1. Pilot

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. 7 March 1984. 30 min

Mama Malone solves family crises during her cooking show.

2. The Commitment

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. 14 March 1984. 30 min

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

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. 21 March 1984. 30 min

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

4. Father Romeo

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. 4 April 1984. 30 min

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

5. The Education of Frankie

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. 30 min

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

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. 25 April 1984. 30 min

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

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. 9 June 1984. 30 min

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?

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. 16 June 1984. 30 min

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

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. 23 June 1984. 30 min

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

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. 30 June 1984. 30 min

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

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. 7 July 1984. 30 min

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

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. 14 July 1984. 30 min

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

13. Back to Basics

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. 21 July 1984. 30 min

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.