4x1 - The Engagement

September 23, 1989

Nobody in the First Community Church can keep a secret. When word gets out that Ruben is about to propose marriage to Thelma, the whole congregation drops what they were doing, and shows up at the church to witness the blessed event. But when the deadline comes and goes, and Rev Gregory doesnt make his move, everyone wonders if it will ever happen.

4x2 - Where There's A Will

September 30, 1989

The Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, lies on his deathbed and tries to reconcile with the Deacon by leaving him an inheritance. But all bets are off when Grandpa Tillman begins to recover.

4x3 - Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine

October 14, 1989

Everyone thinks Thelma needs help holding on to her man when the svelte ex-fiance of the Reverend's, Maxine Varnay, comes to Philadelphia and makes a beeline for the Reverend, intending to rekindle a love affair.

4x4 - Who Am I?

October 21, 1989

After tripping and falling during a fishing trip, Thelma looses her memory and can't remember who she is. She can't remeber that the Deacon is her father, and she forgets that she is in love with Ruben. To compensate, she takes on new personality and begins dating another man.

4x5 - Witness for the Defense

October 28, 1989

Frye gets his first big murder case.

4x6 - TV or Not TV

November 4, 1989

As the congregation prepares for a TV appearance showcasing Sunday services, a street gang terrorizes the neighborhood and threatens to stop Rev. Gregory from delivering his sermon.

4x7 - Don't Rain on My Shower

November 11, 1989

Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life.

4x8 - Thelma Says, I Do

November 18, 1989

Everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong on Thelma's wedding day; the wrong wedding dress is delivered to the house and Rev. Gregory comes down with wedding-day jitters.

4x9 - You're in the Army Now (Part 1)

November 25, 1989

Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2)

4x10 - You're in the Army Now (Part 2)

December 2, 1989

Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay a visit to the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies misguided private Thelma a weekend pass.

4x11 - Sergeant in Arms

December 9, 1989

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.

4x12 - Thelma Frye, Dough Girl

December 16, 1989

Thelma is home on a weekend pass for the Christmas holiday, which affords her the perfect opportunity to be the perfect hostess, the perfect cook and the perfect wife-to-be for Rev. Gregory.

4x13 - The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army

January 6, 1990

Home on leave, Thelma attempts Christmas dinner.

4x14 - The Roast

January 13, 1990

Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.

4x15 - The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law

January 27, 1990

Frye entertains Reuben's mother in Atlantic City.

4x16 - The Wedding

February 3, 1990

Thelma and Reuben are finally ready to tie the knot, but the minister isn't: a sedative puts him to sleep during the ceremony and there are no other ministers available to perform the ceremony.

4x17 - The Honeymoon

February 10, 1990

Plans for a Hawaiian honeymoon sour like yesterday's poi when a man tries to jump from the ledge of Thelma and Reuben's hotel suite.

4x18 - The Talent Show

February 12, 1990

4x19 - Moving In

February 17, 1990

A lonely Deacon makes a pest of himself after the newlyweds return home from their honeymoon, and Thelma makes a huge mess when she tries to flambe' a chicken at her first dinner party.

4x20 - Deacon's Dilemma

February 24, 1990

The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who thinks he is a perfect Christian man, and looks to him for inspiration. So much so, that she decides to make a drastic change in her life so she can be a help to her fellow man, just like the Deacon.

4x21 - Trouble in Paradise

March 3, 1990

Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.

4x22 - Who's Sorry Now?

March 17, 1990

The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacon's steps and breaks her foot.