Amen — Season 4

Sep 23, 1989 · 30m

Nobody 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.

Sep 30, 1989 · 30m

The 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.

Oct 14, 1989 · 30m

Everyone 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.

Oct 21, 1989 · 30m

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.

Oct 28, 1989 · 30m

Frye gets his first big murder case.

Nov 4, 1989 · 30m

As 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.

Nov 11, 1989 · 30m

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

Nov 18, 1989 · 30m

Everything 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.

Nov 25, 1989 · 30m

Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2)

Dec 2, 1989 · 30m

Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay a visit to the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies misguided private Thelma a weekend pass.

Dec 9, 1989 · 30m

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.

Dec 16, 1989 · 30m

Thelma 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.

Jan 6, 1990 · 30m

Jan 13, 1990 · 30m

Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.

Jan 27, 1990 · 30m

Frye entertains Reuben's mother in Atlantic City.

Feb 3, 1990 · 30m

Thelma 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.

Feb 10, 1990 · 30m

Plans 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.

Feb 12, 1990 · 30m

Feb 17, 1990 · 30m

A 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.

Feb 24, 1990 · 30m

The 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.

Mar 3, 1990 · 30m

Mar 17, 1990 · 30m

The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacon's steps and breaks her foot.

Apr 7, 1990 · 30m