Season 1

E1. Pilot

Mar 7, 1984 · 30m

Mama Malone solves family crises during her cooking show.

E2. The Commitment

Mar 14, 1984 · 30m

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.

E3. Connie's Old Flame

Mar 21, 1984 · 30m

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

E4. Father Romeo

Apr 4, 1984 · 30m

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

E5. The Education of Frankie

30m

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.

E6. Karamakopoulos and Son

Apr 25, 1984 · 30m

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.

E7. A New Neighbor

Jun 9, 1984 · 30m

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.

E8. Shall We Dance?

Jun 16, 1984 · 30m

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.

E9. Even Dino Gets the Blues

Jun 23, 1984 · 30m

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

E10. Connie's Move

Jun 30, 1984 · 30m

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

E11. Dino's Fan

Jul 7, 1984 · 30m

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.

E12. A Call from the Vatican

Jul 14, 1984 · 30m

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

E13. Back to Basics

Jul 21, 1984 · 30m

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.