1: Educating Mama
Sep 26, 1987
When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
Season 4
Mama's Family
25 EPISODES • 1987
Season 4 of Mama's Family was released on September 26 and consists of 25 episodes.Episodes
2: Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Oct 3, 1987
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
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.
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).
5: A Big Hand for Mama
Oct 24, 1987
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
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.
7: Teacher's Pet
Nov 7, 1987
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
15: A Friend Indeed
Jan 16, 1988
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
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.
17: Mama Gets the Bird
Jan 30, 1988
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
18: Mama's Girls
Feb 6, 1988
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
19: Mama on Jeopardy!
Feb 13, 1988
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
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!
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.
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.
23: Bed and Breakdown
Mar 12, 1988
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
24: Naomi's Identity Crisis
Mar 19, 1988
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
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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