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44 Episodes 0 - 1953
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 5, 1952
The local iceman's son is appointed clergyman for the church. The parishioners find his personality unpleasant and decide to stay away. Mama steps in and gives the young man valuable advice.
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 12, 1952
Dagmar is tired of only wearing other's castoffs and asks Mama for at least some brand new outfits.
Episode 3
Fri, Sep 19, 1952
Episode 4
Fri, Sep 26, 1952
Dagmar is dreading an upcoming math test. Rather than study she tries to figure out how to avoid it. Dagmar learns a classmate has chicken pox and visits their house hoping to catch the illness.
Episode 5
Episode 6
Fri, Oct 10, 1952
Mama and Aunt Jenny decide to try their hand at matchmaking when eligible bachelor Gunnar needs assistance. They think sister Trina would make a wonderful spouse for the single man.
Episode 7
Fri, Oct 17, 1952
Episode 8
Fri, Oct 24, 1952
Nels meets a young lady who he believes to be a music lover. Nels intends to learn the mandolin to impress her but playing an instrument is more difficult than anticipated.
Episode 9
Fri, Oct 31, 1952
One of Katrin's friends has a fight with her boyfriend, ending the relationship. Katrin decides to help the couple patch things but she only complicates matters. Mama offers her oldest daughter assistance.
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Episode 11
Fri, Nov 14, 1952
Mama unexpectedly finds herself voted into office at the parent's association at school. Mama soon find out the job's downside as unhappy teachers and irritable parents expect her to fix things.
Episode 12
Fri, Nov 21, 1952
After years of wanting to attend Mama and Papa buy expensive tickets to Peer Gynt. But on the day of the performance Katrin starts getting sick. Despite her disappointment Mama knows the right choice to make.
Episode 13
Fri, Nov 28, 1952
Katrin is impressed by a wealthier classmate of her brother's. This lead to her being embarrassed by the Hansen's working class background but a lesson in humility is in store for Katrin.
Episode 14
Episode 15
Fri, Dec 12, 1952
Nels get a Christmas job selling toys but the mechanics of the devices are beyond his adult knowledge. Nels enlists the help of a neighborhood boy to help him out.
Episode 16
Episode 17
Fri, Dec 26, 1952
Aunt Jenny notices sister Trina doesn't have an engagement ring from fiance Gunnar. When it comes time for the holiday portrait Jenny is clear. No Gunnar in the picture until a ring is produced.
Episode 18
Fri, Jan 2, 1953
Episode 19
Fri, Jan 9, 1953
The Hansen family welcome a friend of Papa. His actions have the family believing the man is down on his luck.
Episode 20
Fri, Jan 16, 1953
A young biology professor becomes a steady visitor at the Hansens.
Episode 21
Fri, Jan 23, 1953
Dagmar believes the rest of the Hansens show more attention to T.R. and becomes jealous. Mama must ease the concerns of her youngest child.
Episode 22
Fri, Jan 30, 1953
Papa get a summons for jury duty and is concerned about sitting in judgment on someone.
Episode 23
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Episode 25
Fri, Feb 20, 1953
Episode 26
Fri, Feb 27, 1953
It's Dagmar's birthday and Papa insists on planning the celebration. Mama and the children have their doubts about a successful outcome.
Episode 27
Fri, Mar 6, 1953
Katrin becomes impressed with a society figure but is eventually disappointed. Mama feels her oldest daughter just learned an important lesson.
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Episode 31
Fri, Apr 3, 1953
Dagmar finds out about a drawing competition and desperately wants to win. Dagmar enters someone else's illustration to better her chances. Mama must gently explain why the little girl erred.
Episode 32
Fri, Apr 10, 1953
Katrin learns one of her classmates has gotten engaged and is envious of the attention the young lady is getting. Katrin tries to force a proposal from her boyfriend but Mama urges her daughter to slow down.
Episode 33
Fri, Apr 17, 1953
Mama finds out Dagmar's old school is to be torn down and leads the effort to save the building from destruction.
Episode 34
Fri, Apr 24, 1953
The Hansen household is full of excitement when Aunt Trina gets married. Mama works hard to make sure the day is beautiful for her sister.
Episode 35
Fri, May 1, 1953
Episode 36
Fri, May 8, 1953
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Episode 38
Fri, May 22, 1953
Dagmar's school class has an assignment of getting a pen pal from a different area. Dagmar draws a Montana Indian named Charlie Red Cloud and is excited about the details of his life.
Episode 39
Fri, May 29, 1953
Nels has a prom date but has encountered financial difficulties. It's up to Mama and the rest of the family to ensure the young couple have a special evening.
Episode 40
Fri, Jun 5, 1953
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Episode 43
Fri, Jun 26, 1953
Trina and Gunnar have a disagreement with Trina moving in with her sister's family. The Hansens are stoic with the unhappy person in their midst but the the complaints mount. Mama tries to bring the couple back together.
Episode 44
Fri, Jul 3, 1953
Aunt Jenny and one of her boarders have a disagreement over the upcoming Fireman's Ball. Mama finds herself trying to make peace.