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Amen

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Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991 on NBC. Set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the deacon of a church and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s which featured entirely or almost-entirely black casts. Others included The Cosby Show, A Different World, and 227.

Created by:
Ed. Weinberger
Cast:
Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
NBC

Episode guide

Seasons

5 available

Season 2

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

California Dreaming

1987-10-03 · 30m

Reuben contemplates accepting a new job in Los Angeles.

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E02

Episode 2

Dancing in the Dark

1987-10-17 · 30m

A rivalry is renewed when Deacon Frye is pitted against an old law-school classmate, in defending a palimony suit. Deacon Frye decides to settle their rivalry in court.

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E03

Episode 3

You Bet Your Life

1987-10-24 · 30m

Amelia's gambling habit resurfaces.

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E04

Episode 4

Dueling Ministers

1987-10-31 · 30m

Rev. Johnny returns to give a sermon at the church.

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E05

Episode 5

Thelma's Reunion

1987-11-07 · 30m

As Thelma's high school reunion approaches, Thelma dreads coming to the reunion because of the way her life has turned out, and especially because of her old friend, Darlene Moore who she grew up with, and with whom she feels she could never match up. Meanwhile, the Reverend asks Thelma to go with him to her reunion, but then she finds out her father set it up. Meanwhile Cassietta is being audited by the IRS.

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E06

Episode 6

Deacon on the Line

1987-11-14 · 30m

The Deacon is left to his own devices when a teen-hotline caller threatens suicide.

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E07

Episode 7

Rolly's Proposal (1)

1987-11-21 · 30m

Romance blooms between Frye's aunt and Rolly.

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E08

Episode 8

Rolly's Wedding (2)

1987-11-28 · 30m

On the verge of marriage, Rolly gets cold feet.

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E09

Episode 9

Thelma's Birthday

1987-12-05 · 30m

Deacon Frye slips and falls while shovelling snow, and hurts his back. The doctor treating the Deacon's back becomes romantically interested in Thelma, and competes with Rev. Gregory for her attention, on her birthday.

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E10

Episode 10

Thelma's Little Girl

1987-12-12 · 30m

Thelma becomes a foster parent to a precocious nine-year-old girl.

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E11

Episode 11

The Twelve Songs of Christmas

1987-12-19 · 30m

The choir fights over which carol to sing in a competition.

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E12

Episode 12

Snakes Alive

1988-01-02 · 30m

After the Deacon runs out of the church in mortal terror, the Reverend discovers that his panic was due to a fake rubber snake someone had left behind. And because of that incident, the Deacon has been the object of ridicule with the congregation. So, to help conquer his fear of snakes, the Deacon visits a therapist, who begins treating him for his phobia. Part of the treatment includes him staying in a room alone with a large boa constrictor.

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E13

Episode 13

Man on a Ledge

1988-01-16 · 30m

Frye tries to erase Thelma's angry phone message.

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E14

Episode 14

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To Catch a Thief

1988-01-23 · 30m

After money from the collection plate comes up missing, the Reverend and the Hetebrinks believe that Jeanette may have stolen it. And when Jeanette buys Thelma an expensive gift, they become more than convinced that she is the theif. At their accusations, the deacon is infuriated that they would suspect his precious granddaughter, and threatens to quit his position in the church. In the end, a lesson is learned by all, that what may appear to be true is not necessarily true, and that suspicion and lack of trust has no place in the church.

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E15

Episode 15

The Widow

1988-02-06 · 30m

An attractive church benefactor eyes Reuben.

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E16

Episode 16

Stranded

1988-02-20 · 30m

At a church retreat in the mountains, the Deacon has a spiritual reawakening after almost freezing to death during a blizzard. Thanks to Amelia, who took quick action to help save his life.

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E17

Episode 17

Deacon Dearest

1988-02-27 · 30m

Deacon Frye takes a personal interest in the divorce of a church couple, when he finds out the husband of the distraught woman is a millionaire.

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E18

Episode 18

The Fantasy

1988-03-05 · 30m

Thelma daydreams about a honeymoon with the Reverend, but the Deacon has his own vision of being with someone special, and where having the minister as a son-in-law creates lots of problems for him.

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E19

Episode 19

Wedding Bell Blues

1988-03-12 · 30m

Rev. Gregory is upset when the first couple he ever married accuses him of malpractice and negligent counseling. He is represented at his trial by attorney Frye, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Deacon Frye tries to turn the church into a wedding chapel, Las Vegas style.

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E20

Episode 20

A Slight Case of Murder (1)

1988-04-30 · 30m

When an attractive & glamorous woman comes to Deacon Frye for help in the murder of her husband, Deacon Frye defends her in court, and falls for charms.

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E21

Episode 21

A Slight Case of Murder (2)

1988-05-07 · 30m

Deacon Frye has now defended Roxanne in court and she has been found not to have murdered her husband. Now, there is nothing to stand in the way of his romantic passions for her. After a brief romantic interlude, they decide to get married, even though Thelma strongly disapproves. At the wedding ceremony, Thelma does everything she can to interrupt the proceedings, but undaunted, Deacon Frye presses ahead with the ceremony. Not even a fire in the church could stop him from marrying the woman of his Dreams.

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Cast

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

Deacon Ernest Frye

Clifton Davis

Clifton Davis

Reverend Reuben Gregory

Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Thelma Frye

Roz Ryan

Roz Ryan

Amelia Hetabrink

Jester Hairston

Jester Hairston

Rolly Forbes

Tony T. Johnson

Tony T. Johnson

Chris

Bumper Robinson

Bumper Robinson

Clarence

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