Season 1

1. Pilot

1984-03-07 · 30m

Mama Malone solves family crises during her cooking show.

2. The Commitment

1984-03-14 · 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.

3. Connie's Old Flame

1984-03-21 · 30m

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

4. Father Romeo

1984-04-04 · 30m

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

5. 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.

6. Karamakopoulos and Son

1984-04-25 · 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.

7. A New Neighbor

1984-06-09 · 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.

8. Shall We Dance?

1984-06-16 · 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.

9. Even Dino Gets the Blues

1984-06-23 · 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.

10. Connie's Move

1984-06-30 · 30m

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

11. Dino's Fan

1984-07-07 · 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.

12. A Call from the Vatican

1984-07-14 · 30m

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

13. Back to Basics

1984-07-21 · 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.