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The Birthday Party

Episode number: 1

Overview: Clifton Davis begins a second season as the neighborhood barber, with Theresa Merrit playing his loving, but sometimes difficult Mama.

Business is Business

Episode number: 2

Overview: If Clifton accepts an offer to go into business with one of his clients, he has good chances of making big money.

Mama's Solution

Episode number: 3

Overview: Despite her chauvinistic son's objections, Mama decides to get a job to help Clifton out of a financial crisis.

That's Earl, Brother

Episode number: 4

Overview: Clifton reluctantly heads to New York for a barbers' convention, knowing that Earl will be in full charge of the shop during his absence.

A Date With Judy

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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.

Earl's Dad and Mama's Glad

Episode number: 6

Overview: Clifton introduces Mama to Earl's visiting dad who, on their first evening together, tries to interest her in a business venture.

Weekend Daddy

Episode number: 7

Overview: Leonard decides to be a Weekend Father for a 9 year old boy who quickly becomes attached to Earl rather than Leonard.

Clifton and La Femme

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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 is that she doesn't speak English.

Mama's Big Move

Episode number: 9

Overview: 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.

Queen of the Ribs

Episode number: 10

Overview: After a little encouragement from Mama, bashful Earl launches an all out campaign to win the affections of a restaurant hostess.

A Man From the Past

Episode number: 11

Overview: 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.

Get Your Kicks on Routes 22 and 76

Episode number: 12

Overview: An out-of-town wedding brings out the worst in Earl, who is jealous of the expensive present Clifton bought for the couple.

Clifton's Casual Fling

Episode number: 13

Overview: Clifton is finally serious about a girl, and what's more, Mama approves. But the young woman is wary about getting involved.