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The Best Episodes of Mama's Family Season 4

Every episode of Mama's Family Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mama's Family Season 4!

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Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 1 - Educating Mama
    8.1/10(86 votes)

    #1 - Educating Mama

    S4:E1

    When Bubba has trouble in high school, it's revealed that Mama failed to graduate as well.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 2 - Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend
    8.2/10(90 votes)

    #2 - Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend

    S4:E2

    Mama develops an addiction to online shopping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 3 - The Key to the Crime
    8.4/10(98 votes)

    #3 - The Key to the Crime

    S4:E3

    When Vint is accused of being Raytown's "Courteous Crook", Mama and Iola take action to clear his name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 4 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #4 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    S4:E4

    Vint and Naomi are separated yet living in the same house (and driving Mama crazy in the process).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 5 - A Big Hand for Mama
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    #5 - A Big Hand for Mama

    S4:E5

    After nearly being hit by lightning, Mama finds a new outlook on life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 6 - Flounder's Day
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #6 - Flounder's Day

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 7 - Teacher's Pet
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    #7 - Teacher's Pet

    S4:E7

    Mama tries to become romantic with her night school teacher.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 8 - Child's Play
    7.7/10(97 votes)

    #8 - Child's Play

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Danny Kallis

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  9. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 9 - Mama Mania
    7.1/10(95 votes)

    #9 - Mama Mania

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 10 - Gift Horse
    8.2/10(87 votes)

    #10 - Gift Horse

    S4:E10

    Mama hopes to raise enough to purchase a VCR by selling Iola's gaudy, homemade gifts at a yard sale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 11 - Workman's Holiday
    7.4/10(76 votes)

    #11 - Workman's Holiday

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 12 - Mama Sees Red
    7.5/10(90 votes)

    #12 - Mama Sees Red

    S4:E12

    A man from the State Department asks the Harpers to host a Russian national named Olga for one day as part of "Project Heartland."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 13 - A Room with No View
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #13 - A Room with No View

    S4:E13

    Tired of living in the basement, Vint and Naomi agree to switch rooms with Bubba - pleasing everyone except Mama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 14 - The Sins of the Mother
    8.1/10(112 votes)

    #14 - The Sins of the Mother

    S4:E14

    After Bubba comes home late and drunk, Mama is enraged and gives him an excessive punishment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 15 - A Friend Indeed
    7.9/10(81 votes)

    #15 - A Friend Indeed

    S4:E15

    Iola spends all her time with a new friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 16 - I Do, I Don't
    8.6/10(88 votes)

    #16 - I Do, I Don't

    S4:E16

    After attending a family wedding, Bubba, Mama, and Iola fantasize about what married life would be like with the objects of their affections.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 17 - Mama Gets the Bird
    7.6/10(84 votes)

    #17 - Mama Gets the Bird

    S4:E17

    After Uncle Oscar passes away, Mama is willed his gabby pet parrot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 18 - Mama's Girls
    8.1/10(101 votes)

    #18 - Mama's Girls

    S4:E18

    Mama starts a senior citizens' tap-dancing troupe in an effort to get Aunt Effie to exercize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 19 - Mama on Jeopardy!
    8.3/10(98 votes)

    #19 - Mama on Jeopardy!

    S4:E19

    Mama finds herself competing on Jeopardy!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 20 - Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1
    8.2/10(98 votes)

    #20 - Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 1

    S4:E20

    After Mama wins a trip to Hawaii on Jeopardy!, Mama and the family (plus Iola) say aloha!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 21 - Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2
    8.2/10(92 votes)

    #21 - Mama Goes Hawaiian - Part 2

    S4:E21

    Vint's dumb luck gets Mama dragged to a party with the "beach bum" she's been trying to avoid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 22 - Bubba's Double Date
    7.9/10(92 votes)

    #22 - Bubba's Double Date

    S4:E22

    When Bubba gets stood up by his prom date, Mama sets him up with Iola's nerdy niece, Vernette.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 23 - Bed and Breakdown
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #23 - Bed and Breakdown

    S4:E23

    The Harpers rent out a room during the Tri-State Fair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 24 - Naomi's Identity Crisis
    8.1/10(82 votes)

    #24 - Naomi's Identity Crisis

    S4:E24

    After Naomi loses her memory, Mama seizes the opportunity to "reprogram" her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mama's Family Season 4 Episode 25 - Pomp and Circumstance
    8.0/10(86 votes)

    #25 - Pomp and Circumstance

    S4:E25

    Mama and Bubba will graduate from high school together, but Bubba wants to skip the ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Educating Mama" is the best rated episode of "Mama's Family" season 4. It scored 8.1/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/1987. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend".