Mama's Family
Seen it?1983 | 6 seasons | 25 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 2 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Outstanding Costumes for a Series: Bob Mackie and Ret Turner, Outstanding Costumes for a Series: Favorite "Big, Bad Momma". Also nominated for 6 more Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 245K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 11983 · 13 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday- Season 21983 · 22 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 31986 · 25 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 41987 · 25 episodes · 8.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 51988 · 25 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
- Season 61989 · 20 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon
- Vicki LawrenceThelma Harper
- Ken BerryVinton "Vint" Harper
- Dorothy LymanNaomi Oates Harper
- Beverly ArcherIola Lucille Boylan
- Allan KayserBubba Higgins