Season 4
TV Show · Comedy

Always at the center of comical misadventures, the Harper family and their extended members live together under one roof led by their matriarch, Mama Thelma Harper. In season four, Mama tries to get her high school equivalency diploma, Vint is mistakenly accused of being Raytown's serial burglar, finances force Vint and Naomi to live a separate-but-together lifestyle, and the Harpers’ garage sale goes awry. Plus, Mama becomes jealous over Iola’s new friend, and Naomi loses her memory.

1987 · 21m
  • 12+
Starring Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman

Season 1

  • Vint and the Kids Move In
    EPISODE 1
    Vint and the Kids Move In
    Having lost all his money in a bad investment, and having been evicted from his house, Vint shows up on Mama's doorstep with the kids. Mama allows them to move in.
    21m
  • For Better or for Worse
    EPISODE 2
    For Better or for Worse
    When Naomi spends the night in the basement with Vint, Mama tries to break up the relationship. But the two decide to get married instead and plan to have the ceremony in the Harper home.
    21m
  • The Wedding, Pt. 1
    EPISODE 3
    The Wedding, Pt. 1
    With Vint out at a bachelor party the night before his wedding, the ladies have the house to themselves. When Naomi starts a rumor that Ellen's husband is having an affair with his secretary, the party begins to deteriorate. The evening is spent exchanging stories and insults.
    21m
  • The Wedding, Pt. 2
    EPISODE 4
    The Wedding, Pt. 2
    Having survived Vint and Naomi's wedding, Mama's peace is disturbed by the return of the happy couple. Announcing that they've been swindled out of their housing investment, they plead with Mama to let them move back in. Naturally, Mama gives in.
    21m
  • Family Feud
    EPISODE 5
    Family Feud
    The possibility of winning thousands of dollars on a game show excites all in the family except Mama. Promising to use their share of the winnings to buy their own home, Vint and Naomi convince Mama to participate. Unfortunately for Mama, the Harpers lose.
    21m
  • Cellmates
    EPISODE 6
    Cellmates
    The family is at the Bigger Jigger to celebrate Eunice's birthday. Eunice flies into a rage when she discovers that Mama never told her a man she once adored wanted to date her. Two policemen, thinking the confrontation is a violent brawl, arrest Eunice and Mama. In jail, the two reveal some of their dreams and aspirations, and admit to some of their faults.
    21m

Box Set

  • Mama's Family: The Complete Series

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Cast & Crew

  • Vicki Lawrence
    Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper
  • Ken Berry
    Vinton Harper
  • Dorothy Lyman
    Naomi Oates Harper
  • B‌A
    Beverly Archer
    Iola Lucille Boylen
  • Allan Kayser
    Bubba Higgins
  • Harvey Korman
    Director
  • Dick Martin
    Director
  • D‌C
    Dick Clair
    Creator

About

Season 4

Comedy

Always at the center of comical misadventures, the Harper family and their extended members live together under one roof led by their matriarch, Mama Thelma Harper. In season four, Mama tries to get her high school equivalency diploma, Vint is mistakenly accused of being Raytown's serial burglar, finances force Vint and Naomi to live a separate-but-together lifestyle, and the Harpers’ garage sale goes awry. Plus, Mama becomes jealous over Iola’s new friend, and Naomi loses her memory.

12+

COMMON SENSE

Mama's in charge of this comedy. Older tweens OK.

Information

Studio
ION
Released
1987
Rated
TV-PG
Region of Origin
United States
© 1983 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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