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The Worst Episodes of That's My Mama

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Clifton Curtis has got it made—he runs a successful business he inherited from his late father and he's lucky with the the ladies—but he still lives with his Mama. She rules the roost and dispenses

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 11 - Oscar's Affair
    6.3/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Oscar's Affair

    S1:E11

    Naming a Sunday-school wing after Clifton's late father may become a reality, provided that no hidden skeletons turn up in the Curtises' closet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  2. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 6 - Earl's Dad and Mama's Glad
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Earl's Dad and Mama's Glad

    S2:E6

    Clifton introduces Mama to Earl's visiting dad who, on their first evening together, tries to interest her in a business venture.

    Director:Arnold Margolin
    Writer:Lloyd Garver

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  3. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 9 - Mama's Big Move
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Mama's Big Move

    S2:E9

    At the Suggestion of her friend Laura, Mama moves out of the house and gives Clifton a chance to have a place of his own.

    Director:Arnold Margolin
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 2 - Business is Business
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Business is Business

    S2:E2

    If Clifton accepts an offer to go into business with one of his clients, he has good chances of making big money.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 12 - Get Your Kicks on Routes 22 and 76
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Get Your Kicks on Routes 22 and 76

    S2:E12

    An out-of-town wedding brings out the worst in Earl, who is jealous of the expensive present Clifton bought for the couple.

    Director:Morton Lachman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 21 - Clifton and the Kid
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Clifton and the Kid

    S1:E21

    Clifton has no trouble ending his affair with a divorcee. The problem is ending his relationship with her son, who would rather live with Clifton than with his mother.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 26 - Stephanie's Boyfriend
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Stephanie's Boyfriend

    S1:E26

    Clifton rekindles a romance with his former fiancee to the consertation of her jealous boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 2 - Honesty Day
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Honesty Day

    S1:E2

    Business falls off and private lives suffer, all because the family decides to embark on a day of total honesty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 12 - Tracy's Trouble
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Tracy's Trouble

    S1:E12

    Tracy's three-month marriage is on the rocks after she and Leonard have their first major spat, causing her to leave and head home to Mama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hal Goldman, Al Gordon

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  10. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 13 - The Gun
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #10 - The Gun

    S1:E13

    Despite Mama's vehement objections, Clifton buys a gun to protect his household from burglars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 20 - The Witness
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #11 - The Witness

    S1:E20

    After Earl testifies against an armed robbery suspect, he becomes terrified that the burly criminal will seek revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hal Goldman, Al Gordon

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  12. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 23 - The Image Maker
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #12 - The Image Maker

    S1:E23

    Clifton triggers a new wave of excitement among his friends when he announces that a TV Producer is considering him as the subject of a documentary about middle-class blacks.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 8 - Clifton and La Femme
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Clifton and La Femme

    S2:E8

    Clifton is unimpressed by the displays at an African art exhibit, but he is overwhelmed by one of the spectators, a beauty whose only flaw is that she doesn't speak English.

    Director:Arnold Margolin
    Writers:Elias Davis, David Pollock

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  14. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 11 - A Man From the Past
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #14 - A Man From the Past

    S2:E11

    Mama is lost in memories when she gets a visit from her old boy friend, the wild one she dated before marrying Clifton's dad.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Charlie Hauck

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  15. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 9 - Clifton's Con
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Clifton's Con

    S1:E9

    Clifton infuriates Mama by hiring an old Army buddy who recently served time in prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Dan Wilcox

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  16. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 18 - The Ambulance Chaser
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #16 - The Ambulance Chaser

    S1:E18

    When Clifton is hit by a taxi, he is perfectly willing to settle the damages out of court, until Earl and a shady lawyer persuade him to sue.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 3 - Mama's Solution
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Mama's Solution

    S2:E3

    Despite her chauvinistic son's objections, Mama decides to get a job to help Clifton out of a financial crisis.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Charlie Hauck

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  18. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 7 - Weekend Daddy
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Weekend Daddy

    S2:E7

    Leonard decides to be a Weekend Father for a 9 year old boy who quickly becomes attached to Earl rather than Leonard.

    Director:Arnold Margolin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 10 - Queen of the Ribs
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Queen of the Ribs

    S2:E10

    After a little encouragement from Mama, bashful Earl launches an all out campaign to win the affections of a restaurant hostess.

    Director:Morton Lachman
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 10 - Clifton's Persuasion
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Clifton's Persuasion

    S1:E10

    Clifton becomes the latest target in the efforts of a young minister to bring young members into the church.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 15 - Mama Gets Fractured
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Mama Gets Fractured

    S1:E15

    Clifton's plans for a weekend fishing trip run aground because of Mama, who is bedridden with a broken leg and cannot be left alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 1 - The Birthday Party
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #22 - The Birthday Party

    S2:E1

    Clifton Davis begins a second season as the neighborhood barber, with Theresa Merrit playing his loving, but sometimes difficult Mama.

    Director:Arnold Margolin
    Writer:Lloyd Garver

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  23. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 4 - That's Earl, Brother
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #23 - That's Earl, Brother

    S2:E4

    Clifton reluctantly heads to New York for a barbers' convention, knowing that Earl will be in full charge of the shop during his absence.

    Director:Arnold Margolin
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. That's My Mama Season 2 Episode 13 - Clifton's Casual Fling
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Clifton's Casual Fling

    S2:E13

    Clifton is finally serious about a girl, and what's more, Mama approves. But the young woman is wary about getting involved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Lloyd Garver

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  25. That's My Mama Season 1 Episode 24 - Trial and Error
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Trial and Error

    S1:E24

    Mild-mannered Leonard shocks everyone by winding up in jail, accused of visiting a brothel.

    Director:Norman Abbott
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Oscar's Affair" is the worst rated episode of "That's My Mama". It scored 6.3/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jerry Ross, it aired on 11/13/1974. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Earl's Dad and Mama's Glad".