That's My Mama

Episode 1

Whose Child Is This?

Wed, Sep 4, 1974 30 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

Honesty Day

Wed, Sep 11, 1974 30 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

Clifton's Dubious Romance

Wed, Sep 18, 1974 30 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

Cousin Albert

Wed, Sep 25, 1974 30 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

Clifton's Sugar Mama

Wed, Oct 2, 1974 30 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

Clifton's Big Move

Wed, Oct 9, 1974 30 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

Mama Steps Out

Wed, Oct 16, 1974 30 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

The Loan

Wed, Oct 23, 1974 30 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

Clifton's Con

Wed, Oct 30, 1974 30 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

Clifton's Persuasion

Wed, Nov 6, 1974 30 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

Oscar's Affair

Wed, Nov 13, 1974 30 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

Tracy's Trouble

Wed, Nov 20, 1974 30 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

The Gun

Wed, Dec 4, 1974 30 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

Song and Dance Man

Wed, Dec 11, 1974 30 mins

Clifton is in for the surprise of his life when he starts to date a vaudeville performer of a family friend.

Episode 15

Mama Gets Fractured

Wed, Dec 25, 1974 30 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

The Last Haircut

Wed, Jan 8, 1975 30 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

The Shakedown

Wed, Jan 15, 1975 30 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

The Ambulance Chaser

Wed, Jan 22, 1975 30 mins

Clifton walks across the street to the cleaners and gets hit by a taxi. Earl insists on getting a lawyer involved.

Episode 19

Earl's Girl

Wed, Jan 29, 1975 30 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

The Witness

Wed, Feb 5, 1975 30 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

Clifton and the Kid

Wed, Feb 12, 1975 30 mins

Clifton is dating a woman with a young son who becomes very attached to Clifton.

Episode 22

The Hero

Wed, Feb 19, 1975 30 mins

Episode 23

The Image Maker

Wed, Feb 26, 1975 30 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

Trial and Error

Wed, Mar 5, 1975 30 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

Clifton and Politics

Wed, Mar 12, 1975 30 mins

Clifton hosts a fundraiser for a friend running for city council.

Episode 26

Stephanie's Boyfriend

Wed, Mar 26, 1975 30 mins

Stephanie, an old girlfriend of Clifton's, returns to town but her current boyfriend refuses to let Clifton be.