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The Best Episodes of Amen Season 2

Every episode of Amen Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Amen Season 2!

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Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991 on NBC. Set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Amen Season 2 Episode 1 - California Dreaming
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #1 - California Dreaming

    S2:E1

    Reuben contemplates accepting a new job in Los Angeles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Amen Season 2 Episode 2 - Dancing in the Dark
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Dancing in the Dark

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Amen Season 2 Episode 3 - You Bet Your Life
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #3 - You Bet Your Life

    S2:E3

    Amelia's gambling habit resurfaces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Amen Season 2 Episode 4 - Dueling Ministers
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Dueling Ministers

    S2:E4

    Rev. Johnny returns to give a sermon at the church.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Amen Season 2 Episode 5 - Thelma's Reunion
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Thelma's Reunion

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  6. Amen Season 2 Episode 6 - Deacon on the Line
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Deacon on the Line

    S2:E6

    The Deacon is left to his own devices when a teen-hotline caller threatens suicide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Amen Season 2 Episode 7 - Rolly's Proposal (1)
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Rolly's Proposal (1)

    S2:E7

    Romance blooms between Frye's aunt and Rolly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Amen Season 2 Episode 8 - Rolly's Wedding (2)
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Rolly's Wedding (2)

    S2:E8

    On the verge of marriage, Rolly gets cold feet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Amen Season 2 Episode 9 - Thelma's Birthday
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Thelma's Birthday

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Amen Season 2 Episode 10 - Thelma's Little Girl
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Thelma's Little Girl

    S2:E10

    Thelma becomes a foster parent to a precocious nine-year-old girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Amen Season 2 Episode 11 - The Twelve Songs of Christmas
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #11 - The Twelve Songs of Christmas

    S2:E11

    The choir fights over which carol to sing in a competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  12. Amen Season 2 Episode 12 - Snakes Alive
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Snakes Alive

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Amen Season 2 Episode 13 - Man on a Ledge
    5.7/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Man on a Ledge

    S2:E13

    Frye tries to erase Thelma's angry phone message.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Amen Season 2 Episode 14 - To Catch a Thief
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #14 - To Catch a Thief

    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  15. Amen Season 2 Episode 15 - The Widow
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #15 - The Widow

    S2:E15

    An attractive church benefactor eyes Reuben.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Amen Season 2 Episode 16 - Stranded
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Stranded

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  17. Amen Season 2 Episode 17 - Deacon Dearest
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Deacon Dearest

    S2:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  18. Amen Season 2 Episode 18 - The Fantasy
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #18 - The Fantasy

    S2:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  19. Amen Season 2 Episode 19 - Wedding Bell Blues
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Wedding Bell Blues

    S2:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Amen Season 2 Episode 20 - A Slight Case of Murder (1)
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #20 - A Slight Case of Murder (1)

    S2:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  21. Amen Season 2 Episode 21 - A Slight Case of Murder (2)
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #21 - A Slight Case of Murder (2)

    S2:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"California Dreaming" is the best rated episode of "Amen" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/1987. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Dancing in the Dark".