Amen

Season 4

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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.

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23 Episodes

The Engagement
E1
The EngagementNobody in the First Community Church can keep a secret. When word gets out that Ruben is about to propose marriage to Thelma, the whole congregation drops what they were doing, and shows up at the church to witness the blessed event. But when the deadline comes and goes, and Rev Gregory doesnt make his move, everyone wonders if it will ever happen.
Where There's A Will
E2
Where There's A WillThe Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, lies on his deathbed and tries to reconcile with the Deacon by leaving him an inheritance. But all bets are off when Grandpa Tillman begins to recover.
Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine
E3
Can't Help Lovin' That Man of MineEveryone thinks Thelma needs help holding on to her man when the svelte ex-fiance of the Reverend's, Maxine Varnay, comes to Philadelphia and makes a beeline for the Reverend, intending to rekindle a love affair.
Who Am I?
E4
Who Am I?After tripping and falling during a fishing trip, Thelma looses her memory and can't remember who she is. She can't remeber that the Deacon is her father, and she forgets that she is in love with Ruben. To compensate, she takes on new personality and begins dating another man.
Witness for the Defense
E5
Witness for the DefenseFrye gets his first big murder case.
TV or Not TV
E6
TV or Not TVAs the congregation prepares for a TV appearance showcasing Sunday services, a street gang terrorizes the neighborhood and threatens to stop Rev. Gregory from delivering his sermon.
Don't Rain on My Shower
E7
Don't Rain on My ShowerThelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life.
Thelma Says, I Do
E8
Thelma Says, I DoEverything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong on Thelma's wedding day; the wrong wedding dress is delivered to the house and Rev. Gregory comes down with wedding-day jitters.
You're in the Army Now (Part 1)
E9
You're in the Army Now (Part 1)Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2)
You're in the Army Now (Part 2)
E10
You're in the Army Now (Part 2)Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay a visit to the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies misguided private Thelma a weekend pass.
Sergeant in Arms
E11
Sergeant in ArmsFearing he's lost Thelma to Sgt. Burke, Rev. Gregory puts up a fight when she comes home on a weekend pass with the sergeant in tow.
Thelma Frye, Dough Girl
E12
Thelma Frye, Dough GirlThelma is home on a weekend pass for the Christmas holiday, which affords her the perfect opportunity to be the perfect hostess, the perfect cook and the perfect wife-to-be for Rev. Gregory.
The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army
E13
The Deacon vs. the U.S. ArmyFrye defends Thelma in court-martial proceedings.
The Roast
E14
The RoastDeacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.
The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law
E15
The Deacon and the Mother-in-LawFrye entertains Reuben's mother in Atlantic City.
The Wedding
E16
The WeddingThelma and Reuben are finally ready to tie the knot, but the minister isn't: a sedative puts him to sleep during the ceremony and there are no other ministers available to perform the ceremony.
The Honeymoon
E17
The HoneymoonPlans for a Hawaiian honeymoon sour like yesterday's poi when a man tries to jump from the ledge of Thelma and Reuben's hotel suite.
The Talent Show
E18
The Talent Show
Moving In
E19
Moving InA lonely Deacon makes a pest of himself after the newlyweds return home from their honeymoon, and Thelma makes a huge mess when she tries to flambe' a chicken at her first dinner party.
Deacon's Dilemma
E20
Deacon's DilemmaThe Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who thinks he is a perfect Christian man, and looks to him for inspiration. So much so, that she decides to make a drastic change in her life so she can be a help to her fellow man, just like the Deacon.
Trouble in Paradise
E21
Trouble in ParadiseA brick doesn't need to fall on Thelma to remind her that the honeymoon is over; Reuben has lost interest in her and Thelma blames herself.
Who's Sorry Now?
E22
Who's Sorry Now?The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacon's steps and breaks her foot.
The Deacon's Confession
E23
The Deacon's ConfessionNewlywed Thelma longs to buy her first home, unaware that the Deacon is wracked with guilt over letting her $25,000 inheritance slip through his fingers.