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26 Episodes 1974 - 1975
Episode 1
Wed, Sep 4, 197430 mins
A woman shows up and claims to have had history with Clifton when he was in the Army. And she wants Clifton to marry her. Clifton doesn't remember her but Earl does. She says that she gave birth to Clifton's baby. When Clifton doesn't want to give in, she brings in her lawyer and if Clifton won't marry her, they will ask for child support. Clifton's mother believes him when he says he's not the father and she tells the girl and her lawyer Clifton will do the right thing and marry her but they get antsy when she says it.
Episode 2
Wed, Sep 11, 197430 mins
Clifton calls for an "Honesty Day" during which no one in the family can tell a lie for 24 hours. In the beginning it's refreshing, but things get ugly when the honesty gets brutal.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 18, 197430 mins
Finally Mama's matchmaking ways to "hook-up" Clifton work. She sets him up with a very beautiful girl named Polly. All is good until Earl confesses to Tracy that he "knows" Polly from back in the day and she had a "rep" as a man-eater.
Episode 4
Wed, Sep 25, 197430 mins
Mama wishes Clifton was more of a success like his cousin Albert, who appears to be dealing a well-to-do insurance franchise. But Junior finds out that insurance is not what cousin Albert is "dealing".
Episode 5
Wed, Oct 2, 197430 mins
A rich, old friend of Mama's comes to town. Clifton used to call her "Auntie" Melvina when he was 3 years old. But Clifton is a grown man now and "Auntie" Melvina is a sexy 'Cougar' looking to have some fun with him while in town.
Episode 6
Wed, Oct 9, 197430 mins
Freddie Hamptom, a old Army buddy of Clifton, shows up in town wanting Clifton to be his new roommate. Clifton jumps at the chance despite Mama's objection. The swinging life is not all he thought it would be, and wants to move back home.
Episode 7
Wed, Oct 16, 197430 mins
Clifton finds out the real reason Mama is acting all secretive and staying out late at night, it's because she has a boyfriend. But Clifton discovers that Mama's Beau does not want a wife, he wants a maid for his 6 kids.
Episode 8
Wed, Oct 23, 197430 mins
When Clifton tries to collect a $50 debt from his brother-in-law Leonard, everything becomes chaotic because Leonard does not have any recollection of the loan! Mama tries to believe in them both and help, but it makes matters worse.
Episode 9
Wed, Oct 30, 197430 mins
A army friend from the past, Floyd, shows up at the barbershop to collect a debt. Turns out he helped Clifton back in the day and now needs the favor returned - he needs a job. All's good until it's discovered Floyd was an ex-con.
Episode 10
Wed, Nov 6, 197430 mins
Clifton's faith is in doubt, and he gives up on church. Is it a run of bad luck, or Mama's browbeating that will finally make a believer out of him?
Episode 11
Wed, Nov 13, 197430 mins
Mama wants to know why Clifton is acting strange since one of Mama's rivals has been back in town. Turns out that that this rival confessed to Clifton that she had an affair with his father, after he was married to Mama.
Episode 12
Wed, Nov 20, 197430 mins
Tracy has a fight with Leonard and moves back to her mother's home. She refuses to say what the fight was about but that doesn't stop Mama and Cliff from trying to fix the problem.
Episode 13
Wed, Dec 4, 197430 mins
Earl is beaten during a burglary, which leads to him wanting to purchase a firearm. Clifton agrees and obtains one for him, but Earl insists Clifton keeps it. Mama disagrees strenuously.
Episode 14
Wed, Dec 11, 197430 mins
Clifton is in for the surprise of his life when he starts to date a vaudeville performer of a family friend.
Episode 15
Wed, Dec 25, 197430 mins
Mama breaks her leg so Clifton gets one of the sisters from the church to move in to take over the household duties. The sister doesn't want to do things the way Mama wants, instead wants to do things her way. Mama doesn't back down and the sister tells Mama that as long as she is staying in the house, things are going to be done her way.
Episode 16
Wed, Jan 8, 197530 mins
Cliff's license renewal is due and Mama is detetmined that everything is cleaned and perfect. Cliff is unconcerned until an elderly customer dies during a haircut. Earl helps to hide the body during the inspection.
Episode 17
Wed, Jan 15, 197530 mins
Earl gets Clifton to co-sign for a loan to get his car fixed. The loan company has some shady lending practices.
Episode 18
Wed, Jan 22, 197530 mins
Clifton walks across the street to the cleaners and gets hit by a taxi. Earl insists on getting a lawyer involved.
Episode 19
Wed, Jan 29, 197530 mins
Earl thinks he has found his match in a beautiful woman. Unfortunately, Clifton finds out that the woman doesn't share the same feelings for Earl.
Episode 20
Wed, Feb 5, 197530 mins
When the neighborhood deli is robbed by Croaker the only person who can ID him is Earl. But he's afraid of retribution if he goes to the police but can't handle the guilt of being afraid.
Episode 21
Wed, Feb 12, 197530 mins
Clifton is dating a woman with a young son who becomes very attached to Clifton.
Episode 22
Wed, Feb 19, 197530 mins
Episode 23
Wed, Feb 26, 197530 mins
Clifton has the opportunity to audition for a television show about the up and coming black middle class. The rest of the neighborhood decides they want in on the action.
Episode 24
Wed, Mar 5, 197530 mins
Leonard wins big at the neighborhood poker game but gets arrested on his way home while visiting a house of ill-repute.
Episode 25
Wed, Mar 12, 197530 mins
Clifton hosts a fundraiser for a friend running for city council.
Episode 26
Wed, Mar 26, 197530 mins
Stephanie, an old girlfriend of Clifton's, returns to town but her current boyfriend refuses to let Clifton be.