's gotten into, Naomi decides to make a change and arrives home with the news that, after seeing
Santa Mama
Vinton is chosen to play Santa @ the Raytown Mall. However, with too much practice, he loses his voice! So Mama fills
Desperately Seeking Anyone
Mama and Naomi's plan to find a date for Iola backfires when the date is more interested in Mama.
Porn Again
Mama is appalled when she finds a girlie magazine named Casanova under Bubba's bed while cleaning. She firsts wants to k
Have it Mama's Way
An anonymous letter convinces Vint that he's adopted, so he sets out to find his biological mother.
Birthright
An anonymous letter convinces Vint that he's adopted, so he sets out to find his biological mother.
Grandma USA
Mama is surprised to learn she was entered in the Grandma USA contest by Bubba. She is at first reluctant to compete, bu
Buck Private Bubba
Vint's former Army Sergeant comes to town and recruits Bubba, who enlists after his girlfriend breaks up with him.
Mama's Cousin
Mama's worldly cousin (Vicki Lawrence in a dual role) annoys Mama with her neverending stories.
Mama with the Golden Arm
Mama emerges as a contender in an arm-wrestling competition.
It Takes Two to Watusi
Naomi's best friend Luann has just been divorced and Naomi wants to set her up with a friend of her's for a double date
Fangs a Lot, Mama
After Vint is invited to join the Mystic Order of the Cobra, a local men's club, Mama attempts to sabotage his induction
The Best Policy
Vint brings home a new electric blanket he received for signing up for a life insurance policy. A few minutes later, hi
After the Fall
Mama brings Auntie Effie home to nurse her back to health after she falls off the roof of her house while.trying to resh
Educating Mama
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
The Key to the Crime
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
A Big Hand for Mama
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Flounder's Day
After 50 years, Mama finally gets her chance to sing at Raytown's Founders' Day celebration.After nearly being hit by li
Teacher's Pet
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
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
Mama Mania
Didi, an old friend of Naomi's and a professional wrestler, talks Naomi into being a last-minute substitute for her aili
Gift Horse
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
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
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 H
A Room with No View
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
The Sins of the Mother
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
A Friend Indeed
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
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
Mama Gets the Bird
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Mama's Girls
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Mama on Jeopardy!
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
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.
Bubba's Double Date
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Bed and Breakdown
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Naomi's Identity Crisis
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Pomp and Circumstance
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
Ladies Choice
Mama's reign as the Church Ladies League President only has two weeks to go and being that it's limited to one term Mama
Baby Talk
Mama and Iola are working hard on a homemade quilt to enter an upcoming contest when Iola comments about the house being
Naomi's New Position
Naomi's on top of the world with the news that she has an interview for the now vacant Assistant Manager's job at Food C
The Really Loud Family
Mama's already annoyed and trying to avoid Roselle so she won't have to head up the latest charity drive. While Bubba's
Many Unhappy Returns
It's the day before Mama's birthday and Vint decides to make her a present instead of buying her something. It ends up b
Found Money
The mail is late,meaning Mama's pention check is late also,so she has to wait around for the mailman.Come to find out Io
My Mama, Myself
Iola arrives to collect for the church rummage sell. While Naomi and Vint have nothing, Mama is looking through her jewe
Full House
Mama, Naomi and Iola are planning to go to a show at the Pepper Pot Playhouse, while Vint and Bubba are set to play poke
Bedtime for Bubba
Mama's sitting up late waiting for Bubba when Vint and Noami come in and start telling her about the new best seller the
What a Dump
Mama plays host to the neighborhood block party, where Mayor Tutwiller is set to make a major announcement. Mama thinks
Mama Bell
Mama forgets one of Bubba's phone messages but refuses to admit she needs to write them down, as she did earlier with Na
Very Dirty Dancing
Mama is sacked out on the couch after laser surgery to remove a Corn from her toe. Having Bubba wait on her hand and foo
Mama's Layaway Plan
Vint, Naomi and Bubba are preparing for the upcoming Bowl-A-Thon, hoping to beat the Huflanders, who've won 8 years in a
My Phony Valentine
It's Valentine's day and Naomi feels unloved and Vint buying her cheap stuff for doesn't help. Mama and Iola however ar
The Big Wheel
The entire family is abuzz with Lotto fever, except Mama that is, who just wants Iola to get back with the cinnamon so t
More Power to You
Naomi and Vint rush in to get ready for the awards banquet that night for Food Circus. While Mama complains to the meter
Mama in One
Trying to update the church's phone directory is hard enough, but having to do it with everyone running in and out is im
There's No Place Like...No Place
Bubba's off to a rally for the homeless, as Mama and Iola are off to the Rayplex, while Vint and Naomi are headed out to
April Fools
April fools day has Mama in a particularly foul mood, as always. First Bubba gets her with a hand buzzer and Vint scares
Reading the Riot Act
Bubba and Vint are playing basketball out back, when Mama comes out and starts talking about Lolly Purdue and how bad a
A Taxing Situation
Vint and Naomi are doing their taxes while Bubba works on Mama's, but their using the long form and she's using the shor
The Mama of Invention
Iola meets a man that is interested in one of her inventions.But as it turns out Vint,Naomi and Bubba have an invention
Hate Thy Neighbor
Mama's sworn enemy and next door neighbor, Fred Gebhart blows leafs back into Thelma's yard which starts a screaming mat
Dependence Day
Thelma and Iola prepare to go a cruise down the Ray River on the Dixie Bell,seems they got a special, two for one deal a
Mama Makes Three
Naomi annouces her and Vint can't get pregnant because Vint is shooting blanks,so Iola suggests that they try and adopt
Mama's Medicine Show
After reading about how much it costs to raise a child, Vint and Naomi decide to start a business selling bottles of Mam
An Affair to Forget
Mama suspects that Vint is having an affair with his new trainee Heather, so she and Iola go to his workplace to investi
Mr. Wrong
Mama encourages Iola to find herself a man, but the man she finds turns out to be a domineering blowhard.
Now Hear This
The Harpers install an intercom so that Naomi will be able to monitor her baby, but Mama uses it to eavesdrop on the fam
Tri-State's Most Wanted
Mama is attracted to actor Leslie Lemoyne, until she sees him on "Tri-State's Most Wanted" (the local version of America
Mama Fights Back
Mama verbally attacks a radio show's unhelpful consumer advocate, and the station manager offers her his job, with Mama
A Blast From the Past
Mama is invited to her junior high school's 50th reunion, but she is reluctant to go because of a false rumor that was s
Psychic Pheno-Mama
Vinton and Naomi persuade Mama to have a psychic called "Madame Rita" give everyone readings. At first, Mama is surprise
Take My Mama, Please!
After heckling a stand-up comedian at the Bigger Jigger, Mama accepts a challenge to do a routine of her own.
Bubba's House Band
Bubba books a band called The Bonecrushers for homecoming, and tells the family that the band will be staying with them.
Mama Takes Stock
Vinton learns that he is about to lose his job because Kwik Keys is being shut down by the new owners, a corporation cal
War of the Roses
Mama and Iola are preparing for the Crystal Thorn flower contest, and Iola is angry to find that Mama's flowers have cro
Mama Takes a Dive
When Mama slips on a roll of pennies in the bank, the family suggests that she sue the bank. To this end, she hires a sl
Mama Gets Goosed
Mama's cousin sends her a live goose for her family's Christmas dinner, and everyone except Mama is against the idea of
The Big Nap
After watching detective movies on TV for a week, and hearing that Iola's mother is missing, Mama dreams that she is a f
Pinup Mama
While working on a photography project, Bubba makes a picture of a young bikini-clad woman with Mama's head, as a joke.
Guess Who's Going to Dinner
Vint wins a Mother's Day dinner for two at a North African (Moroccan) restaurant called Abdul's Garden of Eating. As a r
Look Who's Breathing
Naomi and Vinton are taking a childbirth class. When Vint is called in to work, Mama has to go to class with Naomi inste
There Is Nothing Like the Dames
Vinton and Naomi buy an RV and plan to move to a trailer park; however, they are unable to start the vehicle once it is
Bye-Bye–Baby!
When Naomi is upset about her baby being late, Mama tries to calm her down with a false story about Carl. Mama tells Iol
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