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

Nov 6th 5:30p ET

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Finances not only cause Vint and Naomi to separate, but also force them to remain living at home with Mama. So Mama has no choice but to force them back together.

Nov 7th 5:00p ET

A Big Hand for Mama

When Mama is almost struck by lightning and nearly loses her life, she feels "reborn." The Harper family takes full advantage of her new attitude, but whether they can handle it or not remains to be seen.

Nov 7th 5:30p ET

Flounder's Day

When Verna May Rae passes on, Mama finally gets the opportunity to sing "Raytown, O Raytown" on Founder's Day. It's been 50 years since she first auditioned, and this time she will stop at nothing to win.

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