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Clifton Curtis has got it made—he runs a successful business he inherited from his late father and he's lucky with the the ladies—but he still lives with his Mama. She rules the roost and dispenses advice to everyone who'll listen—no one at Oscar's Barbershop is spared from Mama's wisdom. And they wouldn't have it any other way.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Whose Child is This?September 4, 1974—Clifton is left dumbfounded by a sexy barmaid who claims that her child is his.
- S01E02Honesty DaySeptember 11, 1974—Business falls off and private lives suffer, all because the family decides to embark on a day of total honesty.
- S01E03Clifton's Dubious RomanceSeptember 18, 1974—Clifton falls for an attractive young woman and then has second thoughts when he finds out about her past.
- S01E04
Cousin AlbertSeptember 25, 1974—Mama wants Clifton to be successful like his Cousin Albert. What she doesn't know is that her nephew's money comes from dealing in drugs. - S01E05
Clifton's Sugar MamaOctober 2, 1974—A calculating three-time widow has come to see Mama, but she only has eyes for Clifton. - S01E06Clifton's Big MoveOctober 9, 1974—Clifton samples freedom when he moves in with his pleasure-seeking Army Buddy.
- S01E07Mama Steps OutOctober 16, 1974—Mama is being swept off her feet by a widower with a brood of unruly brats.
- S01E08
The LoanOctober 23, 1974— - S01E09Clifton's ConOctober 30, 1974—Clifton infuriates Mama by hiring an old Army buddy who recently served time in prison.
- S01E10Clifton's PersuasionNovember 6, 1974—Clifton becomes the latest target in the efforts of a young minister to bring young members into the church.
- S01E11Oscar's AffairNovember 13, 1974—Naming a Sunday-school wing after Clifton's late father may become a reality, provided that no hidden skeletons turn up in the Curtises' clo
- S01E12Tracy's TroubleNovember 20, 1974—Tracy's three-month marriage is on the rocks after she and Leonard have their first major spat, causing her to leave and head home to Mama.
- S01E13The GunDecember 4, 1974—Despite Mama's vehement objections, Clifton buys a gun to protect his household from burglars.
- S01E14Song and Dance ManDecember 11, 1974—Comic Slappy White plays a vaudevillian nightclub performer touring with his voluptuous foil McBee.
- S01E15Mama Gets FracturedDecember 25, 1974—Clifton's plans for a weekend fishing trip run aground because of Mama, who is bedridden with a broken leg and cannot be left alone.
- S01E16
The Last HaircutJanuary 8, 1975—Clifton and Earl debate what to do with the body of Loanshark Louie, who quietly expired in the barber's chair while waiting for a shave and - S01E17
The ShakedownJanuary 15, 1975—After cosigning a loan for Earl, Clifton learns that the contract was prepared by a loan shark. - S01E18The Ambulance ChaserJanuary 22, 1975—When Clifton is hit by a taxi, he is perfectly willing to settle the damages out of court, until Earl and a shady lawyer persuade him to sue
- S01E19Earl's GirlJanuary 29, 1975—Earl is in love and dreaming of marriage, but his girl friend is more interested in playing the field.
- S01E20The WitnessFebruary 5, 1975—After Earl testifies against an armed robbery suspect, he becomes terrified that the burly criminal will seek revenge.
- S01E21Clifton and the KidFebruary 12, 1975—Clifton has no trouble ending his affair with a divorcee. The problem is ending his relationship with her son, who would rather live with Cl
- S01E22The HeroFebruary 19, 1975—Currently Looking for Information for this episode
- S01E23The Image MakerFebruary 26, 1975—Clifton triggers a new wave of excitement among his friends when he announces that a TV Producer is considering him as the subject of a docu
- S01E24Trial and ErrorMarch 5, 1975—Mild-mannered Leonard shocks everyone by winding up in jail, accused of visiting a brothel.
- S01E25
Clifton and PoliticsMarch 12, 1975—Clifton incurs the wrath of Mama when he backs a radical political candidate who has served numerous jail terms. - S01E26Stephanie's BoyfriendMarch 26, 1975—Clifton rekindles a romance with his former fiancee to the consertation of her jealous boyfriend.
Season02
- S02E01
The Birthday PartySeptember 10, 1975—Clifton Davis begins a second season as the neighborhood barber, with Theresa Merrit playing his loving, but sometimes difficult Mama. - S02E02Business is BusinessSeptember 17, 1975—If Clifton accepts an offer to go into business with one of his clients, he has good chances of making big money.
- S02E03Mama's SolutionSeptember 24, 1975—Despite her chauvinistic son's objections, Mama decides to get a job to help Clifton out of a financial crisis.
- S02E04That's Earl, BrotherOctober 1, 1975—Clifton reluctantly heads to New York for a barbers' convention, knowing that Earl will be in full charge of the shop during his absence.
- S02E05A Date With JudyOctober 8, 1975—Clifton is teased by Earl and Junior because he has feelings for a girl named Judy who they feel is not much of a looker.
- S02E06Earl's Dad and Mama's GladOctober 15, 1975—Clifton introduces Mama to Earl's visiting dad who, on their first evening together, tries to interest her in a business venture.
- S02E07
Weekend DaddyOctober 22, 1975—Leonard decides to be a Weekend Father for a 9 year old boy who quickly becomes attached to Earl rather than Leonard. - S02E08Clifton and La FemmeOctober 29, 1975—Clifton is unimpressed by the displays at an African art exhibit, but he is overwhelmed by one of the spectators, a beauty whose only flaw i
- S02E09
Mama's Big MoveNovember 5, 1975—At the Suggestion of her friend Laura, Mama moves out of the house and gives Clifton a chance to have a place of his own. - S02E10Queen of the RibsNovember 12, 1975—After a little encouragement from Mama, bashful Earl launches an all out campaign to win the affections of a restaurant hostess.
- S02E11A Man From the PastNovember 19, 1975—Mama is lost in memories when she gets a visit from her old boy friend, the wild one she dated before marrying Clifton's dad.
- S02E12Get Your Kicks on Routes 22 and 76December 3, 1975—An out-of-town wedding brings out the worst in Earl, who is jealous of the expensive present Clifton bought for the couple.
- S02E13Clifton's Casual FlingDecember 17, 1975—Clifton is finally serious about a girl, and what's more, Mama approves. But the young woman is wary about getting involved.
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