Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 17th March 1984 Mama Malone solves family crises during her cooking show. 02 The Commitment Episode 214th March 1984 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. 03 Connie's Old Flame Episode 321st March 1984 Mama doesn't approve when she learns that Connie's been rekindling her romance with her first love. 04 Father Romeo Episode 44th April 1984 A jealous husband interrupts the show after Mama Malone's niece seeks marital advice from Father Silva. 05 Karamakopoulos and Son Episode 625th April 1984 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. 06 A New Neighbor Episode 79th June 1984 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. 07 Shall We Dance? Episode 816th June 1984 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. 08 Even Dino Gets the Blues Episode 923rd June 1984 Dino claims that he's suicidal because he was booed off stage, but it turns out there's a secondary reason for his blues. 09 Connie's Move Episode 1030th June 1984 Sister Philomena reveals that Frankie scored high on his aptitude test and encourages Connie to transfer him to a public school in Manhattan. 10 Dino's Fan Episode 117th July 1984 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. 11 A Call from the Vatican Episode 1214th July 1984 Mama throws an 80th birthday party for Padre Guardiano, and has tried to finagle a phone call from the Pope. 12 Back to Basics Episode 1321st July 1984 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.