Mama's Family Season 1 Episode 5

Mama's Family Season 1 Episode 5 Rashomama

  • February 19, 1983
  • 40m:21s min
  • 7.8  (116)

Mama's Family season 1 episode 5, "Rashomama," follows the Harper family as they deal with the aftermath of a neighborhood robbery. Mama refuses to be intimidated by the criminals, but her family is worried for her safety. Meanwhile, Vint tries to get his life together after getting fired from his job.

The episode begins with Mama coming home from the grocery store to find her house has been broken into and robbed. She calls the police, but they are unable to help her. Mama decides to take matters into her own hands and starts patrolling the neighborhood with a baseball bat. Her family is worried about her safety, but Mama is determined to catch the robbers.

Vint, Mama's son, is also struggling. He was fired from his job at the hardware store and is having a hard time finding a new one. His wife, Naomi, suggests he try working at the dog food factory where she works, but Vint is hesitant. He eventually agrees to give it a try and spends the day covered in dog food.

Back at the Harper house, Mama's patrols have paid off. She catches one of the robbers and brings him home for the police to take into custody. However, the robber claims he was just a lookout and doesn't know anything about the actual robbery. Mama is disappointed, but continues her patrols.

The next day, Mama sees the robber's girlfriend, who she recognizes as the woman who had been asking her about the neighborhood's security measures earlier in the week. Mama puts all the pieces together and is able to solve the case. She tells the police and they arrest the rest of the robbers.

Meanwhile, Vint's first day on the job at the dog food factory doesn't go well. He gets covered in even more dog food and accidentally releases a batch of food onto the factory floor. However, his boss sees his determination to learn and offers him a promotion.

At the end of the episode, Mama reflects on her neighborhood watch experience and how proud she is of her family for helping her catch the robbers. She also encourages Vint to take the dog food factory job and make the most of his new opportunity.

"Rashomama" is a classic episode of Mama's Family that showcases the Harper's zany antics and strong family bond. It's a fun and lighthearted episode with a heartwarming ending. Fans of the show will love watching Mama take on the neighborhood robbers and seeing Vint find a new job.

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  • First Aired
    February 19, 1983
  • Runtime
    40m:21s min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (116)