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.
Clifton Davis begins a second season as the neighborhood barber, with Theresa Merrit playing his loving, but sometimes difficult Mama.
If Clifton accepts an offer to go into business with one of his clients, he has good chances of making big money.
Despite her chauvinistic son's objections, Mama decides to get a job to help Clifton out of a financial crisis.
Clifton reluctantly heads to New York for a barbers' convention, knowing that Earl will be in full charge of the shop during his absence.
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.
Clifton introduces Mama to Earl's visiting dad who, on their first evening together, tries to interest her in a business venture.
Leonard decides to be a Weekend Father for a 9 year old boy who quickly becomes attached to Earl rather than Leonard.
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.
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.
After a little encouragement from Mama, bashful Earl launches an all out campaign to win the affections of a restaurant hostess.
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.
An out-of-town wedding brings out the worst in Earl, who is jealous of the expensive present Clifton bought for the couple.
Clifton is finally serious about a girl, and what's more, Mama approves. But the young woman is wary about getting involved.
