Mama's Family 1983
What is Mama's Family?
The television series "Mama's Family" is a show that revolves around the Harper household. The home is shared by two sisters, Thelma and Fran, who are both related to the other family members.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 130
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 22, 1983
- Last aired
- Feb 24, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC, Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 51 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 130 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- NBC, Syndication
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The television series "Mama's Family" is a show that revolves around the Harper household. The home is shared by two sisters, Thelma and Fran, who are both related to the other family members. Thelma's son, Vinton, has recently experienced a significant change in his life, resulting in him moving back in with his family. This change affects not only Vinton but also his teenage children, who are now living with their grandparents and aunt. The show focuses on the interactions and relationships between the family members, particularly the dynamic between Thelma and her relatives. The series explores the challenges and adjustments that come with this new living arrangement, especially with Thelma's strong personality. The show features a cast of characters dealing with everyday life and family issues.
Should you watch it?
“A cranky matriarch navigates life after her son and grandchildren move into her home.”
- relatable family dynamics
- humorous domestic conflict
- features argumentative characters
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms centered on multi-generational household friction.
The series features argumentative interactions and domestic themes suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Vint and the Kids Move In Mytharc Jan 22, 1983
- E2 For Better or For Worse Core Jan 29, 1983
- E3 The Wedding (1) Core Feb 5, 1983
- E4 The Wedding (2) Core Feb 12, 1983
- E5 Family Feud Core Feb 19, 1983
- E6 Cellmates Core Feb 26, 1983
- E7 Mama Gets a Job Core Mar 5, 1983
- E8 Double Standard Core Mar 12, 1983
- E9 Mama's Boyfriend Mytharc Mar 19, 1983
- E10 Fran's Dress Core Mar 26, 1983
- E11 Alien Marriage Core Apr 2, 1983
- E12 Positive Thinking Mytharc Apr 30, 1983
- E13 Mama's Silver Mytharc May 7, 1983
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Flaming Forties Mytharc Sep 29, 1983
- E2 The Return of Leonard Oates Core Oct 13, 1983
- E3 Country Club Core Oct 20, 1983
- E4 Naomi and the Stork Core Oct 27, 1983
- E5 Rashomama Core Nov 3, 1983
- E6 Obscene Call Core Nov 10, 1983
- E7 Ellen's Boyfriend Core Nov 17, 1983
- E8 Gert Rides Again Core Dec 1, 1983
- E9 Amateur Night Core Dec 8, 1983
- E10 The Mama Who Came to Dinner Core Dec 22, 1983
- E11 Mama Learns to Drive Core Jan 7, 1984
- E12 Black Belt Mama Core Jan 14, 1984
- E13 Mama Buys a Car Core Jan 21, 1984
- E14 Supermarket Core Feb 4, 1984
- E15 No Room at the Inn Core Feb 11, 1984
- E16 Mama for Mayor (1) Core Feb 18, 1984
- E17 Mama for Mayor (2) Core Feb 25, 1984
- E18 Harper Versus Harper Core Mar 10, 1984
- E19 Mama's Birthday Core Mar 17, 1984
- E20 Mama Cries Uncle Core Mar 24, 1984
- E21 Ask Aunt Fran Mytharc Mar 31, 1984
- E22 A Grave Mistake Mytharc Apr 7, 1984
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Farewell, Frannie Mytharc Sep 27, 1986
- E2 Where There's a Will Mytharc Oct 4, 1986
- E3 Best Medicine Core Oct 11, 1986
- E4 National Mama Core Oct 18, 1986
- E5 Soup to Nuts Core Oct 25, 1986
- E6 Mama and Dr. Brothers Core Nov 1, 1986
- E7 Cat's Meow Mytharc Nov 8, 1986
- E8 The Love Letter Core Nov 15, 1986
- E9 An Ill Wind Core Nov 22, 1986
- E10 Steal One, Pearl Two Core Nov 29, 1986
- E11 Where There's Smoke Core Dec 6, 1986
- E12 Fly Naomi Core Dec 13, 1986
- E13 Santa Mama Core Dec 20, 1986
- E14 Desperately Seeking Anyone Core Jan 10, 1987
- E15 Porn Again Core Jan 17, 1987
- E16 Have it Mama's Way Core Jan 24, 1987
- E17 Birthright Core Jan 31, 1987
- E18 Grandma USA Core Feb 7, 1987
- E19 Buck Private Bubba Core Feb 14, 1987
- E20 Mama's Cousin Core Feb 21, 1987
- E21 Mama with the Golden Arm Core Feb 28, 1987
- E22 It Takes Two to Watusi Core Mar 7, 1987
- E23 Fangs a Lot, Mama Core Mar 14, 1987
- E24 The Best Policy Mytharc Mar 21, 1987
- E25 After the Fall Mytharc Mar 28, 1987
Season 4 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Educating Mama Mytharc Sep 26, 1987
- E2 Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend Core Oct 3, 1987
- E3 The Key to the Crime Core Oct 10, 1987
- E4 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Core Oct 17, 1987
- E5 A Big Hand for Mama Core Oct 24, 1987
- E6 Flounder's Day Core Oct 31, 1987
- E7 Teacher's Pet Core Nov 7, 1987
- E8 Child's Play Core Nov 14, 1987
- E9 Mama Mania Core Nov 21, 1987
- E10 Gift Horse Core Nov 28, 1987
- E11 Workman's Holiday Core Dec 5, 1987
- E12 Mama Sees Red Core Dec 12, 1987
- E13 A Room with No View Core Dec 19, 1987
- E14 The Sins of the Mother Core Jan 9, 1988
- E15 A Friend Indeed Core Jan 16, 1988
- E16 I Do, I Don't Core Jan 23, 1988
- E17 Mama Gets the Bird Core Jan 30, 1988
- E18 Mama's Girls Core Feb 6, 1988
- E19 Mama on Jeopardy! Core Feb 13, 1988
- E20 Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1 Mytharc Feb 20, 1988
- E21 Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2 Mytharc Feb 27, 1988
- E22 Bubba's Double Date Core Mar 5, 1988
- E23 Bed and Breakdown Core Mar 12, 1988
- E24 Naomi's Identity Crisis Mytharc Mar 19, 1988
- E25 Pomp and Circumstance Mytharc Mar 26, 1988
Season 5 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ladies Choice Mytharc Nov 5, 1988
- E2 Baby Talk Core Nov 12, 1988
- E3 Naomi's New Position Core Nov 19, 1988
- E4 The Really Loud Family Core Nov 26, 1988
- E5 Many Unhappy Returns Core Dec 3, 1988
- E6 Found Money Core Dec 3, 1988
- E7 My Mama, Myself Core Dec 17, 1988
- E8 Full House Mytharc Jan 7, 1989
- E9 Bedtime for Bubba Core Jan 14, 1989
- E10 What a Dump Core Jan 21, 1989
- E11 Mama Bell Core Jan 28, 1989
- E12 Very Dirty Dancing Core Feb 4, 1989
- E13 Mama's Layaway Plan Core Feb 11, 1989
- E14 My Phony Valentine Core Feb 18, 1989
- E15 The Big Wheel Core Feb 25, 1989
- E16 More Power to You Core Mar 4, 1989
- E17 Mama in One Core Mar 11, 1989
- E18 There's No Place Like...No Place Core Mar 25, 1989
- E19 April Fools Core Apr 1, 1989
- E20 Reading the Riot Act Core Apr 15, 1989
- E21 A Taxing Situation Core Apr 22, 1989
- E22 The Mama of Invention Core May 6, 1989
- E23 Hate Thy Neighbor Core May 13, 1989
- E24 Dependence Day Mytharc May 20, 1989
- E25 Mama Makes Three Mytharc May 27, 1989
Season 6 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mama's Medicine Show Mytharc Sep 23, 1989
- E2 An Affair to Forget Core Sep 30, 1989
- E3 Mr. Wrong Core Oct 7, 1989
- E4 Now Hear This Core Oct 14, 1989
- E5 Tri-State's Most Wanted Core Oct 21, 1989
- E6 Mama Fights Back Core Oct 28, 1989
- E7 A Blast From the Past Core Nov 4, 1989
- E8 Psychic Pheno-Mama Core Nov 11, 1989
- E9 Take My Mama, Please! Core Nov 18, 1989
- E10 Bubba's House Band Core Nov 25, 1989
- E11 Mama Takes Stock Core Dec 2, 1989
- E12 War of the Roses Core Dec 9, 1989
- E13 Mama Takes a Dive Core Dec 16, 1989
- E14 Mama Gets Goosed Core Dec 23, 1989
- E15 The Big Nap Core Jan 20, 1990
- E16 Pinup Mama Core Jan 27, 1990
- E17 Guess Who's Going to Dinner Core Feb 3, 1990
- E18 Look Who's Breathing Core Feb 10, 1990
- E19 There Is Nothing Like the Dames Mytharc Feb 17, 1990
- E20 Bye-Bye–Baby! Mytharc Feb 24, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series centers on Thelma Harper.
Who moves in with Thelma?
Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his two teenage children move into her home.
Does Thelma live alone?
Thelma shares her home with her spinster sister, Fran.
What is the tone of the show?
The show focuses on the adjustments and arguments that occur within the household.
Is the family dynamic peaceful?
The household experiences significant adjustment and frequent arguments, particularly involving Thelma.
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