Sherman Hemsley
Deacon Ernest Frye
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Series SeasonSeason 2 episodes1987
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Episode 130 min1987-10-03
California Dreaming
Reuben contemplates accepting a new job in Los Angeles.
Episode 230 min1987-10-17
Dancing in the Dark
A rivalry is renewed when Deacon Frye is pitted against an old law-school classmate, in defending a palimony suit. Deacon Frye decides to settle their rivalry in court.
Episode 330 min1987-10-24
You Bet Your Life
Amelia's gambling habit resurfaces.
Episode 430 min1987-10-31
Dueling Ministers
Rev. Johnny returns to give a sermon at the church.
Episode 530 min1987-11-07
Thelma's Reunion
As Thelma's high school reunion approaches, Thelma dreads coming to the reunion because of the way her life has turned out, and especially because of her old friend, Darlene Moore who she grew up with, and with whom she feels she could never match up. Meanwhile, the Reverend asks Thelma to go with him to her reunion, but then she finds out her father set it up. Meanwhile Cassietta is being audited by the IRS.
Episode 630 min1987-11-14
Deacon on the Line
The Deacon is left to his own devices when a teen-hotline caller threatens suicide.
Episode 730 min1987-11-21
Rolly's Proposal (1)
Romance blooms between Frye's aunt and Rolly.
Episode 830 min1987-11-28
Rolly's Wedding (2)
On the verge of marriage, Rolly gets cold feet.
Episode 930 min1987-12-05
Thelma's Birthday
Deacon Frye slips and falls while shovelling snow, and hurts his back. The doctor treating the Deacon's back becomes romantically interested in Thelma, and competes with Rev. Gregory for her attention, on her birthday.
Episode 1030 min1987-12-12
Thelma's Little Girl
Thelma becomes a foster parent to a precocious nine-year-old girl.
Episode 1130 min1987-12-19
The Twelve Songs of Christmas
The choir fights over which carol to sing in a competition.
Episode 1230 min1988-01-02
Snakes Alive
After the Deacon runs out of the church in mortal terror, the Reverend discovers that his panic was due to a fake rubber snake someone had left behind. And because of that incident, the Deacon has been the object of ridicule with the congregation. So, to help conquer his fear of snakes, the Deacon visits a therapist, who begins treating him for his phobia. Part of the treatment includes him staying in a room alone with a large boa constrictor.
Episode 1330 min1988-01-16
Man on a Ledge
Frye tries to erase Thelma's angry phone message.
Episode 1430 min1988-01-23
To Catch a Thief
After money from the collection plate comes up missing, the Reverend and the Hetebrinks believe that Jeanette may have stolen it. And when Jeanette buys Thelma an expensive gift, they become more than convinced that she is the theif. At their accusations, the deacon is infuriated that they would suspect his precious granddaughter, and threatens to quit his position in the church. In the end, a lesson is learned by all, that what may appear to be true is not necessarily true, and that suspicion and lack of trust has no place in the church.
Episode 1530 min1988-02-06
The Widow
An attractive church benefactor eyes Reuben.
Episode 1630 min1988-02-20
Stranded
At a church retreat in the mountains, the Deacon has a spiritual reawakening after almost freezing to death during a blizzard. Thanks to Amelia, who took quick action to help save his life.
Episode 1730 min1988-02-27
Deacon Dearest
Deacon Frye takes a personal interest in the divorce of a church couple, when he finds out the husband of the distraught woman is a millionaire.
Episode 1830 min1988-03-05
The Fantasy
Thelma daydreams about a honeymoon with the Reverend, but the Deacon has his own vision of being with someone special, and where having the minister as a son-in-law creates lots of problems for him.
Episode 1930 min1988-03-12
Wedding Bell Blues
Rev. Gregory is upset when the first couple he ever married accuses him of malpractice and negligent counseling. He is represented at his trial by attorney Frye, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Deacon Frye tries to turn the church into a wedding chapel, Las Vegas style.
Episode 2030 min1988-04-30
A Slight Case of Murder (1)
When an attractive & glamorous woman comes to Deacon Frye for help in the murder of her husband, Deacon Frye defends her in court, and falls for charms.
Episode 2130 min1988-05-07
A Slight Case of Murder (2)
Deacon Frye has now defended Roxanne in court and she has been found not to have murdered her husband. Now, there is nothing to stand in the way of his romantic passions for her. After a brief romantic interlude, they decide to get married, even though Thelma strongly disapproves. At the wedding ceremony, Thelma does everything she can to interrupt the proceedings, but undaunted, Deacon Frye presses ahead with the ceremony. Not even a fire in the church could stop him from marrying the woman of his Dreams.
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