The Good News
Young acting pastor David Randolph (David Ramsey) is designated to Compton, California's African American Church of Life. Initially, the majority of the church's members balk at the young pastor's new position and resent him for replacing their former pastor. With help from the church's secretary, Vera Hudson (Rose Jackson Moye), Randolph attempts to reunite the church and help his congregation.
- 1997-1998
- 1 season
- UPN
- Comedy
- TV-G
Young acting pastor David Randolph (David Ramsey) is designated to Compton, California's African American Church of Life. Initially, the majority of the church's members balk at the young pastor's new position and resent him for replacing their former pastor. With help from the church's secretary, Vera Hudson (Rose Jackson Moye), Randolph attempts to reunite the church and help his congregation.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Aug 25, 1997
Pastor Randolph arrive at his church, only to find that the ministers and staff are that their previous pastor had chosen an outsider to be his replacement, and all have decided to quit and form their own church take half the congregation.
Episode 2
Writing on the Wall
Mon, Sep 1, 1997
Pastor Randolph decides it's time to remove graffiti from the walls outside the church. This angers the gang member and strikes fear into the hearts of the church congregation. Now the pastor has to find a way to mend fences.
Episode 3
Ashes to Ashes
Mon, Sep 8, 1997
Episode 4
The Baby on the Door Step
Mon, Sep 15, 1997
Pastor Randolph must play Solomon when his parishioners square off over their rights to adopt Joey (Evijan Watson), a four-year-old found abandoned in the church.
Episode 5
The Dinner Party
Mon, Sep 22, 1997
Pastor Randolph abstains front handing out condoms that have been donated to the church.
Episode 6
A Joyful Noise
Mon, Sep 29, 1997
Episode 7
Try a Little Tenderness
Mon, Oct 13, 1997
Episode 8
The Fallen Woman
Mon, Oct 27, 1997
Episode 9
Show Me the Money: Part 1
Mon, Nov 3, 1997
Episode 10
Show Me the Money: Part 2
Mon, Nov 10, 1997
Episode 11
There's an Old Flame: Part 1
Mon, Nov 17, 1997
Episode 12
There's an Old Flame: Part 2
Mon, Nov 24, 1997
Episode 13
A Christmas Story
Tue, Dec 16, 1997
Episode 14
Love, Honor & Obey
Mon, Jan 12, 1998
Episode 15
The Reunion
Mon, Jan 19, 1998
Episode 16
Back in the Day: Part 1
Mon, Feb 16, 1998
Episode 17
Back in the Day: Part 2
Mon, Feb 23, 1998
Episode 18
Amazing Grace
Mon, Mar 2, 1998
Episode 19
Lift Every Voice
Tue, Apr 28, 1998
Episode 20
Gospelfest: Part 2
Tue, May 5, 1998
Episode 21
Driving Blind
Tue, May 12, 1998
Episode 22
Under the Influence
Tue, May 19, 1998