Amen 1986
★ 6.6/10 · 19 votes TV-G ComedyFamily 5 seasons · 110 eps Ended
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What is Amen?
Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that aired on NBC. The show was set in the real-life hometown of its star, Sherman Hemsley, in Philadelphia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 110
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 27, 1986
- Last aired
- May 11, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that aired on NBC. The show was set in the real-life hometown of its star, Sherman Hemsley, in Philadelphia. It was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s that featured predominantly black casts, alongside shows such as The Cosby Show, A Different World, and 227. The series was broadcast on NBC from September 1986 to May 1991.
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Should you watch it?
“A wholesome church-centered sitcom starring Sherman Hemsley as a wise deacon.”
Reasons to watch
- Sherman Hemsley's grounded performance anchors the show
- explores community and faith with genuine warmth
- offers a positive portrayal of church life
Keep in mind
- may feel too wholesome for viewers seeking edgy humor
- plotlines can be predictable
you enjoy feel-good family sitcoms with strong moral foundations.
Suitable for all ages with mild, faith-centered themes.
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Cast
Sherman Hemsley
Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis
Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford
Thelma Frye
Roz Ryan
Amelia Hetabrink
Jester Hairston
Rolly Forbes
Barbara Montgomery
Casietta Hetebrink
Tony T. Johnson
Chris
Elsa Raven
Inga
Bumper Robinson
Clarence
Rosetta LeNoire
Franklyn Seales
Montrose Hagins
Leola Forbes
Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 27, 1986
- E2 The Courtship of Bess Richards Oct 4, 1986
- E3 The Morning After Oct 11, 1986
- E4 The Deacon Delivers Nov 1, 1986
- E5 Rolly Falls in Love Nov 8, 1986
- E6 Retreat, Heck! Nov 15, 1986
- E7 Sermon From the Cell Nov 22, 1986
- E8 Maitre D'eacon Nov 29, 1986
- E9 Reuben's Romance Dec 6, 1986
- E10 After the Fall Dec 13, 1986
- E11 Your Christmas Show of Shows Dec 20, 1986
- E12 Frye for the Defense Jan 10, 1987
- E13 Thelma's Choice Jan 17, 1987
- E14 Betting on the Boy Jan 24, 1987
- E15 Casting the First Stone Feb 7, 1987
- E16 Yes Sir, That's Your Baby Feb 14, 1987
- E17 Into the Night Feb 21, 1987
- E18 The Divorce Lawyer Feb 28, 1987
- E19 The Rival Mar 7, 1987
- E20 The Magician Mar 14, 1987
- E21 Glen Garry Glen Thelma Mar 21, 1987
- E22 What's Up, Deacon? Apr 4, 1987
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 California Dreaming Oct 3, 1987
- E2 Dancing in the Dark Oct 17, 1987
- E3 You Bet Your Life Oct 24, 1987
- E4 Dueling Ministers Oct 31, 1987
- E5 Thelma's Reunion Nov 7, 1987
- E6 Deacon on the Line Nov 14, 1987
- E7 Rolly's Proposal (1) Nov 21, 1987
- E8 Rolly's Wedding (2) Nov 28, 1987
- E9 Thelma's Birthday Dec 5, 1987
- E10 Thelma's Little Girl Dec 12, 1987
- E11 The Twelve Songs of Christmas Dec 19, 1987
- E12 Snakes Alive Jan 2, 1988
- E13 Man on a Ledge Jan 16, 1988
- E14 To Catch a Thief Jan 23, 1988
- E15 The Widow Feb 6, 1988
- E16 Stranded Feb 20, 1988
- E17 Deacon Dearest Feb 27, 1988
- E18 The Fantasy Mar 5, 1988
- E19 Wedding Bell Blues Mar 12, 1988
- E20 A Slight Case of Murder (1) Apr 30, 1988
- E21 A Slight Case of Murder (2) May 7, 1988
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Fear of Flying Oct 8, 1988
- E2 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Oct 22, 1988
- E3 Look at Me, I'm Running Oct 29, 1988
- E4 Court of Love Nov 5, 1988
- E5 Get 'Em Up, Scout Nov 12, 1988
- E6 The Minister's Wife Nov 19, 1988
- E7 The Housekeeper Nov 26, 1988
- E8 Thelma's Handyman Dec 3, 1988
- E9 The Deacon's Donkey Dec 10, 1988
- E10 Matchmaker, Matchmaker Jan 7, 1989
- E11 I Remember Mama Jan 14, 1989
- E12 The Reverend Ernest Frye Jan 28, 1989
- E13 The Green Card Feb 4, 1989
- E14 The Psychic (1) Feb 11, 1989
- E15 The Psychic (2) Feb 18, 1989
- E16 The Boxer Feb 25, 1989
- E17 Nothing But the Truth Mar 4, 1989
- E18 Career Girl Mar 18, 1989
- E19 First Community Talent Show Apr 1, 1989
- E20 The Last Supper Apr 8, 1989
- E21 Sing, Sister, Sing Apr 15, 1989
- E22 A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste Apr 22, 1989
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Engagement Sep 23, 1989
- E2 Where There's A Will Sep 30, 1989
- E3 Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine Oct 14, 1989
- E4 Who Am I? Oct 21, 1989
- E5 Witness for the Defense Oct 28, 1989
- E6 TV or Not TV Nov 4, 1989
- E7 Don't Rain on My Shower Nov 11, 1989
- E8 Thelma Says, I Do Nov 18, 1989
- E9 You're in the Army Now (Part 1) Nov 25, 1989
- E10 You're in the Army Now (Part 2) Dec 2, 1989
- E11 Sergeant in Arms Dec 9, 1989
- E12 Thelma Frye, Dough Girl Dec 16, 1989
- E13 The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army Jan 6, 1990
- E14 The Roast Jan 13, 1990
- E15 The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law Jan 27, 1990
- E16 The Wedding Feb 3, 1990
- E17 The Honeymoon Feb 10, 1990
- E18 The Talent Show Feb 12, 1990
- E19 Moving In Feb 17, 1990
- E20 Deacon's Dilemma Feb 24, 1990
- E21 Trouble in Paradise Mar 3, 1990
- E22 Who's Sorry Now? Mar 17, 1990
- E23 The Deacon's Confession Apr 7, 1990
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Love, Deacon Style Nov 17, 1990
- E2 Two Men, One Woman and a Baby Dec 1, 1990
- E3 Child's Play Dec 8, 1990
- E4 Yo, Deak Dec 15, 1990
- E5 Miracle on 134th Street (1) Dec 22, 1990
- E6 Miracle on 134th Street (2) Dec 22, 1990
- E7 Judge Deacon Frye Dec 29, 1990
- E8 The Gospel Truth Jan 5, 1991
- E9 Lights, Camera, Deacon Jan 12, 1991
- E10 Unforgettable Jan 19, 1991
- E11 Ernie and the Sublimes Feb 2, 1991
- E12 The Deacon's Slam Dunk Feb 9, 1991
- E13 Three Men and a Hammer Feb 23, 1991
- E14 Nothin' Says Lovin' ... Mar 2, 1991
- E15 My Fair Homeboy Mar 9, 1991
- E16 A Star is Burned Mar 23, 1991
- E17 Deak-Scam Mar 30, 1991
- E18 The Wild Deak Apr 6, 1991
- E19 Three's a Crowd Apr 13, 1991
- E20 Date with an Angel Apr 27, 1991
- E21 Deliverance (1) May 4, 1991
- E22 Deliverance (2) May 11, 1991
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for children?
Yes, the show is family-friendly with no mature content.
Where does the show take place?
The show is set in Philadelphia.
What role does Sherman Hemsley play?
He plays the deacon of a church.
When did the show air?
It ran during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
What network broadcast the show?
It aired on NBC.