Mama's Family

Weekdays 3p ET | 12p 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

May 7th 3:30p ET

Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend

It's mass confusion at the Harper household when Mama becomes hooked on television shopping. Surrounded by the clutter of her purchases and tires of fending for themselves, the family decides to cure Mama of her addiction with their own hysterical form of "adversion therapy.

May 8th 3:00p ET

The Key to the Crime

Vint is mistakenly accused of being Raytown's serial burglar, "The Courteous Crook," following a break-in at the Harper house. Determined to prove Vint's innocence, Mama and Iola set out in "Cagney and Lacey" fashion to solve the crime.

May 8th 3:30p 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.

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