The new head of Philadelphia's First Community Church, Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job...
The new head of Philadelphia's First Community Church, Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.
Aired: Sep 16, 1989Thelma tells a shocked Reverend Gregory to propose by noon or it's over; the ...
Aired: Sep 23, 1989The Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, now lies o...
3. I Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine
Aired: Sep 30, 1989Gregory's ex shows up and she's gorgeous. When they learn that hes going to b...
Aired: Oct 14, 1989An amnesiac Thelma displays a new personality and begins dating another man.
Aired: Oct 21, 1989The Deacon discredits himself by mismanaging a murder suspect's defense.
Aired: Oct 28, 1989A street gang threatens to stop Reverend Gregory from delivering his sermon o...
Aired: Nov 3, 1989Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high-school nemesis...
Aired: Nov 10, 1989It's Ruben and Thelma's wedding day. But when Ruben was about to say "I do", ...
Aired: Nov 17, 1989After her wedding to Gregory doesn't push through, Thelma joins the Army. And...
Aired: Nov 24, 1989Thelma comes to her dad's defense when he's insulted by a drill sergeant.
Aired: Dec 1, 1989Fearing he's lost Thelma to Sgt. Burke, Rev. Gregory puts up a fight when she...
Aired: Dec 5, 1989Thelma is home for Christmas, which gives her the opportunity to be the wife-...
13. The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army
Aired: Dec 15, 1989Thelma's wedding to Reverend Gregory may be put on hold when she receives ord...
Aired: Jan 12, 1990The deacon is being orated by his friends and family, which includes flashbac...
15. The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law
Aired: Jan 12, 1990Thelma and Rueben blame each other when the Deacon takes Rueben's mother to a...
Aired: Jan 26, 1990Reverend Gregory assumes a dual role at his wedding to Thelma when their mini...
Aired: Feb 2, 1990Thelma and Reuben's plans for a romantic Hawaiian honeymoon are delayed.
Aired: Feb 9, 1990The church's talent show features rap numbers, choir selections and poetry re...
Aired: Feb 11, 1990Thelma hosts her first dinner party as Reverend Gregory's wife, but the eveni...
Aired: Feb 16, 1990The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new ass...
Aired: Feb 23, 1990Thelma worries that Reuben no longer finds her desirable, but he's too embarr...
Aired: Mar 16, 1990Amelia sues Deacon Frye after getting hurt following an argument between them.
Aired: Mar 16, 1990Deacon Frye admits that he spent Thelma's dowry money, $25,000.
