Mama's Family

Having lost all his money in a bad investment, and having been evicted from his house, Vint shows up on Mama's doorstep with the kids. Mama allows them to move in.

When Naomi spends the night in the basement with Vint, Mama tries to break up the relationship. But the two decide to get married instead and plan to have the ceremony in the Harper home.

With Vint out at a bachelor party the night before his wedding, the ladies have the house to themselves. The evening is spent exchanging stories and insults.

Having survived Vint and Naomi's wedding, Mama's peace is disturbed by the return of the happy couple.

The possibility of winning thousands of dollars on a game show excites all in the family except Mama. Unfortunately for Mama, the Harpers lose.

The family is at the Bigger Jigger to celebrate Eunice's birthday. Eunice flies into a rage when she discovers that Mama never told her a man she once adored wanted to date her.

Feeling old and useless, Mama takes Naomi's advice and applies for a job. She goes to work at a travel agency, but things deteriorate when the family calls her incessantly on the phone.

Going to the homecoming dance, Buzz and Sonia clash with their father when he sets a curfew. Feeling she's been treated unfairly, Sonia threatens to rebel.

An old flame is rekindled when Mama goes on a date with Woody Miller.

Rushing through her housework, Mama accidentally burns a hole in the dress Fran is planning to wear that evening. Feeling sorry for herself because everyone expects her to always be perfect.

Claude tries to strike a deal with Mr. Costa, a Portuguese man, whereby Vint would marry his niece so that she can obtain legal status in the U.S.

After borrowing Buzz's tape on positive thinking, Eunice becomes a changed woman. She goes out of her way to get along with everyone, and also secures a part in a play.

Mama lets Vint know she doesn't approve of him associating with the town's troublemaker, Claude Cainmaker. When Claude winds up in jail, Vint feels compelled to bail him out.