List of Amen episodes

Deacon Ernest Frye (Sherman Hemsley) hires a new minister, Reverend Reuben Gregory (Clifton Davis), for the First Community Church of Philadelphia, and the two argue over a young basketball player's future.

Note: Maria McDonald, E'Lon, and Franklyn Seales are credited as cast members in this episode only.

Deacon Frye tries to woo a talented singer (Nell Carter) to sing for the church, but she misunderstands his intentions and thinks he's interested in marriage - and does not take it well when she finds out the truth.

After getting drunk during dinner, Reverend Gregory kisses Deacon Frye's daughter Thelma (Anna Maria Horsford), and has to explain himself to her once he recovers.

Reverend Gregory has to tell an unwed mother-to-be that she can't sing in the choir, and she ends up delivering her baby with the help of a squeamish Deacon Frye.

Deacon Frye tries to help church elder Rolly Forbes (Jester Hairston) find out if a waitress (Paula Kelly) likes him or not, but Frye decides to make a date with her himself, and gets trapped in her house when her husband comes home.

Deacon Frye decides to go to a church retreat so that he can avoid an angry former client, who is now getting out of jail.

The Reverend is jailed for a week after giving sanctuary to refugees and uses his time to minister to a convict.

A church member leaves bequeaths her restaurant to them with the stipulation that they cannot sell it as long as it is successful.

Reverend Gregory has a guilty conscience after a widow he is consoling becomes a little more to him. Lynne Moody, who co-starred with Clifton Davis and Jester Hairston in That's My Mama guest-stars.

After Rolly falls at the bank, the Deacon makes sure Rolly is awarded a settlement, but Rolly refuses it.

Church members work hard to try and finish the preparations for the Christmas pageant which could end up on TV, but snow dampens the festive mood.

A fund-raiser replete with rigged games, tainted salad and a lawsuit against the church brings more trouble than reward for the good Reverend.

The new man in Thelma's life seems like Mr. Right to everyone, even the Deacon.

The Deacon is glad to be a Big Brother when he realizes his charge may help him win bets.

The church is in conflict when Lorenzo testifies to a dalliance with a church member, just before the church hosts an interfaith dinner of brotherhood.

The Hetebrink sisters adopt a baby, but an 18-year-old shows up.

Deacon Frye is stuck escorting Reverend Gregory's aunt out on the town, but winds up loosening her up too much so that she ends up in jail.

The Deacon devotes himself to his law practice when the board appoints Rolly as its new chairman.

Reverend Gregory falls in love with the new Sunday-school teacher, leaving Thelma heartbroken.

The Deacon's magic act flops before the church board, which is selecting entertainment for a charity bash, but it impresses a burglar out to rob the choir hall.

Thelma may lose a big commission as a real-estate agent thanks to the 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.

Reverend Gregory takes a new pastorship in California with perks not available at First Community Church, but he quickly realizes his heart is in Philadelphia.

The Deacon accepts an offer to work for his old law school rival and finds the man as competitive as ever.

After winning a new car in the church raffle, Amelia's gambling addiction returns and it takes the Reverend and Frye to save her from it.

Reverend Gregory finds himself in competition when a twelve-year old minister joins the church and is instantly loved by the congregation.

Thelma is reluctant to attend her high school reunion, until Frye convinces the Reverend to be her escort; meanwhile, Frye helps Amelia with an IRS audit.

Note: Berlinda Tolbert, who portrayed Sherman Hemsley's daughter-in-law Jenny on The Jeffersons, portrays Thelma's high school friend.

The Deacon counsels a troubled teen (Robert MacNaughton) who phones in.

Rolly falls in love with Thelma's Aunt Leola (Rosetta Lenoire) but if she marries him, she will lose her trust fund due to a clause in her husband's will.

Frye reluctantly agrees to pay for Rolly and Leola's wedding, but a misunderstanding may keep Rolly from walking down the aisle. Continues from "Rolly's Proposal'.

Thelma laments another lonely birthday, but ends up with two dates, including the Reverend, whose efforts to make Thelma's birthday happy pale compared to those of her other suitor.

Thelma is excited when she learns she will be a foster mother -- until her foster daughter tests her desire and resolve to parent.

The Church Choir brings joy to the Christmas festivities as well as Leola and Rolly.

Deacon Frye tries to help Reverend Gregory overcome his fear of snakes.

Thelma regrets leaving an amorous message on Reverend Gregory's answering machine.

Thelma's foster daughter, Jeanette, is suspected of being a thief after her collection box for a fundraiser comes up empty.

Reuben becomes the object of affection from a very lonely widow.

Frye is overly appreciative after Amelia saves his life during a snowstorm.

The Deacon becomes interested in one of the parishes couples which are talking divorce after he learns that the husband is a millionaire.

Thelma and Reverend Gregory imagine what life would be like if they were married.

The first couple Reverend Gregory married visit him for counseling, but when they decide to divorce, he is sued for malpractice.

Deacon Frye defends a woman (Jackée) accused of murdering her husband and much to everyone's surprise, falls in love with her.

Roxanne (Jackée) makes a surprising revelation after her wedding to Deacon Frye.

To get to a conference, the church board takes a private plane flown by a lone pilot, who loses consciousness in flight, unbeknownst to Thelma, who has temporarily conquered her fear of flying.

The Reverend calls Thelma's bluff when she says she will start seeing other men unless he commits to her -- so she decides to go on a date with the Reverend's good friend (guest star Fred Williamson).

The Deacon decides to run for State Senator and enlists the help of the church board as support staff.

The Deacon can't keep his mind on the church business when a comely legal assistant (Loretta Devine) is working by his side on an insurance case.

A prestigious law firm offers Deacon Frye a job.

Thelma coordinates the Interfaith Brotherhood dinner to show the Reverend that she can be as accomplished as a fellow minister's wife, but a plumbing mishap sinks the success of the dinner.

Thelma tired of being treated like a domestic by her father moves out and goes to Gregory. And when people learn of this, they start to talk which could be touchy for Gregory. And Frye hires a housekeeper (Elsa Raven) who likes him.

A 19-year-old handyman (Cuba Gooding Jr.) asks Thelma on a date, and it's not long before the congregation gets the wrong idea about their relationship.

Frye goes all out for the church's nativity scene by renting live animals, including a donkey that ends up deathly ill, almost ruining Frye's holiday spirit.

Deacon Frye agrees to help a wealthy widower find a wife in exchange for a large donation to the church.

Deacon Frye recalls how he met Thelma's mother during the Korean War.

Reverend Gregory becomes ill with the measles and has Thelma waiting on him hand and foot.

Inga's fiancé flees on the day of their wedding.

Thelma consults a psychic about her future with Reverend Gregory (guest star Lonette McKee).

The truth about Tanya DuBois' prediction is revealed, much to Thelma's relief.

The congregation thinks the Deacon must be punch-drunk for agreeing to manage boxer Windmill Pearson, until Windmill gets into the ring with a contender.

Reverend Gregory's mother (Jane White) arrives for a visit and romantically pursues the Deacon.

Thelma takes a job as a receptionist and earns a big promotion during her first week on the job.

The church holds a talent show to raise money for charity.

Deacon Frye schemes to have Reverend Gregory installed in a prestigious position on the Minister's council.

When a record executive shows interest in Amelia, Frye assumes the role as her manager and promptly gets her a booking at the Stardust Club -- where the other live entertainers include female mud wrestlers.

Reverend Gregory and Deacon Frye try to help a wayward high-school student by showing him the importance of pursuing a college education.

Prompted by Frye, Thelma gives the Reverend a one-hour ultimatum: propose marriage or the relationship is over.

Frye's father-in-law is on his deathbed, but Frye is holding a grudge against him-- until he reveals Frye is the beneficiary of a million dollar will.

Thelma encourages the Reverend to have dinner with the woman who once stood him up at the altar.

Thelma develops amnesia after a boating accident and no longer has feelings for the Reverend.

The Deacon discredits himself by mismanaging a murder suspect's defense.

The Reverend's heroism in taking down a gang member puts him in the gang's cross hairs -- just before the church's first televised service.

Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high-school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life (guest star Jackée).

It's Ruben and Thelma's wedding day. But when Ruben was about to say "I do", he passes out. Thelma wanting to get married so badly tries to find a way to get him to say "I do".

After her wedding to Gregory doesn't push through, Thelma joins the Army. And after a few days she wants to leave but can't. So Gregory and Frye go there to help her.

Thelma comes to her dad's defense when he's insulted by a drill sergeant (guest star Richard Roundtree).

Thelma brings the Sergeant home to meet her family and friends and even agrees to jump out of a plane to impress him, but what's her answer when he proposes marriage?

Thelma is home for Christmas and in her new discipline, she demands that everything be perfect -- until a kitchen mishap destroys dinner.

Thelma's wedding to Reverend Gregory may be put on hold when she receives orders to ship out to Germany.

The deacon is being orated by his friends and family, which includes flashbacks from previous episodes. At the end, the deacon is actually having a dream.

Thelma and Rueben blame each other when the Deacon takes Rueben's mother to a hotel room in Atlantic City.

Reverend Gregory assumes a dual role at his wedding to Thelma when their minister is unable to perform the ceremony.

Thelma and Reuben's plans for a romantic Hawaiian honeymoon are delayed.

The church's talent show features rap numbers, choir selections and poetry readings, plus a tribute to New York City philanthropist Mother Hale

Thelma hosts her first dinner party as Reverend Gregory's wife, but the evening ends in disaster when she sets fire to the kitchen.

The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who looks to him for inspiration.

Thelma worries that Reuben no longer finds her desirable, but he's too embarrassed to admit the real reason for his lack of passion.

Amelia sues Deacon Frye after getting hurt following an argument between them.

Deacon Frye admits that he spent Thelma's dowry money, $25,000.

Note: This is Barbara Montgomery's final episode of the series as Casietta Hetebrink.

Reuben doesn't seem to notice Thelma's efforts to recapture the glow of their newlywed days.

An abandoned baby awakens Thelma's maternal instincts while the Deacon prepares for a visit from the IRS.

The Deacon means to prove that he can handle a roomful of kids by taking over the church's day-care center.

The Deacon, vying for a seat on the crime commission, offers a youth help in putting his life back on track.

Deacon Frye defends a man claiming to the Santa Claus.

Santa gives him a second chance, and Frye gets the charges against him dropped.

Thelma holds her first society luncheon fundraiser as Rev. Dr. Reuben Gregory. Deacon Frye gets appointed judge & rides on a power high only to experience the consequences negatively first hand at gun point.

Reuben's niece (Siedah Garrett) chooses to be a singer rather than a minister; Laryngitis affects Amelia's voice.

Judge Frye eats up publicity while presiding over a trial involving the theft of a chicken recipe.

Thelma doesn't understand when her father embarks on a May–December romance with a young environmentalist (guest star Halle Berry).

Ernest Frye is reunited with his '50s doo-wop group, the Sublimes, for a church benefit (guest stars Chubby Checker, Casey Kasem, and LaWanda Page).

Deacon Frye becomes manager of a retired NBA star (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) who falls in love with a church trustee (Roz Ryan).

Frye asks a Reverend to speak at the service and his sermon inspires Clarence to drop out of school and pursue his dream of being a rapper like his idol (MC Hammer). In order to convince Clarence not to Frye tries to get Hammer to speak to him but they can't get in to see him. So he dresses up like a fan.

Reuben learns the reason for Thelma's recent mood swings during their first anniversary dinner.

Deacon Frye lines up a business deal which is endangered when Clarence begins dating the partner's daughter.

Thelma is offered a television cooking show based on a meal she served, actually prepared by Amelia (guest star John Hancock).

Prior to becoming a member, Deacon Frye blunders into a sting operation at a country club.

While Deacon Frye, Brother Rolley & friend are out riding motorcycles trying make memorable moments to tell his grandchild he gets into a scuffle with 2 tough bikers with a surprising outcome. Meanwhile at home, Thelma has reached her limit with Reuben's overly zealous excitement about the pregnancy & his attempts at making the experience joyful.

Reverend Gregory tries to sympathize with Thelma during her pregnancy.

Darla (LaWanda Page), recently separated from her jealous husband (Whitman Mayo), purchases Ernest Frye at a charity auction.

Deacon Frye and Clarence do some fund-raising while double-dating; Reuben has pre-birth nerves.

Thelma outshrieks her father and guest star (James Brown) in a "scream-off" when she goes into labor on a telethon.