Mama's Family

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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

May 16th 4:30p CT

A Friend Indeed

Mama becomes jealous when Iola spends all her time with her new best friend, Arlene. But she soon discovers that Arlene can hardly wait to get the clinging Iola out of her life.

May 19th 4:00p CT

I Do, I Don't

After attending a big wedding, Bubba, Iola and Mama each fantasize what it would be like to be married.

May 19th 4:30p CT

Mama Gets the Bird

When Mama's crazy old Uncle Oscar passes on, he leaves her his talking parrot, Captain Petey, who convinces the family that Mama was left a treasure worth more $50,000, which is hidden somewhere in the house.

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