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1x1
Pilot
Episode overview
In the series pilot, Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.
1x2
The Courtship of Bess Richards
Episode overview
After hearing a beautiful gospel singer sing at a wedding, Deacon Frye decides to woo her so she will join the church and sing in the choir. He flatters her, and wines her and dines her .. show full overview
1x3
The Morning After
Episode overview
Thelma intoxicates Reverend Gregory with her wine-cooked dinner, and he intoxicates her with a kiss. But the next morning, he has to break the news to her that he is not romantically .. show full overview
1x4
The Deacon Delivers
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A wayward teen wants to be reinstated in the church choir after being away from it for a while. Pastor Gregory is anxious to reinstate her, until he finds out she is pregnant, and not .. show full overview
1x5
Rolly Falls in Love
Episode overview
Rolly has his eye on the waitress at the diner around the corner, but he is too shy to approach her. So he asks Deacon Frye to approach her on his behalf. Deacon Frye meets the .. show full overview
1x6
Retreat, Heck!
Episode overview
The church's planned retreat is not at all interesting to Deacon Frye, until he learns that a former client, whom he caused to spend 5 years in jail, is getting out, and blames him for .. show full overview
1x7
Sermon from the Cell
Episode overview
Rev. Gregory is jailed for giving refugees sanctuary, and the Deacon, charged with contempt of court while trying to defend him, gets incarcerated for 1 day. While there, the Reverend .. show full overview
1x8
Maitre D'eacon
Episode overview
A woman bequeaths the church members her eatery (a French restaurant) — providing they continue its successful operation. But the church runs into trouble meeting it's next balloon .. show full overview
1x9
Reuben's Romance
Episode overview
Rev. Gregory has a crisis of conscience when he is attracted to a widow who needs comforting in her time of grief. He wrestles with his conscience when she asks him to perform her wedding ceremony to another man, knowing that he wishes it was him.
1x10
After the Fall
Episode overview
Rolly falls at the bank and, after the Deacon finagles, is awarded a settlement—which he refuses.
1x11
Your Christmas Show of Shows
Episode overview
The church is preparing to put on a Christmas pageant, when they find out that a TV crew is scheduled to come and broadcast the show on live TV. Everyone works feverishly long into the .. show full overview
1x12
Frye for the Defense
Episode overview
A fund-raiser at the church takes an unexpected turn when the church gets sued for making someone sick with tainted macaroni salad. During the trial, Deacon Frye takes matters into his own hands to win the case for the church.
1x13
Thelma's Choice
Episode overview
The new man in Thelma's life seems like Mr. Right to everyone, especially Deacon Frye, who thinks he's the greatest. But as they head for the altar, the question becomes: Is Thelma's heart really for Larry, or is it still for Rev. Gregory?
1x14
Betting on the Boy
Episode overview
Frye befriends a computer whiz who picks sports winners.
1x15
Casting the First Stone
Episode overview
While testifying in the church, Lorenzo admits to having an affair with an unnamed sister in the church, which starts the congregation speculating and gossipping, and turns member .. show full overview
1x16
Yes Sir, That's Your Baby
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After attending the christening of Lynnette and Jerome's child, the Hetebrinks break down and cry because they believe they're too old to have any children of their own. But after the .. show full overview
1x17
Into the Night
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A date with Frye lands Reuben's aunt in jail.
1x18
The Divorce Lawyer
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A forlorn woman comes to Deacon Frye's office seeking a divorce from her husband who she suspects is cheating on her. Frye sends his undercover detective to follow the man, and is .. show full overview
1x19
The Rival
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Deacon Frye hires a new attractive Sunday school teacher for the church, and Reuben falls for her, angering Thelma.
1x20
The Magician
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Aspiring magician Frye auditions for a children's show.
1x21
Glen Garry Glen Thelma
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Inept Thelma tries her hand at real estate.
1x22
What's Up, Deacon?
Episode overview
The Deacon turns over a new leaf in an effort to be the church's nominee for a humanitarian award, which could win him and Thelma a trip to the Holy Land.

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