Amen

Amen

The new head of Philadelphia's First Community Church, Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Sherman HemsleyClifton DavisAnna Maria HorsfordRoz RyanJester HairstonBarbara MontgomeryTony T. JohnsonElsa RavenBumper RobinsonRosetta LeNoireMontrose HaginsFranklyn SealesSheekeena SmithJames AveryLynnie GodfreyNicholas RutherfordHakeem Abdul-SamadJane White


1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ The Engagement

Sat, Sep 23, 1989

Thelma tells a shocked Reverend Gregory to propose by noon or it's over; the whole congregation gathers outside his office waiting for his answer.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Where There's a Will

Sat, Sep 30, 1989

The Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, now lies on his deathbed with a last request for the Deacon.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ I Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine

Sat, Oct 14, 1989

Gregory's ex shows up and she's gorgeous. When they learn that hes going to be alone with her everyone is worried except Thelma. But later she decides to go where they are. And it turns out she's making a move on Gregory.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Who Am I?

Sat, Oct 21, 1989

An amnesiac Thelma displays a new personality and begins dating another man.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Witness for the Defense

Sat, Oct 28, 1989

The Deacon discredits himself by mismanaging a murder suspect's defense.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ TV or Not TV

Sat, Nov 4, 1989

A street gang threatens to stop Reverend Gregory from delivering his sermon on television.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Don't Rain on My Shower

Sat, Nov 11, 1989

Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high-school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Thelma Says, I Do

Sat, Nov 18, 1989

It's Ruben and Thelma's wedding day. But when Ruben was about to say "I do", he passes out. Thelma wanting to get married so badly tries to find a way to get him to say "I do".

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ You're in the Army Now

Sat, Nov 25, 1989

After her wedding to Gregory doesn't push through, Thelma joins the Army. And after a few days she wants to leave but can't. So Gregory and Frye go there to help her.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Thelma and the D.I.

Sat, Dec 2, 1989

Thelma comes to her dad's defense when he's insulted by a drill sergeant.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ Sergeant in Arms

Sat, Dec 9, 1989

Fearing 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.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Thelma Frye, Dough Girl

Sat, Dec 16, 1989

Thelma is home for Christmas, which gives her the opportunity to be the wife-to-be for Reverend Gregory.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army

Sat, Jan 6, 1990

Thelma's wedding to Reverend Gregory may be put on hold when she receives orders to ship out to Germany.

14Season 4

S4.E14 ∙ The Roast

Sat, Jan 13, 1990

The deacon is being orated by his friends and family, which includes flashbacks from previous episodes. At the end, the deacon is actually having a dream.

15Season 4

S4.E15 ∙ The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law

Sat, Jan 27, 1990

Thelma and Rueben blame each other when the Deacon takes Rueben's mother to a hotel room in Atlantic City.

16Season 4

S4.E16 ∙ The Wedding

Sat, Feb 3, 1990

Reverend Gregory assumes a dual role at his wedding to Thelma when their minister is unable to perform the ceremony.

17Season 4

S4.E17 ∙ The Honeymoon

Sat, Feb 10, 1990

Thelma and Reuben's plans for a romantic Hawaiian honeymoon are delayed.

18Season 4

S4.E18 ∙ The Talent Show

Mon, Feb 12, 1990

The church's talent show features rap numbers, choir selections and poetry readings, plus a tribute to New York City philanthropist Mother Hale.

19Season 4

S4.E19 ∙ Moving In

Sat, Feb 17, 1990

Thelma hosts her first dinner party as Reverend Gregory's wife, but the evening ends in disaster when she sets fire to the kitchen.

20Season 4

S4.E20 ∙ Deacon's Dilemma

Sat, Feb 24, 1990

The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who looks to him for inspiration.

21Season 4

S4.E21 ∙ Trouble in Paradise

Sat, Mar 3, 1990

Thelma worries that Reuben no longer finds her desirable, but he's too embarrassed to admit the real reason for his lack of passion.

22Season 4

S4.E22 ∙ Who's Sorry Now?

Sat, Mar 17, 1990

Amelia sues Deacon Frye after getting hurt following an argument between them.

23Season 4

S4.E23 ∙ The Deacon's Confession

Sat, Apr 7, 1990

Deacon Frye admits that he spent Thelma's dowry money, $25,000.