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Amen

1986 – 1991Show5 seasons110 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991 on NBC.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Amen episodes

5 seasons · 110 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 The Courtship of Bess Richards, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 The Morning After, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 The Deacon Delivers, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Rolly Falls in Love, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 Retreat, Heck!, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Sermon from the Cell, 7.2
  8. S1 E8 Maitre D'eacon, 7.3
  9. S1 E9 Reuben's Romance, 7.8
  10. S1 E10 After the Fall, 7.5
  11. S1 E11 Your Christmas Show of Shows, 7.2
  12. S1 E12 Frye for the Defense, 7.4
  13. S1 E13 Thelma's Choice, 7.1
  14. S1 E14 Betting on the Boy, 7.2
  15. S1 E15 Casting the First Stone, 7.6
  16. S1 E16 Yes Sir, That's Your Baby, 7.4
  17. S1 E17 Into the Night, 8.2
  18. S1 E18 The Divorce Lawyer, 6.8
  19. S1 E19 The Rival, 7.5
  20. S1 E20 The Magician, 6.8
  21. S1 E21 Glen Garry Glen Thelma, 7.2
  22. S1 E22 What's Up, Deacon?, 7.3
  1. S2 E1 California Dreaming, 8.1
  2. S2 E2 Dancing in the Dark, 7.5
  3. S2 E3 You Bet Your Life, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Dueling Ministers, 8.1
  5. S2 E5 Thelma's Reunion, 8.1
  6. S2 E6 Deacon on the Line, 7.8
  7. S2 E7 Rolly's Proposal, 7.5
  8. S2 E8 Rolly's Wedding, 7.9
  9. S2 E9 Thelma's Birthday, 8.1
  10. S2 E10 Thelma's Little Girl, 6.8
  11. S2 E11 The Twelve Songs of Christmas, 8.1
  12. S2 E12 Snakes Alive, 7.9
  13. S2 E13 Man on a Ledge, 6.0
  14. S2 E14 To Catch a Thief, 7.4
  15. S2 E15 The Widow, 7.2
  16. S2 E16 Stranded, 7.6
  17. S2 E17 Deacon Dearest, 7.9
  18. S2 E18 The Fantasy, 6.9
  19. S2 E19 Wedding Bell Blues, 8.2
  20. S2 E20 A Slight Case of Murder: Part 1, 8.1
  21. S2 E21 A Slight Case of Murder: Part 2, 8.1
  1. S3 E1 Fear of Flying, 7.8
  2. S3 E2 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?, 6.5
  3. S3 E3 Look at Me, I'm Running, 6.9
  4. S3 E4 Court of Love, 7.4
  5. S3 E5 Get 'Em Up, Scout, 7.9
  6. S3 E6 The Minister's Wife, 7.3
  7. S3 E7 The Housekeeper, 7.2
  8. S3 E8 Thelma's Handyman, 7.6
  9. S3 E9 The Deacon's Donkey, 7.0
  10. S3 E10 Matchmaker, Matchmaker, 7.3
  11. S3 E11 I Remember Mama, 6.2
  12. S3 E12 The Reverend Ernest Frye, 7.2
  13. S3 E13 The Green Card, 7.8
  14. S3 E14 The Psychic: Part 1, 7.3
  15. S3 E15 The Psychic: Part 2, 7.8
  16. S3 E16 The Boxer, 7.2
  17. S3 E17 Nothing But the Truth, 7.8
  18. S3 E18 Career Girl, 7.5
  19. S3 E19 First Community Talent Show, 7.8
  20. S3 E20 The Last Supper, 7.6
  21. S3 E21 Sing, Sister, Sing, 7.2
  22. S3 E22 A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, 7.0
  1. S4 E1 The Engagement, 7.8
  2. S4 E2 Where There's a Will, 7.8
  3. S4 E3 I Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine, 7.5
  4. S4 E4 Who Am I?, 8.0
  5. S4 E5 Witness for the Defense, 7.9
  6. S4 E6 TV or Not TV, 7.4
  7. S4 E7 Don't Rain on My Shower, 7.3
  8. S4 E8 Thelma Says "I Do", 7.7
  9. S4 E9 You're in the Army Now, 6.7
  10. S4 E10 Thelma and the D.I., 7.3
  11. S4 E11 Sergeant in Arms, 7.5
  12. S4 E12 Thelma Frye, Dough Girl, 7.4
  13. S4 E13 The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army, 7.3
  14. S4 E14 The Roast, 6.6
  15. S4 E15 The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law, 7.6
  16. S4 E16 The Wedding, 8.1
  17. S4 E17 The Honeymoon, 7.4
  18. S4 E18 The Talent Show, 7.4
  19. S4 E19 Moving In, 7.7
  20. S4 E20 Deacon's Dilemma, 7.9
  21. S4 E21 Trouble in Paradise, 6.9
  22. S4 E22 Who's Sorry Now?, 7.9
  23. S4 E23 The Deacon's Confession, 7.6
  1. S5 E1 Love, Deacon Style, 7.3
  2. S5 E2 Two Men, One Woman, and a Baby, 7.3
  3. S5 E3 Child's Play, 7.2
  4. S5 E4 Yo, Deak, 7.0
  5. S5 E5 Miracle on 134th Street: Part 1, 8.0
  6. S5 E6 Miracle on 134th Street: Part 2, 7.8
  7. S5 E7 Judge Deacon Frye, 7.0
  8. S5 E8 The Gospel Truth, 6.7
  9. S5 E9 Lights, Camera, Deacon, 7.6
  10. S5 E10 Unforgettable, 7.1
  11. S5 E11 Ernie and the Sublimes, 7.1
  12. S5 E12 The Deacon's Slam Dunk, 7.0
  13. S5 E13 Three Men and a Hammer, 6.9
  14. S5 E14 Nothin' Says Lovin'..., 7.2
  15. S5 E15 My Fair Homeboy, 7.8
  16. S5 E16 A Star Is Burned, 6.9
  17. S5 E17 Deak-Scam, 7.0
  18. S5 E18 The Wild Deak, 7.2
  19. S5 E19 Three's a Crowd, 7.5
  20. S5 E20 Date with an Angel, 6.7
  21. S5 E21 Deliverance: Part 1, 7.5
  22. S5 E22 Deliverance: Part 2, 8.2

Cast

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Crew

Directors
Shelley Jensen, Lee Shallat Chemel, John Robins
Written by
Eric Cohen, David Lloyd, Peter Noah
Produced by
Peter Noah, James R. Stein, Robert Illes

Everyone

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Facts

September 27, 1986 · May 11, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 27, 1986
Last aired
May 11, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 110 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

You Are Fat, On One Condition, Child Prodigy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Amen?"

Questions about Amen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amen?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Amen is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is Amen worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Amen okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Amen?

55 h

About 55 hours: 110 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1991.

Will Amen make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Amen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Amen use?

You Are FatOn One ConditionChild ProdigyScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Whole-Plot ReferenceCelebrity StarForcing a MistrialPanicky Expectant FatherKnow-Nothing Know-It-AllDecember–December RomanceBabies Ever AfterMood-Swingerand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including You Are Fat, On One Condition, and Child Prodigy.