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23 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 23, 1989 30 mins
Thelma issues Rev. Gregory a stern ultimatum: either marry her or the party's over. Mrs. Jackson: Montrose Hagins. Yvonne: Myra J. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford. Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis. Amelia: Roz Ryan.
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 30, 1989 30 mins
The Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, now lies on his deathbed with a last request for the Deacon. Dr. Norton: Milt Kogan. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley. Amelia: Roz Ryan.
Episode 3
Sat, Oct 14, 1989 30 mins
Maxine Varnay comes to Philadelphia and makes a beeline for the Reverend's church, intending to rekindle a love affair. Reverend: Clifton Davis. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley. Rolly: Jester Hairston.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 21, 1989 30 mins
An amnesiac Thelma displays a new personality and begins dating another man. Jeremy: B'nard Lewis. Doctor: Ron Canada. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford. Reverend: Clifton Davis.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 28, 1989 30 mins
The Deacon, aiming for a mistrial, schemes to put on an inept court performance, which grabs the attention of the DA. Lockwood: Ron Glass. Murdock: Peter Jurasik. Drysdale: Milt Tarver. Judge: Kenneth Tigar. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 6
Sat, Nov 4, 1989 30 mins
With services set to be shown on TV, a street gang threatens to stop Rev. Gregory from delivering his sermon. Off. Anderson: Tony Burton. Stage Manager: Jerry Bossard. Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis.
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 11, 1989 30 mins
Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high-school nemesis (Jackee) with reports that she's living the good life. Dr. Davenport: Conroy Gedeon. Jackie: Lynnie Godfrey. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford.
Episode 8
Sat, Nov 18, 1989 30 mins
On Thelma's wedding day, the wrong wedding dress is delivered and Rev. Gregory comes down with wedding-day jitters. Rev. Crawford: James Avery. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford. Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 25, 1989 30 mins
Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. Part 1 of three. Sgt. Harrison: Felton Perry. Capt. King: Barry Corbin. Janice: Victoria Hoffman. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford.
Episode 10
Sat, Dec 2, 1989 30 mins
Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay Thelma a visit at the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies her a weekend pass. Part 2 of three. Inga: Elsa Raven. Janice: Victoria Hoffman. Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 11
Sat, Dec 9, 1989 30 mins
Conclusion. 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. Gen. Babcock: Paul Kent. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford. Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis.
Episode 12
Sat, Dec 16, 1989 30 mins
Thelma is home for Christmas, which gives her the opportunity to be the wife-to-be for Rev. Gregory (Clifton Davis). Anna Maria Horsford. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley. Rolly: Jester Hairston.
Episode 13
Sat, Jan 6, 1990 30 mins
Just as the Reverend is ready to make her Mrs. Reuben Gregory, Thelma gets orders to ship out to Germany. Col. Adams: George Coe. Capt. Ryster: Julian Christopher. MP: Richard Camphuis. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford.
Episode 14
Sat, Jan 13, 1990 30 mins
The Deacon is roasted at a dinner, where some share less-than-reverential recollections of the honoree. Inga: Elsa Raven. Rolly: Jester Hairston. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 15
Sat, Jan 27, 1990 30 mins
Thelma and Reuben blame each other when the Deacon takes Reuben's mother to a hotel room in Atlantic City. Inga: Elsa Raven. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford.
Episode 16
Sat, Feb 3, 1990 30 mins
Thelma and Reuben are ready to tie the knot, but a sedative puts the minister to sleep during the ceremony. Rev. Diddimoe: Eric Christmas. Inga: Elsa Raven. Casietta: Barbara Montgomery. Amelia: Roz Ryan. Reuben: Clifton Davis.
Episode 17
Sat, Feb 10, 1990 30 mins
Plans for a Hawaiian honeymoon go awry when a man tries to jump from the ledge of Thelma and Reuben's hotel suite. Todd: Robert Schenkken. Detective: Michael Francis Clarke. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford.
Episode 18
Mon, Feb 12, 1990 30 mins
The church's talent show features rap numbers, choir selections and poetry readings, plus a tribute to New York City philanthropist Mother Hale (in a cameo). Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 19
Sat, Feb 17, 1990 30 mins
A lonely Deacon makes a pest of himself after the newlyweds return home; Thelma makes a mess of her first dinner party as the new Mrs. Gregory. Inga: Elsa Raven.
Episode 20
Sat, Feb 24, 1990 30 mins
The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister (Margaret Avery), who looks to him for inspiration. Wiggins: Richard Foronjy. Mrs. Davenport: Dolores Albin.
Episode 21
Sat, Mar 3, 1990 30 mins
Now that the honeymoon is over, Reuben has lost interest in Thelma and she blames herself. Mother Ferguson: Montrose Hagins. Thelma: Anna Maria Horsford. Reuben: Clifton Davis.
Episode 22
Sat, Mar 17, 1990 30 mins
The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of court after she trips on his steps and breaks her foot. Bryant: Robert DoQui. Judge: Janet MacLachlan. Bailiff: John Gowans. Amelia: Roz Ryan. Deacon: Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 23
Sat, Mar 24, 1990 30 mins
Newlywed Thelma longs to buy a home, unaware that the Deacon (Sherman Hemsley) has let her inheritance slip through his fingers. Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Davis. Amelia: Roz Ryan. Inga: Elsa Raven.