Mama's Family

Name: Mama's Family
Genre: Comedy

1983·6 Seasons·130 Episodes·★ 7.5

Comedy

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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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.

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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.

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Long-form commitment · 6 seasons

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The series

Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

1983

Season 2

22 episodes

1983

Season 3

25 episodes

1986

Season 4

25 episodes

1987

Season 5

25 episodes

1988

Season 6

20 episodes

1989

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