When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.
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25min
September 26, 1987
2. Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.
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25min
October 3, 1987
3. The Key to the Crime
When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.
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25min
October 10, 1987
4. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).
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25min
October 17, 1987
5. A Big Hand for Mama
After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.
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25min
October 24, 1987
6. Flounder's Day
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.
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25min
October 31, 1987
7. Teacher's Pet
Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.
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25min
November 7, 1987
8. Child's Play
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.
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25min
November 14, 1987
9. Mama Mania
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.
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25min
November 21, 1987
10. Gift Horse
Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.
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25min
November 28, 1987
11. Workman's Holiday
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.
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25min
December 5, 1987
12. Mama Sees Red
A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."
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25min
December 12, 1987
13. A Room with No View
Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.
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25min
December 19, 1987
14. The Sins of the Mother
After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.
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25min
January 9, 1988
15. A Friend Indeed
Iola spends all her time with a new friend.
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25min
January 16, 1988
16. I Do, I Don't
After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.
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25min
January 23, 1988
17. Mama Gets the Bird
After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.
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25min
January 30, 1988
18. Mama's Girls
Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.
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25min
February 6, 1988
19. Mama on Jeopardy!
Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!
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February 13, 1988
20. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!
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25min
February 20, 1988
21. Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.
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February 27, 1988
22. Bubba's Double Date
When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.
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25min
March 5, 1988
23. Bed and Breakdown
The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.
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25min
March 12, 1988
24. Naomi's Identity Crisis
After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.
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25min
March 19, 1988
25. Pomp and Circumstance
Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.