Mama's Family
Season 4
1987 • 25 Episodes
Episodes
1. Educating Mama
September 26, 1987
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
October 3, 1987
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
3. The Key to the Crime
October 10, 1987
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
October 17, 1987
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
5. A Big Hand for Mama
October 24, 1987
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
6. Flounder's Day
October 31, 1987
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
November 7, 1987
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
8. Child's Play
November 14, 1987
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
November 21, 1987
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
November 28, 1987
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
11. Workman's Holiday
December 5, 1987
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
December 12, 1987
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
December 19, 1987
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
January 9, 1988
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
15. A Friend Indeed
January 16, 1988
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
16. I Do, I Don't
January 23, 1988
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
January 30, 1988
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
18. Mama's Girls
February 6, 1988
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
19. Mama on Jeopardy!
February 13, 1988
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
20. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
February 20, 1988
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
21. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
February 27, 1988
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
March 5, 1988
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
23. Bed and Breakdown
March 12, 1988
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
24. Naomi's Identity Crisis
March 19, 1988
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
25. Pomp and Circumstance
March 26, 1988
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.