Mama's Family (1983)

Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after Mama's Family

• The Nanny (1993) — Same feel: fun, boisterous
• Family Ties (1982) — Dick Martin directed both
• The Jeffersons (1975) — Same feel: fun, sarcastic
• The Wayans Bros. (1995) — Liz Sage wrote for both
• Home Improvement (1991) — Two steps away in the credits
• Maude (1972) — Dick Clair and George Mitchell wrote for both