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Amen: Season 1

22 episodes · first aired Sep 27, 1986

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  1. 1 Pilot Sep 27, 1986 · 30m In the series pilot, Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.
  2. 2 The Courtship of Bess Richards Oct 4, 1986 · 30m After hearing a beautiful gospel singer sing at a wedding, Deacon Frye decides to woo her so she will join the church and sing in the choir. He flatters her, and wines her and dines her to…
  3. 3 The Morning After Oct 11, 1986 · 30m Thelma intoxicates Reverend Gregory with her wine-cooked dinner, and he intoxicates her with a kiss. But the next morning, he has to break the news to her that he is not romantically…
  4. 4 The Deacon Delivers Nov 1, 1986 · 30m A wayward teen wants to be reinstated in the church choir after being away from it for a while. Pastor Gregory is anxious to reinstate her, until he finds out she is pregnant, and not…
  5. 5 Rolly Falls in Love Nov 8, 1986 · 30m Rolly has his eye on the waitress at the diner around the corner, but he is too shy to approach her. So he asks Deacon Frye to approach her on his behalf. Deacon Frye meets the waitress…
  6. 6 Retreat, Heck! Nov 15, 1986 · 30m The church's planned retreat is not at all interesting to Deacon Frye, until he learns that a former client, whom he caused to spend 5 years in jail, is getting out, and blames him for his…
  7. 7 Sermon From the Cell Nov 22, 1986 · 30m Rev. Gregory is jailed for giving refugees sanctuary, and the Deacon, charged with contempt of court while trying to defend him, gets incarcerated for 1 day. While there, the Reverend…
  8. 8 Maitre D'eacon Nov 29, 1986 · 30m A woman bequeaths the church members her eatery (a French restaurant) — providing they continue its successful operation. But the church runs into trouble meeting it's next balloon…
  9. 9 Reuben's Romance Dec 6, 1986 · 30m Rev. Gregory has a crisis of conscience when he is attracted to a widow who needs comforting in her time of grief. He wrestles with his conscience when she asks him to perform her wedding…
  10. 10 After the Fall Dec 13, 1986 · 30m Rolly falls at the bank and, after the Deacon finagles, is awarded a settlement—which he refuses.
  11. 11 Your Christmas Show of Shows Dec 20, 1986 · 30m The church is preparing to put on a Christmas pageant, when they find out that a TV crew is scheduled to come and broadcast the show on live TV. Everyone works feverishly long into the…
  12. 12 Frye for the Defense Jan 10, 1987 · 30m A fund-raiser at the church takes an unexpected turn when the church gets sued for making someone sick with tainted macaroni salad. During the trial, Deacon Frye takes matters into his own…
  13. 13 Thelma's Choice Jan 17, 1987 · 30m The new man in Thelma's life seems like Mr. Right to everyone, especially Deacon Frye, who thinks he's the greatest. But as they head for the altar, the question becomes: Is Thelma's heart…
  14. 14 Betting on the Boy Jan 24, 1987 · 30m Frye befriends a computer whiz who picks sports winners.
  15. 15 Casting the First Stone Feb 7, 1987 · 30m While testifying in the church, Lorenzo admits to having an affair with an unnamed sister in the church, which starts the congregation speculating and gossipping, and turns member against…
  16. 16 Yes Sir, That's Your Baby Feb 14, 1987 · 30m After attending the christening of Lynnette and Jerome's child, the Hetebrinks break down and cry because they believe they're too old to have any children of their own. But after the…
  17. 17 Into the Night Feb 21, 1987 · 30m A date with Frye lands Reuben's aunt in jail.
  18. 18 The Divorce Lawyer Feb 28, 1987 · 30m A forlorn woman comes to Deacon Frye's office seeking a divorce from her husband who she suspects is cheating on her. Frye sends his undercover detective to follow the man, and is informed…
  19. 19 The Rival Mar 7, 1987 · 30m Deacon Frye hires a new attractive Sunday school teacher for the church, and Reuben falls for her, angering Thelma.
  20. 20 The Magician Mar 14, 1987 · 30m Aspiring magician Frye auditions for a children's show.
  21. 21 Glen Garry Glen Thelma Mar 21, 1987 · 30m Inept Thelma tries her hand at real estate.
  22. 22 What's Up, Deacon? Apr 4, 1987 · 30m The Deacon turns over a new leaf in an effort to be the church's nominee for a humanitarian award, which could win him and Thelma a trip to the Holy Land.