List of Amen episodes#ep91

{{Series overview

| color1 = #FFE600

| link1 = List of Amen episodes#Season 1 (1986–87)

| episodes1 = 22

| start1 = {{Start date|1986|9|27}}

| end1 = {{End date|1987|4|4}}

| color2 = #F0AB00

| link2 = List of Amen episodes#Season 2 (1987–88)

| episodes2 = 21

| start2 = {{Start date|1987|10|3}}

| end2 = {{End date|1988|5|7}}

| color3 = #5EB9E4

| link3 = List of Amen episodes#Season 3 (1988–89)

| episodes3 = 22

| start3 = {{Start date|1988|10|8}}

| end3 = {{End date|1989|4|22}}

| color4 = #00A2CF

| link4 = List of Amen episodes#Season 4 (1989–90)

| episodes4 = 23

| start4 = {{Start date|1989|9|23}}

| end4 = {{End date|1990|4|7}}

| color5 = #7AB800

| link5 = List of Amen episodes#Season 5 (1990–91)

| episodes5 = 22

| start5 = {{Start date|1990|11|17}}

| end5 = {{End date|1991|5|11}}

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 1

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = Pilot

| DirectedBy = Stan Lathan

| WrittenBy = Ed. Weinberger

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|9|27}}

| Aux4 = 20.3/36{{cite magazine|date=October 6, 1986|title=NBC on a roll; wins first week of fall season|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=4|page=48|id={{ProQuest|1014719938}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 2

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = The Courtship of Bess Richards

| DirectedBy = Herbert Kenwith

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|10|4}}

| Aux4 = 21.7/38{{cite magazine|date=October 13, 1986|title=NBC goes 2 for 2 in prime time|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-10-13_111_15/page/64|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=15|page=64|id={{ProQuest|1016915015}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 3

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = The Morning After

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Peter Noah

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|10|11}}

| Aux4 = 20.7/35{{cite magazine|date=October 20, 1986|title=NBC keeps on rolling|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-10-20_111_16/page/38|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=16|page=38|id={{ProQuest|1014736998}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 4

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = The Deacon Delivers

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Peter Noah

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|11|1}}

| Aux4 = 19.6/34{{cite magazine|date=November 10, 1986|title=Game seven, 'Cosby' lift NBC to victory|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-11-10_111_19/page/73|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=19|page=73|id={{ProQuest|1016910246}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 5

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Rolly Falls in Love

| DirectedBy = Jules Lichtman

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|11|8}}

| Aux4 = 21.6/36{{cite magazine|date=November 17, 1986|title=NBC rolls a lucky seven |url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-11-17_111_20/page/52|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=20|page=52|id={{ProQuest|1285762482}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 6

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Retreat, Heck!

| DirectedBy = John Robins

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|11|15}}

| Aux4 = 20.4/34{{cite magazine|date=November 24, 1986|title=NBC wins prime time and news in week eight|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-11-24_111_21/page/52|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=21|page=52|id={{ProQuest|1016917184}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 7

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Sermon From the Cell

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Scott Spencer Gorden

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|11|22}}

| Aux4 = 19.5/33{{cite magazine|date=November 26, 1986|title=Weekly Ratings Scorecard|magazine=Variety|volume=325|issue=5|page=108|id={{ProQuest|1438442741}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = Maitre D'eacon

| DirectedBy = John Robins

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|11|29}}

| Aux4 = 19.0/30{{cite magazine|date=December 8, 1986|title=NBC narrowly wins week 10|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=23|page=102|id={{ProQuest|1014720590}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 9

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Reuben's Romance

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Jace Richdale

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|12|6}}

| Aux4 = 19.5/33{{cite magazine|date=December 15, 1986|title=NBC stays undefeated|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-12-15_111_24/page/91|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=24|page=91|id={{ProQuest|1014742080}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 10

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = After the Fall

| DirectedBy = John Robins

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|12|13}}

| Aux4 = 18.9/32{{cite magazine|date=December 22, 1986|title=NBC juggernaut keeps on rolling|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-12-22_111_25/page/75|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=25|page=75|id={{ProQuest|1016910304}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 11

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = Your Christmas Show of Shows

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Maiya Williams

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1986|12|20}}

| Aux4 = 19.5/35{{cite magazine|date=December 29, 1986|title=NBC continues winning ways|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1986-12-29_111_26/page/63|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=111|issue=26|page=63|id={{ProQuest|1016911139}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 12

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = Frye for the Defense

| DirectedBy = Bill Duke & Herbert Kenwith

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|1|10}}

| Aux4 = 20.3/32{{cite magazine|date=January 19, 1987|title=CBS wins its second in a row|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-01-19_112_3/page/210|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=3|page=210|id={{ProQuest|1016906203}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 13

| EpisodeNumber2 = 13

| Title = Thelma's Choice

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Peter Noah

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|1|17}}

| Aux4 = 20.5/33{{cite magazine|date=January 26, 1987|title=NBC wins prime time and news|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-01-26_112_4/page/58|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=4|page=58|id={{ProQuest|1016900438}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 14

| EpisodeNumber2 = 14

| Title = Betting on the Boy

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|1|24}}

| Aux4 = 20.9/33{{cite magazine|date=February 2, 1987|title=Super Bowl was super for CBS|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-02-02_112_5/page/70|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=5|page=70|id={{ProQuest|1016913996}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 15

| EpisodeNumber2 = 15

| Title = Casting the First Stone

| DirectedBy = John Robins

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|2|7}}

| Aux4 = 18.5/31{{cite magazine|date=February 16, 1987|title=Prime time and news go to NBC|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-02-16_112_7/page/56|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=7|page=56|id={{ProQuest|1016919377}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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| EpisodeNumber = 16

| EpisodeNumber2 = 16

| Title = Yes Sir, That's Your Baby

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|2|14}}

| Aux4 = 18.7/31{{cite magazine|date=February 23, 1987|title='Amerika' premiere pushes ABC to second|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-02-23_112_8/page/74|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=8|page=74|id={{ProQuest|1016922703}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 17

| EpisodeNumber2 = 17

| Title = Into the Night

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Jace Richdale

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|2|21}}

| Aux4 = 19.5/33{{cite magazine|date=March 2, 1987|title=NBC overcomes ABC's 'Amerika'|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-03-02_112_9/page/56|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=9|page=56|id={{ProQuest|1016911964}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 18

| EpisodeNumber2 = 18

| Title = The Divorce Lawyer

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|2|28}}

| Aux4 = 20.3/34{{cite magazine|date=March 9, 1987|title=NBC on another winning streak|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-03-09_112_10/page/44|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=10|page=44|id={{ProQuest|1016912824}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 19

| EpisodeNumber2 = 19

| Title = The Rival

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Peter Noah

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|3|7}}

| Aux4 = 18.1/31{{cite magazine|date=March 16, 1987|title='Manhattan' does well, but not well enough to beat NBC|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=11|page=64|id={{ProQuest|1016919049}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 20

| EpisodeNumber2 = 20

| Title = The Magician

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = David Lloyd

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|3|14}}

| Aux4 = 18.9/32{{cite magazine|date=March 23, 1987|title=NBC remains on top in prime time|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-03-23_112_12/page/147|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=12|page=147|id={{ProQuest|1014728499}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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| EpisodeNumber = 21

| EpisodeNumber2 = 21

| Title = Glen Garry Glen Thelma

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Jace Richdale

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|3|21}}

| Aux4 = 16.8/29{{cite magazine|date=March 25, 1987|title=Weekly Ratings Scorecard|magazine=Variety|volume=326|issue=9|page=48|id={{ProQuest|1286026601}}}}

| ShortSummary = Thelma may lose a big commission as a real-estate agent thanks to the Deacon.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 22

| EpisodeNumber2 = 22

| Title = What's Up, Deacon?

| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat

| WrittenBy = Gary Dontzig & Steven Peterman

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|4|4}}

| Aux4 = 18.2/31{{cite magazine|date=April 13, 1987|title=ABC climbs to second for week in prime time race|url=https://archive.org/details/sim_broadcasting-cable_1987-04-13_112_15/page/88|magazine=Broadcasting|volume=112|issue=15|page=88|id={{ProQuest|1016917698}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 23

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = California Dreaming

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Geoff Gordon & Gordon Lewis

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|3}}

| Aux4 = 18.7/34{{cite news|date=October 7, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305953326}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 24

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Dancing in the Dark

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Paul Chitlik & Jeremy Bertrand Finch|t= Eric Cohen}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|17}}

| Aux4 = 15.8/28{{cite news|date=October 21, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305935736}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 25

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = You Bet Your Life

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Richard Marcus

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|24}}

| Aux4 = 20.2/36{{cite news|date=October 28, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305945387}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 26

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Dueling Ministers

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|31}}

| Aux4 = 15.9/29{{cite news|date=November 4, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305974535}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 27

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Thelma's Reunion

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Darice Rollins|t= Arthur Julian, Bill Davenport & Eric Cohen}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|11|7}}

| Aux4 = 19.1/35{{cite news|date=November 11, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305982086}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 28

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Deacon on the Line

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = William C. Kenny

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|11|14}}

| Aux4 = 17.8/32{{cite news|date=November 18, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305968968}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 29

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Rolly's Proposal

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Bill Davenport

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|11|21}}

| Aux4 = 18.0/31{{cite news|date=November 25, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305958854}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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| EpisodeNumber = 30

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = Rolly's Wedding

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|11|28}}

| Aux4 = 18.3/32{{cite news|date=December 2, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305973556}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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'.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 31

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Thelma's Birthday

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = William C. Kenny

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|12|5}}

| Aux4 = 19.0/33{{cite news|date=December 9, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305967958}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 32

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Thelma's Little Girl

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Bill Davenport

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|12|12}}

| Aux4 = 16.7/26{{cite news|date=December 16, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305994379}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 33

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = The Twelve Songs of Christmas

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|12|19}}

| Aux4 = 18.0/34{{cite news|date=December 23, 1987|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305975402}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 34

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = Snakes Alive

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Lisa Rosenthal|t= Arthur Julian & Bill Davenport}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|1|2}}

| Aux4 = 19.6/34{{cite news|date=January 6, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305992230}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 35

| EpisodeNumber2 = 13

| Title = Man on a Ledge

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Bill Davenport

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|1|16}}

| Aux4 = 19.0/32{{cite news|date=January 20, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306006998}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 36

| EpisodeNumber2 = 14

| Title = To Catch a Thief

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian, Bill Davenport & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|1|23}}

| Aux4 = 17.4/30{{cite news|date=January 27, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305976622}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 37

| EpisodeNumber2 = 15

| Title = The Widow

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster & Phil Ramuno

| WrittenBy = Barbara Davilman

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|2|6}}

| Aux4 = 20.7/34{{cite news|date=February 10, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306006081}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 38

| EpisodeNumber2 = 16

| Title = Stranded

| DirectedBy = Steve Zuckerman

| WrittenBy = Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|2|20}}

| Aux4 = 14.0/22{{cite news|date=February 24, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|305993630}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 39

| EpisodeNumber2 = 17

| Title = Deacon Dearest

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|2|27}}

| Aux4 = 14.2/22{{cite news|date=March 2, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306042747}}}}

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

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| EpisodeNumber = 40

| EpisodeNumber2 = 18

| Title = The Fantasy

| DirectedBy = Phil Ramuno

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= James Tomkins|t= Arthur Julian, Bill Davenport & Eric Cohen}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|3|5}}

| Aux4 = 17.8/31{{cite news|date=March 9, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306024044}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 41

| EpisodeNumber2 = 19

| Title = Wedding Bell Blues

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Jim Wells

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|3|12}}

| Aux4 = 18.2/32{{cite news|date=March 16, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306030149}}}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 42

| EpisodeNumber2 = 20

| Title = A Slight Case of Murder: Part 1

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|4|30}}

| Aux4 = 17.7/32{{cite news|date=May 4, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306041364}}}}

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

| LineColor = F0AB00

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 43

| EpisodeNumber2 = 21

| Title = A Slight Case of Murder: Part 2

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|5|7}}

| Aux4 = 19.4/36{{cite news|date=May 11, 1988|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|id={{ProQuest|306031582}}}}

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

| LineColor = F0AB00

}}

}}

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 44

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = Fear of Flying

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Terry Hart

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|10|8}}

| Viewers = 25.6{{cite news |date=October 12, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306106992}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 45

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Lawrence Levy

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|10|22}}

| Viewers = 20.7{{cite news |date=October 26, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306102053}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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).

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 46

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = Look at Me, I'm Running

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Bob Ellison

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|10|29}}

| Viewers = 21.7{{cite news |date=November 2, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306129406}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 47

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Court of Love

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Bill Daley

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|11|5}}

| Viewers = 25.5{{cite news |date=November 9, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306136856}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 48

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Get 'Em Up, Scout

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|11|12}}

| Viewers = 24.4{{cite news |date=November 16, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306140699}}}}

| ShortSummary = A prestigious law firm offers Deacon Frye a job.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 49

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = The Minister's Wife

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|11|19}}

| Viewers = 25.3{{cite news |date=November 23, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306124674}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 50

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = The Housekeeper

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Terry Hart

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|11|26}}

| Viewers = 27.6{{cite news |date=November 30, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306106502}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 51

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = Thelma's Handyman

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Bill Daley

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|12|3}}

| Viewers = 26.3{{cite news |date=December 7, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306146398}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 52

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = The Deacon's Donkey

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Kathleen McGhee-Anderson

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1988|12|10}}

| Viewers = 25.6{{cite news |date=December 14, 1988 |title=Nielsen ratings |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306143538}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 53

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Matchmaker, Matchmaker

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|1|7}}

| Viewers = 27.5{{cite news |date=January 11, 1989 |title=NBC, laughing all the way |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306165080}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 54

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = I Remember Mama

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Peter Noah

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|1|14}}

| Viewers = 25.5{{cite news |date=January 18, 1989 |title=NBC clinches season's ratings title |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306171627}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 55

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = The Reverend Ernest Frye

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Bill Daley

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|1|28}}

| Viewers = 24.5{{cite news |date=February 1, 1989 |title=Midseason entries boost NBC |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306144802}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 56

| EpisodeNumber2 = 13

| Title = The Green Card

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Bill Daley, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson & Terry Hart|t= Arthur Julian & Marshall Karp}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|2|4}}

| Viewers = 28.9{{cite news |date=February 8, 1989 |title=Comedies sweep up for NBC |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306179902}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 57

| EpisodeNumber2 = 14

| Title = The Psychic: Part 1

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|2|11}}

| Viewers = 26.7{{cite news |date=February 15, 1989 |title=CBS gallops to a tie with NBC |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306163263}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 58

| EpisodeNumber2 = 15

| Title = The Psychic: Part 2

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Marhsall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|2|18}}

| Viewers = 27.5{{cite news |date=February 22, 1989 |title=NBC's back alone on top |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306175741}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 59

| EpisodeNumber2 = 16

| Title = The Boxer

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Terry Hart

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|2|25}}

| Viewers = 26.5{{cite news |date=March 1, 1989 |title=CBS up despite Grammy drop |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306152931}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 60

| EpisodeNumber2 = 17

| Title = Nothing But the Truth

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= J. Darlene Hayes|t= Wayne Terwilliger}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|3|4}}

| Viewers = 28.1{{cite news |date=March 8, 1989 |title=Hit-and-miss program changes |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306184202}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 61

| EpisodeNumber2 = 18

| Title = Career Girl

| DirectedBy = J.D. Lobue

| WrittenBy = Bill Daley

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|3|18}}

| Viewers = 25.1{{cite news |date=March 22, 1989 |title=Glad tidings for all networks |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306198820}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 62

| EpisodeNumber2 = 19

| Title = First Community Talent Show

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Kathleen McGhee-Anderson

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|4|1}}

| Viewers = 24.9{{cite news |date=April 5, 1989 |title=ABC's roller-coaster week |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306171172}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 63

| EpisodeNumber2 = 20

| Title = The Last Supper

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Terry Hart

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|4|8}}

| Viewers = 21.4{{cite news |date=April 12, 1989 |title=ABC's hit-and-miss week |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306166319}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 64

| EpisodeNumber2 = 21

| Title = Sing, Sister, Sing

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|4|15}}

| Viewers = 21.2{{cite news |date=April 19, 1989 |title=CBS squeaks by into second |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306176608}}}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 65

| EpisodeNumber2 = 22

| Title = A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

| DirectedBy = Bill Foster

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Bill Daley, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson & Paris Qualles|t= Arthur Julian, Marshall Karp & Terry Hart}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|4|22}}

| Viewers = 17.4{{cite news |date=April 26, 1989 |title=Sitcom rewards ABC's faith |department=Life |newspaper=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306174966}}}}

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

| LineColor = 5EB9E4

}}

}}

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 66

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = The Engagement

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|23}}

| Viewers = 23.7{{cite news|title='Cosby' reclaims the top spot|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 27, 1989}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 67

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Where There's a Will

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marty Nadler

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|30}}

| Viewers = 20.9{{cite news|title=NBC wins but loses viewers|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 4, 1989}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 68

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = I Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = William Daley

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|14}}

| Viewers = 18.8{{cite news|title=ABC muscles way to the top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 18, 1989}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 69

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Who Am I?

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|21}}

| Viewers = 20.0{{cite news|title=Earthquake shifts the ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 25, 1989}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 70

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Witness for the Defense

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|28}}

| Viewers = 18.2{{cite news|title=NBC's hits beat ABC baseball|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 1, 1989}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 71

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = TV or Not TV

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Wanda Griffin & Dexter Griffin

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|11|4}}

| Viewers = 20.0{{cite news|title=NBC sweeps the week, 1-2-3|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 8, 1989}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 72

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Don't Rain on My Shower

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marco Pennette

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|11|11}}

| Viewers = 22.5{{cite news|title=Brokaw still 3rd despite coup|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 15, 1989}}

| ShortSummary = 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).

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 73

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = Thelma Says, I Do

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|11|18}}

| Viewers = 24.2{{cite news|title='Small Sacrifices' wins big|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 22, 1989}}

| ShortSummary = It's Reuben and Thelma's wedding day. But when Reuben 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".

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 74

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = You're in the Army Now

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Christopher A. Berry & L.A. Michaels|t= Marshall Karp}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|11|25}}

| Viewers = 24.7{{cite news|title=NBC sweeps up another win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 29, 1989}}

| ShortSummary = After her wedding to Reverend 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.

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 75

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Thelma and the D.I.

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|12|2}}

| Viewers = 22.6{{cite news|title='Cosby' rebounds to lead NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 6, 1989}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 76

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = Sergeant in Arms

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marty Nadler & Bill Daley

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|12|9}}

| Viewers = 21.4{{cite news|title='Cosby' leads NBC charge|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 13, 1989}}

| ShortSummary = 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?

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 77

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = Thelma Frye, Dough Girl

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|12|16}}

| Viewers = 24.2{{cite news|title='Rudolph' shines for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 20, 1989}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 78

| EpisodeNumber2 = 13

| Title = The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|1|6}}

| Viewers = 25.6{{cite news|title=Football fumbles for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 10, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 79

| EpisodeNumber2 = 14

| Title = The Roast

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Darice Rollins & Jeff Kaufman|t= Darice Rollins}}

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|1|13}}

| Viewers = 21.6{{cite news|title=49ers are ratings winners, too|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 17, 1990}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 80

| EpisodeNumber2 = 15

| Title = The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|1|27}}

| Viewers = 24.2{{cite news|title=AMA gets the popular vote|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 31, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 81

| EpisodeNumber2 = 16

| Title = The Wedding

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marty Nadler, Bill Daley & Paris Qualles

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|2|3}}

| Viewers = 26.7{{cite news|title='Amen,' wedded to ratings win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 7, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 82

| EpisodeNumber2 = 17

| Title = The Honeymoon

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Bill Daley & Paris Qualles

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|2|10}}

| Viewers = 22.0{{cite news|title='Faith' abides for No. 1 NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 14, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 83

| EpisodeNumber2 = 18

| Title = The Talent Show

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Paris Qualles

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|2|12}}

| Viewers = 15.5{{cite news|title='Home Videos' a hit for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 21, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 84

| EpisodeNumber2 = 19

| Title = Moving In

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marshall Karp

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|2|17}}

| Viewers = 22.1

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 85

| EpisodeNumber2 = 20

| Title = Deacon's Dilemma

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Paris Qualles

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|2|24}}

| Viewers = 23.6{{cite news|title='Videos' is a repeat winner|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 28, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 86

| EpisodeNumber2 = 21

| Title = Trouble in Paradise

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|3|3}}

| Viewers = 20.1{{cite news|title='Incident' tops Sunday movies|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 7, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 87

| EpisodeNumber2 = 22

| Title = Who's Sorry Now?

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Marty Nadler & Paris Qualles

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|3|17}}

| Viewers = 18.3{{cite news|title='Simpsons' soars for No. 4 Fox|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 21, 1990}}

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

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 88

| EpisodeNumber2 = 23

| Title = The Deacon's Confession

| DirectedBy = Shelley Jensen

| WrittenBy = Arthur Julian & Eric Cohen

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|4|7}}

| Viewers = 17.6{{cite news|title=ABC claims rare Sunday win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 11, 1990}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 00A2CF

}}

}}

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 89

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = Love, Deacon Style

| DirectedBy = Jules Lichtman

| WrittenBy = Barry Gurstein & David Pitlik

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|11|17}}

| Viewers = 18.0{{cite news|title=ABC pulls past CBS in sweeps|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 21, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 90

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Two Men, One Woman and a Baby

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Robin Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|12|1}}

| Viewers = 13.5{{cite news|title=Ratings chill is setting in|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 5, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 91

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = Child's Play

| DirectedBy = Jules Lichtman

| WrittenBy = Bob Peete

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|12|8}}

| Viewers = 13.1{{cite news|title=ABC wins a sub-par week|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 12, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 92

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Yo, Deak

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Robert Illes & James R. Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|12|15}}

| Viewers = 13.7{{cite news|title=St. Nick can't lick TV lull|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 19, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 93

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Miracle on 134th Street: Part 1

| DirectedBy = Gary Shimokawa

| WrittenBy = Barry Gurstein & David Pitlik

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|12|22}}

| Viewers = 18.3{{cite news|title=Special help in ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 26, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}

| ShortSummary = Deacon Frye defends a man claiming to the Santa Claus.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 94

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Miracle on 134th Street: Part 2

| DirectedBy = Gary Shimokawa

| WrittenBy = Robert Illes & James R. Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|12|22}}

| Viewers = 18.3

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 95

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Judge Deacon Frye

| DirectedBy = Bob Lally

| WrittenBy = Ken Hecht

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1990|12|29}}

| Viewers = 15.7{{cite news|title=NBC wins as networks end 1990 on a low note|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 3, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 96

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = The Gospel Truth

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Jim Geoghan

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|1|5}}

| Viewers = 16.6{{cite news|title=ABC News' winning streak ends|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 9, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 97

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Lights, Camera, Deacon

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Barry Gurstein & David Pitlik

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|1|12}}

| Viewers = 16.8{{cite news|title=NBC wins with season best|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 16, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 98

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Unforgettable

| DirectedBy = Gary Shimokawa

| WrittenBy = Ken Hecht

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|1|19}}

| Viewers = 16.4{{cite news|title=Football hikes CBS to No. 1|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 23, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 99

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = Ernie and the Sublimes

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Barry Gurstein & David Pitlik

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|2|2}}

| Viewers = 15.6{{cite news|title=Where are the dominant series?|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 6, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

| ShortSummary = 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).

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 100

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = The Deacon's Slam Dunk

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Bill Streib

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|2|9}}

| Viewers = 14.6{{cite news|title=A good Friday fuels ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 13, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 101

| EpisodeNumber2 = 13

| Title = Three Men and a Hammer

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Barry Gurstein, Robert Illes, David Pitlik & James R. Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|2|23}}

| Viewers = 16.2{{cite news|title=NBC has a week of ratings ups and downs|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 27, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 102

| EpisodeNumber2 = 14

| Title = Nothin' Says Lovin'...

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Robin Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|3|2}}

| Viewers = 14.7{{cite news|title=CBS gains ratings speed|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 6, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 103

| EpisodeNumber2 = 15

| Title = My Fair Homeboy

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Robert Illes & James R. Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|3|9}}

| Viewers = 15.4{{cite news|title='Baby Talk' helps ABC toddle past CBS to 2nd|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 13, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 104

| EpisodeNumber2 = 16

| Title = A Star Is Burned

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Allison Abner & Darice Rollins

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|3|23}}

| Viewers = 15.5{{cite news|title='60 Minutes' is top hour again|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 27, 1991|author=Sloan, Eugene}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 105

| EpisodeNumber2 = 17

| Title = Deak-Scam

| DirectedBy = Michael Dimich

| WrittenBy = Darice Rollins

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|3|30}}

| Viewers = 14.8{{cite news|title=Oscar wins big for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 3, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 106

| EpisodeNumber2 = 18

| Title = The Wild Deak

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Bob Peete

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|4|6}}

| Viewers = 13.0{{cite news|title='Cheers', NBC rack up wins|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 10, 1991|author=Sloan, Eugene}}

| ShortSummary = 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.

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 107

| EpisodeNumber2 = 19

| Title = Three's a Crowd

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Jim Geoghan

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|4|13}}

| Viewers = 14.5{{cite news|title=CBS ends the year with a win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 17, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

| ShortSummary = Reverend Gregory tries to sympathize with Thelma during her pregnancy.

| LineColor = 7AB800

}}

{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 108

| EpisodeNumber2 = 20

| Title = Date With an Angel

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Barry Gurstein & David Pitlik

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|4|27}}

| Viewers = 12.9{{cite news|title='Switched' sweeps the week|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 1, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 109

| EpisodeNumber2 = 21

| Title = Deliverance: Part 1

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Jim Geoghan

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|5|4}}

| Viewers = 13.5{{cite news|title=Sweeps lure straying viewers|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 8, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 110

| EpisodeNumber2 = 22

| Title = Deliverance: Part 2

| DirectedBy = John Sgueglia

| WrittenBy = Robert Illes & James R. Stein

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1991|5|11}}

| Viewers = 12.9{{cite news|title=Movies are NBC's ace|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 15, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}

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

| LineColor = 7AB800

}}

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