Episode 1
Educating Mama
Sep 26, 1987
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Episode 2
Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Oct 3, 1987
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
Episode 3
The Key to the Crime
Oct 10, 1987
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
Episode 4
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Oct 17, 1987
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
Episode 5
A Big Hand for Mama
Oct 24, 1987
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
Episode 6
Flounder's Day
Oct 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.
Episode 7
Teacher's Pet
Nov 7, 1987
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
Episode 8
Child's Play
Nov 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.
Episode 9
Mama Mania
Nov 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.
Episode 10
Gift Horse
Nov 28, 1987
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
Episode 11
Workman's Holiday
Dec 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.
Episode 12
Mama Sees Red
Dec 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."
Episode 13
A Room with No View
Dec 19, 1987
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
Episode 14
The Sins of the Mother
Jan 9, 1988
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Episode 15
A Friend Indeed
Jan 16, 1988
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Episode 16
I Do, I Don't
Jan 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.
Episode 17
Mama Gets the Bird
Jan 30, 1988
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Episode 18
Mama's Girls
Feb 6, 1988
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Episode 19
Mama on Jeopardy!
Feb 13, 1988
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Episode 20
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
Feb 20, 1988
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Episode 21
Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
Feb 27, 1988
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
Episode 22
Bubba's Double Date
Mar 5, 1988
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Episode 23
Bed and Breakdown
Mar 12, 1988
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Episode 24
Naomi's Identity Crisis
Mar 19, 1988
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
Episode 25
Pomp and Circumstance
Mar 26, 1988
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.
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