AmenSeason 41989 · 23 episodesEpisodes1The 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.2Where 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.3Can'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.4Who 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.5Witness for the DefenseFrye gets his first big murder case.6TV 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.7Don'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.8Thelma 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.9You're in the Army Now (Part 1)Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2)10You'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.11Sergeant 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.12Thelma 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.13The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army14The RoastDeacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.15The Deacon and the Mother-in-LawFrye entertains Reuben's mother in Atlantic City.16The 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.17The 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.18The Talent Show19Moving 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.20Deacon'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.21Trouble in Paradise22Who'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.23The Deacon's ConfessionSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 5
