Episodes
1. Educating Mama
September 26, 1987
25 min
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
25 min
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
3. The Key to the Crime
October 10, 1987
25 min
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
25 min
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
25 min
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
6. Flounder's Day
October 31, 1987
25 min
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
25 min
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
8. Child's Play
November 14, 1987
25 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Ryan Bollman, Earl Boen, Anne Haney
9. Mama Mania
November 21, 1987
25 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Spice Williams-Crosby, Emily Dole, Dee Booher, Stan Mazin
10. Gift Horse
November 28, 1987
25 min
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
Guest Stars:
Amy Benedict, Michael Fairman, Ted Hayden, Flo Di Re
11. Workman's Holiday
December 5, 1987
25 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Burton Gilliam, Roger Hampton
12. Mama Sees Red
December 12, 1987
25 min
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
Guest Stars:
Karen Hensel, Ben Rawnsley
13. A Room with No View
December 19, 1987
25 min
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
Guest Stars:
Beau Bishop, Grant Heslov
14. The Sins of the Mother
January 9, 1988
25 min
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
Guest Stars:
Charles Douglass, Magda Harout, Heather Kerr, Rich Kettley, Nikki Cox
15. A Friend Indeed
January 16, 1988
25 min
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
Guest Stars:
Mary Pat Gleason
16. I Do, I Don't
January 23, 1988
25 min
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
Guest Stars:
Amy Benedict, Joseph Campanella
17. Mama Gets the Bird
January 30, 1988
25 min
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
Guest Stars:
Karen Hartman
18. Mama's Girls
February 6, 1988
25 min
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
Guest Stars:
Dorothy Van, Betty Bunch, Marguerite Hickey, Earl Houston Bullock, Mel Brown
19. Mama on Jeopardy!
8.0
February 13, 1988
25 min
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
Guest Stars:
Alex Trebek, Brian Byers, Wil Albert, Johnny Gilbert, Roger Price
20. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
February 20, 1988
25 min
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
Guest Stars:
Barney Martin, Alison Gleason, Fred Ball, Don Nahaku, Yvonne Perry
21. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
8.0
February 27, 1988
25 min
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
Guest Stars:
Barney Martin, Alison Gleason, Fred Ball, Yvonne Perry, Cha Thompson
22. Bubba's Double Date
March 5, 1988
25 min
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
Guest Stars:
Karen Lynn Scott, Penelope Sudrow
23. Bed and Breakdown
March 12, 1988
25 min
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
Guest Stars:
Michelle Burkhart Black, Lois de Banzie, Tom McCleister, Cheryl Pollak, Dennis Robertson
24. Naomi's Identity Crisis
March 19, 1988
25 min
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
