TV series
Mama's Family
1983–1990, English, on NBC & Syndication. Created by Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon.
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.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 130
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mama's Family
Mama's Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.
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Latest episode
S6 E20: Bye-Bye–Baby!
Aired 24 February 1990
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Dick ClairCreator
- Jenna McMahonCreator
- Vicki LawrenceThelma Harper · 130 ep
- Ken BerryVinton "Vint" Harper · 130 ep
- Dorothy LymanNaomi Oates Harper · 130 ep
- Beverly ArcherIola Lucille Boylan · 95 ep
- Allan KayserBubba Higgins · 95 ep
- Rue McClanahanFrances Marie Crowley · 35 ep
- Eric BrownVinton "Buzz" Harper, Jr. · 35 ep
- Karin ArgoudSonja Harper · 35 ep
- Harvey KormanAlistair Quince · 35 ep
- Betty WhiteEllen Harper-Jackson · 16 ep
- Carol BurnettEunice Higgins · 5 ep
- Alan OppenheimerCast · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 January 1983
- Last aired
- 24 February 1990
- Network
- NBC, Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Mama's Family: quick answers
Is Mama's Family worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Mama's Family are there?
Mama's Family has 6 seasons and 130 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Mama's Family finished?
Yes. Mama's Family ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Mama's Family on?
Mama's Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Mama's Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mama's Family is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Mama's Family?
If you liked Mama's Family, try 2Point4 Children, Crowded, The Cockfields.
Who created Mama's Family?
Mama's Family was created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon and stars Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman.