Amen: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Sep 27, 1986 · 30 min
In the series pilot, Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.
The Courtship of Bess Richards
Oct 4, 1986 · 30 min
After 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 her and din
The Morning After
Oct 11, 1986 · 30 min
Thelma 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 not romantica
The Deacon Delivers
Nov 1, 1986 · 30 min
A 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 pregnant, and
Rolly Falls in Love
Nov 8, 1986 · 30 min
Rolly 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 meets the w
Retreat, Heck!
Nov 15, 1986 · 30 min
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 blames him
Sermon From the Cell
Nov 22, 1986 · 30 min
Rev. 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 there, the Rever
Maitre D'eacon
Nov 29, 1986 · 30 min
A woman bequeaths the church members her eatery (a French restaurant) — providing they continue its successful operation. But the church runs into trouble meeting it's next bal
Reuben's Romance
Dec 6, 1986 · 30 min
Rev. 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 perform her
After the Fall
Dec 13, 1986 · 30 min
Rolly falls at the bank and, after the Deacon finagles, is awarded a settlement—which he refuses.
Your Christmas Show of Shows
Dec 20, 1986 · 30 min
The 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 feverishly long into
Frye for the Defense
Jan 10, 1987 · 30 min
A 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 matters int
Thelma's Choice
Jan 17, 1987 · 30 min
The 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 becomes: Is Thelm
Betting on the Boy
Jan 24, 1987 · 30 min
Frye befriends a computer whiz who picks sports winners.
Casting the First Stone
Feb 7, 1987 · 30 min
While 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 turns member
Yes Sir, That's Your Baby
Feb 14, 1987 · 30 min
After 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. But after
The Divorce Lawyer
Feb 28, 1987 · 30 min
A 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 man, and is
The Rival
Mar 7, 1987 · 30 min
Deacon Frye hires a new attractive Sunday school teacher for the church, and Reuben falls for her, angering Thelma.
The Magician
Mar 14, 1987 · 30 min
Aspiring magician Frye auditions for a children's show.
Glen Garry Glen Thelma
Mar 21, 1987 · 30 min
Inept Thelma tries her hand at real estate.
What's Up, Deacon?
Apr 4, 1987 · 30 min
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.