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22 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Sat, Oct 8, 198823 mins
The church board's trip to the Bahamas is fraught with problems, including Thelma's fear of flying.
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 22, 198822 mins
Although he's unable to commit to marriage, Rev. Gregory can't look the other way when Thelma starts dating another man to take her mind off Reuben.
Episode 3
Sat, Oct 29, 198822 mins
The Deacon decides to run for State Senator and enlists the help of the church board as support staff.
Episode 4
Sat, Nov 5, 198823 mins
The Deacon can't keep his mind on the church business when a comely legal assistant is working by his side on an insurance case.
Episode 5
Sat, Nov 12, 198822 mins
A prestigious law firm offers Deacon Frye a job.
Episode 6
Sat, Nov 19, 198822 mins
Thelma organizes a church supper to impress Reverend Gregory.
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 26, 198822 mins
Tired of being treated like a domestic by her father, Thelma moves out and goes to Gregory. When people learn of this, they start to talk, which could be touchy for Gregory. Meanwhile, Frye hires a housekeeper who likes him.
Episode 8
Sat, Dec 3, 198823 mins
A 19-year-old handyman asks Thelma on a date, and it's not long before the congregation gets the wrong idea about their relationship.
Episode 9
Sat, Dec 10, 198822 mins
The Deacon takes over as producer of the Christmas pageant, but problems arise when one of the star performers becomes ill.
Episode 10
Sat, Jan 7, 198923 mins
Deacon Frye agrees to help a wealthy widower find a wife in exchange for a large donation to the church.
Episode 11
Sat, Jan 14, 198922 mins
Deacon Frye recalls how he met Thelma's mother during the Korean War.
Episode 12
Sat, Jan 28, 1989
Reverend Gregory becomes ill with the measles and has Thelma waiting on him hand and foot.
Episode 13
Sat, Feb 4, 198923 mins
Inga's fiancé flees on the day of their wedding.
Episode 14
Sat, Feb 11, 1989
Thelma consults a psychic about her future with Reverend Gregory.
Episode 15
Sat, Feb 18, 1989
The truth about Tanya DuBois' prediction is revealed.
Episode 16
Sat, Feb 25, 198922 mins
The congregation thinks that the Deacon must be punch-drunk for agreeing to manage boxer Windmill Pearson--until Windmill gets into the ring with a contender.
Episode 17
Sat, Mar 4, 198922 mins
Reverend Gregory's mother arrives for a visit and romantically pursues the Deacon.
Episode 18
Sat, Mar 18, 198922 mins
Thelma takes a receptionist job and earns a big promotion during her first week on the job.
Episode 19
Sat, Apr 1, 198922 mins
The church holds a talent show to raise money for charity.
Episode 20
Sat, Apr 8, 198930 mins
Deacon Frye schemes to have Reverend Gregory installed in a prestigious position on the Ministers' Council.
Episode 21
Sat, Apr 15, 198922 mins
Deacon Frye enlists himself as Amelia's talent agent when the owner of a record company shows interest in her voice.
Episode 22
Sat, Apr 22, 198922 mins
Reverend Gregory and Deacon Frye try to help a wayward high-school student by showing him the importance of pursuing a college education.