1x1 - Pilot

March 7, 1984

Mama Malone solves family crises during her cooking show.

1x2 - The Commitment

March 14, 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.

1x4 - Father Romeo

April 4, 1984

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

1x5 - The Education of Frankie

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.

1x6 - Karamakopoulos and Son

April 25, 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.

1x7 - A New Neighbor

June 9, 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.

1x8 - Shall We Dance?

June 16, 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.

1x9 - Even Dino Gets the Blues

June 23, 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.

1x10 - Connie's Move

June 30, 1984

Sister Philomena reveals that Frankie scored high on his aptitude test and encourages Connie to transfer him to a public school in Manhattan.

1x11 - Dino's Fan

July 7, 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.

1x12 - A Call from the Vatican

July 14, 1984

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

1x13 - Back to Basics

July 21, 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.