Mama's Family

Weekdays at 5p ET | 2p PT

Starring Vicki Lawrence as Thelma "Mama" Harper and spun off from The Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family revolves around the wacky misadventures of the Harper family. Always at the center of the trouble and confusion is the dysfunctional family's matriarch, Mama—a quick-tempered, sharp-tongued 65-year-old widow. Despite her abrasive and wisecracking ways, Mama's warm heart is evident in her dealings with eccentric family members, who are often in need of a roof over their heads or simply a little tough love.

Next Airings

Jun 30th 4:30p CT

Country Club

Ellen's news that she's been named "Woman of the Year" by the Raytown Country Club doesn't interest the family until they all receive invitations to the awards dinner. Once there, the Harpers do their utmost to disrupt the formal affair.

Jul 1st 4:00p CT

Naomi and the Stork

The Harper household seems crowded enough when Naomi announces she may be pregnant. Not wanting to raise a child in the basement, Vint and Naomi request a move upstairs. It's not long before the family is fighting over which room the couple will take.

Jul 1st 4:30p CT

Rashomama

Vint is sent to the hospital after receiving word that Mama has had an accident while making jam. Vint tries to figure out who's at fault by listening to Naomi's, then Ellen's, and finally Eunice's version of the incident

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