Sherman Hemsley
Deacon Ernest Frye
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Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes1989
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Episode 130 min1989-09-23
The Engagement
Nobody in the First Community Church can keep a secret. When word gets out that Ruben is about to propose marriage to Thelma, the whole congregation drops what they were doing, and shows up at the church to witness the blessed event. But when the deadline comes and goes, and Rev Gregory doesnt make his move, everyone wonders if it will ever happen.
Episode 230 min1989-09-30
Where There's A Will
The Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, lies on his deathbed and tries to reconcile with the Deacon by leaving him an inheritance. But all bets are off when Grandpa Tillman begins to recover.
Episode 330 min1989-10-14
Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine
Everyone thinks Thelma needs help holding on to her man when the svelte ex-fiance of the Reverend's, Maxine Varnay, comes to Philadelphia and makes a beeline for the Reverend, intending to rekindle a love affair.
Episode 430 min1989-10-21
Who Am I?
After tripping and falling during a fishing trip, Thelma looses her memory and can't remember who she is. She can't remeber that the Deacon is her father, and she forgets that she is in love with Ruben. To compensate, she takes on new personality and begins dating another man.
Episode 530 min1989-10-28
Witness for the Defense
Frye gets his first big murder case.
Episode 630 min1989-11-04
TV or Not TV
As the congregation prepares for a TV appearance showcasing Sunday services, a street gang terrorizes the neighborhood and threatens to stop Rev. Gregory from delivering his sermon.
Episode 730 min1989-11-11
Don't Rain on My Shower
Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life.
Episode 830 min1989-11-18
Thelma Says, I Do
Everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong on Thelma's wedding day; the wrong wedding dress is delivered to the house and Rev. Gregory comes down with wedding-day jitters.
Episode 930 min1989-11-25
You're in the Army Now (Part 1)
Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2)
Episode 1030 min1989-12-02
You're in the Army Now (Part 2)
Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay a visit to the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies misguided private Thelma a weekend pass.
Episode 1130 min1989-12-09
Sergeant in Arms
Fearing he's lost Thelma to Sgt. Burke, Rev. Gregory puts up a fight when she comes home on a weekend pass with the sergeant in tow.
Episode 1230 min1989-12-16
Thelma Frye, Dough Girl
Thelma is home on a weekend pass for the Christmas holiday, which affords her the perfect opportunity to be the perfect hostess, the perfect cook and the perfect wife-to-be for Rev. Gregory.
Episode 1330 min1990-01-06
The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army
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Episode 1430 min1990-01-13
The Roast
Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.
Episode 1530 min1990-01-27
The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law
Frye entertains Reuben's mother in Atlantic City.
Episode 1630 min1990-02-03
The Wedding
Thelma and Reuben are finally ready to tie the knot, but the minister isn't: a sedative puts him to sleep during the ceremony and there are no other ministers available to perform the ceremony.
Episode 1730 min1990-02-10
The Honeymoon
Plans for a Hawaiian honeymoon sour like yesterday's poi when a man tries to jump from the ledge of Thelma and Reuben's hotel suite.
Episode 1830 min1990-02-12
The Talent Show
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Episode 1930 min1990-02-17
Moving In
A lonely Deacon makes a pest of himself after the newlyweds return home from their honeymoon, and Thelma makes a huge mess when she tries to flambe' a chicken at her first dinner party.
Episode 2030 min1990-02-24
Deacon's Dilemma
The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who thinks he is a perfect Christian man, and looks to him for inspiration. So much so, that she decides to make a drastic change in her life so she can be a help to her fellow man, just like the Deacon.
Episode 2130 min1990-03-03
Trouble in Paradise
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Episode 2230 min1990-03-17
Who's Sorry Now?
The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacon's steps and breaks her foot.
Episode 2330 min1990-04-07
The Deacon's Confession
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