Season 1

1. Pilot

Mama Malone solves family crises during her cooking show.

1984-03-07 • 30 min

2. The Commitment

Mama Malone is overjoyed when she learns that Dino has a girlfriend, but her demeanor turns dour upon learning that they're living together and the woman works as a stripper.

1984-03-14 • 30 min

3. Connie's Old Flame

Mama doesn't approve when she learns that Connie's been rekindling her romance with her first love.

1984-03-21 • 30 min

4. Father Romeo

A jealous husband interrupts the show after Mama Malone's niece seeks marital advice from Father Silva.

1984-04-04 • 30 min

5. The Education of Frankie

When Frankie brings home a girl who's more mature, the family discuss whether or not it's time to talk to him about sex.

• 30 min

6. Karamakopoulos and Son

Frankie's father is coming to take him to the circus, and since the boy hasn't seen his dad in 8 years, he's not happy about it. Also, Stanley tries to shake up his narration for the show.

1984-04-25 • 30 min

7. A New Neighbor

The new neighbor starts a war over Mama Malone over bag of trash in the hall, but it comes to a head when he's accused of being gay.

1984-06-09 • 30 min

8. Shall We Dance?

After Mama Malone declines neighbor Calvin's invitation to the dance, Nedda offers to go with him. Meanwhile, Connie lands a date with a quarterback, Dino tries to land a part in an opera, Frankie works at the bowling alley.

1984-06-16 • 30 min

9. Even Dino Gets the Blues

Dino claims that he's suicidal because he was booed off stage, but it turns out there's a secondary reason for his blues.

1984-06-23 • 30 min

10. Connie's Move

Sister Philomena reveals that Frankie scored high on his aptitude test and encourages Connie to transfer him to a public school in Manhattan.

1984-06-30 • 30 min

11. Dino's Fan

A woman shows up at the taping of the show claiming to have been invited by Dino, but it gradually becomes apparent that she's not playing with a full deck.

1984-07-07 • 30 min

12. A Call from the Vatican

Mama throws an 80th birthday party for Padre Guardiano, and has tried to finagle a phone call from the Pope.

1984-07-14 • 30 min

13. Back to Basics

Mama attempts to do a serious cooking show after learning that her family's won a prestigious award, but she loses her temper when they start goofing around.

1984-07-21 • 30 min