Mama's Family

Weekdays at 5p ET | 2p PT and 5:30p ET | 2:30p 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

Feb 11th 4:30p CT

Mama Mania

Naomi is persuaded to join a longtime friend from high school in a women's tag team wrestling match. But when Mama accidentally knocks out the friend, she and Naomi must take on the "Masked Mabels" as the "Queen Bees.

Feb 12th 4:00p CT

Gift Horse

The Harpers' garage sale is a success until Iola discovers her handicraft gives to the family were part of the sale. In a fit of anger, Mama gives Iola back her "colorful Kleenex caddy," which, unbeknownst to her, contains the profits from the sale--which were to buy the family a new videocassette recorder.

Feb 12th 4:30p CT

Workman's Holiday

Vint is so embarrassed when Mama brings his childhood lunchbox to work that he accidentally cuts his finger and takes to his bed, refusing to go back to work.

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