Amen 1986
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.
Episodes
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1S1·E1 PilotIn the series pilot, Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.2S1·E2 The Courtship of Bess RichardsAfter 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…3S1·E3 The Morning AfterThelma 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…4S1·E4 The Deacon DeliversA 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…5S1·E5 Rolly Falls in LoveRolly 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…6S1·E6 Retreat, Heck!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…7S1·E7 Sermon From the CellRev. 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…8S1·E8 Maitre D'eaconA woman bequeaths the church members her eatery (a French restaurant) — providing they continue its successful operation. But the church runs into trouble meeting…9S1·E9 Reuben's RomanceRev. 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…10S1·E10 After the FallRolly falls at the bank and, after the Deacon finagles, is awarded a settlement—which he refuses.11S1·E11 Your Christmas Show of ShowsThe 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…12S1·E12 Frye for the DefenseA 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…13S1·E13 Thelma's ChoiceThe 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…14S1·E14 Betting on the BoyFrye befriends a computer whiz who picks sports winners.15S1·E15 Casting the First StoneWhile 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…16S1·E16 Yes Sir, That's Your BabyAfter 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.…17S1·E17 Into the NightA date with Frye lands Reuben's aunt in jail.18S1·E18 The Divorce LawyerA 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…19S1·E19 The RivalDeacon Frye hires a new attractive Sunday school teacher for the church, and Reuben falls for her, angering Thelma.20S1·E20 The MagicianAspiring magician Frye auditions for a children's show.21S1·E21 Glen Garry Glen ThelmaInept Thelma tries her hand at real estate.22S1·E22 What's Up, Deacon?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.
Cast
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Jane White
Crew
- Creator
- Ed. Weinberger
- Producers
- Ed. Weinberger, Peter Noah, James R. Stein, Robert Illes
Details
- First air date
- Sep 27, 1986
- Last air date
- May 11, 1991
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 110
- Episode runtime
- 30 min
- Network
- NBC
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
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